Description

THE ORGANIZATION

“The Dallas Museum of Art is both a responsible steward of cultural heritage and a trusted advocate for the essential place of art in the lives of people locally and around the globe.  The DMA is transparent, ethical, and takes informed risks.  It promotes research, dialogue, and public participation, helping to reveal the insights of artists from every continent over the last 5,000 years.”

The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is located in the downtown Dallas Arts District – the largest urban arts district in the United States in one of the country’s fastest-growing metro areas.  The Census Bureau noted that Dallas-Fort Worth added more new residents than almost anywhere else in the United States in 2015.  A comparatively young city within a comparatively young country, Dallas undergoes transformative urban growth at a digital rather than analog rate.  Notably at this pace, this growth is deliberate, benefitting from strong philanthropic traditions and cross-disciplinary civic associations that regularly convene to discuss and plan the region’s development.  It is a metropolitan culture that appreciates energy, ambitious thinking, sophistication grounded in common sense, individual humility, engaged civic collaboration, diversity, a developed work ethic and an even more developed sense of self-deprecating humor.

With an operating budget of approximately $25 million, a $190 million endowment and more than 250 staff, the DMA has a proud history of serving its community since 1903.  The internationally recognized institution welcomes approximately 600,000 visitors each year, the majority of whom are regional versus tourist, and features an outstanding comprehensive collection of more than 24,000 works spanning the world and 5,000 years of human creativity.  In 1984, the Museum moved into its current location, the 370,000-square-foot Edward Larrabee Barnes-designed building, as the first arts organization in the newly designated Arts District.  Today, the DMA ranks among the leading art institutions in the country and is known for its acquisitions, appetite for innovation, well-conceived exhibitions and early support for and innovation in educational programming.  In 2008, the Museum opened the Center for Creative Connections (C3) – a groundbreaking interactive space to further engage visitors directly in the creative process and allow them to meaningfully experience works of art.  In 2013, the DMA’s new Paintings Conservation Studio officially opened to the public, signaling the launch of a larger-scale, in-house conservation program.

Though the only comprehensive collection in North Texas, the DMA is fortunate to share territory with collections internationally renowned for their excellence at the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Meadows Museum, the Crow Collection of Asian Art, the Kimbell Art Museum, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.  The DMA demonstrates its own collection strength in:  arts of the ancient Americas, Africa, Indonesia and South Asia; European and American painting, sculpture and decorative arts; and American and international contemporary art.

The Museum also differentiates itself with its broad array of exhibitions, activities and events designed to involve visitors of all ages and experience levels more fully with its collections.  One out of every two visitors to the Museum engages in a program that deepens their connection to the art.  The DMA offers eight to 10 special exhibitions each year as well as more than 2,000 activities and events.

For detailed breadth and depth of information, please visit https://www.dma.org/.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the President of the Board of Trustees and working in close collaboration with a deeply committed Board, the Director is the principal executive of the Museum, responsible for leading the institution and creating and implementing a compelling and sustainable vision for its future.  This includes expanding the encyclopedic collections and building on the Museum’s resources and strengths to distinguish the DMA both within the community and among its peers nationally and internationally.  As the main ambassador of the Museum to the Dallas/ Fort Worth Metroplex in all its diversity and variety, as well as to the wider art world, the Director must be comfortable moving easily among these spheres.

In addition, the following are immediate priorities that the Board has identified for the Director to address:

Priorities

The Director will:

• Engage with the Board of Trustees to develop and articulate a specific vision for the DMA by crafting and implementing a strategic plan and campus master plan, including within these plans the seeds for a capital campaign for endowment and campus enhancements;
• Develop intermediate and long-range plans for exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programs to diversify and expand the DMA’s audiences in the community, as well as distinguish the Museum nationally and internationally;
• Craft and adhere to a balanced budget;
• Lead development activities to ensure long-term stability and growth for the organization;  directly engage staff and Board to enhance a culture of philanthropy across the DMA;  embrace the Director’s role to lead or partner in making the ask;
• Act as the “face and voice” of the Museum to the community locally and the art world nationally and internationally; meet with stakeholders in order to listen and learn about DMA culture, its strengths and its areas for growth; initiate or strengthen partnerships with peer organizations within the Dallas Arts District including the Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Theater Center, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, The Dallas Opera, the Booker T. Washington School for Performing and Visual Arts, and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science;
• Embrace and promote the DMA’s excellent legacy as an innovator in museum education, working closely with the Director of Education and Learning Initiatives;
• Realize an imaginative acquisitions policy using a long-range plan consistent with the overall artistic and strategic direction of the Museum, with the provision that acquisitions must be self-funded through endowments or specifically-raised sums;
• Develop and manage staff; honor the legacy of familial support staff feel for one another and inculcate a culture of proactive collaboration and communication along with professional excellence and best practices;
• Responsibly steward the Museum assets (artworks, annual revenue, endowment, facilities, staff, and relationships with volunteers, donors, Trustees and the City of Dallas), assuring that the institution thrives.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

