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#103681 – GALLERY SPECIALIST
(Public Affairs / Communication Specialist II)
College of Liberal Arts – Art & Design Department
$3,515 – $5,429/mo
(Anticipated hiring range: $3,515 – $4,042/mo)
Open Until Filled
(Review begins: 06/05/2015)

The Art & Design Department is one of 17 departments and programs in the College of Liberal Arts. Its primary purpose is to prepare students in the major for a career in art and design. The Art & Design Department at Cal Poly offers a BFA degree accredited through NASAD with three concentrations: Graphic Design, Photography and Video, and Studio Art. There are approximately 230 majors and 50-60 minors.

The Gallery Specialist is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the University Art Gallery (UAG), primarily serving the needs and goals of the faculty in the Art & Design Department, with about 1/6 of the specialist time arranging exhibitions, both on and off campus, for the College of Architecture & Environmental Design (CAED). Student Assistants contribute to the daily operations.

Under the general supervision of the Chair of the Art & Design Department and working in concert with the University Art Gallery Committee, the Gallery Specialist is responsible for coordinating (and when appropriate curating) and installing exhibitions (about six shows per year by nationally recognized artists, including the annual student and BFA exhibitions) for the UAG and for the venues of the CAED (about two shows per year), as well as developing methods of communicating gallery activities to both on-campus and off-campus constituents. The specialist also has a role in the design and installation of exhibitions, as well as communication with artists and off-campus constituents. The specialist also supervises students installing exhibitions in concert with a faculty curator.

To apply, visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG to complete the required online staff application and apply to requisition #103681. Applicants will have the option of attaching a Cover Letter, Resume and three Letters of Recommendation via the online employment system. Applicants needing computer/internet access may contact Cal Poly Human Resources at: (805) 756-2236, for information on available resources.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer/minorities/females/vet/disability.

Finalists may be asked to bring and/or discuss their work portfolio.

GRANTS ASSOCIATE FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

The Norton Museum of Art is seeking a Grants Associate for the Capital Campaign for The New Norton.

This full-time exempt position provides administrative support for the Development Department during the Capital Campaign.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs administrative duties associated with the Campaign for The New Norton. Will work closely with Director of Development and Development Officer for Institutional Giving in the proactive coordination and preparation of materials required to support the scheduled programs and functions of the Capital Campaign, as well as the Development Department—including but not limited to campaign gift agreements, bi-annual newsletter, collateral, research, and mailings.

·         Responsible for researching, writing, submitting and tracking grants and sponsorship opportunities for the Campaign for The New Norton, and special projects as needed, under the direction of the Director of Development and Development Officer for Institutional Giving.

·         Coordinating the quarterly campaign newsletter for Members and donors, as well as monthly updates on the campaign for the Board of Trustees.

·         Support Executive Director, Director of Development, and Development Officer for Institutional Giving to build relationships with key staff at foundations, corporations and government agencies – both donors and prospects for the Capital Campaign.

·         Participate in the coordination of events for individuals, corporate and foundation donors and donor employees for the campaign.

·         Maintain Campaign records in Raiser’s Edge; responsible for weekly reporting to Development, Finance, and Director.

·         Responsible for reviewing campaign gift agreements and acknowledging all incoming pledge payments with Director of Development.

·         Keeps track of the Campaign budget.

·         Maintain professional communications with Trustees & donors.

·         Support campaign consultant and Director of Development in campaign activity, including Committee meetings.

·         Perform all duties with a high level of tact, confidentiality, professionalism, trust and efficiency.

·         Utilize Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Microsoft Outlook and Raisers Edge on a daily basis.

·         Act as liaison/adjunct participating with the Director of Development at Special Events/Openings, etc.

·         Participate in evening and week-end fundraising activities with Special Events staff

·         Other reasonable duties as requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

·         This position is of 2– 3 year duration, or until the Capital Campaign ends.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including database management (Raiser’s Edge proficiency a plus)

·         Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills

·         Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performance

·         Ability to convey a positive and professional image, especially in high-pressure situations, and demonstrate the highest level of personal and ethical standards

·         Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and excel in a fast-paced environment

·         Good decision making and problem solving skills

·         Ability to meet deadlines, working with minimal supervision

·         Schedule flexibility; ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as needed

·         Ability to walk/stand for prolonged periods during events, and ability  to lift and/or move 15 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

·         BA required.

