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The YouMedia Director will work to oversee the successful operation of the YouMedia Center which includes ensuring that programming is meeting the desired needs of the participating students, that mentors are available for desired content areas and projects, and that the site is utilized at goal capacity levels.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Manage daily operation of the YouMedia digital learning center.

Plan, create, administer, and evaluate digital curriculum and teen programming.

Oversee program partnerships.

Collaborate with national YouMedia learning labs and related programs.

Maintain YouMedia center budgets, equipment, supplies and collections.

Supervise tours.

Coordinate learning initiatives.

Actively recruit youth.

Plan and facilitate mentor trainings and professional development.

Engage youth as producers, artists, managers, and designers of digital media.

Create and grow social network.

Work with College and Career Readiness Coordinator.

For more details and to apply, please follow the link below.

The Successful candidate must possess:

A Bachelor’s Degree

Three years of supervisory experience in youth development, project or program management, or digital media or creative arts practice.

High degree of competency with digital media,  including social media; competence with budget development and management; supervisory experience; excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Experience in developing and implementing policies related to use of equipment, behavior, privacy, and staff relations.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE:  http://tinyurl.com/bsxkblw

Curator of Collections & Exhibitions

The Springfield Museum of Art is a small, AAM Accredited American Art Museum and an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The Museum serves a local community of nearly 60,000 Springfield city residents and a larger regional community of over 500,000 people in Southwest Ohio.  The Museum recently renewed its focus on art education to better engage the community in relevant ways. This was instrumental in a “turn around” and resulted in significant increases in attendance, membership, grants, and contributed revenues. The Museum staff is small in number however formidable in their work together implementing a shared vision for the Museum’s role in engaging the whole community through partnerships and programs.

We are seeking a museum professional with a keen interest in American art, particularly art of Ohio and the Midwest, and museum operations. The Curator of Collections & Exhibitions will collaborate on exhibition planning, prepare exhibitions, and manage all aspects of the Museum’s collection of approximately 2,000 works of art. This includes collections management (Past Perfect data base, care, access, storage, use, Collections Plan, policies), caring for the physical spaces where the art is exhibited and stored, overseeing security for the collections and facility, and managing the Museum’s exhibitions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing policies that relate to the care of the collection and exhibitions.
• Oversee and implement routine Cleaning Program for collection storage areas and galleries, integrated pest management program, and climate monitor/tracking.
• Oversee and implement security policies and procedures, including responsibilities for Front Desk staffing.
• Manage all collection records including object files, rights and reproductions, and cataloging of new acquisitions.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing loans, maintaining all related records.
• Maintain the Collection Management Database (PastPerfect), including complete and accurate electronic and hard copies of all object records; responsible for all digital and paper documentation, and images related to the permanent collection and exhibitons.
• Manage correspondence and logistics associated with loans to the museum including loan agreements, loan records, insurance, shipments, and condition reports.
• Work with artists, organizations, guest curators, Museum staff, relevant committees, and others to install/de-install exhibitions as well as foster collaboration and build relationships in the broader community.
• Fabricate exhibition text and labels, and/or manage outside contractors doing this work.
• Participate in regular staff meetings
• Supervise assistant curator, interns, and volunteers working on collections and exhibition projects.

Additional Duties

As a staff members of a small museum, we are flexible and able to work on tasks or projects outside our immediate scope of responsibilities. The Curator of Collections & Exhibitions will join a team that contributes equally to the overall operation and success of the Museum. S/he must be self-motivated, have excellent research, writing, problem-solving and communications skills, and be able to effectively work as part of a team. The position is full time and will require occasional evening and weekend work.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of accepted registration, collection management, art handling, and preventative conservation practices in line with AAM standards of care.
• Working knowledge of PastPerfect museum database and other computer programs
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours when required
• Skill with tools and knowledge of building materials
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50lbs or more
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Required Education and Experience:

• B.A., M.A. or equivalent experience in art history, museum studies and/or fine art.
• 2-3 years working with collections and exhibitions in a museum setting.

