Author: Colleen Sutherland (Page 9 of 301)

Description

The University of Akron’s Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences is seeking a full-time Director, University Art Galleries.

Responsibilities to include: Directing the daily operations of the university’s art galleries, including the well-respected Emily Davis Gallery in the Myers School of Art; curating and presenting regional and national exhibitions; and managing the art collection of the Myers School of Art.

Job functions involve: day-to-day gallery administration including budget management, record-keeping, exhibition installation and de-installation, art handling and storage, facilities maintenance and security, and collection management; curating exhibitions; grant-writing, fundraising, and development; public relations including writing publicity materials, organizing public events, managing mailing lists, website, and social media; supervision of student assistants; committee service; other duties as assigned by the Director. Teaching opportunities in the University of Akron Arts Administration program or Myers School of Art may be available.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: A Master’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two years’ experience as a curator or organizer of art exhibitions. Experience and knowledge in the handling and installation of artwork. Excellent public relations skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated skill in management of an art museum, university gallery, or other non-profit arts organization; demonstrated grant-writing and development skills; Demonstrated supervisory skills; Competencies in social media, website content management software, and collections management software (e.g., Embark; CONTENTdm); Familiarity with the conservation of art objects; Ability to teach in the Masters of Arts Administration program or in the Myers School of Art.

For complete details and to apply please visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs.  Job ID#9484

The University of Akron is an equal education and employment institution. It is the policy of this institution that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any individual in employment or in its programs or activities at The University of Akron because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or status as a veteran. The University is also committed to the principles of affirmative action and acts in accordance with state and federal laws.

Description

The Public Programs Presenters Supervisor is responsible for supervising, hiring, mentoring and evaluating a team of Public Program Presenters. This includes providing the team with a positive and rewarding experience and ensuring that they in turn provide Academy guests with quality informal science engagement that inspires and educates. The Supervisor collaborates to develop and implement programs/activities/engagements that support our annual programming themes, new exhibits, planetarium shows and special events. The Supervisor is highly skilled at interpreting any topic relevant to the Academy for general audiences. Weekend and evening work will be required. The Supervisor spends at least one day per week on the main floor interacting with guests. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Public Engagement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise Presenters (FT and PT Presenters)
  • Train and check out Presenters on new programs/activities/engagements
  • Provide feedback and coaching to presentation staff on their programs/activities/engagements, best practices for interpretation and engagement and Academy protocols
  • Mentor and serve as a role model for presentation staff on appropriate public engagement, including interpretive/engagement skills and knowledge of content
  • Conduct performance management of Presenters, including completing performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, recognition, goal setting, skill building, etc.
  • Delegate tasks and projects to the presenters. This may include consultation with Specialists and Assistant Manager
  • Offer formal and informal opportunities for Presenters to provide feedback; act as a conduit for feedback from presentation staff to management
  • Provide staff trainings and other orientations including: program check – outs, best practices for museum engagement, implementation of informal education methodologies and others, (including cross departmental staff as needed)
• Collaborate to design, develop, implement, and deliver programs/activities/engagements that maximize attendance, visitor engagements and inspire guests
  • Develop and maintain specialized operational knowledge and best practices of Naturalist Center and Early Explorer’s Cove/Family Programs/All Age programs
  • Collaborate with the Public Programs Specialists and Managers to vision and create dynamic experiences for guests that are compelling for the Cove, Naturalist Center and public floor
  • Use creativity to bring new and innovative guest experiences to the floor
• Support program evaluations and visitor assessments
  • Implement evaluations of new programs with support from presentation team
  • Share results of program evaluations to Public Programs and Public Engagement & Education staff for future program development and knowledge sharing
• Delivery of highly engaging presentations throughout the Academy on various topics as needed
  • Coordinating daily informal science programs appropriate for all age audiences, (up to 20 per day.)
  • Negotiate collaboration and coordination of presenters with public facing department staff and volunteers to ensure a seamless and holistic guest experience
  • Maintain science accuracy in program content by partnering with Institute of Biodiversity Science and Sustainability (IBSS), Planetarium, and Aquarium staff
• Create and maintain positive working relationships and collaborate with cross departmental teams to ensure strong partnerships and successful floor programming
• Investigate, participate in, and share current research, best practices, and trends on museum interpretation, museum engagement, program development, staff management, etc.
• Support Academy-wide initiatives
• Follows all Academy safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following education and/or equivalent experience:

• Degree in science, environmental education, outdoor education, or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 1 years’ experience supervising or coaching staff of 1-5 part time or full time employees or volunteers required
• 3 years’ experience with public speaking and presenting in informal/museum or natural science education setting or venue
• 3 years’ experience working in informal/museum education or natural science organization, such as zoos, aquariums and science centers.
• 2 year experience in developing science, interpretation, informal science education, natural history, outdoor education, and/or theater programming for a wide range of audiences
• Familiarity with working in a large, multi-tiered organization a plus
• Minimum of one year experience working with scientific experts in an education or research setting
• Familiarity with working in a large, multi-tiered organization required
• Bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in Google Suite, including Calendar, Mail, Drive. Database and timecard review software experience preferred
• Organized and efficient
• Maintains positive working relationships and collaborate with other departmental staff and volunteers to ensure strong partnerships and successful floor programming
• Proven leadership skills including an ability to effectively supervise/coach staff and facilitate meetings
• Ability to work well under pressure and complete multiple, deadline-based projects within a reasonable, specified time period with little supervision
• Excellent presentation and training skills and a fundamental knowledge of the best practices in interpretation and informal science education
• Excellent natural history, aquarium and science knowledge and attention to scientific accuracy
• Excellent communication skills appropriate for both an office work environment and public floor presentations
• Proven ability to be a self-starter who takes initiative, learns quickly, and works well independently
• Proven ability with speaking on a microphone in front of groups as large as 100-400 people in a very busy, often loud museum setting
• Ability to understand and interpret scientific information and make complicated science concepts accessible to general audiences
• Maintain a high level of enthusiasm, energy, and creativity while performing repetitive, interpretive programs on a regular basis
• Ability to adapt and maintain flexibility in a changing and fast-paced environments
• Developmental knowledge of children aged 0-18
• Comfort with teaching and guiding small children (0-5 yo) and their caregivers
• Comfort working with live animals including snakes and insects at highly attended floor programs

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups or individuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The position requires frequent visits to the museum public floor (walking on concrete floors, climbing stairs), extensive time standing, sitting on the floor, intervals of time outdoors in varying environmental conditions, tolerance of high levels of noise, and extensive public speaking, sometimes at a podium or on stage and sometimes in noisy environments. Must be able to lift 50lbs.  Must be able to perform repetitive motions 50% of the time.

MANDATED REPORTER:

This is a mandated reporter designated position. Academy employees whose duties include direct contact and supervision of children are deemed mandated reporters under California Law. Mandated reporters have certain specific reporting obligations in the event that they know of, observe or reasonably suspect that a child has been the victim of child abuse or neglect. The Academy provides mandated reporters with training on their rights and obligations under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:  

Please submit your cover letter and resume online at http://calacademy.snaphire.com. Note that the recruitment timeline for positions vary and depend on many factors, so it is impossible to accurately predict when a position will close. We appreciate your patience during this process. No phone calls please.

The California Academy of Sciences will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (SF Police Code, Article 49).

The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensure that all employees and applicants receive equal consideration and treatment, regardless of race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), religion, marital or domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, mental or medical disability, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

The California Academy of Sciences is a non-smoking facility. There is also no smoking in Golden Gate Park.

Description

PLEASE APPLY TO THIS POSITION VIA NORTHWESTERN’S HR PORTAL:

http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/careers/index.html

CLICK ON “EXTERNAL APPLICATION” AND FIND THE JOB BY SEARCHING “ENGAGEMENT MANAGER”

Job Summary:

The Engagement Manager reports to the Associate Director of Engagement and is responsible for programs and initiatives focusing on student and campus life and the local community. The position will direct student and community engagement and partner in developing and implementing programs and partnerships that foreground the Block’s teaching and learning mission, its emphases on interdisciplinary and cross-cultural programs, and its relevance to the campus and local community. This individual’s primary responsibilities are to 1) develop student-centered programs and initiatives, 2) hone and implement a student and community docent program, 3) research, plan and coordinate production of campus and community programs, 4) foster relationships to make the Block’s work meaningful to audiences beyond the university, and 5) assist in running the museum’s active Engagement Department.

The Engagement Manager will serve a critical role in a department increasing the museum’s integration into the fabric of the university and local community. The incumbent must be creative and enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial team that is mission-driven, results-driven, and community oriented. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in teaching and mentoring students, managing teams and projects, leading partnerships with individuals and organizations, and meaningfully connecting to a diverse array of constituencies. The successful candidate will be committed to a collaborative and innovative approach to developing engaging museum experiences. He/she will be committed to art, education, interdisciplinarity and progressive museum learning; possess the ability to tackle large projects independently; and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Engagement Manager will build and maintain productive relationships with museum colleagues, student life staff, faculty, K-12 teachers, students, campus and community partners, and the general public to meet the museum’s mission and vision.