·         Experience in Development preferred

The Norton Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Use diverse qualitative and quantitative data collection methods which may include audience observations, interviews, and timing and tracking, where audiences are timed and tracked by data collectors as they move through a space such as an exhibition or interactive learning environment
• Develop surveys including creation and validation of scales
• Develop an evaluation plan for educational programs and exhibitions
• Identify measurable indicators of success for programs and exhibitions
• Assist others in the design and implementation of evaluations
• Implement research design
• Train and supervise data collectors which may be education and exhibition colleagues, volunteers, interns or contractors
• Gather and  analyze data
• Synthesize results into non-technical language for colleagues and  directors
• Make recommendations to improve programs and align resources

• Bachelor of arts/sciences preferred with a major in social sciences such as sociology and psychology; Masters of arts/sciences preferred

• Two years work experience in a museum or cultural setting developing and implementing visitor studies evaluations
• While this position informs internal decisions, the incumbent will also have interest and experience in publication and presentations for the wider museum and social science field.

• Valid Driver’s License

• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Demonstrated research skills in quantitative and qualitative methods
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical packages, preferably STATA, to analyze quantitative data
• Have experience with Institutional Review Board protocols
• Excellent customer relations and communications skills (in person and on the telephone)
• Exemplary writing skills
• Understanding and experience in budget maintenance
• Ability to work independently and effectively, collaborate with peers, and lead cross-departmental teams
• Multi-task oriented
• Positive approach to support fellow staff and goals of the Museum
• Ability to maintain highest levels of confidentiality and discretion

• Physical demands:  In the work environment described below, position requires verbal and written conversation with others, ability to move throughout the Museum, trails and grounds, and communities served, reaching, lifting/moving objects up to 10 pounds, and use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
• Work environment:  Work will be performed in an office environment, museum spaces, construction site, and in communities served. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Position requires some independent overnight travel. Occasionally the work schedule may include evenings and weekends.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Evaluator’s role is to develop, implement, analyze, and report evaluation studies designed to assess audience attitudes, behaviors, interests, knowledge, and skills. The Evaluator is expected to contribute most significantly to the Department’s goal of providing efficient and useful answers to staff questions about audience attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, motivation, and skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with staff across every division of the museum to plan and implement front-end, formative, and summative evaluation related to exhibitions, programs, and services
• Collect visitor data through observations, interviews, focus groups, and other means as needed
• Conduct high-quality quantitative and qualitative analysis of collected data
• Report results of evaluation projects in useful formats and facilitate sessions to aid stakeholders in incorporating the findings in their work and to increase the impact of empirical evidence about visitors on the museum’s daily operations
• Increase the level of staff knowledge and skills related to evaluation methods and findings, as well as performance improvement techniques
• Advocate for the usefulness of evaluation as a tool for performance improvement, facilitate positive attitudes toward the value of evaluation, and promote evaluative thinking
• Develop connections with local community members and organizations to facilitate the recruitment and participation of a diverse range of individuals in evaluation projects
• Manage the work of contractual evaluators and data collectors, serving as liaison between the external contractors and DIA staff
• Develop and track budgets for projects funded by the museum’s operating budget, restricted funds, and grant funds
• Organize and archive data collection instruments, results, and reports to facilitate transfer of organizational knowledge for future projects
• Publish and present reinstallation evaluation methods and results within the broader field of visitor studies

QUALIFICATIONS

The Evaluator possesses the following training, skills, and knowledge or the equivalent:

• At least a Master’s degree in Evaluation, Museum Studies, Instructional Technology, Educational Psychology, or a related field
• Knowledge of evaluation methodology and statistical analysis, especially as applied to museum settings
• At least four years of experience in visitor evaluation, evaluation of educational products and programs, or applied social sciences research
• Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills
• Aptitude with statistical software, especially Excel and SPSS

If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so online at www.dia.org by close of business day, June 3, 2015.

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