Category: Job Announcements (Page 304 of 1333)

Description

Supervises the staff and daily activities of the Preparation Department.  Oversees installation and maintenance of exhibitions.  Serves as liaison between the Museum and trades for construction, maintenance and repair work in the galleries.  Supervises Preparators.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Ensures the safety and appearance of the collections and all Museum galleries and exhibitions as well as objects in storage.
• Recruits, hires, supervises and coaches the Preparators.
• With the department head, manages and performs the installation and changing of exhibitions and displays.
• Assists with the scheduling of construction required for special exhibitions or new cases.
• Assists in the periodic inventory of the collections.
• Conducts daily inspection of galleries and reports any problems to the appropriate staff member.
• Ensures that the cases, shelves, cover glass, lights, etc. are in good working condition.
• With the department head, is responsible for the movement of glass between exhibition cases, storage, photographic studio and workroom.
• Assists with the numbering of objects.
• Prepares, installs and maintains labels for exhibits and for matting display materials.
• Assists with coordinating shipments and unpacks objects received and packs objects to be shipped.
• Adheres to all Museum safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains gallery and workroom supplies as well as supplies for installations.
• Assists in producing signage and graphics as time permits.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years’ experience in maintenance of galleries.
• Bachelor’s degree in museum management or similar field desired.
• Excellent supervisory, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle objects in a safe manner and to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other programs as necessary.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Description

Assistant Curator at the Cody Firearms Museum of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming

The Cody Firearms Museum of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, is seeking candidates for an Assistant Curator for the Cody Firearms Museum. This individual will work with the collections, educational programs and ideas connected to the Cody Firearms Museum. This individual will participate in the planning, fabrication and maintenance of exhibits.  S/he will research the collection and exhibition themes, write panels, labels and other material and develop and present Firearms related educational programming

The Center offers an excellent benefit package and competitive wages. Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume, references and salary history to: Buffalo Bill Center of the West Human Resource Department, by e-mail to chriss@centerofthewest.org. For a job description and additional information about the center refer to: http://centerofthewest.org/about-us/employment/.

For more information, please call Chris Searles, Human Resources Manager, 307-578-4089.

The closing date on this position is May 1, 2016.

The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Requirements for the position include strong knowledge of firearms and military history, excellent verbal and written communication skills, confident public speaking and the ability to work collaboratively with others. A Bachelor’s degree is required with a strong preference for a Master’s degree in such disciplines as American History, History of Technology, Museum Studies or a related field  The successful candidate will possess strong organization and interpersonal skills and will be able to stand or walk for much of the day and lift at least 20 pounds.  Three years of museum work experience or work in an informal educational setting is required.  In addition knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and good keyboarding skills are required. Previous exposure to social media and digital outreach are also required.

Description

Curatorial Assistant of the Whitney Western Art Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming

The Whitney Western Art Museum is seeking candidates for a Curatorial Assistant. This individual will provide support to the Scarlett Curator of Western American Art and other museum staff as required, in regard to current and future exhibitions, publications, and educational and outreach activities. Other duties include artwork research, updating files and records, monitoring budgets, coordinating loans and acquisitions, organizing meetings, responding to inquiries, ordering and overseeing regular gallery maintenance, and assisting with fundraising. The Curatorial Assistant will also undertake special projects as assigned.

This position provides the exciting opportunity to work with a renowned collection of western American art within an interdisciplinary institution. The Center offers an excellent benefit package and competitive wages. Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume, references and salary history to: Buffalo Bill Center of the West Human Resource Department, by e-mail to chriss@centerofthewest.org. For a job description and additional information about the center refer to: http://centerofthewest.org/about-us/employment/.

For more information, please call Chris Searles, Human Resources Manager, and 307-578-4089.

The closing date on this position is May 1, 2016.

The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Requirements for the position include strong knowledge of or interest in American art and/or western American history, excellent verbal and written communication skills, uncompromising attention to detail, and the ability to work on multiple projects at once. A Bachelor’s degree is required with a strong preference for a Master’s degree in Art History or related field. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, will be an enthusiastic team player, and will be able to stand or walk for much of the day and lift at least 20 pounds. Two years of museum work experience or a comparable setting is required. In addition, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and good keyboarding skills are required, as are previous exposure to social media and digital outreach. Facility with collections databases is preferred.

Description

RESIDENT COLLECTIONS FELLOWSHIP

CRANBROOK CENTER FOR COLLECTIONS AND RESEARCH

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CRANBROOK HOUSE and CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM

The Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research is accepting applications for its 2016-2017 Resident Collections Fellow.  This is a unique opportunity for an emerging museum or historic house curator with a passion for the decorative arts and architectural history to play a leading role in the preservation and interpretation of Cranbrook’s diverse historic collections and built environment. The fellowship includes an apartment in Saarinen House.

The Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research centralizes Cranbrook’s 112-year story and offers intellectual engagement with its legacy.  Publicly launched in 2012, the Center encompasses the management and curatorial leadership of all of Cranbrook’s collections, Cultural Properties, Archives, and historic architecture (most notably Cranbrook House & Gardens and Saarinen House).  By preserving and interpreting the community’s unparalleled landscape, architecture, collections, and archives, the Center provides memorable educational experiences and meaningful research opportunities for internal and external audiences.  The Center’s offices are housed within both Cranbrook House (including the Collections Fellow’s office) and Cranbrook Art Museum, where the Center is able to take advantage of the new state-of-the-art Collections Wing.  The public operation of Cranbrook Archives, which is a key component of the Center, is located in a new space in the Lower Level of the Art Museum.

