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Docent, School, and Adult Programming Specialist [Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum]

March 11, 1971 / / 0 Comments

Curator of Education: Docent, School, and Adult Programming Specialist
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

*Overview:*
The Woodson Art Museum ­ a 35-year-old, well-supported north central Wisconsin museum ­ seeks an innovative and dynamic educator to manage and grow school and docent programs and expand adult programming. Responsibilities include docent recruitment and training; development and implementation of interpretive programs related to permanent collection and changing exhibitions; oversight for new media and access projects. Effective and proficient oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, are essential. Art history, studio art, or art education degree and museum education experience desired. Send letter with resume, work
samples, and references to: Kathy Kelsey Foley, Director, Woodson Art Museum, 700 North 12th Street, Wausau, WI 54403

*Position Summary:*
The docent and school programming specialist serves as one of two education curators, both equally responsible for managing the Museum’s education functions. The person in this position is responsible for all aspects of docent and school programming, including research, strategic planning, presentation and publication duties, and developing, implementing, and assessing the Museum’s docent and school programs and projects. Additional responsibilities include planning and oversight for adult programming (including ensuring access for visitors with special needs) and involvement with all new media ventures (including social media, blog, audio tours, YouTube channel, app development, etc.). The incumbent must be a person who can work with diverse groups of people in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

*Principal Duties and Responsibilities:*
§  Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates education programs and activities for docents and school groups as well as adult visitors.
§  Recruits, trains, and supervises docents.
§  Develops, implements, promotes, and oversees all school group Experiences, including when necessary, playing a hands-on role.
§  Acts as the Museum¹s liaison to local and regional public and private education communities as well as regional and national museum education communities.
§  Develops and implements exhibition-specific interpretive methodologies, including audio tours and projects utilizing new media technologies.
§  Participates in development and implementation of the Museum’s outreach  and residency programs in collaboration with the family and children’s programming educator, including artist residencies and SPARK!.
§  Conducts research regarding the permanent collection, changing exhibitions, and educational theory as it relates to the museum experience and lifelong learning (both formal and informal).
§  Formulates annual budgets for docent and school programs and adult programming and maintains oversight of these budgets.
§  Represents the Museum before professional museum organizations, funding agencies, businesses, service clubs, government agencies, and the general public.

*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:*
*Education/Experience:* Bachelor’s Degree in art history, studio art, education/ museum education, or related discipline; Master’s Degree preferred. Three to five years in a museum or education setting, plus coursework in appropriate discipline (art/art history, museum studies,
education, communications).

*Skills/Abilities:*
§  Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
§  Possesses competent computer skills along with familiarity with new media and web 2.0 technologies and a willingness to explore these rapidly changing opportunities for communication and outreach.
§  Exhibits impressive organizational skills and flexibility.
§  Manifests enthusiastic self-motivation.
§  Demonstrates ability to plan innovative programs and handle multiple tasks.
§  Demonstrates effective leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work jointly with other staff members as well as supervise employees and volunteers.
§  Communicates effectively to a wide range of audiences, including museum visitors of all ages.
§  Possesses a commitment to professional growth, including oral and written presentations.
§  Demonstrates knowledge or experience in program evaluation and museum methodologies.
§  Possesses a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

*Working Conditions:*
*Job Conditions/Work Location:* Work is performed largely in a pleasant office and gallery environment with minimal chance for personal injury. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Weekend and evening program-related responsibilities are part of the position requirements.

*Physical Requirements:* May need to climb up and down stairs; to bend, stoop, and lift to move materials and retrieve files; to pull/push, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds; and to reach both above and below shoulder height.

*Equipment Operated/Software Utilized:* Computer, printer, fax machine, telephone, copier, flatbed scanner, laminator, LCD projector, audio-visual equipment including microphone and wireless internet set up, and video camera; Microsoft Office Suite, FileMaker, Audacity, and Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign and Photoshop).

Director of Education [Lower East Side Tenement Museum]

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LOWER EAST SIDE TENEMENT MUSEUM

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION

Organization Background
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum, founded in 1988, promotes tolerance and historical perspective through the presentation and interpretation of the variety of immigrant and migrant experiences on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, a gateway to America.

