Month: March 2016 (Page 55 of 61)

Description

HARVARD ART MUSEUMS

Job Title:             Calderwood Curatorial Fellow, Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art

Stipend:               $50,000.00 per year

FTE: 100%            This is a term position.  Term duration:  2 years

Summary

The Curatorial Fellowship Program at the Harvard Art Museums is designed to broaden the experience of scholars embarking on professional and academic careers in art history who are considering the museum profession.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Calderwood Fellow conducts object-based research and scholarship on the extensive collections of the Harvard Art Museums, with a focus on the rich artistic achievements of Hinduism and Islam in the early modern era.  Under the supervision of the Norma Jean Calderwood Curator of Islamic and Later Indian Art, the Fellow develops a series of argument-driven installations for the South Asian gallery, working primarily with the holdings of South Asian paintings and drawings from the 16th through 19th centuries, but also reaching across centuries, media, and curatorial divisions as appropriate for thematic expression.  The Fellow participates in all aspects of installation planning and implementation, working closely with staff throughout the museum.
• The Curatorial Fellow will assist with a broad range of curatorial activities, including preparation of interpretive materials and cataloguing of the permanent collection in the Harvard Art Museums’ database.  The Curatorial Fellow will participate as appropriate in the acquisition process and donor cultivation.
• The Fellow will serve as a liaison to Harvard faculty in History of Art and Architecture and in South Asian Studies.
• Foregrounding the museum’s teaching and research mission, the Curatorial Fellow helps provide content expertise for the Art Museums’ Art Study Center by supporting classes and individual appointments six hours a week, and contributes to a rich offering of public and academic interpretive programs across various platforms.
• The Fellow may supervise students and temporary employees.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

MA in Art History with specialization in South Asian art or in South Asian Studies; proficiency in Urdu/Hindi or Sanskrit.

Additional Qualifications:

• PhD preferred with specialization in South Asian painting of the 16^th – 19^th centuries
• Curatorial or related experience
• Commitment to fostering the appreciation of works of art in a museum context
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work independently as well as collegially

Application Procedures

A complete application includes a letter of interest, résumé or curriculum vitae, transcript, English-language writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Complete applications will be reviewed beginning March 14, 2016 until the position is filled.

Applications must be submitted through Harvard’s Recruitment Management System, ASPIRE:

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/home.aspx?partnerid=25240&siteid= 38543BR

1. Please apply online with letter and curriculum vitae HERE. Please upload transcript, and one article-length, English-language writing sample.

1. Please ask references to send letters of recommendation to the following address: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu (please note that the letters of reference will be verified).

Additional Note:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Harvard Art Museums require pre-employment screening.

Description

The Claremont Colleges Library

 The Claremont Colleges, a distinguished consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate institutions located just east of Los Angeles, California seek an energetically creative and innovative Communications and Programs Coordinator for the Claremont Colleges Library.

Reporting to the Director of User Services and Resource Sharing (USERS), the coordinator will engage in a wide range of outreach activities that support and further the efforts of the library to serve the educational and information needs of the faculty, students, and staff of the Claremont Colleges. The incumbent will interact extensively with members of the library’s leadership team and with other librarians and staff to support the organization’s communications and programmatic needs.

Primary responsibilities include overseeing all library internal and external communications; collaborating closely with the Claremont University Consortium’s Director of Communications on creating communications plans and programmatic activities; leading the library’s engagement in publications, exhibitions, programs, and events; and working closely with the User Experience (UX) Web Developer and the USERS team leaders and coordinators to develop an integrated and high-quality UX. The position supports the library’s strategic initiatives by providing strong user-focused customer service and programming. The incumbent also collaborates closely with other USERS team leaders, managers, and coordinators to support the training, engagement, and customer-service orientation of other staff members and student workers in the division.

Requirements include a BA, BS, or equivalent combination of education and experience and three years of professional experience engaged in communications and programs in an academic, research, or special library; museum; or other not-for-profit cultural heritage organization. We also seek creative graphic design expertise; writing and editing skills; and fluency in associated technologies.

Salary is negotiable, with full benefits package included. For the complete position description and application procedures visit: https://jobs.cuc.claremont.edu/postings/1207. Candidates applying by March 28, 2016 will receive first consideration.

