IP: a Want advertisement for a VERY good cause -- The Computer

[David Farber <farber () cis upenn edu>]

Date: 5 Jun 97 08:18:54 EST
From: "Oliver Strimpel" <STRIMPEL () tcm org>
Subject: The Computer Museum
To: "farber" <farber () central cis upenn edu>


Dave,


I wonder if you'd consider sharing the Director of Exhibits opening at The 
Computer Museum with your IP list.  It's a key creative position at the 
Museum, offering an opportunity to affect a broad public in Boston and 
beyond (via the Website and traveling exhibits). 


Thanks,
Oliver
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Executive Director, The Computer Museum, 300 Congress Street 
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Tel: 617-426-2800 ext 330    Fax: 617-426-2943  http://www.tcm.org


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                            Director of Exhibits
                        The Computer Museum, Boston






The Computer Museum is the premier institution of its kind and is 
internationally recognized for its innovative and educationally effective 
exhibits, as well as for its award-winning Web site, The Computer Museum 
Network. The Museum's Boston waterfront location is a 50,000-square-foot 
facility with 33,000 square feet of exhibit space, currently serving 150,000 
people a year.


The Museum seeks a highly motivated individual to lead the development and 
implementation of its exhibits programs. The Director of Exhibits reports to 
the Executive Director and serves as a key member of the Museum's management 
team.


Background


The Museum is seeking an individual with:


-- a broad and current knowledge of and enthusiasm for computing technology, 
its evolution, uses, and impact; and a desire to communicate this to a broad 
public


-- excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels of 
technical knowledge about computing


-- the ability to promote the mission of the Museum and secure support from 
the corporate and academic technical community.  Extensive existing 
relationships with this community a plus.


-- strong management and project planning skills


Responsibilities


-- lead the development of the Museums exhibit strategy and specific exhibit 
concepts with Board Exhibits Committee


-- implement exhibit development
        -  develop proposals and work with development staff to raise           
corporate, foundation, individual, and government funds
       -  assemble and lead teams of staff and volunteers
       -  develop and manage exhibit development budgets


-- provide technical resources and strategies to enable exhibits to be 
maintained at the highest level


-- lead ongoing development of The Computer Museum Network, reinterpreting 
the Museums major elements for the online medium
  
--  build relationships with the technical computing community in industry 
and academia


Please send resume and cover letter to Director of Exhibits Search, The 
Computer Museum, 300 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210, USA
Fax 617-426-2943  E-mail mccann () tcm org
http://www.tcm.org/


The Computer Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.












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