Director: Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, DC

Folger Shakespeare Library invites nominations and applications for the position of Director, beginning 1 July 2011. Founded in 1932 by Henry Clay Folger, the Library is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare-related materials and the finest collection of early Continental and British printed works outside England. It offers a wide range of scholarly, cultural, and educational outreach programs that inform, enrich, and entertain more than 100,000 individuals each year. With an endowment significantly above $200 million, the Library is administered by a Board of Governors under the auspices of Amherst College, Henry Folger's alma mater.

The Board seeks an individual with a demonstrated record of professional accomplishment relating strongly to the Folger's collections and programs, as well as successful management experience in a complex academic, cultural, or nonprofit organization. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or the equivalent with a specialization or background relevant to the Folger's collections, scholarly activities, and programs.

The Director is responsible for stewarding the Library's collections, leading its staff, working with its Board, and representing the institution in the international cultural community. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, persuasive communicator, seasoned and collegial manager, skilled fundraiser, and excellent relationship builder.

Nominations and applications should be sent to Karen Lyon, Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003, or klyon@folger.edu by 15 November 2010. Candidates should send a confidential cover letter describing their qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references. References will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Additional information is available at www.folger.edu/Content/About-Us/Employment-and-Internships/Vacancy-Announcement-Director.cfm. EO / AA.