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Collections Management Internship [Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA]

COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP 2016

 

The Harvard Art Museums’ Department of Collections Management is accepting applications for an Intern to assist with projects in the department. This internship will provide an introduction to the practical aspect of managing records and fine art collections in a major museum.

 

Collections Management Records Intern

 

Responsibilities:

  • This project involves working with the Harvard Art Museums’ Director of Collections Management, Senior Archivist, and Collections Management staff to organize and prepare records for archives as well as collect and record new information related to the Museums’ renovation.
  • Applicants should be highly organized with a strong attention to detail; experience with records management is helpful but not required.
  • The intern will gain experience working with multiple departments in a major museum and become familiar with archiving processes and management of archival collections.

 

Qualifications:

  • This unpaid internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students receiving academic credit from a degree granting institution.
  • Successful candidate may begin anytime during the Summer or Fall 2016 semester.
  • Hours are flexible within the M-F work week, but a minimum of 10 hours a week is highly desired.
  • Candidates must be organized, detail oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively on various projects.
  • Prior experience or education in museum administration is preferred, but not necessary.

 

Location:  Collections Management Interns will work with staff at 32 Quincy Street in Cambridge as well as at the museums’ facility near Union Square in Somerville. A free museum shuttle is available for transportation to and from the Somerville facility. Parking is also available on site.

 

How to Apply:  Please forward a letter of interest and resume to Vanessa Marcoux, Collections Management Coordinator at vanessa_marcoux@harvard.edu

 

About the Harvard Art Museums:

The Harvard Art Museums, ranked among the world’s leading art institutions, is comprised of three museums (Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Arthur M. Sackler) and four research centers (Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, the Center for the Technical Study of Modern Art, the Harvard Art Museums Archives, and the Archaeological Exploration of Sardis).

The Harvard Art Museums is dedicated to advancing and supporting learning at Harvard University, in the local community, and around the world. The museums are distinguished by the range and depth of their collections, their groundbreaking exhibitions, and the original research of their staff. The museums have played a leading role in the development of art history, conservation, and conservation science, and in the evolution of the art museum as an institution. For more than a century they have been the nation’s premier training ground for museum professionals and are renowned for their seminal role in developing the discipline of art history in this country. Through research, teaching, professional training, and public education, the museums strive to advance the understanding and appreciation of art.  Integral to Harvard University and the wider community, the museums and research centers serve as resources for students, scholars, and the public.

The Fogg Museum collection comprises Western art from the Middle Ages to the present; the Busch-Reisinger Museum is dedicated to the study of art from the German-speaking countries of central and northern Europe, and is the only one of its kind in North America; and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum collection is focused on Asian, ancient, and Islamic and later Indian art. Together, the collections include approximately 250,000 objects in all media.

On November 16, 2014, the Harvard Art Museums reopened to the public at our historic location on 32 Quincy Street in Cambridge, uniting our three museums in a single state-of-the-art facility designed by architect Renzo Piano. For more information about the new Harvard Art Museums, please visit us on our website at www.harvardartmuseums.org.

 

Assistant Curator [Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO]

Description

The Artspace presents an annual series of 4 exhibitions with accompanying publications, 2 public art commissions for the Artspace Project Wall, a visiting artist program, and a range of public programs to introduce and support new work by regional, national, and international artists. The Assistant Curator will support and expand a balanced and thoughtful vision for presenting innovative contemporary art programming and engaging audiences.

We are looking for a dedicated and energetic person who is familiar with all aspects of curatorial work and who is committed to working with contemporary artists and engaging audiences through direct and meaningful interactions. As a dynamic teaching museum, we are looking for a skilled and motivated collaborator with exceptional oral and written communication abilities, strong leadership qualities, a commitment to excellence, and the capacity to inspire others.

Working closely with the Director/Chief Curator and the Manager of Operations, the Assistant Curator will play a lead role in engaging and expanding audiences through public programming, managing digital and social media content, and developing and managing curatorial projects as part of the artistic program.

An ideal candidate will be prepared to:

  • Contribute to a dynamic programmatic vision that values diversity, global perspectives, innovation, and experimentation in all disciplines and create an accessible and inviting environment that supports the creation, presentation, and appreciation of contemporary art.
  • Add value to the regional arts ecology through developing and implementing unique programs and partnerships, including meaningful opportunities for KCAI students, faculty, alumni, and regional artists.
  • Network and engage with the art community, regionally and nationally, to provide leadership, mentorship, and advocacy to support artists, art educators, and arts professionals.
Requirements

Education Experience and Requirements:

M.A. in Art History, Curatorial or Museum Studies or M.F.A. preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

About the Artspace: Dedicated to artists, art, and ideas since 1999, the H&R Block Artspace at the Kansas City Art Institute presents exhibitions of contemporary art and a range of public programs for a growing audience of students, educators, artists, arts enthusiasts and the general public.

About KCAI:  The Kansas City Art Institute is a four-year, independent and accredited college of art and design founded in 1885, and located in the cultural heart of metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri.  The college enrolls over 600 undergraduate students regionally, nationally, and internationally.  For more information, please visit www.kcai.edu. KCAI offers an exceptional benefits package to full-time staff including 100% employer paid insurance and a 5% retirement match for eligible participants.

Applications deadline and procedures:  This position is open until July 8 or until filled.

Apply by email to : jobs+assistcurator2016@kcai.edu

Attach to the email in PDF format only:

Letter of interest

Curriculum vitae

3 Writing samples demonstrating range

Documentation of curatorial projects

Salary expectation and salary history

List of 3 professional references we may contact

Complete application submissions will be acknowledged by return email. Questions may be directed to: hr@kcai.edu.