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Description

SUMMARY

Works with the AAC Director, Director of Development, AAC Management Team, Department Heads and the Board of Trustees to recruit new members and retain or upgrade current members.  Serves AAC members as necessary to meet overall institution goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – other duties may be assigned

• Work with Deputy Director/CFO and Director of Development to develop annual budget figures based on year’s budget goals and past performance.
• Works with community groups, organizations, and others to increase awareness of the institution as a resource and recruit members.
• Prepare, submit for approval and implement a Membership Recruitment/Retention plan to achieve budgeted goals.
• Propose, submit for approval and manage special membership drives, direct mail campaigns and an Annual Appeal drive.
• Prepare and implement a Membership Recruitment/Retention plan to achieve budgeted goals.
• Assist in the maintenance and accuracy of the membership fund raising database (Raiser’s Edge).
• Process and mail monthly renewal statements and mail reminders to lapsed members.
• Supervise and actively solicit lapsed members with follow-up telephone calls or correspondence each month.
• Assist in the preparation of acknowledgement receipts in a timely manner and provide additional tax receipts when requested by donors.
• Oversee the assembling and distribution of new member’s packets and information request packets.
• Monitor and approve mailings to the membership.  Work with AAC Management Team to achieve a uniform and consistent message.
• Prepare monthly Member Services performance reports. Prepare monthly board reports. (Due first Tuesday of each month by 12 Noon)
• Serve as a greeter for members-only events, such as exhibition openings. Also attend Fine Arts Club, Contemporaries and Friends of Contemporary Craft events and others to cultivate/steward members.
• Plan and implement member events, working in concert with the Development, Education and Exhibitions departments.
• Track membership solicitation results by coding through Raiser’s Edge.
• Ensure availability of membership materials at all special events, when appropriate.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and bi-weekly development staff meetings.
• Serve as Contemporaries auxiliary group liaison including programming and budgeting. Supervise the group by attending meetings and events.
• Aid with production of the biennial fundraiser in the off years of Tabriz.
• Hold new member receptions three to four times per year.
• Send monthly reports to Children’s Theatre Guild and FOCC with new and lapsed members of the month.
• Send out email at the beginning of each month welcoming new members.
• Reach out to several renew, rejoin and new members each week with handwritten note.  Supervise development team reaches out to members as well.
• Pull lists for eBlasts, mailing and research.
• Works with frontline staff to promote membership to visitors.  Also provides incentive reports of frontline staff to business office.
• Be available to members at any point to assist them, answer questions, and provide the best overall experience.
• Work with museum school to promote membership for students.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required education and/or experience include a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college and three to four years related experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and time management skills; advance computer skills including database management (Raiser’s Edge preferred) and knowledge of social media are required.    Experience will demonstrate strong relationship building skills, ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and ability to work on multiple projects.  This is a full-time position. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401(a) Retirement Plan.  Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. Email cover letter and resume to personnel@arkansasartscenter.org.

Description

Director of Philanthropy

Position Description

The Amerind Foundation of Dragoon, Arizona, seeks a dynamic individual to serve as Amerind’s Director of Philanthropy. Under the supervision of the Executive Director and working with senior museum staff, the Director of Philanthropy will have primary responsibility for developing, implementing, promoting, marketing, scheduling, and evaluating Amerind programs and efforts related to fundraising and donor relationships, including major gifts, annual funds, special events, planned giving, and grants. The successful candidate will engage communities, individuals, corporations, and funding agencies to support Amerind’s long-range and strategic fundraising plans. The successful candidate will be a creative thinker capable of conceptualizing, updating, and implementing Amerind’s fundraising plan for the annual fund, major gifts, special events, and planned giving while working closely with the Executive Director and senior management. The successful candidate will be expected to develop long-term relationships with current donors, cultivate new donors, and work with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in making the ask for donations.

