Description

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is currently seeking a Senior Historian.  This position reports to the President and CEO, and the Senior Historian will serve on the President’s Council on Education and Research. Future report will be through the Executive Director of Museum’s new Institute for the Study of War and Democracy and the Vice President of Education and Access.*

The Senior Historian will play a central role in advancing the Museum’s mission as expressed through exhibits, research initiatives, education programs, conferences, publications, distance learning activities and other outreach. This professional will provide leadership in exploring why World War II was fought, how it was won, and what it means today. Drawing on a strong background in United States and WWII history, the Senior Historian will contribute to the Museum’s research and public history projects, with a portion of time allowed to pursue his/her independent research and publication interests related to military or WWII history.

There will be special responsibilities to assist in:

• Maintaining the integrity of the Museum’s exhibits, programs and other content in representing the American experience in World War II.
• Contributing to the Museum’s popular and scholarly publications as well as media products, utilizing the Museum’s oral histories and collections, other archival repositories, and online resources.
• Expanding access to knowledge of World War II military history for diverse audiences at national and global levels.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as a senior professional in the planned Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, working closely with Museum historians, visiting fellows, conference planners and subject matter professionals from other Museum departments, as well as other professionals in military history.
2. Bring innovation and high standards to exploring the American experience in World War II, promoting study of the subject to broad audiences that include Museum visitors, university and high school students, government and business leaders, and adult WWII history enthusiasts.
3. Support original research and innovative projects of the Museum that illuminate campaigns, strategies, leadership and technologies important to Allied victory.
4. Provide consultation in development of the Museum’s interactive features.
5. Contribute to expanding the Museum’s global higher learning activities and professional networks, while raising the Museum’s profile through published works, speaking engagements and media relations.
6. Serve as one of the Museum’s spokespersons for radio, television or other media, and provide historical consultation to public entities, as requested by the President and CEO.
7. Serve as consulting historian for Museum leadership programs developed for corporations, government, education and military institutions.
8. Assist the Educational Travel Program staff in developing and executing the Museum’s travel abroad tours. (On occasion, as needed, be prepared to lead Museum tours.)
9. Participate in the preparation of presentations and reports for the Museum’s national Board of Trustees or its Presidential Counselors, an advisory body comprised of respected historians, museum leaders and other scholars.

* The Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, housed in the planned Hall of Democracy, will foster specialized programs, research, publications, conferences and creation of digital content in WWII military history as well as democracy and leadership studies. The Institute will serve the needs of the Museum, visiting scholars and the general public. The President’s Council on Education and Research, chaired by the President and CEO, will provide inter-departmental guidance for a broad range of Museum initiatives.

Other considerations:

1. The Senior Historian is allowed one day a week (20 percent of work time) for personal research, retaining the rights to intellectual property stemming from such research.
2. Following four years of employment with The National WWII Museum, the Senior Historian is eligible to apply for a six-month sabbatical with pay to pursue independent research and writing projects in WWII history or related subjects.
3. The Senior Historian is encouraged to teach one military history course each year, outside of regular Museum responsibilities, as an invited adjunct professor for the University of New Orleans or for one of the Museum’s credit-bearing programs abroad.

Qualifications and Requirements

1. PhD in History, Military History or related field.
2. Established reputation in study of the American WWII experience, demonstrating specialized knowledge in military history and America’s role as a global power.
3. Record of achievement and recognition in research and peer-reviewed publication, with evidence of commitment to public history and outreach to the media.
4. Demonstrated skill in public speaking.
5. Experience of at least a decade in a university, institute, historical society, museum or related government institution, or as a published author on World War II topics.
6. Evidence of creative approaches to the teaching of history.
7. Background interacting with other scholars, media, and varied audiences in exploring historical material/themes for broad publics.
8. The Museum would prefer some experience in use of digitized assets, social media and other online platforms, including institutional websites, and expects proficiency in Microsoft Office.
9. Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to perform in a collaborative work environment.
10.   Ability to work on multiple assignments, including administrative tasks, program development and interaction with outside audiences or media.
11.   Willingness to work irregular hours during weekends, holidays, special events or when required by project deadlines.
12.  Willingness and ability to travel internationally for research and presentations, including Museum tour presentations.

The Museum requests that applicants for Senior Historian respond by April 1, 2016, including CV and a cover letter explaining interest in the position (contact information for references is expected only on request for this position).

The National WWII Museum offers a competitive wage and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 401k and paid vacation and sick leave.

Interested candidates should apply online at www.nationalww2museum.org/employment or mail resumes to 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130.

Museum Mission Statement

The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.

Description

Summary

National Geographic Museum has a robust exhibition program that features special ticketed exhibitions, semi permanent installations, traveling exhibitions, exhibitions for NGS international partners and other non profit partnerships. This position is responsible for helping to conceive content and to implement design plans for a variety of exhibitions that showcase work from National Geographic photographers, grantees, and partners, as well as other germane topics. The position will focus on design, budget, strategy and execution of projects to further NG Exhibtions’ programmatic goals. This position will manage the planning and efforts of a talented team of design professionals with a focus on 3-D, interactivity, and physical build/installations.

