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Description

Discover the art of learning as the Museum Education Intern at the Stark Museum of Art! Make a difference by providing engaging and meaningful experiences to museum visitors of all ages. This position requires initiative, a passion for working with people, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, positive attitude, and a sense of humor. Visit our website at www.starkmuseum.org for more information about our collection and diverse program offerings.

Duties:

• Teaches and develops object-based art lessons to students in grades Pre-K through 12th through onsite and offsite school programming initiatives
• Assists with developing, planning, and implementing public programming, including Gallery Scavenger Hunts, Third Thursdays, Exhibition Celebrations, and SMA Playdate
• Assists with teaching art to children grades K-12 during Art Quest classes and EcoRangers camp
• Assists Education Department in other programming duties as assigned, including community outreach, adult programming, and visitor research
• Develops a professional portfolio documenting internship experience

Benefits:

• Paid group medical plan coverage beginning 8/1/2016
• Limited relocation expense reimbursement (up to $1,000 for IRS qualified moving expenses with receipts)
• Reimbursement for local travel

Application Process:

Email cover letter, resume, three references, and a letter of character and integrity from someone who has known you for at least two years to Sarah Wester at swester@starkfoundation.org. Please put Museum Education Intern in the subject line.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree from a college/university in Studio Art, Art Education, Art History, Museum Studies, or related field
• Certification in First Aid and CPR through May 27, 2017
• Teaching experience or experience working with children such as camp counseling or afterschool care
• Studio art experience
• Museum experience desired (volunteer or internship experience acceptable)

Schedule:

• Must be able to commit to the entire time period: June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017
• Regular hours will be Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with some evening, weekend, and early morning hours as needed

Description

Vice-President of Digital Learning (Full-time, Exempt)

Summary:

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is seeking a Vice President of Digital Learning. The Vice President of Digital Learning is responsible for the development and implementation of the Museum’s digital learning programs. This position is responsible for developing digital learning strategy and digital program development across all areas of the Museum’s operations – galleries and exhibitions, educational and general visitor programs, partnership development, online services, and for leading the development of the educational content of the museum’s new Academy of Digital Learning; a major, multi-year project involving the creation of significant new exhibitions and program spaces within the Museum.  This position will oversee the development of the educational content within the Museum’s Academy of Digital Learning. The position will be a key member of the program while working closely with the President; other key museum management team members, project consultants and contractors, all in a collaborated effort to oversee the development of state of the art, educational content. Drawing on current best practices in digital and online learning in the informal education sector, and building upon the work of the Museum’s education team members, this position will lead in the development through an innovative array of digital learning resources.  The Vice President of Digital Learning will report directly to the Museum President.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Create a central new collection of experiences that provide a dynamic, synergistic, and fun environment that enables 24/7 digital learning;
• Develop and integrate digital technologies across the existing museum which enhance and support the digital learning initiative;
• Develop a digital learning “laboratory” environment that enables concept pre-testing during the design development phase of the project;
• Substantially increase appeal to a much broader audience demographic, creating new business opportunities and focusing on teens through young adults;
• Become an active participant in the national & international digital learning movement being at the forefront of implementing best practice for informal education; and
• Improve the museum’s on-line engagement with the community and to enhance its outreach into the community, inclusive of the public, educational and corporate partnerships.
• Continuously investigate new technologies, experiment with potential technologies such as virtual servers, rich media web site software, exhibit and interactive hardware and software
• Provide advice to Museum staff members needing assistance with technology planning for new exhibits, website or other operational needs.
• Participate in the development of strategic plans. Initiate and develop special initiatives related to museum technology.
• Provide overall direction and advice on Museum’s technology implementations. Work closely with colleagues to meet team goals and improve processes and practices
• Supervise one or more full or part-time permanent or temporary staff members working on technology or technology related projects.
• Collaborate with Exhibition, Education & Public Programs, Collections, Store, PR & Marketing, and Administrative staff in developing new technology initiatives and projects.
• Oversee museum website, develop procedures for implementing, testing, deploying, and operating website based on static HTML as well as on active back-end systems such as WordPress. Implement website in-house, work with outside suppliers, or work with other museum staff who are working with outside suppliers. Monitor website to ensure proper operation, maintain backups of website, and update server software as needed.
• Develop multimedia systems for exhibits, including investigation into new platforms such as iPads, Linux-based computers, and other special-purpose hardware. Implement exhibit technology installations capable of operating over periods ranging from a few weeks to years with minimal intervention required by other Museum staff.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree or higher in a relevant subject
• Must be an experienced educationalist in either the formal (e.g., school, college) or the informal (e.g., museum, library) sectors, with expertise in the creative use of digital technologies (including online resources) to enhance learning opportunities in one or more of the following target audience sectors:  K-12 students and their teachers; families; teens and young adults; adults
• The successful candidate will be generally acquainted with the emerging field of online learning at the K-12 and/or the college & continuing education levels; and will have a proven track record of creative program development and delivery in one or more of these areas.
• Creative ability to exploit new and emerging technologies in the development of new learning opportunities
• Significant work experience in an institution of formal or informal education, including working with content specialists (e.g., scientists, historians) to develop digital learning resources and experiences
• Experience in fundraising with foundations, major donors, and corporations.