Position Description
The Director of Education is responsible for the daily administration of the Museum’s Education Department which oversees tours and school programs for over 170,000 visitors a year. The Director supervises four full-time Education Associates and coordinates the training and management of the Museum’s forty educators, facilitators and costumed interpreters. The Director of Education focuses particularly on the development and implementation of curriculum for the Museum’s school groups and professional development offerings. This position reports to
the Vice President for Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES
● Oversee the daily administration of the Museum’s tours and school programs
● Develop and facilitate educational programs for school-age children and families
● Manage full-time Education Associates and oversee the management of part-time and per diem museum educators
● Oversee the Education Associates’ work on dialogue, ESOL, and professional development
●    Administer project budgets
●    Help define long-range educational objectives
●    Track and report educational program results (evaluations and surveys)
●   Work with VP of Education to review and update existing tour content and to assist in the development of new tours
● Special projects

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should have a Masters in Education and/or Museum Education and must have managerial experience. Candidates should also have a strong interest in immigration studies. Chinese and Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.

Please send cover letter, resume and salary history to humanresources[at]tenement[dot]org.  No phone calls, please.

Director of Public Programs [Museum of Jewish Heritage]

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Department of Public Programs
Director of Public Programs

The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust is seeking a seasoned professional to manage its Public Programs. Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, the Museum honors those who died by celebrating their lives – cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today. New generations are taught how to recognize and fight contemporary instances of injustice and oppression.

Job Objective: The Director of Public Programs is responsible for the planning and implementation of all Museum public programming activities that promote, explore, and enhance the Museum’s mission. These include historical symposia, high-profile tributes and commemorations, programs in conjunction with special exhibitions, concerts, family programs, film retrospectives and premieres, and other activities related to the Core Exhibition, the Holocaust, Jewish culture and heritage, and contemporary Jewish issues. The Director will promote the Museum’s mission through intellectually stimulating cultural programming featuring world-class speakers including Nobel-prize winning authors, scientists, academics, historians, politicians, filmmakers, musicians, and leaders in the professions of business, law, medicine, and interfaith clergy.

In addition to running Edmond J. Safra Hall, the Museum’s state of the art 375-seat theater, the director works closely with all other departments of the Museum including Development, Education, Communications, and Collections and Exhibitions to research programming ideas, seek funders and partnership opportunities that promote all Museum initiatives, write marketing materials and oversee audience outreach.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Researches and develops program ideas based on themes from the Museum’s special exhibitions and core collections. Identifies appropriate sources and talent and pursues them.
* Manages and continues to improve systems for creating, scheduling, promoting, supporting, and executing the Museum’s Programs.
* Prepares seasonal programming proposals for presentation to both internal and external Museum committees.
* Maintains and develops relationship with Public Programs committee, donors, and members of the Board.
* Manages all logistical preparations for programs, including, but not limited to: contacting and enlisting talent, preparing contracts, completing financial paperwork both with talent and with the Museum’s Accounting dept., making travel and hotel arrangements, coordinating equipment rental, arranging greenroom catering along with any other requirements dictated by talent.
* Performs outreach and maintains a high level of interaction with talent including, but not limited to, artists, public intellectuals and subjects of Museum exhibitions.
* Coordinates marketing with Communications Dept for programs, including writing/proofing copy for the events calendar, publicity and email flyers, newspaper and magazine advertising, postcards, direct marketing of events, creating and maintaining databases for flyer mailings and e-mail blasts; interacts with artists to gather appropriate materials for publicity and marketing; proofs and, in some cases, writes press releases; secures artist approval on said press releases and advertising; suggests potential outlets for publicity and marketing
* Acts as stage manager and head talent wrangler for evening and weekend programs, aids in equipment and facility setup and upkeep, and greets and prepares talent for performance.
* Maintains annual budget for public programming, makes all budgetary preparations for programs, manages 1.5 employees, and liaises with colleagues across the museum.
* Participates in Senior Management group of the Museum, helping to set policy and procedure.

Requirements:
Candidates must have: BA in related field; 5+ years experience in theater/performance/program production with increasing responsibility; knowledge, understanding, and deep interest in Jewish culture and the Holocaust; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work
as part of a team and on many projects simultaneously, and an abiding commitment to the Museum and its mission. Experience in the non-profit world preferred. Must be willing to work evening and Sunday hours on a regular basis. The Director supervises the Producer of Public Programs and a part-time program coordinator, and reports to the Deputy Director of the
Museum.

