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Description

Come join a team of dedicated staff at an exceptional time in Smithsonian history, as the Institution continues with 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.

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 Astrophysical Observatory is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Advancement & External Affairs Associate. The position provides technical and administrative support and will assist with a full range of advancement functions including drafting documents and presentations, public outreach and programming, conducting donor research, managing and executing special events and educational programs; as well as performing data management and gift processing.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will successfully demonstrate strong communications skills, an ability to successfully manage multiple deadlines, superior organization and customer service skills as well as a thirst for learning. Experience in a fundraising capacity in a large, complex non-profit organization preferred.

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) is a research institute of the Smithsonian Institution. It is joined with the Harvard College Observatory to form the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA). The CfA is the world’s largest and most diverse center for the study of the Universe, comprising the astronomy and astrophysics programs of two renowned scientific institutions: the Smithsonian Institution and Harvard University.

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. Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a cover letter to oastaffing@si.edu by March 18, 2016.

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

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Description

The Marketing Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies and initiatives with the goal of driving attendance and elevating the NHM and Tar Pits brands. The Marketing Manager should have an in-depth knowledge of the Los Angeles cultural, destination and entertainment market. This position requires developing strategic marketing plans which may include, but not limited to, promotions, advertising, digital initiatives, social media, email, direct mail and other collateral and offsite presentations and representations, as well as forming relationships with key partners to help maximize marketing efforts and budgets. In addition, the position also will be responsible for developing, overseeing and analyzing research to further understand the target market and their perceptions and attitudes about the Museums. The Marketing Manager will report to the Director of Marketing, while working closely with peers in Communications, Creative Services, Digital, Group Sales and Tourism Marketing and other departments.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic marketing and promotional plans to achieve attendance goals and financial objectives
• Working with director of marketing, design research efforts in order to measure effectiveness of marketing efforts and optimize them
• Develop an annual promotional marketing plan to drive traffic during key time periods
• Cultivate and engage promotional marketing partners
• Engage in social media and lead digital media efforts with regards to Museums’ social media influencer campaigns
• Develop partnerships within local chambers of commerce, civic organizations, businesses, associations, destinations, etc. to promote the visibility of the Museums, and increase visitation
• Act as liaison between Museum and outside agencies, including, but not limited to advertising, media buying, research and digital
• Manage marketing production schedule and traffic all marketing materials between creative services and outside agencies or media partners
• Develop work orders for all marketing materials
• Write and develop copy for various communications channels, including, but not limited to advertising, marketing ephemera, email, social media, web
• Working with director of marketing, develop onsite or digital research tools to help test or measure marketing efforts
• Plan, coordinate and execute special events related to marketing initiatives
• Initiate and follow up on leads
• Exercise superior judgment in tone and quality of communications with our audience
• Attend conferences, trade shows, community events and industry meetings to develop relationships with public, partners and peers

Requirements

The Marketing Manager must be highly organized, outgoing, collaborative, strategic, and independent. A self-starter who is able to multi-task within a busy work environment, must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), proven success in marketing to specific target audiences, and strong relationship building skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a marketing role, preferably in an agency environment or in the entertainment, digital or destination markets
• In-depth knowledge of the Los Angeles cultural and leisure market
• In-depth knowledge of digital and social media platforms
• Experience working with and managing relationships with outside agencies
• Strong budget management skills
• Ability to market to audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to measure and report on effectiveness of all marketing efforts; Google Analytics experience helpful, but not required
• Demonstrable history of achieving or exceeding professional goals
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written, verbal and presentation format, and build and maintain relationships
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong event management skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and ensure timely action
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work within a very fast-paced environment with rapidly shifting priorities
• Experience managing the creative process of development of marketing materials
• Excellent computer skills. Above average aptitude with Office suite: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong project management and organizational skills, creative thinker with a passion for developing relationships
• Willingness to work as a team member, including supporting events execution, working evenings, holidays and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel locally and out of town as needed

Description

• Participate in the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of exhibits – under direction of Museum personnel when necessary.
• Maintain equipment and supplies, including ordering of materials.
• Maintain lighting, A/V, and mechanical components of exhibits.
• Assist in construction of exhibit components and accessory materials.
• Assist in the installation and deinstallation of exhibits by collaborating with crewmembers and other Museum staff.
• Assist in the crating, packing, and storage of all exhibit related material.
• Program area or department work-related duties as assigned.
• May handle objects and specimens for the Museum collections, as well as material from lending institutions.

