Author: Colleen Sutherland (Page 14 of 301)

Description

Mission

The mission of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (FAC) is to provide innovative, educational and multidisciplinary arts experiences, building upon our history as a unique cultural pillar of the Rocky Mountain region. Our vision is to elevate the individual spirit and inspire community vitality through the performing and visual arts and arts education.

Position Summary

The Museum Education Specialist designs and delivers engaging educational opportunities for museum patrons. In close collaboration with curators, creates and provides highly engaging learning and interpretive experiences. Year one primary focus will be to manage a major innovation at the Fine Arts Center to design and implement a customized semi-permanent interactive exhibition using the latest technologies to create a 21^st Century Museum experience. This position will manage the volunteer docent program and provide training for docents and staff regarding the permanent collection and special exhibitions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves on a highly collaborative museum team
   1. Serves as an integral member of the museum professional staff, developing exhibition strategies and plans and working together to provide exceptional museum experiences.
   2. Plays multiple roles in the furtherance of Fine Arts Center and museum-specific goals and objectives. Assists wherever may be needed in a spirit of team work.
   3. Meets regularly with the Chief Curator to receive direction, provide updates, and discuss initiatives.
2. Manages special project to create 21^st Century Interactive Interpretive Gallery (averaging 20 hours per week for the first two years)
   1. Is the staff lead on a $715,000 grant to design and implement a customized semi-permanent interactive exhibition using the latest technologies to create a 21^st Century Museum experience.
   2. Coordinates the internal work of the Fine Arts Center (Museum, Development, Communications, the President’s Office) and the external contractors and consultants to deliver a state of the art interactive exhibit within 10 months.
   3. Drives content development for the initial phase and becomes the content manager and volunteer supervisor of this exhibit once it is deployed.
3. Develops educational / interpretive materials in collaboration with curatorial staff
   1. Develops and implements educational and interpretive materials (both digital and physical) and programs under the direction of the chief curator and in close collaboration with other museum staff.
   2. Researches art in the collection and on loan to the museum in order to develop accurate and engaging content.
   3. Develops and maintains digital content for enriching the museum experience.
   4. Develop innovative experiences that engage visitors
   5. Works with the Tactile Gallery Committee to enrich experiences through the ability to touch. Expands on this area to become an introduction to the museum experience.
4. Manages Docent Program
   1. Works collaboratively with the leadership of the large volunteer docent organization (approximately 80 active docents) to deliver excellent museum education experiences for planned tours and daily guests.
   2. Trains and inspires the docents on interpreting the permanent collection and special exhibitions.
   3. Brings best practices of museum docent education to the Fine Arts Center.
   4. Works with other FAC staff to ensure tours and patron experiences are handled with excellence.
5. Staff Education
   1. Proactively trains staff of various functions (Patron Services, Security, Arts Education) on the basics of each exhibit. Provides talking points for marketing and communications on exhibits.
6. Other duties as assigned including participation in internal and external events, representing the FAC with professionalism and passion.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Passionate about the mission, vision and values of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.
2. Undergraduate degree in art history, art education and/or museum studies required. Masters degree preferred.
3. A minimum of five years of relevant experience, ideally in museum education.
4. Expertise in and enthusiasm for using digital media to engage, educate and entertain.
5. Experience in managing complex projects to completion.
6. Demonstrated experience in engaging cross-generational and diverse audiences.
7. Ability to uncover stories hidden in the collection / exhibitions and make them resonate with a wide variety of audiences.
8. Excellent written communication skills for both the general public and academic audiences.
9. Excellent public presentation skills one-on-one and in large groups.
10. Excellent interpersonal skills and warmth of personality to engage individuals and groups.
11. A propensity to work as a team member across the organization and with external stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions include both a typical office environment and the more physically demanding work of leading tours, training, installing interpretive materials and the like. Hours are generally normal work week hours but will include some evenings and weekend hours. This position has been funded for two years and will be offered on a two year contract with the intent to make it a regular position pending additional funding.

