Category: Job Announcements (Page 341 of 1333)

Description

In partnership with the Andrew Mellon Foundation, The American Civil War Museum, a non-profit located in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a full-time guest Curator to support a new interdisciplinary Fellowship initiative that will bridge original public humanities research with exhibition and presentation. The best public humanities projects are designed with the expectations of an audience in mind. They seek to meet or exceed expectations, complicate visitors’ preconceived ideas, and inspire them to think more deeply about history as well as social issues and difficult choices in their own lives. The Guest Curator will work in partnership with the brightest emerging scholars in Civil War history and museum education to craft innovative visitor-focused exhibitions which have the potential to transform the views of individual visitors and school groups as well as the way history museums across the country engage the public. This opportunity is a two year grant funded position with competitive benefits offered.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

•Demonstrated knowledge of museum curatorial practices.

•Excellent knowledge of 19th century history and Civil War material culture.

•Familiarity with exhibition design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance with the ability to interact with contractors in performing these tasks.

•Superior written and oral communication skills.

•Constructive leadership skill, especially when working with students and volunteers.

•Ability to cultivate relationships with constituents and partners on the Museum’s behalf.

•Ability to serve an active role in fulfilling the Museum’s educational mission.

Requirements

Required education and experience:

•Master’s degree in history, museum studies, historic preservation or related field.

•Ten years of experience guiding exhibition planning and development.

•Experience serving as project lead/supervisor for an exhibition or other public humanities project.

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, applicants should provide: 1) three letters of recommendation, 2) a summary of their master’s or doctoral thesis 3) image examples of completed exhibitions, and 4) an interest statement that bridges their scholarship with the interests and mission of the American Civil War Museum.  Please forward the above listed documentation to Christy Coleman, Co-CEO, at ccoleman@acwm.org

This posting will remain open until position is filled.

The American Civil War Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Description

Twice named an All-American City by the National Civic League and located in southeastern New Mexico, Roswell is a charming community with a population of just under 50,000, and a center for irrigated farming, dairying, ranching, manufacturing distribution, and petroleum production.  At an elevation of 3,649 feet, Roswell has a remarkably stable climate and a landscape that is colorful as its history that is perfect for all types of outdoor activities.

Placing it in the top-tier of the nation’s museums, the Roswell Museum and Art Center (RMAC) is one of only 1,021 museums out of 35,000 nationwide to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums for its excellence in operations and programs.

The Museum houses 8,000 objects that are significant examples of historic, modern, and contemporary art, including works by noted New Mexico modernists, and the regionalists Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth. Notable within the fine arts collection are extraordinary works by modernists Georgia O’Keeffe, Marsden Hartley, Stuart Davis, Victor Higgins, and Andrew Dasburg. The museum holdings also include two rare and comprehensive history collections,  The Robert H. Goddard Collection of Liquid Propellant Rocketry and The Rogers and Mary Ellen Aston Collection of the American West.

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Requirements

The Director is responsible for the planning, development, and management of the Museum’s collection and the management of a staff of 18, 8 studio instructors and an annual budget of $1 million. RMAC is fortunate to have superior support from volunteers and financial support from the City of Roswell and the RMAC Foundation.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in fine arts, art history, or related subject area and five years of administrative experience or a Bachelor’s degree in similar disciplines with ten years of administrative experience. Considerable appreciation, knowledge, and experience in the history, art, and artifacts of the American Southwest are desirable.

Description

• Schedules the CDO’s calendar (internal and external) including preparation of detailed itineraries, makes various travel arrangements, etc.
• Is proactive in understanding and anticipating CDO’s needs and preferences including meetings, filing, correspondence, contacts, equipment, and so forth.
• Can make independent decisions regarding calls, meetings and requests for the CDO’s time and can direct inquiries to other staff members as appropriate.
• Will screen and prioritize all calls, visits and requests to meet with the CDO.
• Prepares correspondence for CDO’s signature.
• Serves as a liaison with the key fundraising volunteers including members of the board of directors and their assistants.
• Assists CDO in preparations for fundraising and development related meetings. Preparing all logistics for all such meetings as directed by the CDO. Meetings may take place at various locations throughout the country.
• Records the minutes of fundraising and development related meetings.
• Works with the Donor Engagement Coordinator to create special itineraries for VIP visitors, donors, board members and their guests, including confirming all logistics.
• Interfaces with the President’s Office, Management Team members and other staff as directed by the CDO.
• Support and serve as back up for fundraising events managed by the Donor Engagement Coordinator and for data and report work performed by the Development Operations Specialist.

Requirements

• Associates      degree in Business, Communication, or related field plus a minimum of 5      years executive administrative experience or equivalent experience.
• High level of      problem-solving ability, critical thinking required, long-range planning,      creativity, ability to work independently.
• High level of      organizational and communication skills required. This position requires      the highest standard of confidentiality.
• Multi-tasking-      must be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously-switching gears      constantly.

High level of computer skills and ability to use appropriate application software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Description

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is San Diego’s only interactive science center and home to the world’s first Giant IMAXÒ Dome Theater.  With more than 400,000 visitors annually, we’re proud to be the most visited museum in Balboa Park.  The Fleet opened in 1973 and is now evolving into a dynamic county-wide organization dedicated to building and supporting communities rich in science learning. We are poised to expand and move in a new direction.

THE JOB:

We are on a quest to find a dynamic, passionate individual to be a part of our expanding Development Department as the Director of Individual Philanthropy.  This position will give you the opportunity to use your initiative to develop creative strategies to achieve the department’s goals. This position actively supports our mission and goals by:

• Developing and managing our comprehensive individual giving program, including identifying, researching, qualifying, engaging, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual prospects and donors.
• Developing and implementing major gift fundraising activities
• Managing and growing the Fleet’s planned giving program
• Maintaining a substantial portfolio of individual giving prospects and donors
• Serving as a member of the Fleet’s senior management team
• Working in partnership with and supporting volunteer leaders and the Board of Trustees to achieve the organizations financial goals.

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED:

If you are the ideal candidate, you will be a driver of change and passionate about creating new and innovative ways to engage individual donors in the Fleet’s programs and initiatives.  In addition you will have:

• 7 to 10 years of experience successfully managing multiple aspects of a comprehensive individual giving program, including special events, direct response, major gifts and planned giving
• A proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure contributions
• Experience with capital campaign or initiative based fundraising
• Experience working with membership programs
• A bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in MS Office and Raiser’s Edge