Responsibilities

• Update and develop Amerind’s fundraising plan, case statement, materials, and explanations for Amerind’s development efforts in conjunction with the executive director and senior management
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with Amerind donors
• Expand the number of Amerind’s major gifts and the annual giving dollar amount, and move lower level donors to higher levels
• Process, manage, and maintain gift donations and donor information in Past Perfect database for donors.
• Write timely and gracious acknowledgements of all gifts
• Schedule and attend meetings between donors, key staff, and board members
• Plan fundraising events as a way to cultivate, solicit, and develop relationships with donors

Requirements

• Demonstrate a passion for Amerind’s mission, values, and vision
• Three to five years of experience in development for nonprofit museums, universities, corporations, or related experiences
• Demonstrated ability to raise money, steward donor relationships, cultivate new donors, and develop strong interpersonal relationships with Amerind’s constituencies and to steward those relationships over time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that reflect diplomacy, respect, confidentiality, and passion for Amerind.
• Experience in donor database management, preferably Past Perfect
• Requires exceptional organization skills with attention to detail with the ability for meticulous and timely record keeping, database management of donors, and follow-up with donors
• Ability to provide dynamic presentations and introductions at public and private events
• Bachelor’s degree
• Skill in reading, writing, and editing standard English
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and travel throughout the country

The Amerind Foundation, Inc.

Established in 1937, the Amerind Foundation is a 501(c)3 operating foundation dedicated to promoting knowledge and understanding of Indigenous peoples of the Americas and the world through research, education, and conservation. Amerind is located in rural southeastern Arizona, 60 miles east of Tucson. The successful candidate may be offered housing on campus and is expected to divide their time between the Amerind campus and the Tucson/Phoenix region depending on where they live.

How to Apply

Applications should consist of a cover letter, CV or resume, names of three references, Amerind online application, and written examples of fundraising materials. The cover letter should summarize the applicant’s interests, qualifications, and specific examples of past development duties and outcomes.

The current resume or curriculum vita should detail fundraising outcomes. The names and contact information of three professional references should be individuals who can speak to the applicant’s development experiences and successes. Amerind’s online application can be downloaded at http://www.amerind.org/employment.html. The sample of a fundraising piece (letter, brochure, fundraising plan) should be a piece primarily written or developed by the applicant.

Successful applicants will be asked to provide college transcripts, will undergo a criminal background check, and be required to sign a confidentiality agreement. Review of applications will begin on March 28 and continue until the position is filled. The position will remain open until filled. Please email applications to amerind@amerind.org (preferred) or send a hard copy to the following address.

The Amerind Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 400

Dragoon, AZ 85609

ATTN: Director of Philanthropy

The Amerind Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse professional community and learning environment. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experience in this area.

Description

The Arkansas Arts Center is seeking a Business Analyst with a strong database administrator, information technology and web development background to maintain and improve usability of its patron database for the benefit of its constituents and all departments across the organization. This position is responsible for database management, web integration, security, upgrades and maintenance and will input on strategies for data entry, quality control, training and end user experience improvements.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with the ability to take initiative, work independently and be accountable and capable of finding solutions to challenges and obstacles. Must be a team player, able to work collaboratively and effectively with others. Must have a commitment to be a life-long learner and take initiative to learn new skills, techniques and technologies.

Professional Responsibilities

Manage and support the data structure within the current database for core institutional operations, including but not limited to, integration into current and emerging web platforms, data quality and application management, reporting and queries, database user training and business intelligence analysis.

Perform database administration and supervisory functions, including but not limited to, database maintenance, security updates, clean-up tasks, and quality control audits. Coordinate NCOA updates, software and hardware upgrades. Work with outside IT vendors to troubleshoot network and software issues.

Provide tactical solutions for process implementation and improvements above and beyond, but not limited to, the Raiser’s Edge (i.e. class registrations, event registrations, etc.). Contribute to data structure, data entry, standard reporting, list management and marketing segmentation strategies.

Work cross-functionally with other departments to determine feasibility of expanding database usage for specific projects. Contribute to new and ongoing staff education implementing best practices, as well as provide detailed, project specific training as needed.

Responsible for providing leadership in strategically improving processes and procedures with a focus on communication and collaboration to achieve departmental goals.  

Requirements

Professional Requirements

BS Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management, Business Administration or related field required.

Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required.

Three to seven years database administration experience required. Experience with varied database solutions, content management, customer relationship management and web platforms preferred.

Experience with Blackbaud products preferred, including Raiser’s Edge, Patron Edge, Financial Edge, CounterPoint and Net Community.

Experience creating regular, strategic and actionable reporting through Raiser’s Edge, Patron’s Edge, Excel, SQL, Google Analytics and/or other reporting platforms preferred.

This is a full-time position. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401(a) Retirement Plan. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should submit cover letter, resume and three references to Denise Woods, Human Resources Manager, at personnel@arkansasartscenter.org.