Category: Job Announcements (Page 334 of 1333)

Description

Vice President of Revenue Operations, Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Since opening just three years ago, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science has established a reputation as one of the leading nature and science museums in the country—and has become the most visited cultural attraction in the region (more than 1.3 million visitors in 2015). Overlooking downtown Dallas the Museum has a distinct architectural design and eleven animated exhibit halls where life-like simulations and hands-on activities deftly demonstrate environmental principles and the wonders of natural systems.

Education is a cornerstone of the programming at the institution, with initiatives reaching 300,000 students annually. Museum educators lead dozens of TEKS-aligned programs that are offered for field trips to the Museum, delivered directly to schools through the region, and offered through distance-learning channels.

Earned revenues drive nearly 70% of the budgetary support for the Perot Museum, yielding over $14 million in FY2015. These revenues were derived from several sources, including memberships, entrance and theater admissions, education programs, and ancillary sources including rentals, parking, Museum store and café.

Reporting to the Museum’s CEO, the Vice President of Revenue Operations leads marketing, sales and membership programs to achieve high levels of customer delight and financial goals across these Museum functions. The Perot Museum seeks the interest of candidates who have demonstrated the ability to meet and exceed earned revenue goals in a cultural or public attraction setting. Key competencies sought include deep customer focus, enterprise leadership, conceptual thinking, and a collaborative working style. Great passion for the audacious mission of the Perot Museum is essential.

If of interest, please send cover letter and resume to nonprofit@victorysearchgroup.com.

Description

Come join a team of dedicated staff at an exceptional time in Smithsonian history, as the Institution continues 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 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden has an immediate opening for an experienced Manager of Patron Membership and Special Projects for a hybrid position that will manage patron membership programs and trips as well as gala event planning. The successful candidate will manage the International Council (a new Hirshhorn membership group at the $25,000 level). The Manager will be responsible for member acquisition, renewal and benefit fulfillment. The Manager also will be responsible for personally cultivating and stewarding these members and identifying members with the potential for restricted giving. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing one major fundraising gala per year Additionally the Manager will be responsible for a variety of donor communications including writing letters on behalf of the Director, event invitations and program calendars, remarks for events, briefings, brochures, presentations, and website content updates.

Requirements

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is highly desired.
• Four or more years of successful experience in a membership program, preferably at a museum or other cultural institution.
• Experience in an art museum is highly desired.
• Experience with trip and gala event planning.
• Experience writing materials in support of fundraising.
• Experience designing documents.
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to easily change writing styles to fit the author, audience and voice of the piece
• Successful experience in meeting aggressive revenue goals, both dollar goals as well as number of members.
• Successful experience in acquiring new members, upgrading existing members, maintaining strong retention rates, and building a pipeline for major gifts.
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of and dedication to the mission of the Hirshhorn Museum.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and to travel as needed.

The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture and provides a national platform for the art and artists of our time. We seek to share the transformative power of modern and contemporary art with audiences at all levels of awareness and understanding by creating meaningful, personal experiences in which art, artists, audiences and ideas converge. We enhance public understanding and appreciation of contemporary art through acquisition, exhibitions, education and public programs, conservation, and research.

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 March 25, 2016.

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

PI93010410

Description

Senior Historian, SG-22 (PEF)

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking to fill the position of Senior Historian in the New York State Museum.  This position will serve as the Historian for New York State. The State Historian will have broad researched based knowledge about New York State, conduct research, provide statewide coordination and leadership of the historical communities in New York, promote collaboration, and a scholarship that ensures a greater understanding of the history of the State.  Under the direct supervision of the Chief Curator (History), duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For provisional appointment candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in History, Public History, Art History, American Studies**, or Museum Studies**, and three years of professional experience in collections management and/or research OR a Ph.D. in History, Public History, Art History, or American Studies**.  

