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Associate Director for Interpretation

The Farmers’ Museum


Cooperstown, New York


 

 

The Farmers’ Museum seeks an innovative and creative museum professional
to lead its interpretive programs during a time of growth and renewal.
The Farmers’ Museum is one of America’s premier regional history
museums, with a long-term commitment to creating quality experiences for
its visitors. Presently, the museum is completing installation of a new
attraction, “The Empire State Carousel” which represents the depth and
breadth of New York state history through carousel animals and carved
panels created by over 1,000 volunteers. The museum is also renowned for
its ongoing craft programs, growing agricultural programs and its
participation in the Cooperstown Graduate Program, a leading training
program for museum professionals. The successful candidate will work
with the senior administrative team to develop, implement and evaluate
innovative programs as part of the museum’s master planning effort.

Position Responsibilities: 

*        Manage staff of seven supervisors and forty-five part-time and
seasonal interpreters. 

*        Coordinate interpretive programming with school programs,
special events and curatorial staff.

*        Collaborate on program development with neighboring cultural
institutions.

*        Oversee budget for interpretation, agricultural and crafts
areas.

*        Provide leadership in interpretive programming and assist the
Vice President for Education in setting departmental goals and
objectives.

*        Teach graduate students and coordinate internships through the
Cooperstown Graduate Program.

*        Participate in interdepartmental project teams.


The successful applicant should have five years of experience in
developing and implementing successful museum education programs with
significant managerial responsibilities. Master’s degree in Museum
Studies, History or allied field required. Candidate must be able to
demonstrate effective organizational, oral and written communication
skills and be able to work as part of a team. Position open until
filled.

 

This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience
and a generous benefits package. Please send cover letter and résumé
with three references to Barbara Fischer, Sr. Director for Human
Resources, The Farmers' Museum, PO Box 30, Cooperstown, NY 13326.