• Familiarity with digital learning and content management systems
• Practical experience with project management and inter-disciplinary team leadership
• Proven ability to motivate teams and manage to schedule and budget
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Experience of developing and teaching online courses
• Domain expertise in one or more of the following: college-level science, engineering, humanities, and/or social sciences

Description

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Director of Curatorial Affairs (DCA), a senior-leadership position.  The DCA will have the opportunity to oversee one of the world’s greatest collections of American art, including many masterpieces (http://www.cartermuseum.org/collection/paintings) and to update and broaden the original collection concept envisioned by Western Art collector Amon G. Carter (1879–1955) and extended to nationwide American art by his daughter, founder Ruth Carter Stevenson (1923–2013).

If you are an experienced curator who wants to advance into museum administration, this job could be for you.  The DCA serves on the museum’s Leadership Committee and leads a department of 8 professionals, including 4 curators and 2 conservators.  S/he liaises with the Board/staff committee for acquisitions and collection development, works with collectors and patrons, and in collaboration with the Executive Director, curators and Board, helps set the direction and range of exhibitions and acquisitions at a time when the vision of the collection is expanding to include, for example, leading African American and Hispanic American artists.

If you are a collaborative team-player who encourages others’ success, this job could be for you.  The Amon Carter is instilling a flatter, less hierarchical organizational structure, guided by a collegial Leadership Committee of seven (in addition to the DCA, the team also includes the Executive Director, COO/CFO, Senior Deputy Director, Director of External Affairs, Director of Public Engagement, and HR Director).  At the Amon Carter, Executive Director Andrew Walker and the COO share authority — with the former setting the artistic direction, working with donors, and providing the public face of the museum; and the latter handling administrative and HR matters, finances, the calendar, and day-to-day operations.  If you embrace a flatter organization and prefer to work collaboratively (not in silos), and if you want to encourage and mentor (not micromanage) the 4 curators, this job could be for you.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DCA

The DCA provides the leadership and vision for the museum’s curatorial excellence.  The DCA serves on the museum’s Leadership Committee and leads the Curatorial Division, overseeing staff in Curatorial and Conservation.  S/he oversees acquisitions and leads recommendations to the museum’s internal Exhibitions Committee.  With the Executive Director, s/he helps refine the strategic vision for the permanent collection, including new directions.  S/he maintains a working relationship with the Board of Trustees and with collectors, gallerists and donors; and serves as staff liaison with the Board Collections Committee.  The DCA works with registrar regarding loans and collection safety, and with the Pubic Engagement Department to interpret the collection and exhibitions.  S/he oversees exhibition/collection publications and, as time permits, conducts research and writes.  S/he speaks to community groups and patrons about art matters and represents the museum at national and international professional meetings.  The DCA takes an active role in fundraising activities and prepares and manages the Curatorial Division budgets.

For a full list of responsibilities and duties, visit: www.museum-search.com/opensearches.

QUALIFICATIONS — KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Minimum of 5 years of museum curatorial and management experience in a senior position with managerial responsibilities at an art museum with a significant collection and strong curatorial program.  Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, along with the desire to advance into museum senior-administration and to mentor curators and professionals.
2. Collaborative skills.  Experience with or desire for a team-oriented culture with shared responsibilities.  Comfortable with a flatter, less hierarchical institutional structure.
3. Commitment to the interrelatedness of art and education.  The ability to write and speak about art in a manner comprehensible to a general audience.
4. M.A. in art history required; Ph.D. an asset.  Degree in field of American Art or Culture preferred.
5. Curatorial experience in the American-art field preferred, but experience in related fields, such as 19^th-century European art or a specialty in Prints and Drawings will be considered.
6. Experience developing and preparing successful grant applications to federal and state agencies and to foundations.
7. Experience in acquiring art for museum collections.
8. Project management skills.  Business acumen and sound financial-planning abilities.

