Month: March 2016 (Page 56 of 61)

Description

The Mercer Museum of the Bucks County Historical Society tells the story of pre-industrial America through an encyclopedic collection of tools and hand craft. The Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and the iconic building is designated a National Historic Landmark. The museum’s new wing offers changing exhibitions and experiences. The staff includes 25 full and part time employees; the operating budget is approximately $2M. Detailed information about the Museum, now in its Centennial year, and its programs is available at www.mercermuseum.org.

The organization is seeking to fill a senior management position for operations and marketing with a professional having strong project management skills. Operationally the position oversees visitor services, business office and related administrative functions and is responsible for monitoring and tracking the strategic plan of the organization. For marketing the position develops, manages, and implements marketing strategies for the organization that will result in audience growth and increased visibility.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5 or more years experience with a museum, cultural organization or related not-for-profit organization with 3 or more years in a supervisory capacity. Experience required in operations management including organizational planning and communications plans. Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge and experience with a broad range of digital and traditional marketing channels including website content management. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills and strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPress) are required. A Bachelors degree in history, marketing or related field is required.

This full-time, exempt position reports to the Executive Director and supervises multiple employees. S/he will be a member of the management team. The salary is competitive and benefits are excellent. Send cover letter, resume, and salary expectations by March 15, 2016 to:

Mercer Museum

Attn: Douglas C. Dolan, Executive Director and President

84 South Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901

ddolan@mercermuseum.org

www.mercermuseum.org   EOE

Description

Purpose

The Head, Collection Imaging & Media Services is responsible for the management and strategic direction of the museum’s Media Services department which includes imaging services and digital asset management.

This position ensures high-quality imaging and digital representations of the museum’s collection in various forms including; photography, photogrammetry, videography, scanning, 3D capture and Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) to internal and external consumers and oversees the Digital Asset Manager System (DAMS), Rights & Reproduction function and digital archive both on-line and on archival media.

Accountabilities

Digital Creation

Manage the creation of digitized representations of the collection, working closely with stakeholders from other departments (Curatorial, Education, Marketing, etc.) as well as external contractors, designers and developers.

Media Services Management

Manage the functions of the Department; workflows, staff, space utilization, supplies, capital and operating budgets

Supervision & Staff Development

Supervise the activity and development of a staff. Assist in interviewing, hiring, and training; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems of assigned staff, interns and contracted vendors.

Scheduling

Manage and implement the weekly digitization/imaging schedule in collaboration with the Photo/Videographers, Senior Coordinator and Preparations Department.

Quality Control

Identify, evaluate, and provide Quality Control procedures for all digital reproductions in order to ensure accuracy and fidelity to the original object as well as essential digital file metadata. Ensure output meets Museum style, tone, site and brand standards.

Digital Asset Management

Provide oversight responsibility for the DAMS and coordinate with other throughout the institution for consistent application of metadata standards.

Photography/Videography

Perform object, portrait, architectural, technical or event photography/videography as needed. Formulate policies for centralizing photography/videography in the institution.

Photogrammetry, 3D capture and RTI

Use the latest techniques, gear and software to capture multi-dimensional and alternative digital effects that allow for enhanced or scientific exploration of the collection.

Budget/Fiscal Management

Responsible for appropriate fiscal management of all related budgets including capital, project and labor.

Scope

$40,000 annual budget

35,000 + objects in the Collection

300+ Imaging Projects per year

2-4 Interns per year

25+ Videos shot per year

10-30 3D/RTI projects per year

Organization

Reports to the Chief Information Officer and has a lead photo/videographer, Rights & Reproduction Specialist, and Department Coordinator as direct reports. Will also periodically coordinate and manage contractors as needed.

Challenges and Opportunities

The position is challenged by the constant need to deliver the highest quality results with fast turnaround times. Responsibilities of maintaining the technical variables of the digitization workflow and the accuracy and consistency of the DAMS.  As a member of the museum’s management staff, this position must be able to build and steward collaborative relationships with other staff across multiple divisions in order to achieve positive and productive outcomes.

Requirements

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in photography required; or combination of education and equivalent photographic experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of four years’ professional digital studio or photographic digital lab experience, with three years in a museum or cultural institution setting. Videography experience a plus.
• Previous supervisory experience with the ability to manage and develop staff performance including writing and performing performance appraisals and progressive discipline.
• Expertise with digital applications including proper object lighting techniques, direct image capture, raw image processing, and photo manipulation.
• Experience with Extensis Portfolio image database a plus.
• Experience with advanced 3D, photogrammetry and RTI imaging a plus.
• Expert level experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Expertise in the application of sophisticated color management techniques, use of FADGI guidelines and ICC profiles as applied to cameras, monitors and inkjet printers.
• Experience in the archiving and storage issues of large digital files.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effective in person and in writing.
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Head, Media Services is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.  They must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and good color vision.

Description

We have an opening for Director, Special Gifts in Williamsburg, Virginia.  In this position, you will be responsible for major gift solicitation within the western region of the United States.

