||| FROM TATE THOMPSON for THE WHALE MUSEUM |||
The Whale Museum is seeking qualified applicants for the Finance Manager position.
The Finance Manager is responsible for all financial matters for the museum, including record keeping and planning for business transactions. This position requires advanced accounting skills in order to maintain the fund accounting system. Budgetary preparation and management skills are also required.
Acute attention to detail, time management and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are necessary.
Salary range is $46,800-62,400 (varies based on experience and relocation support needs as well as 3⁄4 vs. full-time employment). Benefit package includes health care (medical, vision, dental), simple IRA retirement plan and vacation (10 days annually).
See whalemuseum.org/pages/job-internship-volunteer-opportunities for the full job description. Applications should include a cover letter, resume and up to five references and should be sent to jenny@whalemuseum.org.
The Whale Museum is located in Friday Harbor at 62 First St. N. Founded in 1976, The Whale Museum’s mission is to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. In addition to providing exhibits, the Museum also provides programs including the Marine Naturalist Training, Orca Adoption Program, SeaSound Acoustics Program, Soundwatch, San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and the Whale Hotline. The Whale Museum can be found online at www.whalemuseum.org.
