Author: Colleen Sutherland (Page 5 of 301)

Description

Located against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and home to Colorado State University (CSU), the City of Fort Collins offers a diverse culture of education, healthy citizens, outdoor recreation, bicycles, breweries, historic charm, and a thriving economy. Throughout the year, live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining, can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a larger city.  The City’s long list of acknowledgements includes:

• “Top 10 Healthiest Cities” (Livability.com – April 2015)
• No. 13 “Best Place to Live” (Livability.com – September 2015)
• No. 9, and “One of the Top 10 Best Places to Retire” (CBS Money Watch – February
  2012).

Our World Class employees are rewarded in a variety of ways in addition to the financial compensation including the opportunity to engage in:

• Diverse, Meaningful, and Challenging Work
• Career  Development and Training Opportunities
• Robust Health, Retirement, Vacation and Wellness Benefits
• Affiliation and Service to a World Class Community

Apply for the Director of Community Connections position and become a member of an elite team of employees who value quality, innovation, safety, collaboration, teamwork, and SUCCESS!

Visit www.fcgov.com/jobs and view the “Working for the City of Fort Collins” video to learn more.

SUMMARY:  The Director of Community Connections will be responsible for leading the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery’s (FCMoD) strategies for visitor and volunteer experience, community engagement and civic involvement, and developing organizational assets to be community  and collaboration-driven.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with leadership p team members to develop, implement and manage Museum organizational plan, strategy, budgets and resources.
• Oversee Visitor Experience Department and The Cache retail store initiatives and staffing to ensure a positive visitor experience and financially sustainable and relevant retail experience.
• Coordinate community input and outreach tactics to strengthen and enhance Museum programs and services, including strategic involvement and input of Museum Advisory Group.
• Oversee Volunteer Program which reflects the mission, vision and values of the museum; including program and development and administration, volunteer recruitment and retention strategies, and prioritizing volunteer resources to achieve organizational operations, service and program goals.
• Oversee the identification and development of partnerships and collaborations that complement the Museum’s mission impact ad financial sustainability over time.
• Work both internally and externally to engage and support new visitor audiences, in particular those under-represented cultural, ethnic and disability communities, in all areas of the Museum, particularly through the leverage of the Opportunity Program.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Adhere to the policies, procedures, and standards of conduct set forth by Fort Collins Museum of Science and Discovery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Supervises staff of Visitor Experience Department, Partnerships and Collaborations Department, Volunteer Program, and Opportunity Program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Represents the Museum in a professional and positive manner at all times.
• Demonstrates skill in organization leadership and strategic thinking.
• Demonstrates skill in public speaking and public relations.
• Detail-oriented; strong organizational skills.
• Possesses initiative and the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and project management records and communications.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse team of staff and volunteers.
• Understand and commit to the mission and values of FCMoD.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university; six to eight years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidates must have demonstrated success in not-for-profit leadership, community engagement, and program development and project management, along with experience developing, maintaining and strengthening professional relationships, partnerships, collaborations and associations with community groups and organizations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as professional reports, relevant publications, applicable laws and regulations, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Ability to speak effectively before different groups.

VALUES-BASED BEHAVIORS:

• Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and assumptions.
• Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers.
• Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Comes to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on commitments; meets deadlines.
• Collaborates with other work groups and outside organizations as appropriate, in a proactive and responsive manner.
• Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers.
• Protects the proprietary and confidential information of FCMoD.
• Follows rules, regulations, and policies. Positively contributes to implementing changes.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: A valid Colorado driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; extended periods of walking and moderate physical activity required. Use hands to feel and manipulate tools and materials, and reach with hands and arms. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. FCMoD adheres to requirements set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Description