Send resume and letter of interest, including salary requirements, to Human Resources, Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280; fax: (646) 437-4250; email: humanresources[at]mjhnyc[dot]org.

Museum Education Fellow [Bates College Museum of Art]

March 11, 1971 / / 0 Comments

Museum Education Fellow
Department  Bates College Museum of Art
Job status  Full Time, Full Year

This is a full-time, one year position and is renewable for a second year. The salary is $18,500 per year and includes a benefits package.

The Bates College Museum of Art is seeking a Museum Education Fellow. This professional entry-level position is ideal for a motivated individual interested in art, education, and gaining professional experience working in a small but high-profile college art museum prior to pursuing advanced studies. The Fellow will be an integral part of the Museum of Art staff.

The Museum Education Fellowship will be dedicated to increasing access to the Museum of Art, particularly the permanent collection. The Fellow will assist with and focus on two primary areas: collection-related education and outreach programming, and web-based collection and education materials. The Fellow will assist with integrating the Thousand Words Project (TWP), the Museum’s education program that uses art from the collection as tools for learning language skills and to explore relationships between written communication and visual art. The Fellow will also create connections to the collection through other existing and new education initiatives. Additionally, the Fellow will assist with the completion of a collection database and related web accessible tools that enhance TWP and collections access by teachers and students throughout the state, Bates faculty, and students.

Work at the Museum of Art is intensively and deliberately collaborative. Consequently, the Fellowship will provide opportunities to participate in and gain insight into many other aspects of an academic museum. These experiences will prepare the Fellow for advanced study or employment in the arts.

Responsibilities: The Fellow will work to integrate the TWP initiatives throughout the museum. This will include leading educational tours and training workshops; harnessing new technologies (e.g. podcasts, vidcasts, etc.) for increasing access to the art collection; travel to schools; and creating educational plans across the curriculum from the museum’s digital database. The Fellow will work the Curator to prepare the collections database for increased public access by assisting with collections research, and photography.

Day-to-day supervisor is the Curator of Education; reports to Director.

Requirements: A BA in Art, Education, or related field is required; strong writing and communication skills; computer image and design software and database experience; and excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

Desired Qualifications:
Classroom experience, familiarity with educational and social web-resources and web design; experience working in a museum or in an educational setting. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who also works well in a small, team-oriented museum environment, and have the ability to work with a variety of constituencies at a liberal arts college.

Interesting individuals may submit the following:
1) An online application via the link below, AND
2) a CV/resume, letter of interest and names and contact information of three (3) professional or academic references via e-mail to hrdept[at]bates[dot]edu with the subject line “Museum Fellow”

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Amie Parker, Employment Manager, via e-mail to hrdept[at]bates[dot]edu Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Education Intern [Illinois State Museum]

March 6, 1971 / / 0 Comments

The Monticello College Foundation Internship in Museum Education provides an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with museum educators, exhibits staff, and curators in a mid-sized museum of natural  history, anthropology, and art.

The Monticello Intern will help coordinate the volunteers and day-to-day operations of the Museum’s new hands-on children’s gallery (the “Play  Museum”). The intern also plans and implements monthly children’s  programs, and assists with school programs and family events.

Requirements: a Bachelor’s degree in education, anthropology, natural  science, museum studies, history, or art; career interest in museum  education; and experience working with the public. Experience leading  volunteers, teaching, or Master’s degree a plus. Computer skills in word  processing, database management, and desktop publishing are preferred.

Flexibility, maturity, strong organizational skills, caring personality,  and enthusiasm for working with children and volunteers – especially  retirees – are very important.

The internship will run from September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012.
There  is a monthly salary of $1,618 plus a benefits package including group  medical and life insurance, holidays, vacation, personal business days, and sick time.

To apply: send cover letter, resume, college transcripts (undergraduate & graduate – unofficial copies are acceptable), an e-mail address where you can be reached in May, and contact information for three  professional references (including their email addresses) to:

Beth Shea, Education Chairperson
bshea[at]museum[dot]state.il.us

Application deadline is May 1, 2011. Applications may also be faxed to (217) 782-1254. Send inquiries to bshea[at]museum[dot]state.il.us. Please, no phone calls. All applications will be acknowledged. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and are responsible for  securing their own immigration documents. If selected, proof of the  applicant’s ability to work in the United States must be submitted  before the internship begins.

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