Executive Director - Lake Jackson, TX

Company: Texas Association of Museums
Location: Austin
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

The Lake Jackson Historical Association (LJHA) is seeking an energetic and engaging person to take on the position of Executive Director. You will work with the LJHA Board to create new audiences, sustainable revenue streams, and increase the volunteer base. You will work with our current curator and a digital specialist. Overseeing and maintaining the use of three properties-- -the Lake Jackson Historical Museum, the Jackson Plantation Historic Site, and the Alden -B. -Dow Office Museum-- -will require creativity, attention to budget, and working with city government. You will work some Saturdays and evening hours as part of your 40 hour work week. The LJHA Board is offering a salary of $48,000-$52,000 -per year, depending on your qualifications and experience. We provide group health insurance and defined time off with pay. We are expecting you to -have a Bachelor's degree, a higher degree -is preferred, and experience in -managing -and fundraising for -museums or other non-profits. Lake Jackson is located approximately 60 miles south of Houston, Texas. The city was designed by Alden B. Dow, a noted Mid-Century Modern architect. Started in the 1940's, the city continues to grow using many of Dow's principles. The Historical Association collects and preserves the history of Lake Jackson. We then educate the public about the unique history of the city. Why do we have legal street names "This Way", "That Way", and "Any Way"? We have the answer. To apply for this challenging position, send a cover letter and resume with three references to: Applications will be -accepted until December 10, 2021 TAM is for Museums, art centers, historic houses and sites, children's museums, community cultural centers, zoos, science centers, university galleries, any institution, especially in Texas, that exist to exhibit and interpret the historic, cultural, artistic, ethnic, or scientific heritage of humankind.

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