Kansas City Art Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Information
  • Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States
  • 28748471
  • May 27, 2016
  • Assistant Curator
  • Kansas City Art Institute
  • Curator
  • No
  • Indefinite
  • Master’s Degree

Collections Cataloguer [Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville, TN]

Description

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum seeks a Collections Cataloguer to catalog the audio, moving image, photo, print, and 3-D collections housed at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the collection organization at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, with a collection that consists of over 2 million items and includes Hatch Show Print. The goals are to preserve and provide increased access to the collection through cataloging of prioritized analog collections; to create, organize, and migrate metadata about the collection to centralized management systems. Training will be provided for some aspects of the technical work, and metadata capture and workflow will be consistent.

Collections Cataloguer:

Background checks are required for all archive employees.  This is a full-time permanent position with health insurance and benefits.  Country Music Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties:

  • Catalog metadata of Collection into Country Music Foundation cataloging systems.
  • Cataloging of existing collections in a consistent manner.
  • Properly handle fragile and rare archival materials.
  • Support the preparation of materials for digitization.
  • Re-house analog items.
Requirements
  • Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.
  • Cataloging experience.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Familiarity in working with a variety of formats is highly desirable as is a working knowledge of country music.
  • Ability to properly handle fragile and rare archival materials.
  • Experience with CONTENTdm, Past Perfect, or similar system preferred.
  • Someone who enjoys cataloging rare, unique, and fragile collections.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Sound judgment to identify and report problems to supervisors and contribute to resolving them.
  • Ability to work within a consistent infrastructure.
Job Information
  • Nashville, Tennessee, 37201, United States
  • 28748591
  • May 27, 2016
  • Collections Cataloguer
  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
  • Registrar/Collections Management
  • No
  • Full-Time
  • Indefinite
  • 0-10%

Collections Registrar [Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville, TN]

Description

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum seeks a Collections Registrar to work with physical organization and cataloging of donations to the collection. The successful candidate must have the ability to focus on detail-oriented work, have strong organizational skills and enjoy cataloging and data entry. The Collections Registrar must have excellent communication skills, ease in navigating various software platforms, including Past Perfect and CONTENTdm.

Collections Registrar:

Background checks are required for all archive employees.  This is a full-time permanent position with health insurance and benefits.  Country Music Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains organization, cataloging, and back of house processing of donations to collection.
  • Photograph and edit 3D objects at preservation quality and create access derivatives for digital archives and web.
  • Answers (external and internal—programs, exhibits, education) reference requests for 3D object collection via phone, email, and in person.
  • Properly handle fragile and rare archival materials.
  • Support the preparation of materials for digitization.
  • Catalog in Past Perfect 3D objects not selected for digitization.
  • Catalog in CONTENTdm objects selected for digitization.
  • Re-house analog items.
Requirements
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent required.
  • Cataloging experience.
  • Knowledge of digitization best practices and techniques.
  • A working knowledge of country music is highly desirable.
  • Ability to properly handle fragile and rare archival materials.
  • Ability to use Adobe Photoshop.
  • Experience with CONTENTdm or similar digital asset management system and Past Perfect preferred.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Sound judgment to identify and report problems to supervisors and contribute to resolving them.
  • Ability to work within a consistent infrastructure.
Job Information
  • Nashville, Tennessee, 37201, United States
  • 28748580
  • May 27, 2016
  • Collections Registrar
  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
  • Registrar/Collections Management
  • No
  • Full-Time
  • Indefinite
  • 0-10%

Grants Manager [Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor, MI]

Description

GRANT MANAGER

As a key member of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum’s Development Department, the Grants Manager is responsible for supporting the Museum’s mission and vision by securing grants from corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement—and able to work in collaboration with all other Museum departments—this position writes proposals for unrestricted operating revenue as well as restricted projects. The Grants Manager is also responsible for submitting timely and accurate reports for all existing grant-funded projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to corporate, foundation, and government agency sources.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of Museum institutional history, goals, strategies, and programs in order to become a leading Museum advocate.
  • Research corporations, foundations, government agencies, and individuals to discover and evaluate donor prospects.
  • Create grant budgets and financial progress reports for prospective and current corporate, foundation, and government agency donors.
  • Comply with all other grant reporting as required by corporate, foundation, and government agency donors.
  • Provide stewardship to current corporate, foundation, government agency donors, and other collaborative partners including regular written updates (email, special notes, et cetera).
  • Work with the Senior Director of Advancement to establish relationships with corporate, foundation, and government agency donors and prospects, including onsite tours for foundation officers, foundation trustees, et cetera.
  • Maintain records in electronic and paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
  • Track statistics relevant to development and provide the written materials necessary for ongoing donor stewardship (visitor number and diversity, educational program attendance, et cetera).
  • Work across all departments, as needed, to provide input for institutional materials (including the annual report, program brochures, et cetera).
  • Assist with other fundraising needs and projects as requested.
Requirements

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
  • Strong editing skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
  • Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
  • Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize projects effectively.
  • Ability to provide a high level of customer service and interact effectively with donor audiences Museum staff, and volunteers.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as with others, to achieve organizational goals.
  • Strong contributor in team environments

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of three years’ experience writing grants.
  • Previous experience with nonprofits and nonprofit fundraising.
  • Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
  • Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Able to monitor and meet income goals.
  • Availability to work occasional evening and weekend events.
  • Proficient computer skills, particularly with Microsoft products.
  • Finance experience a plus.

Job description at www.aahom.org/jobs.  Send 2 writing samples, resume & cover letter to jobs@aahom.org

Job Information
  • Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104, United States
  • 28748509
  • May 27, 2016
  • Grants Manager
  • Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • Development/Membership
  • No
  • Full-Time
  • Indefinite
  • BA/BS/Undergraduate
  • 3-5 Years
  • 0-10%
  • $45,000.00 – $55,000.00 (Yearly Salary)
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