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Deputy Director for Finance & Operations

The Culture & Heritage Museums (CHM) seeks an experienced financial officer and staff leader to serve as its Deputy Director for Finance and Operations (DDFO).  This is a permanent full time position with a salary range of $64,873 to $90,833.  The application deadline is no later than September 30, 2008 and the position is now open until filled.

Serving upstate South Carolina and the greater Charlotte, North Carolina region, CHM is York County’s system of linked cultural institutions including the Museum of York County, Historic Brattonsville, and the McCelvey Center.  CHM currently operates on an approximate $4.4 million annual budget and has approximately 60 FTE’s.

CHM is a fast growing and dynamic organization committed to using its unique assets to meet community needs.  CHM is currently developing a new environmental history museum on the Catawba River, among other projects that will result in improvements to existing facilities and expanded programs and services.  CHM’s supporting Culture and Heritage (CHF) is conducting a capital campaign to develop support for these projects that will also be funded by earned income from the development of 340 acres of property surrounding the new museum on the Catawba River.  Called Kanawha, the property development project is being managed by an affiliate of the CHF, Sustainable Development Group (SDG.)

The DDFO acts as the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for managing the overall financial function for CHM as well as staff support to provide financial services to CHF.  The DDFO also supervises the Manager of Operations and Manager of Information Services; therefore, the DDFO oversees the financial, physical and information technology resources of CHM and is responsible for their development and employment according to the strategic plan. The DDFO is a senior management team member and works directly with the Director & CEO and fellow Deputy Directors to direct overall organizational development and implementation of the strategic plan and related activities.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in budgeting, accounting, controlling, business affairs management, government compliance, long range budget forecasts, strategic planning, risk management, and excellent command of accounting software with familiarity with Great Plans a plus.  Experience in non-profit finance including working effectively with external stakeholders and governing boards as well as CPA and/or CMA is preferred.

CHM offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package for its employees.  A job description and specific instructions for application are available in the employment section of CHM’s website www.chmuseums.org.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter including salary requirements and a resume presenting qualifications and related experience to Julie Voges, Director of Human Resources via email jvoges@chmuseums.org or mail to 4621 Mt Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732, or fax to 803-329-5249. Please no phone calls.

The Culture & Heritage Museums is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Director of Development

Non-profit foundation seeks a Director of Development who will provide leadership and oversight for the planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of all fundraising programs, including membership, major gifts, corporate, annual and planned giving, and special events.  This individual will actively participate in the solicitation of individual and corporate donors. 

The successful candidate should have three to five years of successful and progressively responsible experience in development.  Additionally, this individual should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal abilities to work with principal donors, volunteers and staff and the capacity to manage fund accounting software.

This individual must be self-directed and able to act independently.  A familiarity with Columbia, SC is desirable.

This senior staff position reports to the executive director.

Send resume and cover letter to Human Resources Department, Historic Columbia Foundation, 1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201.  Application deadline October 3, 2008.

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School Programs Manager

The Culture & Heritage Museums (CHM) seeks an experienced educator to direct school programs for the Culture & Heritage Museums. Serving upstate South Carolina and the greater Charlotte, North Carolina region, CHM is York County’s system of linked cultural institutions including the Museum of York County, Historic Brattonsville, the McCelvey Center and the future Museum of Life and the Environment now in development.

The School Programs Manager designs, develops, promotes, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive and intensive program of learning experiences across the CHM system of museums that meet the needs of the K-12, college and the educator audience. The school program is an extremely active component of the CHM routinely attracting over 30,000 students per year. 

School programs may include, but are not limited to, tours, classes, workshops, living history programs, Brattonsville Academy 1840, Arts in Education series, professional development opportunities for teachers, and school residencies.  Content areas include: life science, environmental science, physical science/astronomy, social studies/American history, performing arts.  He/she works closely with the formal education community and ensures that programs meet school needs and are aligned with state and national standards.

The School Programs Manager reports to the CHM Director of Education and works closely with education/interpretation staff to develop and deliver high quality programs. 

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in museum education or teaching within a formal or informal setting, curriculum development, management and supervision of staff, budget management, and a strong working knowledge of the public education system.

CHM offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package for its employees.  The salary range for this position is $32,000 to $44,500. A job description is available in the employment section of CHM’s website www.chmuseums.org.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume presenting qualifications and experience to Julie Voges, Director of Human Resources via email jvoges@chmuseums.org or mail to 4621 Mt Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 28732, or fax to 803-329-5249.

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Director of Museum
Classification: 1206
SalaryRange: $55,396-$83,094
Department: MUSEUM
Position Grade: 32       

Posting Date: 07/31/08                 Closing Date: Open until filled

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Director of the Museum has responsibility for Museum administration, as well as maintenance and enrichment of the collection, long-term planning, and education development. The Director is also directly involved in planning and producing exhibits, supervision of Museum staff, coordination of public presentations and other special events, cataloguing, and the overall stewardship of the collection.  The Director must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Trustees, staff members, and volunteers.

