Employment Opportunity with Craik-Patton House Museum

Executive Director Position available for small house museum in Charleston, West Virginia

The Craik-Patton House Museum (craik-patton.org) is seeking an individual with exceptional development and fund raising skills for the position of Executive Director. Major responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

-Working with and providing support to the Board of Directors and committees of Craik-Patton Inc. and the WV Society of the Colonial Dames (nscdawv.org)

-Fund raising and managing database of donors

-Grant writing

-Management of the house and the collection

-Supervising and training volunteers to conduct tours

-Establish history programs for all ages

-Create partnerships with other civic business and historic organizations

-Conduct tours for the public and school groups

-Office management to include daily operations/knowledge of Quickbooks and PastPerfect

-Supervise special events and rentals

This is the only paid position at this time.

Qualifications:

B.A. or higher

3-5 years experience in museum/historic house administration

Experience in grant writing

Strong oral and writing proficiency

Ability to self-direct and be able to work independently

Please mail resumes to Jeanne Grubb, 2809 Kanawha Blvd., E., Charleston, WV 25311 or email to info@craik-patton.org.