job posting

Director. The Smoky Hill Museum seeks an experienced and highly motivated leader to move the organization into the new century. Ten year old institution is newly accredited and located in Salina, Kansas, a regional center of 43,000. A million dollar building rehabilitation recently completed. Individual needs an appreciation of the Museum's place as an integral part of a progressive cultural community, and be a conceptual thinker with knowledge of sound museum practices, have excellent communications/interpersonal skills, and be adept at handling multiple projects and programs that are participatory and interdisciplinary. Responsiblities include staff supervision; long and short term planning and implementation; financial management, grant writing and fund raising in cooperation with the Friends of the Smoky Hill Museum board; and working productively and creatively with volunteers, government officials, and community; and oversight of physical plant. The Museum is a division of the Arts and Humanities Department of the City of Salina, and operates with a staff of seven full and part-time employees and 100+ volunteers. A history of progressive experience as a museum director or senior staff member, and an MA in museum studies or related field required. Salary range is $31,304 to $40,851. Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. For an application contact the City of Salina, Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 736, Salina, KS 67402-0736. (785) 826-7400. Application form must be completed and received by 5:00 p.m., September 10, 1998. Resume may be included with completed application form. EOE

Director of Education and Community Programs

WALKER ART CENTER, Minneapolis, MN seeks a Director of Education and Community Programs to provide creative leadership for the Education and Community Programs departments' four divisions: School and Tour Programs, Public and Interpretive Programs, Community and Family Programs, and Teen Programs. This senior position will direct and strengthen the interpretive programs for the center's Visual Arts, Film/Video, and Performing Arts departments; explore both traditional and creative education models to actively engage new and diverse audiences; identify funding strategies that capitalize on educational collaboration with other programming departments; and manage a staff of 14 and a program budget of over $600K. Qualifications include 5+ years organizational, leadership, and management experience developing, promoting, and funding education projects and a degree (advanced preferred) in art education, art history, media technologies, or other education disciplines. Knowledge of contemporary art, multicultural museum education, community partnerships, and/or new interactive technologies required. Grantwriting and fiscal management experience a must. Excellent salary, benefits, and relocation available.

Send letter of interest, resume, names of at least 3 professional references, and other support material (writing samples, grant applications, and/or program descriptions) to Gary A. White, Human Resources, Walker Art Center, Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403. EOE/AA

** ** Steve Dietz |YProductions ** ** Director of New Media Initiatives |24680 Smithtown Rd. **** Walker Art Center |Shorewood, MN 55331 ** 612 375-7686 voice |612 401-0330 voice

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