IP: The Computer Museum - job opening

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

[normally I dont do job advertisements, but for so good a cause.   djf]


The Computer Museum in Boston is looking for a Director of Exhibits. This 
is the senior creative position at the Musuem, with responsibility for 
all exhibit development at Museum Wharf and on the Museum's Web site. 


This is a dream job for the right person! I'd be most grateful for any 
ideas you might have for suitable candidates. Please forward this 
announcement as widely as you see fit. Thank you for your help!


Oliver Strimpel
The Computer Museum
300 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210, USA
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 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


Please send resume and cover letter to Director of Exhibits Search, The 
Computer Museum, 300 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210.  E-mail cover 
letter/resumes to mccann () tcm org


The Computer Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer