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announcement</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri"></span></p>

<p style="text-align:center" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri">Director, Illinois State Museum</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri">The
Illinois State Museum, an Office of the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources, seeks candidates for the position of Museum Director.<span>  </span>Founded in 1877, the Illinois State
Museum is the steward of 13.5 million objects that document the natural and
cultural heritage of Illinois. The Museum </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri">has a long and
distinguished history of scientific research, the study of artistic traditions,
and innovative educational programming, all of which fosters community
engagement.<span>  </span>At present, the Museum
system consists of Illinois State Museum and Research and Collections Center in
Springfield, Dickson Mounds near Lewistown, and the Lockport Gallery in
Lockport, Illinois. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri">The
Director of the Illinois State Museum is responsible for the overall leadership,
operation, planning, and management of all programs and activities of the
Museum.<span>  </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri">The
Museum Director shall have substantial relevant senior level leadership
experience at a museum or other similar organization.<span>  </span>An advanced degree in a field related to the Museum’s
interests or commensurate experience is essential. Demonstrated successful
experience is desirable in the following areas: museum operations, staff and
fiscal management, strategic planning, governmental and other external
relations, and fundraising. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled
communicator with experience in private and public fundraising, including
complex federal grants. Success in building or growing an organization is
highly desirable. Must be able to show sound understanding of effective fiscal
management and administration, along with the ability to work with boards and
government departments. Experience in building widespread public support and
working with an organization in transition will be highly valued. Preference
will be given to candidates with a substantial publication or professional
presentation record and/or participation and leadership in national
professional organizations. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri">The
Illinois State Museum Director also interfaces with the Illinois State Museum
Society, a 501(c)(3) organization established by Illinois statute to promote
and support the Museum.<span>  </span>The
Director coordinates Museum Society activities with a membership-elected Board
of Directors.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri">A copy of
the complete position description and benefit package is available at </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.illinoisstatemuseum.org_content_illinois-2Dstate-2Dmuseum-2Dposition-2Ddescription-2Dmuseum-2Ddirector&d=DwMFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=CMP8TaDzIXJurQoWUAPbE0RekZFlJk0cMSrkrUYdCNk&s=OKKmEfmVOy0I8MgO04EdCzbudDVmJTN--kuue7vJeMQ&e="><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:sans-serif">http://www.illinoisstatemuseum.org/content/illinois-state-museum-position-description-museum-director</span></a></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri">Applications,
including curriculum vitae/resumé and three references, and any initial
inquiries should be directed by email to Tammy Wheeler (</span><a href="mailto:Tammy.Wheeler@illinois.gov"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:blue">Tammy.Wheeler@illinois.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri">).<span>   </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri"></span></p>

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