Requirements

This position has the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in art, science, or media field from an accredited college, or equivalent work experience.
• Two years of experience in the preparation of Museum exhibitions.
• Basic painting, carpentry, metalwork, and shop skills.
• Computer proficiency, knowledge of computer programming preferred.
• Proficiency with various types of audiovisual equipment; including video projectors, camera, lighting fixtures, gels, gobos, and audio equipment (mixers, amplifiers, microphones, etc.) preferred.
• Use of basic shop tools.
• Basic electrical skills.
• Willingness to work on personnel lift, up to 26 foot ceiling height.
• Extremely physical position requiring extended periods of standing, stooping, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, and tool and machine use.
• May be asked to work overtime or to shift schedule to meet departmental needs.
• Occasional need to wear protective equipment (respirator, goggles, gloves, etc.).
• Must have excellent communication skills to work closely with Museum Professionals to ensure that all work is executed in a safe, proper, and timely manner.
• Excellent organizational/time-management skills.

Description

Leads the museum’s public engagement initiatives. Provides vision, researches, develops, and implements robust and innovative public programs and visitor engagement initiatives in alignment with the Phillips’s mission and strategic initiatives. Collaborates widely with intra-museum teams and external museum partners to create dynamic, cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural programs and interpretive initiatives (onsite and online) that engage current and new audiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs and innovates the museum’s visitor engagement strategies to create dynamic, participatory experiences with artworks in the galleries and digitally
• Provides vision and strategy for museum’s robust public program portfolio
• Leads public program partnerships locally, nationally and globally
• Fosters relationships with cultural organizations, embassies and other museums to produce strong global/local partnerships and collaborative programs
• Leads the museum’s public programs for adult and family audiences: developing, implementing, marketing and evaluating programs with strong collaboration with curatorial and other departments; leading interdepartmental Strategic Programming Group
• Collaborates on wellness initiatives, such as “Creative Aging,” the museum’s outreach program for senior adults, particularly for populations with Alzheimer’s Disease in assisted living facilities
• Collaborates on Education Department initiatives as well as museum-wide initiatives
• Engages board members and donors; collaborates with Development staff to craft engaging proposals, donor cultivation strategies, grant writing and reporting
• Supervises and evaluates staff, interns, and volunteers
• Oversees budgets for public programs and visitor engagement initiatives
• Maintains, synthesizes, and applies current knowledge and research on museum education theory and practice; researches exhibitions and the permanent collection to support visitor engagement
• Directs annual reporting and evaluation research related to principal functions
• Advocates for Phillips programs and initiatives including periodic travel locally, nationally, and internationally

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Art History and/or Museum Education or related field
• Minimum of eight years experience in an art museum education, including teaching experience
• Must possess a broad knowledge of modern art, learning theory, and museum practices
• Experience leading in-gallery and online digital museum engagement initiatives, including social media integration, digital strategy, and analytics
• Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and record of strategic planning
• Highly effective as team member and collaborator with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to employ innovative thinking and methodology
• Excellent public speaking skills and ability to work with multiple audiences
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and handle numerous assignments concurrently
• Can work some evening and weekend hours
• Ability to travel
• Ability to lift 30lbs, and stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time

Description

The Museum of Danish America is seeking to fill the position of executive director in 2016.  Knowledge of Danish or another Scandinavian language is highly desired.