Description

The Oakland Museum of California values are fundamental to our institutional culture and guide our work together.

Excellence: We are committed to excellence and working at the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Community: We believe everyone should feel welcome and part of our community, both within the Museum and with our visitors and neighbors.

Innovation: We embrace innovation and calculated risk-taking to achieve our mission.

Commitment: Our work at the Museum demonstrates a sense of purpose and a shared accountability for the institution’s success.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Collections leads OMCA’s collection management program including registration, conservation, collection information and rights management, environment and risk management. This position collaborates closely with Director of Curatorial Affairs to establish and maintain collection research and documentation standards and protocols. Responsibilities also include collaborating on the development and implementation of the exhibition and core gallery program, and of innovative strategies for collection display and interaction that maximize public impact, interpretive potential and access while mitigating risks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following reflects OMCA’s definition of essential functions for this position, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. OMCA may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
? Support the Museum’s mission, values, vision, and core commitment to the visitor experience, community engagement, and institutional relevancy for the future
? Contribute to and support the OMCA strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity advancement
? Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives
? Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collections Management Responsibilities
• Lead the development and implementation of collection policies and procedures that support organizational priorities and are responsive to standards of practice for the field
• Direct planning and execution of museum conservation and collection environment management program for exhibitions and galleries onsite, and storage facilities both onsite and offsite; includes establishing annual priorities and plans, and monitoring implementation
• Direct museum registration program for exhibitions and collections including participation in annual planning and process for acquisitions and de-accessions in keeping with OMCA’s Collecting Plan; loans and insurance; maintenance of collection and exhibition-related archives; object movement and tracking
• Direct OMCA’s collection information systems and intellectual property management program including establishing and overseeing the execution of strategies, standards and protocols for collection research, cataloguing and documentation in collaboration with curatorial leadership
• Ensure protocols, training and materials related to collection-related disaster preparedness are in place and coordinated with institutional disaster preparedness program

Gallery Program Responsibilities
• Direct Collections’ team participation in the development and implementation of core gallery and temporary exhibition programs in keeping with the Exhibition Development Framework and OMCAs visitor experience priorities which includes consulting on budgets, timelines and issues related to project scope and deliverables; and collaborating with Core Teams to develop innovative display, interpretation and access strategies that maximize public impact while mitigating risk to the collection/objects
• Collaborate on establishing annual priorities and plans for core gallery collection maintenance and rotation, and programming including innovative ways to provide the public with “behind the scenes” collections experiences

Project Management and Administration
? Lead and serve on cross-functional teams and committees
? Participate in Center and cross-institutional priority setting, and strategic and annual business planning
? Direct the performance and priorities of direct reports; participate in OMCA’s annual performance management and staff development program
? Develop, negotiate, and monitor professional services contracts
? Recruit, lead, coach and train project collaborators, staff, volunteers and interns as required
? Contribute to the development, writing, implementation and reporting of major grants; participate in the development of corporate and other partnership proposals
? Keep abreast of trends developments in the fields of museums and collections management; stay current with general museum news nationally and internationally
? Oversee and/or manage departmental and project budgets, insuring fiscal responsibility while maximizing return on investment
? Ensure essential information is communicated consistently and in timely manner within department, between Centers, and to key partners

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A combination of experience and education that demonstrates possession of the necessary knowledge and abilities for this position is required as noted:
? M.A. degree in relevant field such as museum studies, cultural studies, nonprofit management or equivalent work experience required
? 7-10 years of related experience in collections management and conservation required
? 4+ years leadership experience required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
? Demonstrated leadership in museum field specifically related to collections management
? Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, standards and ethics of conservation, collection management and information systems, collection environment management, registration, risk management and insurance, disaster preparedness, laws and regulations related to cultural property and sites
? Demonstrated ability to direct, coach and motivate teams of both direct reports and other colleagues
? Exceptional communication skills and experience with general public, donor groups, press, external and internal stakeholders
? Experience with digital collections information systems, in particular C-Space
? MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Google Apps

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to the following:
? Noise, such as groups of people working in enclosed areas
? Typical office environment
? Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

EEO STATEMENT
The Oakland Museum of California is a multicultural organization, committed to diversity and practicing equal opportunity employment in recruitment and hiring. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for open positions.