**Including or supplemented with nine credit hours in history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates who possess the following qualifications:

Description

General Responsibilities:

The Director of Communications manages all aspects of museum’s communications program and is responsible for maintaining the artistic and intellectual integrity of communications efforts as well as promoting the values and aesthetic of the Menil Collection.

Specific Duties:

1. Develop and implement an integrated strategic communications plan that will broaden awareness of the Menil’s exhibitions, public programs, and collection. The plan should also recommend ways to measure success in achieving strategic communications goals.
2. Work in concert with Menil leadership team in developing a comprehensive communications plan, developing a uniform message across platforms, including Menil website, print publications and newsletters, membership/donor materials, and exhibition and public program announcements.
3. Work with Menil’s Director and designated staff to provide editorial direction and graphic continuity to the Menil brand ensuring consistency and a uniform voice for all communication materials, both digitally and in print.
4. Manage relationships with and evaluation of consultants and contractors in areas that include public relations, marketing/advertising, design, and photography.
5. Coordinate efforts to raise awareness of the Menil through social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
6. Proactively build relationships with top-tier reporters and editors locally, nationally, and internationally and successfully position the museum with media to achieve high-impact placements.
7. Identify new media outlets for the purpose of publicizing the Menil, including websites, periodicals, television, and radio.
8. Serve as spokesperson and lead point person in media interaction that help promote or which impact the Menil.
9. Plan and manage Menil marketing and advertising strategies.
10. Support institutional advancement efforts including strategies to increase attendance and membership numbers.
11. Lead communications efforts in reputational and emergency management by developing public statements, including those concerning Menil policy, positions on news or events affecting the Menil, exhibitions, and artists represented at the Menil, and other relevant issues.
12. Work with Director of Advancement and other staff members to recognize communications opportunities and solutions; define and execute appropriate strategies to support them.
13. Manage the development of all external and internal communications materials including, but not limited to press releases, press kits, exhibition calendars, and other informational materials (brochures, media advisories, PSAs) as needed for exhibitions and programs to alert media and the community of Menil activities.
14. Plan and manage content of the museum’s website, web text, e-news, and social media on Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms and applications.
15. Oversee the day-to-day activities of the communications office including budgeting, planning, and staff development.

Requirements

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, liberal arts, or related field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
2. 10 years’ experience in marketing and communications, preferably in nonprofit sector; previous museum experience highly beneficial.
3. Outstanding written skills including the ability to write about the fine arts, museum programs, and community impact.
4. Creative, entrepreneurial thinker with ability to develop innovative approaches and strategies.
5. Computer literate, internet savvy, and experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred; speed and accuracy are essential. Social media proficiency.
6. Demonstrated experience in creating and executing a comprehensive strategic communications program.
7. The stature, gravitas, and confidence to gain the credibility with and respect of a high-performing Board of Trustees.
8. Well-developed leadership skills.
9. Ability to commit such time as necessary to complete all assigned responsibilities, including some evening and weekend work.

Description

Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a State museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards for the management of collections held in the public trust and interpretation of those collections through research, exhibitions, education, and public programs.

Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.

This position is responsible for the management of the Nevada Historical Society, an agency within the Division of Museums and History. Located on the campus of the University of Nevada in Reno, the Nevada Historical Society was founded in 1904 and holds significant object, archival, and manuscript collections. The museum director is responsible for all aspects of museum and library management at the Society. This includes but is not limited to overall leadership, staff and volunteer scheduling and assignments for 6 staff and approximately 40 volunteers/docents, operations, planning, fiscal management and community relations. The director sets and upholds high standards of professional museum practice with respect to ethics and care, security and preservation of collections entrusted to the Society, public access to collections, development of exhibitions, education and research. The director supervises the publication of Nevada’s historical journal, the Quarterly, published four times a year. The director actively participates in the development and management of the State and Trust fund budgets for the Society, restricted donations and special project accounts, as well as the pursuit of grants, foundation support and additional memberships to the Society. The director will work with the public by serving as a resource to the community.

Requirements

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: