Author: Andrea E. Woodberry (Page 12 of 23)

Mission: The Concord Museum educates visitors of all ages about the history of Concord and its continuing influence on American political, literary and cultural life. The Museum’s nationally significant collection serves as a catalyst for changing exhibitions, extended classroom learning, dynamic programs and publications relevant to an ever-changing world. Founded in 1886, the Museum is a center of cultural enjoyment for the region and a gateway to the town of Concord for visitors from around the world.

Summary: 
The Concord Museum seeks a full-time Development Officer who will be a critical member of the Museum’s development team. The Concord Museum is in the midst of a major building project and capital campaign to engage new and broader audiences with Concord’s history and the extensive collections of the Museum. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer will join the Museum at this exciting time and be responsible for building member programming and engagement and Annual Fund and corporate support. The Officer also serves as staff liaison to the Museum’s active Guild of Volunteers, which organizes events in support of the Museum’s mission.

Principal Responsibilities: 
Manages the Annual Fund
• Works with Director of Development, Executive Director, and board to meet Annual Fund goals and broaden the donor base
• Oversees Annual Fund operations, including writing print and electronic appeals, tracking, and reports
• Researches potential donors and works with Development team to develop an ongoing pipeline of prospects
• Cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors and prospects

Leads the Museum’s membership program
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a growing general membership
• Leads research, cultivation, and stewardship of members
• Develops and implements strategic plans for member categories, benefits, and pricing
• Develops and executes strategies for new member recruitment
• Supervises membership renewals and acknowledgements

Serves as principal liaison to the Museum’s Guild of Volunteers
• Supports fundraising efforts of the Guild of Volunteers, serving as main point of contact and organizing Museum logistics for Guild fundraising events
• Works with Guild to plan, execute, and evaluate events to achieve the Guild’s fundraising goals

Manages Corporate Sponsorships
• Manages corporate membership/sponsorship program and expands base of corporate support
• Manages the annual Golf Tournament, including corporate sponsorships and coordinating with the Golf Committee

Other
• Manages special events such as exhibition openings, member, cultivation, and stewardship events, working with Development team
• Supports capital campaign efforts, including donor recognition and stewardship
• Supports Museum’s marketing and communications strategy
• Provides additional support for the department, as needed

Qualifications: 
– Passion for the Concord Museum’s mission
– Proven fundraising track record with 3 years of fundraising experience
– Proven success in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
– Experience in program areas, including membership, annual giving, events, and corporate support
– Experience managing and supporting volunteers
– Ability to build relationships and effectively relate to a range of constituencies
– Superior oral, written, and interpersonal skills
– A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work both independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple projects at a time
– High integrity and sound judgment
– Bachelor’s Degree required
– Excellent computer skills and experience with a fundraising database, preferably Abila Fundraising 50, required; design skills and experience with InDesign a plus
– Willingness to work weekends and evenings, as required

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. EOE.
To Apply: Please send a letter of interest, resume, fundraising writing sample, and the names of three references to: cm1@concordmuseum.org, with subject line: Development Officer Application. No phone calls, please.

Apply by date: Sept 29, 2017

The Exhibit Developer is a key member of the team responsible for the development, organization, research, design, production, installation, and maintenance of exhibitions and other interpretive projects. S/he will manage projects and lead project teams, as assigned. S/he will play a pivotal role in helping the organization realize its mission to connect audiences with the story of Connecticut and communicate its brand. This position may be called upon to help fill staffing gaps to assist with customer service needs as required. It may also be required to work cross departmentally to achieve the institutional goals as set by the strategic plan.

Responsibilities: 

• Leading or working with exhibition teams to transform social, historical, and educational concepts into tangible ideas that can be executed in an exhibition or other interpretive format which appeals to the CHS’s target audiences.
• Participating in the planning and implementation of audience testing and evaluation related to exhibits.
• Performing primary and secondary research, including searching for and tracking graphics, artifacts, and library materials needed for project purposes.
• Writing, proofreading, and commenting on label copy, scripts for AV presentations, and other interpretive content, including project-related marketing language.
• Designing and/or overseeing fabrication of labels and graphics, as needed.
• Developing and tracking project-related budgets; ensuring projects stay within budget.
• Serving as a liaison, as necessary, between department personnel and outside consultants or contractors.
• Supervising the work of project team members and interns, as necessary.
• Working, as necessary, with education and program staff on the development of exhibit-related programming for adults, families, students, and teachers.
• Working, as necessary, with CHS’s marketing contractors and the media to promote CHS projects.
• Working with collections staff to ensure the safety of historical materials in exhibitions and other displays.
• Installing and de-installing exhibit components, including light carpentry work.
• Retrieving, purchasing, and delivering project-related items.
• Keeping informed of exhibit innovations in museums.
• Assisting with the development of grant and sponsorship proposals and other fund-raising activities, as needed.
• Ensuring that exhibit areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion.
• Representing the CHS at professional meetings and conferences, as requested.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support institutional goals.
• Carrying out other duties and responsibilities as may arise.

Qualifications: The incumbent should be an individual with superior people skills, including the ability to tactfully deliver and receive feedback, as well as excellent writing, research, and organizational skills who is capable of working on a variety of tasks simultaneously. S/he should be able to work with a broad cross section of individuals, and have knowledge of the various trades associated with design, construction, and maintenance of public exhibitions.

• B.A. in history, education, American studies, or related field (M.A. preferred)
• Minimum five to seven years experience in exhibition development at an institution such as a children’s, history, or science museum, or in a design firm that has created interactive, audience-centered exhibitions
• Knowledge of current theories and best practices in museum education, interpretation, and exhibit design and an understanding of the variety of ways in which visitors learn
• Experience developing hands-on object- or historic material-based educational materials, either in a school or museum setting
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, with general supervision
• Experience working with diverse audiences
• Historical research skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability writing informative and accessible interpretive text that appeals to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated ability to design attractive exhibition graphics and labels, and ability to adhere to graphic standards
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a dedication to providing superior customer service
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) and Microsoft Office programs (including PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, Publisher)
• Experience editing audio and video materials
• Experience creating and maintaining websites, mobile apps, and/or online experiences preferred

This position is budgeted in the low-$40K range and includes a comprehensive benefit package of health and dental insurance, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan.

To Apply: Please email cover letter, resume, and writing and design samples to andrea_rapacz@chs.org by Friday, October 6 at 5pm.

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The Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, seeks an innovative and creative campus engagement coordinator to cultivate a vibrant community around the Hood on Dartmouth’s campus through personal outreach and the activation of digital and print platforms. As the museum prepares for its grand reopening after two years of closure for a major expansion and renovation of its facility, the campus engagement coordinator will work to promote engaged learning and creative activity at the museum, and allow the museum to be increasingly responsive to campus audiences. The campus engagement coordinator will be responsible for the strategic development and governance of content that supports and encourages campus engagement with objects, exhibitions, and programs, and the cultivation of existing and new student, faculty, and staff engagement.

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated experience in writing for the web and visual communication and professional experience with community engagement and collaboration, preferably in a museum or other educational environment. A bachelor’s degree in related field required with an advanced degree in related field a plus.

To read the full job description and to apply online please go to our job-site at searchjobs.dartmouth.edu and search for position # 1125768.

Dartmouth College is an AA/EOE employer.