The Oyster Bay Historical Society is a 50 year old community-based organization serving the town of Oyster Bay from the South to the North shores of Long Island, New York. Our respected Executive Director of 18 years must leave us for personal reasons, and we are seeking a replacement to provide innovative and effective leadership in a time of active growth.

The Executive Director position is focused heavily on the continued development of external relations with other non profit organizations, local governmental entities, the media and the community at large. The Executive Director is responsible for the successful management of the Society, its staff and volunteers, and its various programs in order to attain the goals envisioned by the Board of Trustees. Immediate tasks will include working with the Board to complete the capital campaign; building an endowment fund; and overseeing the development of the new research and collections center.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in history, museum studies, art history, preservation or a related field or work experience equivalent to same; 3 years in an administrative supervisory capacity; a demonstrated record of successful grant writing and proficiency in office-based computer applications.

Please send resume and cover letter to: Frank Leone, Chairman, Director’s Search Committee, Oyster Bay Historical Society, Box 297, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Material may also be e-mailed to obhistory@aol.com, attention Frank Leone, Chairman, Search Committee.

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