The Brand Design team is looking for a Senior Exhibit Experience Designer – a creative collaborator with a skill set firmly rooted in environmental graphic design and visual storytelling. This individual will report to the Design Director and will be responsible for the visual development, design and production of all graphics in and around the National Aquarium campus. In an effort to attract, engage and connect with the visitor at all levels, the Exhibit Experience Designer will work within brand guidelines to develop planning, art direction and strategic production methods that align with the creative vision of the organization as well as with the needs of our historic facility. The ideal candidate will be capable of designing for environmental graphics as well as for video and media while managing workflow from concept through production. A natural leader and strong communicator, the National Aquarium Exhibit Graphic Designer will proactively develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, cross-functional partners and external agencies. Experience with architectural rendering and storyboarding is a plus.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL AQUARIUM

Recently named one of Baltimore’s Best Places to Work, the National Aquarium opened in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1981 as a nonprofit aquatic education and conservation organization, the jewel of the city’s Inner Harbor redevelopment. With a mission to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures, it is considered one of the nation’s top three aquaria and has served more than 40 million guests since its opening.

Today, the Aquarium builds on a 30-year history of both local and global conservation initiatives to make a difference for species and ecosystems around the world. Through our National Aquarium Animal Rescue program, we directly engage in the rescue, care and rehabilitation of marine mammals and turtles. In addition, we participate in important research efforts to confront pressing ocean conservation issues, and in partnership with local, state and federal governments, to advocate for smarter policies. Whether through education, research, conservation action or advocacy, National Aquarium programs provide practical solutions for protecting marine life, our coasts and our oceans.

HOW TO APPLY Interested and engaged applicants should apply through our website http://aqua.org/jobs. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made by e-mailing HR@aqua.org.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Collaborate closely with the Brand Design Director to develop the experience and information flow of new exhibitions, campus wayfinding and unique environmental opportunities for impactful visitor engagement. Create a deliberate look and feel (to include graphic implementation, materials, fixtures and special flow) that brings our voice to life in a manner that is captivating of large audiences large and small.

• Manage the workflow of all exhibit graphic projects. Provide excellent service and innovative creative solutions that are timely, effective and aligned with brand standards as well as specified budgets and timelines. Delegate project details, communicate with internal clients and coordinate schedules within and across departments as necessary.

• Ability to communicate creative concepts to stakeholders and executive leadership in an eloquent and professional manner, articulating creative rationale clearly and effectively.

• Actively consult with designers and marketing partners across divisions to support creative innovation and a holistic approach to brand synergy. • Energy for collaboration and active participation in creative brainstorming (specifically with regard to research and development phases of concepting, storytelling, moodboarding, storyboarding)

• Manage graphic production by maintaining competitive knowledge of production methods and materials, acquiring bids for jobs, coordinating with project managers on schedule and budget, consulting with the Exhibits and Planning and Fabrication and Operations teams to meet all design and maintenance requirements, and managing contractors as needed to ensure that final production is cost effective, eco-friendly, and of the highest quality.

• Maintain existing campus graphics, replacing damaged or degraded materials as budgeted while challenging the organization to strategically develop forward-thinking graphic standards for environmental and exhibit design.

• Develop and grow Exhibit Graphic Designers and interns, encouraging exploration of ideas big and small, iteration of execution styles, and participation in Brand Design creative brainstorms.

• Commitment to continuous improvement initiatives and ability to solve problems creatively.

• Open to rapid iteration and short-term problem solving as well as long-term vision development.

• Passion for visual communication in all its forms – from the smallest product to the largest space.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design

• Working knowledge of fabrication/build and installation processes, including architecture and fixtures.

• Proven knowledge of layout principles, aesthetic design concepts, branding, typography and color theory.

• Proven experience leading in project planning, relationship building and large scale execution.

• Deliberate, flexible and dynamic in practice.

• Strong written, oral and presentation skills.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design.

• 7+ years of experience in environmental and digital graphic design and brand marketing

• Passion for nature and marine life preferred.

• Portfolio required. Online preferred.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. 3D Design software, SketchUp, CAD a plus.