Your responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining a results-oriented program of major gift prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; managing specific objectives; establishing productive working relations with donors, potential donors, and colleagues; developing strategies for and reports on substantive contacts and prospects; establishing productive working relations with a variety of volunteer constituencies; preparing short and long range plans and participating and assisting in managing the annual meetings.

Responsible for major gift solicitation within a designated region of the United States.
Will travel up to 50% of the time.
Establishes and maintains a results-oriented program of major gift prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Responsible for achieving specific dollar and donor visitation goals each year, as established in consultation with the director of Special Gifts Program and the senior vice president for Development.

Participates in annual, supplemental, and planned gift solicitations and activities as determined by the director of Special Gifts Program.

Manages specific objectives with particular attention to (a) the audience to be solicited, (b) the number of proposals to be submitted, (c) the number of personal contacts to be made both on-site and off, and (d) gifts received.

Establishes and maintains productive working relations with donors, potential donors, and colleagues.

Develops strategies for and reports on substantive contacts with prospects.  Creates next step strategies and maintains accurate and meaningful records of donor relationship status.

Establishes and maintains productive working relations with a variety of volunteer constituencies in order to reach new audiences, engage more fully with existing audiences, and to promote the mission of Colonial Williamsburg in communities throughout the region.

Prepares comprehensive short- and long-range plans, including plans for travel and proposals for strategic events, in pursuit of their annual goal.  Plans will include a clear statement of objectives including timelines and follow-up activities.

Participates in and assists, as needed, in managing the annual meetings of the three special donor societies and the Goodwin Society.

Job Requirements:

To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume.

Final candidates are to present in person to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Employment Office a valid driver’s license and an original MotorVehicle Record transcript (MVR).  The MVR is to be no older than 30 days, issued by the same state as the driver’s license, and must cover the past seven years.  New residents must obtain a Virginia driver’s license by date of hire.

Demonstrated success in fundraising, including face-to-face solicitation.

Must: (1) appreciate the importance of philanthropy; (2) have high degree of interest in associating with a non-profit educational institution; (3) be intimately familiar with and knowledgeable about the private sector; (4) either possess or rapidly acquire a detailed knowledge of Colonial Williamsburg and the workings of the organization; (5)  possess excellent oral and written communication skills; (6) have strong organizational, and interpersonal skills; (7) be energetic and self-motivated and (8) have experience with fundraising software systems.

Ability to:  (1) work closely with all members of the community; (2) write and speak convincingly about the importance of Colonial Williamsburg’s mission; (3) give strong and inspirational leadership to volunteer groups and be sensitive to the motivation of volunteers who give their time and money.  Above is generally gained through a four-year degree and at least five years of fundraising or related experience.

Must also possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on Colonial Williamsburg’s criteria.

Highly desired: Experience with Millennium fundraising software; graduate degree; museum experience.

We invite you to further explore this opportunity by viewing the complete position description, job requirements and applying today at:

www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/careers

Colonial Williamsburg supports a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.

AA/EOE

Requirements

To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume.

Final candidates are to present in person to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Employment Office a valid driver’s license and an original MotorVehicle Record transcript (MVR).  The MVR is to be no older than 30 days, issued by the same state as the driver’s license, and must cover the past seven years.  New residents must obtain a Virginia driver’s license by date of hire.

Demonstrated success in fundraising, including face-to-face solicitation.

Must: (1) appreciate the importance of philanthropy; (2) have high degree of interest in associating with a non-profit educational institution; (3) be intimately familiar with and knowledgeable about the private sector; (4) either possess or rapidly acquire a detailed knowledge of Colonial Williamsburg and the workings of the organization; (5)  possess excellent oral and written communication skills; (6) have strong organizational, and interpersonal skills; (7) be energetic and self-motivated and (8) have experience with fundraising software systems.

Ability to:  (1) work closely with all members of the community; (2) write and speak convincingly about the importance of Colonial Williamsburg’s mission; (3) give strong and inspirational leadership to volunteer groups and be sensitive to the motivation of volunteers who give their time and money.  Above is generally gained through a four-year degree and at least five years of fundraising or related experience.

Must also possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on Colonial Williamsburg’s criteria.

Highly desired: Experience with Millennium fundraising software; graduate degree; museum experience.

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) seeks a Curator to serve as a full-time member of the Prints, Drawings and Photographs (PDP) Department. The candidate must have expertise in European Old Master prints and drawings (1300 -1800) and a general knowledge of Western art up to the present. The DIA’s collection of prints and drawings comprises more than 20,000 objects, with strength in European and American works. It includes historically significant drawings, such as Michelangelo’s Studies for the Sistine Chapel, in addition to other important works by Barocci, Guercino, Tiepolo, Bloemaert, van Goyen, among many others. The DIA’s print collection has in-depth holdings by Dürer, Manet, Redon, and Rembrandt, as well as rare works by Degas, including his monotype Russet Landscape.

