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Long-time Maine State Museum Director Announces Retirement

Joseph R. Phillips to Leave his Post in Spring 2012

Joseph R. Phillips, director of the Maine State Museum, has announced his intention to retire from his position in the spring of 2012.

The Maine State Museum Commission has commenced a national search for a replacement with the goal of selecting a successor by the time Phillips retires in order to assure continuity of leadership.

The position of Maine State Museum director (Public Service Executive III/Director, State Museum Commission) has been posted and the application process is underway. Interested persons may view the job at the General Government Service Center web page. Requests for additional information and/or the completed application form, letter explaining your interest, your responses to the supplemental questions, and a copy of your resume should be directed to Julie Cotnoir, Personnel Specialist, General Government Service Center, 74 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0074; phone 207-624-7417; or e-mail Julie.A.Cotnoir@Maine.gov. Review of applications will begin on March 5, 2012.