The Maine State Museum seeks a Director to plan and lead the overall activities of the museum as Maine’s 2020 bicentennial draws closer. The Director serves as the public face of the museum, working closely with the Office of the Governor, Legislature, and other state agencies, including the Cultural Affairs Council, a partnership of state and private institutions. The Director acts as the museum’s chief fundraiser, working with the Friends of the Maine State Museum, in order to increase the effectiveness of the overall program of exhibits, education, and collections. The Director guides the museum’s outreach activities and collaborations with other museum, natural science and historical organizations throughout the State.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nonprofit management, museum administration, business or public administration, or related field and ten years’ experience in a progressive management role, managing a museum, division or department of a museum or a related entity, including staff leadership, budget development, public outreach and administration. Skills sought: communications and broad-based community outreach experience; a strategic vision of “the museum of tomorrow;” ability to lead a diverse group of professionals; creative fund raising abilities. Additional information and application instructions can be found at http://www.maine.gov/fps/opportunities