National Geographic’s headquarters is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. In addition to a unique and dynamic work environment, National Geographic offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental benefits, generous vacation and leave time, a 401(k) plan, and flexible work options.

Please visit our careers site at www.nationalgeographic.com/jobs to view this job as well as our full listing of career opportunities.

National Geographic is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Responsibilities

1.       Exhibition Development

• Establish and organize exhibit themes and content as part of exhibition development team.
• See exhibit concepts from  conception through the iterative phases of development to successful completion.
• Develop realistic and  achievable interpretative and experiential strategies that can be executed  with limited resources.
• Stay educated and informed on new trends and best practices in exhibition development and design.
• Research topics for potential NG exhibitions and evaluate possible exhibitions and experiences for NG Museum.
• Present on topics and concepts in development as needed.

2.      Exhibition Design

• Work closely with Creative Director and VP, Exhibitions to create concepts and design ideas.
• Develop and iterate ideas into workable elements using sketches, illustrations, models, etc.
• Produce design drawings and  detailed construction drawings.
• Coordinate production prototypes and presentation packages when required.
• Design layouts for exhibitions  at NG Museum and contracted venues.
• Coordinate creation of installation manuals for traveling exhibitions as needed.

3.       Process and Project Management

• Establish planning process and division  of labor for exhibit staff to execute each project and provide guidance to staff, contractors, and consultants.
• Manage the work of Specialists in Exhibition Design providing performance expectations and annual reviews.
• Work in a highly collaborative  fashion with other exhibits staff, other Museum departments, other NG departments, and third parties.
• Continually reevaluate and  refine a workflow that results in creative exhibitions delivered on  mission, on time, and on budget; champion work processes that create  successful projects.
• Write RFPs and manage outside  exhibit development vendors, insuring that the work meets the highest      professional standards; that the interests of NG are fully addressed; and  that third parties receive consistent and detailed feedback on their work.
• Work closely with Creative  Director and finance staff to create budgets for all exhibit expenses,      from short-term projects to multi-year capitalized expenditures.
• Track exhibition expenses  throughout the life cycle of each project and manage expenses to deliver  rojects on budget .

4.      Reporting and data management

• Prepare periodic reporting, as needed, on exhibition development progress
• Oversee the retention of  accurate records and archives of exhibitions

Minimum Education Required

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in the museum field a plus.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

5 years in a museum management or exhibitions development. Experienced and effective communicator, and collaborator. 3 years of management experience.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently  and as part of team
• Proactive, self-starter
• Experience in and knowledge of      exhibition development/design process and best practices (i.e. developing hemes/content, rights clearances, etc.)
• Ability to deliver results      while managing competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Computer skills: CAD   (Vectorworks), Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Excel, Web software, etc.)
• Working knowledge of  construction techniques and museum standards

Supervision

1 – 5 Staff Members as well as agency temps

Responsibility percentages may vary depending on business needs.

Description

The Appleton Museum of Art/College of Central Florida seeks a Curator of Exhibitions who will be responsible for planning and managing all aspects of the museum’s multi-year exhibition schedule.  Working as a part of the museum’s Leadership Team, the Curator will advance the museum’s vision, promote collaboration, engagement and develop strategic collaborations with other organizations and cultural partners.

The museum’s Curator, in coordination with the Director, will create and manage the Cutorial Department’s budget, contracts, schedules, loans and installation, supervise the production of exhibition-related brochures and promotional copy, work closely with the education and marketing staff to facilitate the production of interpretive materials, educational opportunities and audience-engaged activities.  The Curator also provides guidance to the museum’s Collection Committee.

Vision

The Appleton Museum of Art is a leading cultural center that enriches the quality of life for the people of Central Florida and beyond.

Mission

The Appleton Museum of Art brings art and people together to inspire, challenge and enrich present and future generations through our wide range of collections, exhibitions, programs and educational opportunities.

The Appleton is an award-winning contemporary interpretation of classical architecture clad in Italian travertine marble. The 81,610-square-foot museum features 30,000 square feet of gallery space devoted to the Appleton’s permanent collections. The Edith Marie Appleton Gallery 4,000 square- foot, two-story exhibition gallery, was added in 1996 and a 2,662-square-foot art storage facility was completed in 2009. Galleries in the original building are arranged in a quadrangle which surrounds an interior courtyard and fountain. The museum features a 250-seat auditorium, art library, three art studio/classroom spaces and courtyard café which can accommodate 150 guests.

Founded in 1982, the museum was a gift from Arthur I. Appleton to the Ocala community. The City of Ocala donated the 44-acre site for the home of the museum, construction began in 1984 and the museum opened to the public in 1987. Originally built to display and preserve Mr. Appleton’s extensive art collection, today the Appleton is one of the South’s premier art museums and a leading cultural institution in Marion County.

Since opening day, the museum’s mission has been to consistently exhibit works of fine art and artifacts for the public and provide educational programming for visitors. Since 2004, governance of the museum has been through the College of Central Florida and the CF Foundation.

