Essential Duties:

Works with Museum Director to establish exhibit schedule, direction, and priorities including in-house, traveling, permanent and temporary exhibits.

Assists with and designs all visual aspects in the museum system including but not limited to: exhibits, brochures, catalogues, riverine interpretive signage, directional/informational signage, store merchandise, displays, marketing/advertising displays, visitor information booth, etc.

Assists in the training of staff and volunteers working in exhibit areas and in the museum production/graphics shop.

Maintains a complete inventory of all division tools, exhibits, supplies, and equipment; oversees exhibit shop and maintains exhibit casework and furniture.

Serves as part of the Museum System upper management staff and may be called upon to oversee other Museum System functions.

Works as an administrative staff member to assist with various museum/city wide special events such as Riverfest, Freedom Days, Totah Festival, etc.

Assists with the development of grant proposals and other revenue generating projects.

Assists in all areas of museum operations at any of the museum facilities and in outside special events, openings, programs, and receptions, etc.

In the absence of the Museum Director, will serve as Acting Director.

Responsible for day-to-day curatorial operations in regard to exhibits.

Responsible for maintaining exhibits budget and communicates with purchasing staff in obtaining quotes and/or bids for materials and services needed to complete assigned projects.

Experience:

Extensive knowledge of museum exhibition practices required in regard to drafting practices, project management skills, and exhibit fabrication standards and resources.

Considerable knowledge of professional museum principles and practices.

Knowledge of Embark collections database systems preferred.

Working knowledge of equipment and facilities required in a comprehensive museum setting.

Experience in grant research and writing preferred.

Must be flexible, innovative, self motivated and have the ability to work independently.

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office management, work organization and supervision.

Education/Training:

Masters Degree in Museum Studies, History, American Studies, Material Culture or a related field and two years experience in a History related museum; or Bachelor’s degree with five years experience in a History related museum.

Licenses/Certificates:

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.

Ability To:

Ability to identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, structural, and plumbing problems either on their own or in coordination with the city’s building and maintenance department.  Must possess an understanding of the application of the American’s with Disabilities Act toward exhibit design and development.  Ability to transfer ideas/concepts into blueprints, conceptual drawings, mock ups, and models.

Ability to supervise, train, motivate, and direct museum staff.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.

A completed application is required before the closing date of May 22, 2015.  Please apply online at www.cofjobs.com or call Human Resources at 505-599-1132 for more information.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development and Marketing Associate reports to the Marketing and Communications Manager and provides key support to the external relations of the Bay Area Discovery Museum: Birthday Parties, Development, Marketing and Membership. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Relations and Reservations (30%)

• Serves as primary operator for the Museum, answering telephone and email inquiries about Museum visits and programs. Receives and routes incoming calls to appropriate staff.
• Processes reservations and registers individuals and groups for programs, special events performances, birthday parties, memberships, and summer camps via phone and email requests.
• Communicates regularly with Birthday Party Coordinator to ensure complete communication of party needs; tracks monthly birthday stats and financials.

Database Support and Management (30%)

• Supports the Development, Membership, and Marketing departments by entering data for event attendance, donations, membership sales and ticket sales; assists with tracking, analysis and cultivation.
• Working within an online request system, processes donation requests. Responds to donation requests via phone, email and mail.
• Builds and maintains PR database and tracking of news coverage.

Marketing and Communication (30%)

• Posts calendar listings for Museum across calendar platforms.
• Processes Museum mailings, including general communications, Annual Fund, membership renewals, Individual Giving and other campaigns and projects.
• Assists with other marketing projects including printing, cutting and hanging signage.