Established in 1983, the Museum of Danish America (formerly known as The Danish Immigrant Museum) is located midway between Des Moines, IA and Omaha, NE on 35 acres of recreated prairie in the heart of the largest rural settlement of Danes in the United States. The museum’s mission is to celebrate Danish roots and American dreams and is the only national museum dedicated to collecting and interpreting the Danish-American experience. Guidance is provided by a twenty-five member Board of Directors from across the United States and Denmark. The museum has a collection of over 35,000 artifacts, an active traveling exhibit program, and a membership of over 3,000 from across the United States, Denmark and seven other countries.  It has a staff of ten full-time employees, six part-time employees and an active internship program hosting up to four Danish graduate students and an American graduate student annually.

SUMMARY

The executive director’s role has both strategic and operational components. The executive director has the day-to-day administrative responsibility for achieving the organizational mission of the Museum of Danish America, implementing the strategic plan, and assuring the efficient and effective operation of the organization.  To do this he/she works closely with the museum’s Board of Directors through the Board’s President and Executive Committee to develop policies, procedures, budgets and strategic plans that realize the museum’s mission and vision.  He/she also assures compliance with legal, financial, accounting and ethical requirements, including the standards and practices set forth by the American Alliance of Museums.

Requirements

Vision, Mission, and Strategies

Working with the board and staff, the executive director must develop a shared vision for the future of the museum, build understanding around the current mission, and develop appropriate goals and strategies to advance that mission.

Accomplishment of Management Objectives

Working with the board, the executive director establishes operational objectives that support the strategic plan. The executive director is responsible for leading the staff in the implementation of the strategic plan and any annual plans.

Program Management

The Museum of Danish America carries out its mission by offering specific exhibits and programs. The executive director leads the staff in managing and administering these exhibits and programs.

Effectiveness in Fund Raising and Resource Development

The executive director, in partnership with the board and appropriate staff, is responsible for developing and implementing appropriate fund-raising and financial development strategies. The executive director and board use their combined strengths, knowledge, and relationships to help the museum achieve its objectives.

Fiscal Management

Ensuring that income is managed wisely is especially important for a museum. It is the role of the executive director to see that solid planning and budgeting systems are in place and that the museum’s goals and strategic plan serve as the basis for sound financial planning. In addition, it is the executive director’s responsibility to ensure that qualified staff are hired to accurately monitor, assess, and manage the financial health of the museum.

Operations Management

The executive director is responsible for day-to-day management. The executive director works with staff to develop, maintain, and use the systems and resources that facilitate the effective operation of the museum.

The Executive Director/Board Partnership

The executive director and the board must work together as partners. Each arm of leadership draws upon its own unique strengths and abilities. The executive director and the board have joint responsibility for developing and maintaining a strong working relationship and a system for sharing information.

External Liaison and Public Image

The executive director, staff and board members are key players in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with the many groups that support the work of the museum.

Other Duties

Performs other duties, included but not limited to duties as assigned, some of which may include the development and creation of a variety of copyrightable works included but not limited to print, photography, film, music, visual arts, etc. for distribution in any and all media and formats on a world-wide basis, all of which shall be for the benefit of the Museum.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Has the cultural knowledge and intellectual vision to lead the Museum of Danish America which

includes having knowledge of or affinity for learning about Danish and Danish American culture.

Danish language skill is highly desired.

Is a good communicator who can articulate the museum’s vision and non-profit niche to attract and retain public constituencies.  Communication competency is required in written and spoken communication and in the ability to make effective, credible presentations.

Works cooperatively and effectively in supervising and directing museum staff to create well-conceived programs that serve the museum’s membership and wider publics and develops supportive constituencies.

Increases the financial base by expanding private contributors, increasing institutional collaboration, and developing new approaches to potential constituencies.

Interacts well with people and is open to suggestions and perspectives of others.

Exhibits deep commitment and integrity

Manages by organizing effectively, putting quality first

Plans realistically

Understands and manages finances soundly

Creates and maintains a donor focus

Builds a competent diverse and empowered workforce

The formal search for this position will begin in April/May 2016 with an anticipated beginning date of January/February 2017.

To apply send cover letter, resume and three references to:

Mr. Garey Knudsen, President

Board of Directors

Museum of Danish America

2212 Washington Street

Elk Horn, IA  51531

OR email:  info@danishmuseum.org