The Director will also lead the Museum through a transition from its current location to a new home in a historic building that is to be renovated. The new location will allow the Museum to grow, expand its exhibits and programs, and to better fulfill its mission of telling the history of Horry County.  The duties relating to this will include serving as the Museum’s representative in the final design and renovation process of the Museum’s new location, conceptual development of exhibits, working with collectors to further enhance the core collection, and working closely with the Museum Foundation and donors to cultivate private contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations in support of Museum exhibitions and programs. The Director will also oversee the development of a living history farm.

Reports to the Horry County Director of Administration.

General responsibilities include:

• assuring that a high level of customer service is provided to Museum customers;
• providing leadership and supervision for all aspects of the Museum operations, including:
• maintaining the quality of the Museum exhibits
• development of appropriate educational outreach programs
• collections management and preservation
• budgeting and financial management, and ensuring that the Museum is managed in a fiscally responsible manner;
• managing the relationship and communication between the Museum staff and the Board of Trustees, the Museum Foundation, consultants, volunteers, other community support groups, and other County departments;
• working with collectors to further enhance the core collection;
• communicating a shared vision for the Museum;
• maintaining and enhancing the Museum’s reputation in the community;
• marketing and public relations;
• working closely with the Museum Foundation to identify, cultivate, and solicit financial contributions to support exhibitions and programs;
• developing and implementing appropriate policies and procedures;
• responding to inquiries and providing information to the general public;
• recommending strategic planning initiatives;
• preparing publications, reports, research, presentations, promotional items, and web sites;
• representing the Museum and serving as primary spokesperson for the Museum at various public meetings and events;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in history, anthropology or museum management supplemented by three to five years of relevant administrative supervisory and management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Successful candidate will possess demonstrated skills in fiscal responsibility. The County must receive appropriate results to all background checks conducted for the successful candidate.  The successful candidate must be an Horry County resident, or must reside within 50 miles of Conway, South Carolina, or must become an Horry County resident within one year of the date of employment.
• Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following credentials: a relevant Master’s degree, work experience in a comparable position, knowledge of trends and best practices in museum management; active involvement in appropriate professional organizations; formal knowledge of budgeting and finance; demonstrated ability to motivate and work with volunteers; demonstrated leadership skills; excellent writing and public speaking skills; strong presentation skills; and/or demonstrated self-motivation.

APPLY TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, PO BOX 997, CONWAY, SC, 29528, FAX 843-915-6260,OR HORRYCOUNTY.ORG OR TO THE HORRY COUNTY GOVERNMENT & JUSTICE CENTER, 1301 SECOND AVENUE, CONWAY, SOUTH CAROLINA. 

HORRY COUNTY IS “FAMILY-FRIENDLY GOLD CERTIFIED.”  HORRY COUNTY GOVERNMENT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR DISABILITY.

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Director of Philanthropy
Historic Charleston Foundation seeks qualified candidates whose experience demonstrates exceptional prospect relationship-building, successful solicitations, engaged donors, and effective fundraising operations. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a key member of the Executive team,   the Director will create fund-raising strategies that increase the organization's support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources. The Director will play a key role in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors for annual gifts as well as legacy gifts, working in close collaboration with the Executive Director, other senior staff, and Board members.

Since 1947, the Foundation has played a key role in shaping the character of Charleston. At the heart of the Foundation's mission is its involvement in community-wide preservation decisions and issues, the easement program (protecting almost 400 properties in Charleston and the Lowcountry), technical assistance to homeowners, the nationally recognized revolving fund, the Ashley River Corridor designation project, and both formal and informal public programs. The Charleston International Antiques Show and the annual Festival of Houses and Gardens help to support these preservation initiatives as well as the Foundation's two house museums, the Nathaniel Russell House, c. 1808, and the Aiken-Rhett House, c. 1818.  The Foundation also co-sponsored in 2007, with the City of Charleston, a new Preservation Plan for Charleston which was formally unveiled in January 2008 and is now working its way through the formal approval process.

The ideal candidate must have a broad portfolio of fund-raising and leadership accomplishments, at least 5 years of progressive experience including in major gifts, annual campaigns, donor relations and moves management, and budgeting.  Strong knowledge of principles, ethics and practices of successful fund raising are important.  Background in wealth management, financial planning, and tools for deferred giving will also be considered. 

Ability to lead multiple long-and short-term projects simultaneously, meet all related deadlines, and work well under pressure is essential, as are excellent verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills to effectively work with a variety of people and personalities.

Strong abilities to communicate clearly and persuasively in person and in writing are required.
A bachelor's degree is also required.  Knowledge of the Lowcountry philanthropic community is
preferred.

Please submit cover letter, resumes, salary requirements, and contact information of three references to: kmatthew@historiccharleston.org.

No phone calls please.
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