Paul Griswold Howes Fellow [Bruce Museum]

We welcome applications for the first Paul Griswold Howes Fellow, a new position at the Bruce Museum. This Fellow will be responsible for creating and implementing exhibition related programs and content with an emphasis on science. She/he will work with the Curator of Science to create and enhance program offerings, design and implement individual in-house and outreach programs, and provide support with creating and organizing materials for exhibition guidebooks, visitor activities, outreach blogs, and other venues. She/he will coordinate with partner organizations as needed to achieve goals such as joint events, securing specimens, and attracting new audiences. Knowledge and skills: Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills. Strong command of standard office required, experience with graphical software and very basic coding preferred. Teaching experience, which may include K-12 teaching, university teaching assistantships, and/or museum outreach. Current driver’s license required. Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in museum studies, education, or the sciences. Previous experience working in a museum or nonprofit setting strongly preferred. Previous experience working with natural history collection objects preferred. Full-time, exempt, subject to comp/flex-time. Term: September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Extension contingent on availability of funding and performance. Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Responsible to Curator of Science and Deputy Director. Visit www.brucemuseum.org for complete job posting. Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Dr. Daniel Ksepka at dksepka@brucemuseum.org. No phone calls please. Posted on: 06/11/2015