Description

The Oakland Museum of California values are fundamental to our institutional culture and guide our work together.

Excellence: We are committed to excellence and working at the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Community: We believe everyone should feel welcome and part of our community, both within the Museum and with our visitors and neighbors.

Innovation: We embrace innovation and calculated risk-taking to achieve our mission.

Commitment: Our work at the Museum demonstrates a sense of purpose and a shared accountability for the institution’s success.

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Associate Director of Evaluation and Visitor Insights is responsible for strategy, planning and execution of an institution-wide, integrated program for evaluation and visitor research that helps the Museum understand its performance against stated public impact and business goals. The position works across the institution to lead the creation and dissemination of dashboards and reports that are a foundation of a culture and practice of decision-making that is results-oriented and data-based.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following reflects OMCA’s definition of essential functions for this position, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. OMCA may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Museum’s mission, values, vision, and core commitment to the visitor experience, community engagement, and institutional relevancy for the future
• Contribute to and support the OMCA strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity advancement
• Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives
• Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluation and Visitor Research  

• Develop, in consultation with the Director, OMCA Lab and other internal stakeholders, the strategy and plan for a fully integrated, institutional program of visitor research and program evaluation that supports Museum priorities; oversee the execution of the plan
• Design and implement visitor research and evaluation methods, protocols, instruments and tools, in consultation with staff and consultants; train staff and colleagues on execution and data collection as needed
• Design and implement protocols and procedures for visitor data collection, management, access and analysis; prepare reports, both written and visual, for internal and external stakeholders; train, monitor and coach staff, volunteers and interns as necessary
• Gather and review visitor studies research and evaluation in the field and other related fields to inform OMCA research practices and activities

Visitor Insights
• Lead the development, design and implementation of an integrated institutional dashboard incorporating both community engagement, visitor experience and business KPIs; establish protocols, standards and timelines for data analysis and reporting in consultation with                internal stakeholder groups; participate in presentations to senior management
• Provide data analysis support to internal stakeholders specifically to explore visitor trends and opportunities

Project Management and Administration
• Lead and serve on cross-functional teams and committees
• Participate in Center strategic and annual business planning
• Manage the performance and priorities of direct reports; participate in OMCA’s annual performance management and staff development program
• Develop, negotiate, and monitor professional services contracts
• Recruit, lead, coach and train staff, volunteers and interns as required
• Keep abreast of trends developments in the fields of museums and collections management; stay current with general museum news nationally and internationally
• Manage project budgets, insuring fiscal responsibility while maximizing return on investment
• Ensure essential information is communicated consistently and in timely manner within department, between Centers, and to key partners

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A combination of experience and education that demonstrates possession of the necessary knowledge and abilities for this position is required as noted:
• M.A. degree in relevant field such as museum studies, program evaluation and visitor research/studies or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum 5 years of related experience

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of program evaluation and visitor research methodology, design and execution, and data management and analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of museum visitor studies field and the implications for experience design
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, manage, train and motivate staff, interns and volunteers
• Exceptional communication skills and experience (both written and verbal, formal and informal) with external and internal stakeholders
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Google Apps

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to the following:

• Noise, such as groups of people working in enclosed areas
• Typical office environment
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

EEO STATEMENT
The Oakland Museum of California is a multicultural organization committed to diversity and practicing equal opportunity employment in recruitment and hiring. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for open positions.

Description

The Oakland Museum of California values are fundamental to our institutional culture and guide our work together.

