YARMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Employment Position:
DIRECTOR
Situated in the historic seaport town of Yarmouth, Nova
Scotia, the award-winning Yarmouth County Museum and Archives Complex
comprises a museum which holds significant national and provincial
collections in nautical and general history fields, and archives / research
centre, and an historic house, and modern storage and education wings.
Accountable to the Board of Directors of the Yarmouth
County Historical Society, and acting in accordance with the constitution,
by-laws and established policies of the Board, the Director has the overall
responsibility for the administration and management of the operation,
capital assets of the Society, Museum, and Archives.
The position requires a dynamic leader who has strong
people focus, and is able to introduce innovative initiatives while
embracing the traditions and heritage of Yarmouth County. The ideal
candidate is capable of marketing the museum and archives, developing
business plans, and insuring the continual financial success of the
organization, in all its aspects. A passion for history and experience in a
volunteer organization are valuable assets.
This position is available October 1, 2006.
Forward your resume by September 15, 2006 to
H. William MacConnell
7 Elm St.,
Yarnouth, N.S. B5A 2P6