Employment Opportunities:
Executive Director, Heritage Center
The Village of Grayslake (population 20,330) is located in central Lake County, approximately forty (40) miles north of Chicago. The Village is seeking a high energy experienced professional to serve as Executive Director of the Village owned Heritage Center and Museum.
This is a highly responsible professional position that requires a self-motivated, dependable, and creative individual who possesses an ability to exercise mature judgment, prioritize multiple responsibilities simultaneously, organize, and perform work independently. The successful candidate should also possess good communication skills and the ability to recruit and motivate volunteers.
The Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum is a recently renovated and expanded facility of 10,500 square feet located in the Village’s historic downtown area and includes 4,890 square feet of exhibit/events space. The Village and Grayslake Historical Society have entered into a services agreement providing for provision of services related to the organizing, and preserving an extensive collection of artifacts and documents. The Executive Director will have primary responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Heritage Center and for the acquisition of financial and volunteer resources to expand the programs and services of the Heritage Center.
The starting salary range for this position is $52,303 to $70,608 with an excellent municipal benefit package including paid time off, health insurance, and retirement. Minimum qualifications include a masters degree in museum studies or directly related field, five (5) years of museum exhibit development, fundraising, and cultural events experience. Also, a qualified candidate should have progressively responsible administrative experience including short and long range plans, budgets, and grant writing.
Interested candidates should send a detailed cover letter explaining interest in position and resume, immediately to: Joan Annesser, Deputy Village Clerk, Village of Grayslake, 10 South Seymour Avenue, Grayslake, IL 60030. The cover letter and resume may also be emailed to . Application deadline is July 30, 2010. Position will remain open until filled. The Village of Grayslake is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment Application:
Download the Employment Application for the Village of Grayslake.