Excellence: We are committed to excellence and working at the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Community: We believe everyone should feel welcome and part of our community, both within the Museum and with our visitors and neighbors.

Innovation: We embrace innovation and calculated risk-taking to achieve our mission.

Commitment: Our work at the Museum demonstrates a sense of purpose and a shared accountability for the institution’s success

POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Director, Experience Development leads the team responsible for ensuring all OMCA gallery and exhibition experiences are imaginatively accessible and meaningful to diverse target audiences, and reflect both OMCA-specific and field-wide research and standards for visitor satisfaction and engagement. This position oversees the strategies and tactics for authentic community input and voice across all exhibition experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following reflects OMCA’s definition of essential functions for this position, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. OMCA may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Museum’s mission, values, vision, and core commitment to the visitor experience, community engagement, and institutional relevancy for the future
• Contribute to and support the OMCA strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity advancement
• Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives
• Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Exhibition and Gallery Development
• Develop, in partnership with the experience developer team, curators and outside collaborators, new models of participatory, visitor-centered gallery experiences and exhibitions based on research, evaluation, and visitors’ diverse learning styles and motivations; partner with leadership colleagues in Lab to develop and implement exhibition ideas that will meet institutional priorities, and to prepare and assess project proposals and business cases for consideration
• Supervise and support the Experience Developers in their work on exhibition and gallery development projects from proposal through implementation phases in keeping with OMCA’s Interpretive and Exhibition Development Frameworks; establish a rigorous standard and practice for comprehensive interpretive plans across all gallery and exhibition projects that serves multiple internal stakeholder needs; participate as an Experience Developer on exhibition and gallery development core teams
• Ensure all OMCA gallery and exhibition projects incorporate substantial and meaningful community input and voice; support exhibition teams in establishing community engagement strategies and tactics, and employing community engagement best practices; provide training, guidance and resources as needed
• Oversee the articulation and implementation of OMCA’s label guidelines in collaboration with experience developer team
• Collaborate with leadership in collections, design and curatorial to develop innovative display, interpretation and access strategies that maximize public impact while mitigating risk to the collection/objects
• Collaborate on establishing annual priorities and plans for core gallery visitor experience and collection maintenance, rotation and programming
• Ensure all gallery and exhibition projects reflect the most current visitor research (both OMCA-specific and field-wide); participate in establishing annual priorities for visitor research and evaluation

Project Management and Administration
• Lead and serve on cross-functional teams and committees
• Participate in Center and cross-institutional priority setting, and strategic and annual business planning
• Direct the performance and priorities of direct reports; participate in OMCA’s annual performance management and staff development program
• Develop, negotiate, and monitor professional services contracts
• Recruit, lead, coach and train project collaborators, staff, volunteers and interns as required
• Contribute to the development, writing, implementation and reporting of major grants; participate in the development of corporate and other partnership proposals
• Keep abreast of trends developments in the fields of museums and collections management; stay current with general museum news nationally and internationally
• Oversee and/or manage departmental and project budgets, insuring fiscal responsibility while maximizing return on investment
• Ensure essential information is communicated consistently and in timely manner within department, between Centers, and to key partners

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A combination of experience and education that demonstrates possession of the necessary knowledge and abilities for this position is required as noted:
• M.A. degree in a relevant field such as museum studies, cultural studies, natural sciences, art, history, education, exhibition design or equivalent work experience required
• 5+ years of related experience in experience (exhibition) development or interpretive planning
• 2+ years experience in people management and/or leading teams required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of exhibition/experience development or interpretive planning, specifically with a team-based exhibition development model
• Demonstrated knowledge of museum visitor studies field and the implications for experience design
• Demonstrated ability to direct, coach and motivate teams of both direct reports and other colleagues
• Exceptional communication skills and experience with general public, donor groups, press, external and internal stakeholders
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Google Apps

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to the following:
• Noise, such as groups of people working in enclosed areas
• Typical office environment
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

EEO STATEMENT
The Oakland Museum of California is a multicultural organization committed to diversity and practicing equal opportunity employment in recruitment and hiring. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for open positions.