The Director will have or be:

• A demonstrated leader with a contagious enthusiasm for and preferably significant background in the art of multiple genres and eras;
• A cultural fit for the region exhibited in a sincere desire to connect with the community; an abiding commitment to audience outreach and diversity;

• A respected professional with national and international reach who aligns personal ambition with institutional achievement;
• Fundraising sophistication; able to relate well across constituencies; interested in working in partnership with Trustees and sensitive to the community’s collaborative approach to philanthropic objectives;
• A skilled communicator with a reputation for integrity, able to model, motivate and support staff and partners to do work of the highest quality; tireless, dynamic and genuine in connecting with people and inspiring their interest and support; comfortable in her or his own skin;
• Proven managerial skills with experience in hiring, retaining and empowering a team to take an organization to the next level; a decisive and effective delegator;
• Financially astute and committed to institutional sustainability, with a track record of developing and maintaining balanced budgets;
• An effective advocate for innovative ideas, encouraging experimentation, the entrepreneurial impulse and assessing risk;
• Committed to using technology to advance the mission of the Museum and the field,  including expanding access and points of entry to the DMA’s collection and programs;
• Committed to transparency, arranging multiple channels for Board members, staff and other stakeholders to share information and influence decisions;
• Approachable, modeling a manner of personal contact and non-hierarchical communication with people at all levels of the extended organization;
• Adept at calmly prioritizing competing demands that serve the Museum’s best interests.

Description

The Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for audience growth, development and education through ICA Miami’s Outreach and Tour programs. Coordinator will identify and cultivate community organizations for partnerships and/or participation with the museum. The position reports to the Director of Education for budget supervision and benchmarks. Personnel will represent ICA Miami at community events and special programs; and coordinate existing outreach programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following reflects the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami’s definition of essential functions for this position, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The Education & Outreach Director may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• Proposes growth goals and benchmarks and optimization of existing and new partnerships.
• Identify and pursue strategic opportunities for arranging for all group tours including schools, community organizations, and adult groups.
• Assists the Education & Outreach Director in developing and cultivating new collaborative relationships with schools, community groups and organizations.
• Coordinates existing Outreach partnerships including scheduling, contracts and reporting.
• Coordinates with Marketing department to promote ICA programs and exhibitions at local and national community / outreach / education events.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of experience and education that demonstrates possession of the necessary knowledge and abilities for this position is desired as noted…

• Ideal candidate will be energetic, outgoing, organized; with strong expertise in education and/or community engagement. Strong public speaking and leadership skills, and the ability to work in a team.
• Bachelors degree, preferably in Art History, Art Education, or Communications.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community organization leaders, work independently as well as in tandem with the education department and various communities partners.
• Possess a strong understanding of Miami’s local community.
• 3-5 years of working experience in art education and/or non-profit preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings and reliable transportation required.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and a background check required. ?

Description

The University of Chicago Invites Applications for

the Dana Feitler Director of the Smart Museum of Art

The Smart Museum is a university art museum that supports field-defining research and teaching of faculty and students; annually presents several dynamic, often path-breaking exhibitions; and offers distinctive public programs that convey the significance of the visual arts across periods and cultures. Through its impressive collection and its intensive collaboration with scholars, the Smart has established itself as a driving force for thinking creatively about the history and exhibition of artworks, and thus contributes to Chicago’s status as one the premiere art capitals of the world.

As the chief executive of the Smart Museum, the Dana Feitler Director will promote and support education and scholarship of the highest caliber in the visual arts, and define the Smart’s position as a leader in the museum field as well as in research and education in the visual arts. The Director is responsible for providing overall leadership, vision, and guidance to the Museum and its staff. S/he is charged with ensuring that the Museum remains a vibrant and active institution in the local community and regularly engages with its peers nationally and globally. The Director serves as the principal ambassador for the Museum to students and faculty, other influential members of the campus community, the Governing Board and UAC, alumni and major supporters, as well as the larger public. The Director is the key driver in creating a cohesive and effective organization and staff, fostering teamwork, and creating an environment in which all staff members work together effectively and efficiently in order to meet institutional goals.