Reporting directly to the Center’s Director, and working collaboratively with the staffs of the Center (including the Archives) as well as Cranbrook’s Art Museum, Institute of Science, and Schools, the Collections Fellow will research collections and assist with the development of their documentation, storage, care, conservation, and inventory, as well as their display and interpretation within the context of Cranbrook House (the founders’ 1908 Albert Kahn-designed manor home), interventions with Saarinen House (Eliel Saarinen’s 1930 Art Deco masterwork), and small campus-wide exhibitions; develop and organize collections-based education programs for Cranbrook Schools; develop lectures and tours for regional audiences, such as the Center’s popular Day Away bus tours; assist with visiting researchers; develop the representation of the Center’s collections and programs on the Center’s evolving website and through the Center’s blog (“Cranbrook Kitchen Sink”); and provide private tours of the campus, including both Cranbrook House and Saarinen House.

The Center’s 2016-2017 Collections Fellow will have the opportunity to work on several major projects: the development of a master plan for the preservation and interpretation of Cranbrook’s newly defined “Heritage Areas” (including a Japanese garden, a Greek theatre, the Albert Kahn-designed Tower Cottage, and a Boat House—all from the early twentieth century); the completion of a furnishings inventory and development of an interpretation plan for Cranbrook House; the continued documentation and interpretation of the nearby Frank Lloyd Wright Smith House (a Usonian home completed in 1950), including the development of an oral history program; the development of the Center’s first website; and the development and hopeful implementation of a research journal.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have an M.A. in decorative arts, art history, architectural history, material culture, or a related field (completion of M.A. coursework required), with an emphasis on late 19th- through mid-20th-century art and architecture and a specialty/interest in the decorative arts and design; demonstrated object-based research and interpretation skills; outstanding speaking, writing, and editing skills; attention to detail; strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and PowerPoint); and collections database experience (TMS preferred). Previous curatorial experience or internships preferred.

The Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research is a part of Cranbrook Educational Community, which includes its Schools, the Academy of Art and Art Museum, an Institute of Science, and Cranbrook House & Gardens. Located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, twenty miles north of downtown Detroit, Cranbrook’s 319-acre campus is a National Historic Landmark that welcomes tens of thousands of museum visitors each year to the Institute of Science, Art Museum, and historic houses. Cranbrook also is home to more than 1,600 students in grades pre-K through 12 attending Cranbrook Schools and 150 graduate Academy students.

The 12-month fellowship ideally will begin in June 2016 (although a later start-date will be considered) and continue through June 25, 2017. There is a possibility that the Fellowship may be renewed for a second year. $515/week salary with a modest apartment in historic Saarinen House provided (no pets or smoking permitted). Applications reviewed until position filled with priority given to applications received by April 18.

Send letter (including Fellowship and career goals), résumé, writing sample, list of references, and completed Cranbrook Employee Application (which can be downloaded from the Employment page of our website at www.cranbrook.edu) to: Cranbrook, Human Resources, P. O. Box 801, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48303-0801, or email humanresources@cranbrook.edu. Cranbrook is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a work environment that welcomes diversity.

Description

Come join a team of dedicated staff at an exceptional time in Smithsonian history, as the Institution implements a comprehensive strategic plan, expands the programming, educational, and scholarly activity of its museums and research centers, and completes its very first Institution-wide fundraising campaign.

Through this national campaign, the Smithsonian is building a model fundraising organization, one that will meet the growing needs of this unique organization and offer excellent professional opportunities. This position offers exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to make a significant impact on the future of the Smithsonian. There is no better time to join this amazing Institution.

The Smithsonian Office of Advancement seeks experienced and creative candidates to fill the position of Assistant Director, Smithsonian Giving Circles. Giving Circles provide needed unrestricted funds and include the James Smithson Society, members of which contribute $2,500 to $25,000 annually; and the Castle Circle, members of which contribute $1,000 to $2,499 annually; and member and donor programs affiliated with specific museums and research centers.

 The Assistant Director will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for growth in membership and revenue from annual Castle Circle members, the largest giving circle at the Smithsonian, which expects to generate nearly $900,000 in revenue for fiscal year 2015. The incumbent will also manage a portfolio of the top tier Castle Circle members to cultivate and solicit for James Smithson Society membership, and to identify and make recommendations for planned and major gifts. The incumbent will also implement and manage donor stewardship for both the Castle Circle and James Smithson Society. Responsibilities include collaboration and counsel to Smithsonian Giving Circles; management of the annual Castle Circle event; and planning and implementation of presenters, venues, tours, and programmatic content for the Annual Smithsonian Weekend, an event hosted by the Secretary of the Institution and produced by the Office of Advancement.

Requirements

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and the initiative and ability to work independently. A minimum of five years of progressive fundraising experience, a passion for learning and exploration, and the desire to join a dynamic and growing operation should be demonstrated in your application. Experience in complex higher education or a large cultural or environmental organization is preferred. Experience in successful annual giving and direct response techniques may be given a preference, but is not required. Some travel is required.

The Office of Advancement oversees and guides the fundraising efforts of the entire Smithsonian and is home to the central development organization for the Institution. In addition to raising significant support for a variety of Smithsonian initiatives, the Office of Advancement provides support services to development offices across the Institution. The office engages with staff throughout the Smithsonian in accomplishing their goals.

The Smithsonian Institution is a unique complex of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research centers. The Smithsonian is a national and world treasure and is dedicated to its founding mission, “the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” Its exhibitions, programs, collections, and outreach touch the lives of millions of Americans every year, as well as many who visit us from abroad.

The Smithsonian Institution offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive package of benefits. This is not a Federal Position, but has similar requirements and benefits. To learn more about the Smithsonian, please visit www.si.edu. Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a cover letter to oastaffing@si.edu by April 11, 2016.

The Smithsonian Institution is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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