Month: November 2015 (Page 4 of 47)

The Museum of African American History was incorporated in 1967 to preserve, conserve, and interpret the contributions of people of African descent and those who have found common cause with them in the struggle for liberty, dignity, and justice for all Americans. Through exhibitions, education projects, public programs, and the display of unique items from our collections, the Museum places the African American experience in an accurate social, cultural, and historical perspective.

The Museum Store, located on the Beacon Hill campus, provides visitors with an educational continuation of the Museum experience while generating income for the Museum’s programs and preservation projects. The Museum Store is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Job Responsibilities:
Interact with the public in a positive and enthusiastic manner

· Complete sales/operate cash register

· Assume responsibility for safeguarding of cash and daily receipts

· Assist with inventory maintenance

· Provide regular reports to Museum Store management

· Answer telephone inquiries

· Maintain store in clean and orderly fashion

· Occasionally work at special sales off-site

· Experience in retail sales

· Proven customer service skills

· Basic computer skills

· An interest in African American history a plus

To submit your application by mail, please direct to:

Museum of African American History ATTN: Diana Parcon

14 Beacon Street, Suite 401

Boston, MA 02108

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Museum’s Membership, Annual Fund, and Staples Society programs. Prepare correspondence, briefings, personalized letters, reports, summaries, and other materials
• Coordinate the Harvey Ball, WHM’s large annual fund raising event
• Assist with Corporate Council and Capital Campaign efforts
• Interact successfully with donors, prospective donors, staff, and community members

Additional tasks include research, development and preparation of solicitation materials, database work, mailings, preparation for and support during special events, cross-departmental marketing and outreach projects, and general tasks vital to the well-being of the Museum.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of previous development experience
• Knowledge of fundraising information resources, i.e., Guidestar
• Experience working in deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structure, articulate letters and reports
• Proven experience developing new programs to broaden donor base and enhance institutional outreach;
• Proven ability to work on a range of time-sensitive projects simultaneously with limited supervision
• Excellent computer skills in areas including Internet usage, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Flexibility to work some nights and weekends
• Able to lift and move 30 pounds

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Advanced course work or experience in customer service, education and/or family learning, or retail operations preferred
• Previous cash handling experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact positively with children, adults, and large groups
• Ability to react positively to a rapidly changing environment and make good decisions under pressure
• Ability to work with diverse staff and visitors
• Fluency in multiple languages a plus

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity in education and employment.