Please send a letter of application, resume, and list of references by June 15, to Ann Fortescue at afortescue@springfieldart.net

The Board of Directors seeks a dynamic leader with an entrepreneurial spirit who is committed to the value history museums and libraries provide contemporary society. The Executive Director will work with the Board of Directors to set the budget and strategic direction of the organization and will be responsible for managing all aspects of the organization’s activities in accordance with Board approved policies. The Executive Director will be dedicated to the mission and focus of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and be committed to championing museum best practices with respect to collections stewardship, exhibition and program planning. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of institutional experience in a senior leadership position with demonstrated success in staff management and fiscal leadership.

The following key competencies are considered essential to the Executive Director:

Communication Skills –

The Executive Director will be the primary public face and voice for the museum and must be an effective communicator with the proven ability to work with individuals and diversified groups such as government officials, business leaders, scholars, donors and volunteers.

Fundraising –

The Executive Director, working with the Board of Directors, will develop fundraising strategies that bring in additional outside revenues from public, corporate, and foundation sources as well as individual donors and planned giving.

Management –

The Executive Director will direct the museum’s general operations and facilities, including human resources, by effectively balancing income and expenditures to assure the financial health of the organization. S/he will provide leadership in museum operations including collections, education, visitor
experience, and membership activities and develop effective relationships with community and professional groups. S/he will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple entities with multiple physical sites.

The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is a private, nonprofit museum dedicated to the preservation and study of the legacy of Civil War medical innovations and humanitarianism. The institution utilizes artifacts, storytelling, and the historic lessons derived from that era to educate the public and to explore the impact these lessons still have on modern society. The headquarters and main museum are located in historic downtown Frederick, Maryland. This facility contains the primary museum, administrative offices, collections storage, archives and research library. In addition, the organization operates two satellite museums, The Pry House Field Hospital Museum on the Antietam battlefield and the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office in downtown Washington, DC.

The National Museum of Civil War Medicine currently has a professional staff of eleven full time and four part time employees working with approximately fifty volunteers and docents. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Master’s degree with a major in history, museum studies or related fields is preferred. Candidates without a graduate degree but with exceptional achievement in the museum field will be considered.

A minimum of five years of leadership experience with a nonprofit organization, preferably in a history museum or related setting.

Demonstrated knowledge of standards and best practices for museums as described by the American Alliance of Museums.

Ability to provide strong leadership, vision and strategic direction.

Knowledge of marketing, grant writing and fundraising techniques.

Ability to represent the National Museum of Civil War Medicine positively in written, spoken and digital communication venues.

Ability to work cooperatively, diplomatically, and effectively with museum staff, board members, volunteers, members, donors and partner organizations and in community relations and outreach capacities.

Proven leadership in museum profession on state, regional or national levels, as demonstrated by involvement in association or conference committees, as a peer reviewer, or other comparable activities.

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive and commensurate with experience

How to Apply:

For consideration, please direct a letter of interest, current resume and three references, including their contact information, to the search committee at EDsearch.estilow@yahoo.com .
Submitted resumes will be reviewed beginning June 15th, 2015

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is currently considering applicants for the position of Senior Director of Development.  The Senior Director of Development reports to the Vice President of Development and External Relations and is responsible for management of the philanthropic fundraising function for the Museum, including individual and corporate giving. This position will play a critically important role in collaborating with Museum volunteers, donors and staff to attract charitable support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:              

1. As aligned with the Museum’s strategic plan, plans and oversees the implementation of the Museum’s fundraising plan that includes the following:

• Contributions programs from corporations, small businesses and individuals
• Coordination of the annual giving, matching gifts, grants program, direct mail and web/social-media based, and special program fundraising
• Advances annual, capital and project fundraising
• Works with staff, members, and volunteer committees to promote and pursue fundraising opportunities
• Actively participates in Museum events with an understanding of overall development priorities, and engages in fundraising events
• Establishes relations with Museum members, donors and volunteer advisory committees to secure financial support