For a full list of qualifications, visit: www.museum-search.com/opensearches.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

After six decades of growth, the Amon Carter houses more than 200,000 paintings, sculptures, prints and photographs, among them premier paintings by Thomas Cole, Frederic Church, Martin Johnson Heade, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Mary Cassatt, William Merritt Chase, Childe Hassam, Georgia O’Keeffe, Alexander Calder, Arthur Dove, Marsden Hartley, and Stuart Davis.  The photography collection of 45,000 prints spans the entire history of American photography.  (http://www.cartermuseum.org/collection).

“Mr. [Amon] Carter had begun amassing what would become one of the largest collections of the works of Frederic Remington and Charles Russell, who captured the cowboy culture of the American West.  The museum opened in January 1961.  Nearly immediately, Ruth [Carter Stevenson] began to realize that this should not just be a museum for Western art, but should be for all of American art,” Mr. [Andrew] Walker said.  “She began to collect, with the help of her first director, Mitch Wilder, great masterworks of American art in all media.” http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/arts/ruth-carter-stevenson-of-the-amon-carter-museum-dies-at-89.html?_r=0).  The museum also presents outstanding special exhibitions and a full calendar of public programs.

A Modern and continually expanding building

Architect Philip Johnson created an International Style 1961 building (http://www.cartermuseum.org/about).  The building was expanded in 1964 and 1977 to accommodate collection and program growth.  In 1998, the Trustees decided to expand the museum to provide three times the existing space for the display of art.  Philip Johnson again spearheaded the design, making the building as a whole a singular example of his work, a project he called “the building of my career.”  While the 1961 building was retained and refurbished, the early additions of 1964 and 1977 were removed, and in their place a vastly expanded structure was erected.  With its overall size increased by nearly 50,000 square feet, the museum reopened to the public in 2001.

ABOUT FORT WORTH AND THE METRO REGION

The museum is in the Fort Worth Cultural District.  Neighbor institutions include the Kimbell Art Museum with its European masterworks (designed by Louis Kahn and with a new 2013 building by Renzo Piano); and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (designed by Tadao Ando), the Museum of Science and History, and Texas Christian University.

Fort Worth, America’s 16^th largest city, with a population of 800,000, also boasts a Zoo, Botanical Garden and Japanese Garden, 3 Aviation Museums, the Cowboy and Cowgirl Halls of Fame, the Will Rogers Memorial, Sid Richardson Museum (a collection of Western Art), Log Cabin Village, a Nature Center, and several venues for performances from concerts to rodeo, including the Bass Performance Hall (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g55857-Activities-Fort_Worth_Texas.html). Fort Worth has been voted one of “America’s Most Livable Communities,” and it is one of the fastest growing cities in the country due to its warm climate, business opportunities, low cost of living and wide array of attractions (http://www.fortworth.com/).

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area is the 4^th largest in the U.S., with a rapidly growing population of over 6 million.  Dallas, America’s 9^th largest city, with a population of 1.3 million, is only a half hour from Fort Worth.  Dallas offers, among its many amenities the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Sixth Floor Museum, Symphony Center and the International Airport.  Today, Dallas is a center for telecommunications, computer technology, banking and transportation.  (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g55711-Activities-Dallas_Texas.html).

HOW TO APPLY

Nominations welcome.

Apply in confidence: Email cover letter, résumé (Word document preferred), salary requirement, and names of 3 references with contact information by April 25, 2016 to retained search firm: Marilyn Hoffman, Museum Search & Reference, SearchandRef@museum-search.com.  EOE.  References will not be contacted without prior permission of the applicant.

Requirements

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Description

Salary:            $42,667.00 – $69,177.00 Annually

Location:        Wake County, NC

Job Type:       Permanent Full-Time

Department:  Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Job Number: 65023230

Closing:         3/4/2016 5:00 PM Eastern

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Requirements

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