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Employment

Thank you for your interest in working at the Science Factory.

We currently have the following position available:
» Executive Director

Executive Director
Posted: August 1

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The executive director is responsible for fundraising, development, community relations, financial management, planning, program management, and staff supervision. The executive director implements the board of directors' strategic and policy direction, and works closely with the board to meet the museum's goals.

Position Title: Executive Director
Reports to: Board of Directors
Staff: 3 full-time (including this position), 7 part-time
Budget: $530,000

QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have:
  • Proven fundraising success
  • Demonstrated grant-writing success
  • Financial management experience
  • Excellent public speaking skills
  • Strong networking skills
  • Staff management experience
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills
STRONGLY PREFERRED:
  • Local and regional contacts
  • Established relationships with community leaders
  • Children's museum experience
  • Capital campaign experience
  • Event planning experience

ABOUT THE SCIENCE FACTORY

The Science Factory's mission is to engage, excite, and inspire children to explore science, technology and humanity. A hands-on museum for children ages 2-12, the Science Factory features science-focused exhibits, a planetarium, enrichment classes, and summer camps. An active partner with area school districts, the Science Factory is a popular destination for field trips.

Set in Alton Baker Park , in a building that is owned outright by the museum, the Science Factory uses its surroundings to full advantage, incorporating the park’s ponds and meadows into its summer camps and educational programs. A premium location adjacent to the University of Oregon's Autzen Stadium gives the Science Factory great visibility as well as an ample source of revenue from the sale of football game parking.

The Science Factory has served multiple generations since opening in 1961, and is currently preparing to better meet the community’s needs now and in the future.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

via email:
Please send a cover letter and resume to sciencefactoryed@kridleytech.com

via mail:
Science Factory
Attn: Director Search
2300 Leo Harris Parkway
Eugene, Oregon 97401


We thank, in advance, all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

The Science Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




(Directly next to Autzen Football Stadium)
The Science Factory • 2300 Leo Harris Parkway • Eugene, Oregon 97401
Mailing Address: Box P. O. 1518 • Eugene, Oregon 97440
Phone: 541-682-7888 • Fax: 541-484-9027 • E-mail: info@sciencefactory.org
The Science Factory is a charitable non-profit organization, federal tax ID: 93-0688763.