Description

The Oakland Museum of California values are fundamental to our institutional culture and guide our work together.

Excellence: We are committed to excellence and working at the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Community: We believe everyone should feel welcome and part of our community, both within the Museum and with our visitors and neighbors.

Innovation: We embrace innovation and calculated risk-taking to achieve our mission.

Commitment: Our work at the Museum demonstrates a sense of purpose and a shared accountability for the institution’s success.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Project Manager oversees the management and coordination of all aspects of the development, organization, and implementation of temporary in-house exhibits, permanent gallery rotations, and traveling exhibitions. This includes responsibility for drafting schedules, developing and tracking budgets, writing agendas, leading meetings, facilitating communication between centers and cross-functional teams at all levels, and contributing to the overall functioning of the Museum’s galleries and other project management needs. This position may at times be called upon to assist with other institutional project management needs. The Senior Project Manager directs and supervises Project Managers and the Editor and is relied upon primarily to be an advocate for the successful completion of all exhibition and gallery projects museum-wide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following reflects OMCA’s definition of essential functions for this position, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. OMCA may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Museum’s mission, values, vision, and core commitment to the visitor experience, community engagement, and institutional relevancy for the future
• Contribute to and support the OMCA strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity advancement
• Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives
• Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Project Management
• Ensure adherence to institutional goals and priorities as the senior manager of assigned project teams
• Develop and oversee project budgets and work schedules in consultation with relevant personnel; monitor progress of project expenditures and report against targets; track and continually revise schedules and timelines in accordance with the approved development processes established by OMCA
• Review, create, manage, and disseminate legal contracts with independent contractors related to projects assigned
• Lead and oversee Center and project-related business planning, budgets, and resource management
• Plan, lead, and facilitate core and cross-functional team meetings; foster productive relationships and mutual understanding between project team members and stakeholders

Exhibition Management
• Oversee and/or directly manage all aspects of the development, organization, and implementation of temporary in-house exhibitions, permanent gallery rotations, and traveling exhibitions
• Collaborate with Curators, Experience Developers, and Designers as an equal and pivotal member of exhibition core teams
• Manage editing, translation, and graphic design processes on assigned projects

Administration
• Supervise, manage, and mentor direct reports and project team members to ensure consistency of processes across all projects, deliver exceptional results, and ensure appropriate collaboration with staff
• Work in close contact with senior management teams to actively determine and implement strategic priorities for the Center
• Continually strive to improve project management processes across the institution
• When called upon, represent OMCA and projects in meetings with outside stakeholders

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A combination of experience and education that demonstrates possession of the necessary knowledge and abilities for this position is required as noted:
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required
• B.A. in relevant field preferred
• 6–8 years of related experience required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong understanding of management skills, principles of supervision, financial management procedures, and practices of museum administration
• Ability to perform all functions of the Project Manager and direct, coordinate, supervise, and mentor Project Managers
• Strong knowledge of museum policy and procedures and ability to communicate to and instruct staff at all levels about said policies and procedures
• Some content knowledge in the areas of California art, history, or natural sciences
• Some knowledge of the roles played by educators, experience developers, programmers, curators, and marketers
• Ability to represent Museum interests with community partners, Board members, and other stakeholders

• Strong communication and writing skills; ability to draft business plans to determine feasibility of undertaking new projects
• English, fluent in both spoken and written form
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Smartsheet, Google Apps, Filemaker
• Valid CA Driver License

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to the following:
• Noise, such as groups of people working in enclosed areas
• Typical office environment
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

EEO STATEMENT
The Oakland Museum of California is a multicultural organization, committed to diversity and practicing equal opportunity employment in recruitment and hiring. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for open positions.