Author: Jessica Wong Camhi (Page 5 of 233)

Description:
DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum seeks a part time strategic leader for the position of Director of Finance. Reporting to and partnering with the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Finance will play an essential role in the senior leadership team to provide strategic financial decision making to help guide the institution through a period of organizational growth. The Director of Finance will be responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization, in conjunction with the board of directors and the finance, audit, and investment committees of the board.

The Director of Finance provides the ED and the Museum’s Board of Trustees with accurate and timely financial data necessary for budgetary and financial decisions. S/he is responsible for the efficient and timely performance of all accounting and financial processes to manage the financial infrastructure of the organization. The Director of Finance ensures Museum compliance with all applicable financial and legal standards by utilizing and implementing best practices; and with his/her team, assists and advises managers and staff about Finance issues at deCordova while providing a high standard of internal customer service.

This position manages a department of two full time staff members. Individual and team responsibilities include strategic oversight of organization’s finances, administration of financial tasks for operational management, and financial reporting.

Qualifications:
Interested individuals should send a cover letter , salary requirement and resume by May 30, 2016 to:hr@decordova.org. To submit materials electronically, include “PT Director of Finance” in subject line of email. Applications materials may be mailed to: deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Attn: Human Resources, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. Please, no phone calls.

How To Apply:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. Master’s degree and/or CPA or equivalent certification desirable.
• 7 or more years of progressive experience managing the overall finance function with demonstrated experience in accounting, budgeting, audit management, control and reporting. Work experience in a nonprofit cultural or arts organization preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and nonprofit accounting practices.
• 3 or more years of direct staff supervision.
• An effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information.
• A collaborative and flexible style with a strong service ethos.
• Comfort and confidence in communicating fiscal policies and best practices to all levels of the organization.
• Excellent financial analysis, analytical thinking and project management skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must have high level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to excellence, detail oriented and precise
• Self-starter, creative problem solver, results oriented individual.
• Experience working with payroll software
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to deCordova’s mission.

Apply by:
May 30, 2016

Description:
Under the direction of the Director of Audience Engagement, the Manager of School, Youth and Family Programs will develop, execute and evaluate a variety of learning experiences and program calendar for young audiences year round. The Manager will be responsible for all on and off site K-12 school programs. Essential duties of this full time, exempt position include developing school programs and scheduling and overseeing school visits, designing and implementing hands-on learning activities for specific events such as School Vacation Week and Community Open Houses, summer programs, weekly classes for toddlers and pre schoolers, as well as drop-in activities for all ages. The successful applicant will develop partnerships and collaborations with other organizations, including joint programs. She/he is expected to supervise volunteers, work-study students, and interns as teachers and program facilitators; regularly write and develop interactive materials and self-guided activities, drawing on input from other staff as appropriate. She/he is responsible for administration of programs including budgeting, maintaining program web pages, overseeing specific programs, and maintaining program records regarding budget, supplies, attendance. Serves as the primary representative for outreach to schools. Develops and teaches classes in area of specialty as needed. Duties will also include writing and managing grants of varying sizes from public and private institutions and supporting operating and capital fundraising efforts. This full time, exempt position requires some weekend and evening work.

Qualifications:
Degree in education, museum studies, horticulture or related field required, along with a minimum 5 years related experience. Experience building successful collaborations with other organizations and institutions a must. Additional qualifications include strong organizational and interpersonal skills; general office and computer skills, commitment to excellence; creative thinking; computer experience, including Excel and web management systems; significant experience working with a variety of young audiences,including developing curriculum that meets the Massachusetts Frameworks/Core Curriculum.Must be able to create and adhere to project budgets and deadlines.

How To Apply:
To apply, email cover letter and resume to Kathryn Acerbo-Bachmann at  kacerbo-bachmann@towerhillbg.org. Tower Hill values diversity.

Apply by:
June 08, 2016

Description:
Special Events Coordinator

The Special Events Coordinator reports to and works with the Director of Audience Engagement on the development and execution of a diverse array of events and programs, including concerts and other live music, art exhibits, author events, cooking demonstrations, festivals and plant and flower shows. This position is responsible for working with all departments in a cooperative and collegial manner to support the event and objectives of the organization. The Coordinator will work with the Director of Audience Engagement on the management of all aspects of events including event research and development, marketing, fundraising, and logistics. He/she will manage events and event logistics, staffing them when necessary; collect post-event evaluation, and consult with staff to continually improve events; manage ticket and art work sales; create and manage budget documents to ensure tracking and expense forecasting for all events; work with development team to manage in-kind support; serve as liaison with Marketing and Public Relations staff for all related event print and electronic collateral and coordinate event collateral production; manage Events intern(s); additional responsibilities as needed and requested. The Coordinator needs to help ensure that each event fits the established branding, messaging, and budget. The Coordinator will communicate event needs to collaborating departments, confirm event details with other staff and outside vendors, performers and the public. On the day of the event, the Special Events Coordinator will assist in set-up, breakdown, and cleanup as needed. Event follow-up will include producing spreadsheets, reports, and statistics for programs and events in an organized and timely manner to evaluate the success of the event in achieving its goals.