Requirements

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement student engagement at the museum, including developing relevant programs, projects and initiatives with and for students (working with student life, student clubs, campus departments and units), mentoring students (including docents, student workers, and volunteers), directing student worker projects, and serving as a key staff liaison for the Student Advisory Board.
• Develop and implement gallery teaching, including managing tour program and training student and community docents. Work with curatorial colleagues to develop contextual material for exhibition content and share in turn with docents. Provide requisite skills for docents to teach effectively. Manage Engagement Coordinator and student worker in scheduling tours.
• In tandem with the Associate Director of Engagement, and with a focus on student and community engagement, co-develop intellectually solid and creative programs. Work with museum colleagues, campus and community partners to conceive cross-disciplinary content and programs to enliven discussion and expand interpretation of collections and exhibitions, as well as foster dialogue on issues of relevance to campus and the community. Partner with Engagement Coordinator in project management of these programs, workshops, and events at the Block, including, but not limited to: management of planning logistics, serving as a liaison for campus and community partners and program participants, and regular on-site event program staffing and management.
• Foster and maintain relationships with relevant community constituencies and partners, including with K-12 teachers, community groups, targeted audiences, and new audiences.
• Assist in creating and managing budgets for programs and projects. Work with Communications Manager to implement evaluation for tours and public programs.
• Assist with writing and research for grants and museum communications as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in art history, art education or related humanities field. Advanced degree in related field a plus.
• Experience in arts education and programming, in particular, at least three years of experience in a museum and/or university environment.
• Experience managing and/or working closely with students preferred.
• Teaching experience (formal and/or informal). Experience working with university students and K-12 students and teachers preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with public speaking and familiarity with strategies for communicating ideas and information.
• Excellent customer service, hospitality, and diplomacy skills, including ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, exhibit perseverance, and act with grace under pressure.
• Self-directed with the ability to take initiative and anticipate actions needed.
• Ability to be a team player in an active museum environment on a university campus with diverse partners and audiences.
• Excellent organizational, event and project management skills. Proven ability to set goals and meet deadlines; implement programs as well as to see the big picture. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize short-term and long-term projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideal candidates will have: an outgoing personality, attention to detail, an ability to work under pressure, a positive attitude, enjoy contributing to a team, be a self-starter, flexible, and with a sense of humor.

As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check.  Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Description

MANAGER OF CIVIC TRAINING PROGRAMS

POSITION OVERVIEW

Working under the Senior Director of Research, and in collaboration with the Museum Education team, the Manager of Civic Training Programs will help develop, market, and administer a new series of programs for first responder, law enforcement, military and other professional/educational groups.  The Museum is developing these programs in cooperation with public and private agencies. They will be held both onsite and offsite.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work collaboratively with Museum colleagues to develop, design, and administer dynamic training and professional development programs that will communicate critical mission-focused 9/11 materials to partner agencies.
• Coordinate program development with partner agencies.
• Coordinate outreach to potential partners and logistics of prospective training programs.
• Coordinate with other departments to organize events for partner agencies in the Museum.
• Manage training calendar, including scheduling reservations within the Museum and travel, as needed.
• Coordinate logistics for Museum visits of training groups.
• Set up equipment used in the operation of programs in the Museum as needed, based on training with technical advisors.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of evaluative tools to measure, interpret, and analyze the outcomes of training programs.
• Maintain program budgets and ensure that all check requests and purchase orders related to these budgets are in compliance with the Memorial’s purchasing system guidelines.
• This position requires a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in cultural institutions, or educational and training institutions.
• Relevant experience in or with one of the target partner groups: military, law enforcement, first responder, etc. desired.
• Passion for achieving educational excellence and broad audience participation.
• Ability to assess priorities and work well under pressure; excellent time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and tactfully, represent the Museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism, adhere to Museum policies and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• This is a full-time position.
• We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

• Include job title “Manager of Civic Training Programs” in the email subject field.
• Please indicate the location where job posting was seen.
• Please submit a resume and cover letter, which must include your salary requirements, to careers@911memorial.org.
• Please visit our web site at www.911Memorial.org.

The National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation, Inc. is committed to workforce diversity. EEO