Office Management and Administrative Support (10%)

• Provides office support to the administrative offices of the Museum, including sorting incoming mail, ordering supplies and maintaining office appliances and the kitchen.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Superior customer service skills and phone skills without exception
• Interest in museums, nonprofits, and/or education is desired
• Interest in gaining valuable experience in a variety of core Development and Marketing functions
• Ability to work independently and self-manage
• Driven self-starter who takes initiative with all areas of work
• Creative problem solver
• 2 years office experience or combination of education and professional office experience
• Strong computer skills required. Proficient with Microsoft office and willing to learn database and registration platforms
• Punctual, reliable, trustworthy and responsible
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, pleasant and helpful attitude with a willingness to learn
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff members and the public
• Attention to detail and great organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Bilingual in Spanish is a benefit

NOTE TO CANDIDATE

Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of a background/criminal check, if extended an offer for an internship position. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and updated resume to:

Bay Area Discovery Museum
Attn: Jen Helfrich, Marketing and Communications Manager
557 McReynolds Rd.
Sausalito, CA 94965
Email: jhelfrich@badm.org

Fax: 415-339-3905

Please include “Development and Marketing Associate” in the subject line of your email.

As Chicago’s oldest cultural institution, the Chicago History Museum is the proud custodian of over 23 million objects ranging from presidential artifacts to 1960’s couture. We use our collection to powerfully tell Chicago’s stories. We invite qualified candidates to apply for the full time position of Senior Collection Manager.

The Senior Collection Manager manages and coordinates all aspects of collection management for the museum collection including supervising Collection Management staff; supervises and participates in the processing, inventory, and housing of the museum collection to facilitate preservation and access; ensures the museum collections are handled, preserved, stored, and exhibited in a safe and prudent manner according to professional and institutional standards; plans and implements large-scale collection moves and storage upgrades; supervises the monitoring and maintenance of all collections storage areas, work rooms, and galleries; develops and implements changes and improvements to internal processes; and sustains and enhances CHM’s role as a premier research institution and a hub of scholarship and learning.

For more information, please see full job posting at http://chicagohistory.org/aboutus/jobsvolunteering/jobopportunities.

Qualifications for the Senior Collection Manager position include:

• M.A. in a humanities field
• Minimum three years’ experience in collection management and/or registration; supervisory experience preferred
• Experience managing a wide range of artifacts
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of standard collection management, documentation, and preservation policies, practices, and procedures
• Experience cataloging museum collections according to established standards
• Knowledge of relevant technologies, including experience working with a collection management system
• Demonstrated experience with relevant technologies, including literacy in commonly used computer applications, database experience, and excellent keyboarding skills
• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to 40 pounds, ascend and descend ladders and lifts, and drive a car
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to plan and implement new programs
• Ability to develop and follow workflows to meet production, management, quality control, and procedural requirements in an efficient and effective manner
• Ability to solve technical, administrative, and procedural problems creatively
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple tasks, responsibilities, and demands for time
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and/or weekends

The National Museum of Health and Medicine inspires interest and promotes understanding of medicine with a special emphasis on American military medicine, A MUSEUM SPECIALIST who will participate in the collection of important and unique resources in support of innovative exhibits, educational programs, and research is sought for this National Historic Landmark.  The museum specialist may prepare historical artifacts for storage and use; apply appropriate preventative conservation techniques; handle artifacts; compile, organize and preserve records; catalog Historical Collection objects onto a computerized database; perform technical research services; develop policy guidelines; and participate in museum exhibits.

Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, history or related field plus 1-2 years of relevant museum or collections management experience sought. Master’s degree or medical experience preferred. Additional qualification details may be found athttp://www.mogerinternational.com/experts/nmhm-museum-specialist/. Qualified applicants should send cover letter and resume toMuseum@mogerinternational.com by Thursday, May 7, 2015.

• Possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, history, or related field.  Master’s degree or medical experience preferred.
• 1-2 years relevant museum or collections management experience, professional knowledge of standard museum practices, packing and transportation of museum artifacts and fine arts, care, handling, and storage of museum objects, and relative environmental and security requirements.
• Management experience desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, demonstrated knowledge and use of KE EMu software (or other collections database) and strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications.
• Requires ability to work in confined collections storage areas, ability to climb ladders and use basic materials handling equipment such as dollies, pallet jacks, flatbed carts, hand drills, etc.
• Ability to lift supplies or museum objects weighing 30-40 pounds.

This MoGer International position is supported by a Federal Government contract; thus employment is subject to the availability of funding.  The current option period under the contract ends July 31, 2015; therefore, continued employment beyond that date is subject to available funding and the option to continue support services under the contract.