Qualifications:
The Special Events Coordinator must be able to work both independently and as a member of a larger team, possess strong strategic, organizational skills and communication skills, flexibility, willingness to help out as needed at every level of event management as well as an ability to manage multiple projects. This full-time, non-exempt position requires regular weekend and evening work. Qualifications: Bachelors degree, event planning, hospitality experience or related experience; significant experience with and interest in art and/or music events a plus. Must be able to manage multiple projects at the same time, be organized and detail-oriented with strong computer skills, work as part of a team and enjoy a very fast-paced environment and interact with volunteers in a professional and responsible manner.

How To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to Kathryn Acerbo-Bachmann at kacerbo-bachmann@towerhillbg.org.  Tower Hill values diversity.

Apply by:
June 08, 2016

Description:
The Executive Assistant works individually and as a team member to facilitate the administrative functions and effectiveness of the President’s Office. Specific responsibilities include maintaining the President’s calendar, budget maintenance, planning and executing business meetings, and providing support to External Relations, Development office and Senior Team as needed.

The Executive Assistant is also responsible for scheduling Board meetings, assisting in agenda writing for Trustee and Board Committee meetings, preparing materials for Board meetings, and taking/ archiving the official Board Meeting minutes. Must anticipate the needs of a busy office, show strong leadership, interface with Board and staff, maintain confidentiality and set priorities in accordance with the President’s strategic and management agenda.

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Occasional evenings and early mornings required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 4 years administrative experience or the equivalent required; Development experience highly desirable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects under pressure, including the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Mail merge skills required.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge database preferred
• Meeting planning experience preferred
• Professional communications skills: strong telephone presence and advanced writing/proofreading proficiency
• Excellent organizational skills: Detail-oriented and ability to follow through
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse populations
• Must be willing to work additional hours to attend Board and Committee meetings

How To Apply:
To apply, please send cover letter and resume via mail to Boston Children’s Museum, Attn: Human Resources, 308 Congress Street, Boston MA 02210; email toJobs@BostonChildrensMuseum.org; fax to 617.423.3213.

Apply by:
July 01, 2016

Description:
The ICA seeks a Senior Registrar to provide high-level administration of the ICA’s registration practices within the Curatorial Department. He/she manages the operations of the registration department – assesses resource needs, anticipates and recommends adjustments as required; prepares and administers the budget for the registration department; assists in the development of special project budgets; ensures compliance with prevailing museum standards relating to collections and exhibitions management; develops and implements museum-wide systems and procedures for effective exhibitions management in consultation with senior staff. With a broad knowledge of contemporary art and the inherent complexities of such works, the Senior Registrar anticipates issues before they arise, communicates directly with colleagues and takes appropriate action to ensure the security of each exhibition at all times while making every effort to help the ICA attain its ambitious programmatic goals. Essential responsibilities include negotiating loans of art to and from the museum, preparing exhibition tours both nationally and internationally and advancing the utility of TMS database. The Senior Registrar directs the Assistant Registrar and makes crew assignments while overseeing the installation of artworks. Schedule includes significant domestic and international travel, and some nights and weekend hours in conjunction with installations and touring exhibitions. Ability to operate office equipment and general mobility throughout the building required

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in art, art history or related area required. 10 years of progressive museum registration experience required. Experience with organizing touring exhibitions and budget management required. Facility with Microsoft Office suite and collections databases required. 3-5 years’ experience managing employees, contractors and teams, and must possess flexibility in management approach to understand and quickly adjust to overseeing both registration staff and installation crew as well as with interactions with other departments. The successful candidate must be professional and organized; highly motivated, having the ability to handle multiple projects in various stages of development with demonstrated ability to proactively prioritize and manage time, juggle multiple duties and tasks, and meet deadlines. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and relationship management skills, and work well as part of a team.

How To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary history tojobs@icaboston.organd anewbold@icaboston.org. When applying, include “Senior Registrar” in the subject line of email.

The ICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply by:
May 31, 2016