2.   Supervises and coordinates the activities of Development staff:

• Works with Vice President to ensure that long and short-term departmental goals are aligned with the strategic plan and operational priorities
• Reviews workloads, schedules, assignments, and monitors status of ongoing projects
• Assigns specific duties and projects, based on individual knowledge, experience and objectives
• Coordinates work activities with other departments
• Recommends appropriate action to resolve issues
• Evaluates performance, provides feedback and conducts performance evaluations with Vice President

3.   Establishes and actively manages pool of gift prospects comprised of individuals and corporations:

• Regularly reviews the current donor base to determine if any should be targeted for cultivation and solicitation
• Conducts prospect research and identification to help identify new gift prospects
• Meets with volunteer committee(s) to secure their support in engaging prospects
• Engages in ongoing cultivation and solicitation strategies
• Handles a portfolio of approximately 150-200 donors and prospects
• Prepares funding proposals and case statements

4.   Travels off-site and/or out of state as required

5.   Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required, Master’s preferred.
• 8 – 10 years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization preferably with campaign experience; demonstrated success in a development function (managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources).
• Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time.
• Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, and also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the Museum.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships.
• High energy and passion for the Museum’s nonprofit mission is essential
• Ability to articulate and implement annual strategic development plan
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• A professional and resourceful style; takes initiative, manages multiple tasks and projects at a time.   Is open-minded and willing to learn all aspects of the Museum.
• Ability to successfully pass a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum reference check, background investigation and drug screening.
• Computer Literate:  Microsoft Products; Database Management System; Raiser’s Edge.

Museum of Indian Arts & Culture/Laboratory of Anthropogy

Deputy Division director

(A/O II Manager, PERM # 4446)

The mission of the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology is to serve as a center of stewardship, knowledge, and understanding of the artistic, cultural, and intellectual achievements of the diverse peoples of the Native Southwest.

Position Summary: The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology requires the deputy director to oversee all operations of the museum including human, financial, and physical resources. The daily oversight of museum operations by the deputy director directly impacts all facets of the museum’s mission. Responsibilities span a wide range of activities including strategic planning, budget preparation, preservation of and access to collections, security and visitor services, staff personnel policies,  human resources and financial backup, and management of facilities maintenance and repairs. The deputy director represents the museum in the director’s absence and as delegated by the director with all the constituencies affiliated with the museum.  The deputy director is responsible for managing the various Museum departments: Administration, Curatorial, Collections, Education, Library, Security/Customer Service and Maintenance with in the division.

Desired Qualifications:

1. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Art History, Anthropology, or Museum Studies.
2. Five (5) years’ experience working in a museum setting performing the following: developing & preparing budgets, organizing exhibitions, writing and speaking to a variety of audiences, with demonstrated expertise in an area appropriate to the museum’s mission and collections.
3. Three (3) years of successfully working with Native American people and communities.

For consideration, please submit your electronic resume to Monica Vigil, Human Resource Liaison, the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Santa Fe, New Mexico, monica.vigil1@state.nm.us.  All interested parties are required to apply online with the State of New Mexico Personnel NEOGOV website, http://www.spo.state.nm.us to be considered for the position. Please note: Education – Transcript is required for degree awarded/conferred (If we cannot verify the degree stated, you will not be eligible for the position) Experience – please read the application process carefully:  (If you overstate your experience and cannot verify what you’ve stated, you will not be eligible for the position)

Position Summary: The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology requires the deputy director to oversee all operations of the museum including human, financial, and physical resources. The daily oversight of museum operations by the deputy director directly impacts all facets of the museum’s mission. Responsibilities span a wide range of activities including strategic planning, budget preparation, preservation of and access to collections, security and visitor services, staff personnel policies,  human resources and financial backup, and management of facilities maintenance and repairs. The deputy director represents the museum in the director’s absence and as delegated by the director with all the constituencies affiliated with the museum.  The deputy director is responsible for managing the various Museum departments: Administration, Curatorial, Collections, Education, Library, Security/Customer Service and Maintenance with in the division.