The Smart Museum of Art’s next Director will be a persuasive and inventive leader who is inspired by the Museum’s mission and can inspire others as well. S/he should possess the intellectual vigor and vision, as well as the sterling reputation and personal magnetism that are necessary to encourage trust and to galvanize support for the Museum. The successful candidate will be a strategic and energetic leader who is collaborative, diplomatic, and inspires confidence. S/he must have seven to ten years of leadership experience in an art museum setting.  An advanced degree in an art-related field required; a PhD is a plus, as is equivalent professional and leadership experience in a comparable setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a unique institution into its next chapter with the strong commitment of the University and the Museum’s Board of Governors. The next Director will play a powerful role in helping to shape a thriving arts culture on campus and to augment that culture’s outward engagement with the prominent arts scene in Chicago’s South Side and in the city at large.

The Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago has retained the executive search firm of Korn Ferry to assist in the search. Please email nominations and applications (resume and cover letter) to: Naree W.S. Viner, Principal, at SmartDirector@kornferry.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.  The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.  Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Somaiyya Ahmad by calling 773.702.9798 or by emailing somaiyya@uchicago.edu with their request.

The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates in late February and will continue to review applicants until the position is filled.

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 Office of Advancement seeks experienced and creative candidates for the position of Associate Director of Digital Philanthropy. Reporting to the Director of Advancement Communications, the Associate Director of Digital Philanthropy serves as a key strategist for developing and maintaining an online presence, email communications, and other digital initiatives aimed at raising funds, expanding reach, and raising the profile of the Smithsonian Institution on a national and global level. As the Smithsonian carries out its first institution-wide, $1.5 billion capital campaign, the Associate Director of Digital Philanthropy works closely with Advancement Communications and the Campaign Director in utilizing digital outreach.

Overseeing a team of two, plus contract employees and outside agencies, the Associate Director of Digital Philanthropy is tasked with raising $1.5 million annually through online channels for the Friends of the Smithsonian membership program. The Associate Director advises senior management on emerging technologies and trends, analyzes impact on Institution-wide efforts, and recommends strategic direction. Additionally, the Digital Philanthropy team offers guidance and support to the various museums and research centers under the Smithsonian umbrella in their digital fundraising efforts. The Associate Director oversees pan-institutional endeavors such as on-site technology, coordinated list-building and fundraising campaigns, and crowdfunding initiatives.

Requirements

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong background in fundraising strategy, communications, and technical knowledge of digital marketing practices and techniques, as well as strong writing and editing skills and experience in the creation of web-based content. The position requires strong management skills and interpersonal skills to facilitate work with a wide range of individuals and groups.

The Office of Advancement oversees and guides the fundraising efforts of the entire Smithsonian and is home to the central development organization for the Institution. In addition to raising significant support for a variety of Smithsonian initiatives, the Office of Advancement provides support and guidance to development offices across the Institution. The office engages with staff throughout the Smithsonian in accomplishing their goals

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 15, 2016.

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

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Description

Northwestern University invites applications for the position of Director of the Holocaust Educational Foundation, to begin September 1, 2016.  The Holocaust Educational Foundation of Northwestern University (HEF of NU) supports university-level education and research focused on the Holocaust of European Jewry. The Director will have operational responsibility for fiscal management and the development and expansion of programs that support the Foundation’s mission. He or she will oversee the operation of ongoing HEF of NU programming, including the biennial Lessons and Legacies Conference, the annual Summer Institute on the Holocaust and Jewish Civilization, and research and teaching grant competitions. The Director will partner with other departments and units within Northwestern, as well as other institutions, to plan events on and off campus, communicate with HEF of NU’s scholarly network, and fundraise.

This is an administrative position with a potential courtesy appointment at a lecturer rank in an appropriate department and includes the opportunity to teach one class per academic year.  Requirements include a PhD in a relevant field and administrative experience.  Prior experience in a non-profit or foundation is welcomed.

Applications will be accepted online only. Application materials include a cover letter, CV, and the names and e-mail addresses of three (3) references, whom we will contact for letters of recommendation. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on March 1, 2016, and the search will remain open until an offer is accepted. Inquiries about the search may be sent to hef@northwestern.edu. Visit hef.northwestern.edu for more information and application instructions.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.