The Appleton Museum of Art is the focal point of the Appleton Cultural Center, a complex east of downtown Ocala on Silver Springs Blvd./State Road 40 which also includes the Ocala Civic Theatre.

The museum’s permanent collections of approximately 18,000 objects include European, American, Asian, African, Contemporary and pre-Columbian art and artifacts, and a series of temporary traveling exhibitions are presented throughout the year. The museum is also building a collection of works of Florida artists which relates directly to the history and cultural heritage of the Central Florida community.

For additional information please visit the museum’s web site at www.AppletonMuseum.org.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art or History is required, Master’s Degree, preferred
• Three years exhibition planning and management experience in a comparable art museum is required.
• Knowledge of exhibition planning and design, collection management, care, and cataloguing of fine art.
• Knowledge of art preparation and museum standards for displaying works of art.
• Knowledge of the integral relationships of education to planning and curating interpretive exhibitions and related programming.
• Knowledge of Management and Supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments in the museum.
• He/She will work collaboratively with museum staff in planning interpretive exhibitions.
• Supervise and administrate curatorial interns, fellows, education staff, and volunteers.
• Curate, schedule, manage, originate, design, and implement exhibitions.
• Research, interpret, exhibit, and publish the permanent collections.
• Disseminate written and oral information related to the permanent collections and exhibitions.
• Work collaboratively with Registrar in the research of the permanent collections.
• Work collaboratively with Director to improve collections through assessment, deaccessioning, and acquisition, according to policy.
• Manage exhibition budgets
• Cultivate donors and lenders.
• Work in conjunction with the museum’s Education department and the College of Central Florida to advise and support the development and implementation of cultural programming.
• Work with the museum Education staff to train docents.
• Speak publicly to community, college and media in relation to collections and exhibitions as directed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Only on-line applications at www.cf.edu/jobs will be accepted.  A copy of transcripts from an accredited institution indicating the Bachelor’s degree conferred must be submitted with the electronic application or, alternatively, send via e-mail to hr@cf.edu or fax to 352-873-5885.  No phone calls please.

Description

Part of a dynamic and creative team of designers and exhibit developers, this Director level position plays an important role in the NG Exhibitions division at the National Geographic Society

National Geographic has 12-15 photography exhibitions that are available to museums and other venues for lease. NG is also involved in partnerships on several large scale traveling exhibitions, large interactive exhibitions developed by the NG Museum, programming partnerships in museums, and licenses exhibitions that are traveling internationally and in the U.S. This position will oversee these partnerships and exhibitions and assist the Vice President, Exhibitions with projects related to the development, sales, marketing and the building of relationships with these museum clients.

National Geographic’s Museum and Headquarters is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. In addition to a unique and dynamic work environment, National Geographic offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental benefits, generous vacation and leave time, a 401(k) plan, and flexible work options.

Please visit our careers site at www.nationalgeographic.com/jobs to view this job as well as our full listing of career opportunities.

National Geographic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Responsibilities

1. Set strategies, goals and projections for traveling exhibitions including venue research, development and execution of sales and promotional strategies and production of marketing materials for traveling exhibitions projects – includes website maintenance, eblast production, rights clearances and distribution of printed materials. Tracks revenue and expenses and collaborates in annual budgeting efforts within the division.
2. Oversees booking of exhibition tours and client relationships. Budget oversight and management of logistical priorities of the Traveling Exhibitions Specialist and Manager of International Exhibitions and Museum Projects.
3. Strategize cross platform opportunities for exhibition projects and responsible for coordination with NG Partners and other NG Society Divisions.
4. Trade show preparation and representation. NG Traveling exhibitions represented at national and international trade shows annually, position will produce marketing materials, oversee planning efforts and manage onsite sales.
5. Work with NG Museum Creative Director on the development of new exhibition projects and have a pipeline of projects in development for a 2-3 year plan.

Minimum Education Required

BA – Museum Management Degree a plus but not required. Sales, marketing and design experience also a plus.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

7 or more years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Ideal Candidate would be a self-starter with great organizational skills, research skills, management and people skills. Ideal candidate will also have extensive knowledge of or experience in museum work. Knowledge of Photoshop, In Design or other computer graphics and web design programs is desired.  Knowledge of Excel and Scheduling software is also desired.

Supervision

2 staff members as well as interns.

Responsibility percentages may vary depending on business needs.

Description

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) seeks a Supervisory Museum Specialist (Collections Management) to serve as the museum’s senior collections manager and to direct and manage all aspects of storage, access, care, preservation, use, disaster management planning, and registration activities for the NMAI’s collection, which is one of the largest and most extensive collections of Native American art and artifacts in the world. This position oversees the collections management and registration departments and works closely with the Assistant Director for Collections and the conservation and archives departments to ensure compatibility and consistency of the application of policy for the stewardship of collections. This position is located at the NMAI Cultural Resources Center in Suitland, MD. The Smithsonian Institution is an equal opportunity employer.

For additional information about the position and to submit an application, please go to USAJobs.gov and reference job number 16A-JC-301403-DEU-NMAI. Applications accepted through Thursday, March 10, 2016.