Director of Development

The Wendell Gilley Museum in Southwest Harbor, Maine, is seeking a full-time Director of Development to support annual and project-based fundraising in a busy, year-round museum on the “quiet side” of Mount Desert Island (MDI), Maine that has the goal of bringing people closer to nature through art. For more information and full job description, click "Read More" below.

Join ornithologist and field biologist Seth Benz at the Gilley for this introduction to the hawks of Mount Desert Island during the beginning of the hawks’ seasonal migration. We’ll start in the museum, the head outside to spot some hawks.

Our monthly evening paint ‘n’ sip workshops bring instructor Erika Elizabeth to the Gilley for a fun evening of learning and art. Students are guided step by step through the process of painting, with plenty of explanation and instruction along the way.

Each month has a different theme and inspiration painting. In September we'll be making our own versions of Katsushika Hokusai's The Wave in ink and watercolor

Sip on wine, tea or seltzer as part of this adults-only class, which is suitable for artists of all levels who are at least 21 years old. All materials and beverages provided.

Office Manager

The Office Manager is responsible for supporting the administrative and financial operations of the Wendell Gilley Museum.  This position is an integral part of a small team that works hard to keep the Museum vibrant and sustainable for our community. This is a full-time, exempt position. Click to see the full job description.