Under the supervision of the Head of PDP, the Curator will oversee all aspects of the collection of works on paper, including prints, drawings, posters, and artists’ books. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, organizing and overseeing special permanent collection exhibitions; recommending new works for acquisition; and co-leading and assisting with the DIA’s Friends of Prints, Drawings and Photographs (FPDP), the department’s main auxiliary group.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Compile information pertinent to the identification, documentation, or authentication of works of art and maintain appropriate object records in accordance with DIA data and archival standards
• Maintain current knowledge of the art market in order to recommend objects for the permanent collection and develop acquisition proposals
• Conduct original research on the museum’s art collection and publish in scholarly journals, catalogues, and books
• Collaborate with the Collections Management staff in installing prints and drawings
• Work in close collaboration with the Conservation Department to regularly assess the conservation needs of the collection
• Develop familiarity with the DIA’s Collections Management Policy and assist the Registrar’s Department in producing supporting documentation for accessioning and deaccessioning works of art
• Serve as a designated museum courier when necessary
• Work collaboratively with educators in the Learning and Interpretation Division to develop and produce interpretive strategies and accompanying materials for permanent gallery projects and special exhibitions, as well as conduct training for gallery teachers and docents
• Participate in the day-to-day administration of the department, which includes responding to scholarly and public inquiries about the collection
• Act as staff liaison to the FPDP and assist with organizing its activities and programs
• Develop enrichments, including presentations and tours for members and museum visitors, to facilitate community outreach
• Foster and maintain good working relationships with existing and potential patrons, trustees, and museum colleagues across the country and abroad, as well as with the academic community, art dealers, and collectors
• Work effectively with various museum departments to ensure that content related to prints and drawings is accurately conveyed and represented in all museum print publications and other media
• Represent the museum in professional societies, and at symposia and other scholarly meetings and events.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Art History preferred, with specialization in Old Master prints and drawings
• At least seven years of experience working in a university or museum setting
• Familiarity with the activities and operations of a large art museum
• Strong record of research and scholarship, with proven experience in organizing exhibitions and producing publications of high quality
• Exceptional writing skills and public-speaking ability across diverse audiences
• Proven ability to work effectively and positively with other professional staff in a highly collaborative environment
• Proficiency in at least one foreign language

Description

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include three major museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

General Purpose:  This fellowship is designed for an emerging professional in the arts who is considering a career in museum education. Reporting to the Curator of Education & Academic Affairs, the Fellow will be fully integrated into the department to gain experience in museum education, including research, teaching, preparation, & implementation of programs. The Fellow will participate & contribute to all aspects of the department’s education & course-related activities, from planning to execution; organize & lead visitor tours; conduct research on objects in the Gallery’s collection to support the Education staff projects; represent the Gallery at Yale student orientations and events. Regular evening and weekend work will be required.

Participate in the Education Department’s activities, including Yale student extra-curricular activities, adult tours & talks, K-12 teaching, family programs. Contribute to the research, planning, and teaching of events; coordinate with faculty, teachers, curators, and others involved. Develop and teach drop-in and requested adult tours. Lead discussions & tours with the public, visiting scholars and students. Provide research for a wide-range of academic projects and public programs; utilize The Museum System (TMS) to support projects for other staff members. Utilize EMS database as it relates to K-12 and adult scheduled tours.  Assist in telephone follow-up with requesters to discuss expectations and plan visits. Attend museum-wide logistics meetings to support the coordinating of scheduled tours and education events. Produce and facilitate a series of Teaching Labs sessions with guests of education staff, including sessions with potential to serve greater museum community. Support the assessment and evaluation of education programs. Explore drop-in visitor programs by co-authoring an exhibition-related project with the Cullman-Payson Fellow that uses one of the museum’s spaces. Attend and assist with Gallery Teacher and Gallery Guide training and serve as a liaison for Gallery Teacher and Gallery Guide joint-projects. Represent the Art Gallery at Yale student orientations and meetings to promote faculty and student interaction and increase involvement with the museum. Organize regular meetings of the Art Gallery’s Fellows to create a sense of community. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:  M.A. in Art History or related field.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to teach in an art museum or museum and classroom.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate with museum staff and public in a knowledgeable and professional manner. Ability to connect with diverse audiences including those with special needs.
• Self-directed; ability to take initiative and anticipate actions needed.
• Demonstrated customer service attitude with the ability to be a team player in an active museum environment. Positive attitude that supports department’s goals.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet demanding deadlines; ability to work well under pressure. Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Preferred:  M.A. in Art, Art History, Education, Public Humanities, Community Outreach, or similar. 1-2 years of teaching experience. Strong interest in museums, object-based research and teaching. Knowledge of standard PC software programs, word processing, database and desktop publishing.

Application: For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at www.yale.edu/jobs – the STARS req ID for this position is 36067BR. Please be sure to reference this website when applying for this position.

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country’s great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.