Author: Jessica Wong Camhi (Page 18 of 233)

Description:
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts is seeking a Development Officer with a passion for our mission and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. This new position, reporting to the Director of Development, will help The Carle team meet its fundraising goals as the Museum grows both nationally and internationally.

The Development Officer will be responsible for managing The Carle’s day-to-day execution of our fundraising campaigns and events, including the Annual Appeal, Membership Program, Business Membership, Annual Benefit Gala, Exhibitions and Program Sponsorships, and Special Campaigns. The Development Officer will work very closely with the Executive Director and Director of Development to develop new fundraising strategies and create systems that support our growth.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be professional, energetic, collaborative, and organized—and will love developing relationships with donors and members.

Successful candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of professional fundraising experience or comparable project management and communications experience. Additional desired skills include: outstanding attention to detail; ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects; and the ability to exercise initiative in a hands-on environment. This position is a full-time with benefits and will supervise one work study position.

How To Apply:
For more information visit http://www.carlemuseum.org/content/job-listing

To apply send a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: hr@carlemuseum.org

Apply by:
May 18, 2016

Description:
Opening for a part-time store associate in our busy museum store for an associate to work on Saturdays, 6-8 hours per day.  No night work.  Duties involve handling sales transactions, maintaining inventory, stocking, and other duties as needed.  Additional hours may be available at peak times.

Qualifications:
Entry level position.  Applicants should have some basic understanding of history and Boston history in particular.  Ability to communicate with customers and out-of-town visitors essential.  Previous retail experience helpful.

How To Apply:
Please send resume via email to:jbanfield@ussconstitutionmuseum.org

Apply by:
May 05, 2016

Salary:
based on experience

Description:
Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship in Museum Education

Museum of Art

Smith College

Smith College is accepting applications for a Post-Baccalaureate Fellow in Museum Education to provide administrative support for the broad range of programs and activities undertaken by the Smith College Museum of Art Department of Academic Programs and Public Education. The Fellow assists with Student Museum Educator docent training and serve as a mentor for this program; prepares and leads museum tours as needed; coordinates administrative logistics for the Museums Concentration; develops and coordinates student-targeted programs; serves as project manager for “Night at Your Museum” (a social destination event for Smith students); and supports planning and implementation of Second Friday family activities. This is a full-time, 1 year limited-term position with the possibility of renewal.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative and Program Support: Provide administrative and program support to the Department of Academic Programs and Public Education staff: assist with Student Museum Educator training and scheduling; prepare and lead tours for K-12 school groups and adult learners as needed; assist with space reservations and service requests for public events; realize operational efficiencies within the department; support exhibition planning and development; contribute to other interpretive projects.
Manage administrative details for the Museums Concentration, including tracking student records, managing the program website and student opportunities blog, coordinating advisory committee meetings, and soliciting, processing, and tracking applications. Participate in departmental meetings, contributing to the planning of SCMA education programs. Assist with design and implementation of program evaluation, including audience focus groups. Plan and implement extracurricular educational programs for Smith students and the large student event—“Night at Your Museum.” Support coordination of Second Friday family activities.
Departmental Operations:Provide support as needed for mailings and organizing program documentation. Share phone coverage with other departmental staff. Help with scheduling and supervising student docents and volunteers.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in education, studio art, art history or other humanities field, completed within the past 5 years. Experience in the museum field/museum education desirable.
Skills: Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and strong basic competence with computers. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Review of application will begin immediately. To be considered for this position, apply on-line athttp://smithcollege.hiretouch.com
Smith College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer

How To Apply:
Review of application will begin immediately. To be considered for this position, apply on-line athttp://smithcollege.hiretouch.com
Smith College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer

Apply by:
May 16, 2016

Description:
The program and retail coordinator is responsible for managing Historic New England’s large-scale festivals and coordinating retail operations at twelve museum shops. The position works with teams across Historic New England to ensure that the festivals and museum shops provide the greatest possible public access and reach revenue goals established annually by the organization.

The program and retail coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing all aspects of three fine arts and crafts festivals and one antique car show held annually at Historic New England properties. S/he works closely with marketing staff to ensure promotion and outreach is effective, and with property care staff to ensure that landscapes and buildings are protected during the festival weekends, and meets revenue and attendance goals.

The position also coordinates merchandise ordering and restocking, merchandise display, and POS cash register operation at Historic New England museum shops. Coordinates all merchandise transfers, price changes, new item creation, and inventory. Receives and fulfills phone and web orders for merchandise. The position serves as expert user for Historic New England’s retail management software and troubleshoots with site staff and business services staff who are experiencing problems. S/he runs monthly sales reports, quarterly physical inventory reconciliations, and coordinates year-end inventory reports for the financial audit.

Location: Eustis Estate, Milton, Mass.

Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor’s degree and three years of job-related experience. The employee in this position must be extremely organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting while maintaining precise attention to priorities, formats, procedures, details, and quality. Requires excellent internal and external customer service skills. Required computer skills include advanced word processing, spreadsheets, and the ability to learn and troubleshoot complicated retail management software. A valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle is required.

How To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter toJobs@HistoricNewEngland.org.

Historic New England is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to supporting equality of opportunity and respect for diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all qualified persons without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation. People of color are encouraged to apply.

Historic New England offers generous and comprehensive vacation, holiday, and health and wellness benefit packages.

Apply by:
May 06, 2016

Description:
Historic Newton seeks a Museum Educator and Assistant to work at both its locations—the Jackson Homestead and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. The position encompasses two roles. As Educator, one prepares, presents, and develops education programs for learning groups from a variety of backgrounds, interests, and ages through passionate interest in historical accuracy, connecting with learners, and expanding personal knowledge; and, as Museum Assistant, the position greets, orients, and assists visitors and callers while maintaining a safe, clean museum environment and being on hand to address routine questions, unforeseen occurrences, and any emergencies.

Qualifications:
Interpersonal skills, including effective communication with an extremely diversified audience, are vital in this combined position. Organizational ability and enthusiasm for exploring history are also important.

How To Apply:
Send letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to Sarah Cole, Manager at Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds of Historic Newton: scole@historicnewton.org

Apply by:
May 16, 2016