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Gallery Intern, Summer 2015 [Gallery 263]

Gallery 263, a non-profit art gallery located in Cambridgeport, is seeking a Summer 2015 intern (June through August; extensions into the Fall may be possible).

Gallery 263 is devoted to local and regional emerging artists of all media. With a combination of juried shows, curatorial proposals, school shows, an artist residency opportunity, and an artist membership program, the art at 263 is always changing. Additionally, we have a thriving music program and full special events calendar.

We are seeking an intern who is self-motivated, responsible, flexible, and professional, who has a passion for the arts and is interested in helping with a wide variety of projects at a growing community organization.

Help to inform artists of the opportunities we offer, document our Artist Residency, gain experience organizing and preparing exhibitions, help manage events, and assist us with photo, data and document organization. Practice your WordPress skills and help us to update our website with new media! Meet with our staff each week off-site during the Residency (June/July), and sit gallery hours at least one day per week (12-7, W-Sat) during the Juried Exhibition (July/August) as well as our Fall 2015 Curatorial Proposal Exhibitions (September/October & October/November).  (Flexible end date post-Aug. 30th.) Act as the welcoming face to visitors to our space, and answer questions about our organization and exhibitions.

This position is open to undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of Art Education, Arts Administration, Studio Art, and Art History. Recent graduates and other qualified applicants with experience in the arts or in non-profit work will also be considered. While internships at Gallery 263 are unpaid, course credit is available for current students. Typically, interns are expected to commit to 10-15 hours per week for 10-20 weeks; other arrangements may be possible to fulfill required credit hours or accommodate different schedules.

Qualifications:

Qualifications Include:

  • Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with graphic design programs (Photoshop, InDesign) highly desirable, as well as photography skills and ownership of a digital camera
  • Interest and/or experience in basic web design via WordPress, as well as with social media
  • Ability to work independently and display good judgment
  • Creativity and a sense of humor
  • Interest in fundraising as well as music/special event assistance
  • A flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend availability

 

Responsibilities may include:

  • Soliciting local businesses for raffle contributions towards our Winter Fundraiser
  • Publicizing calls for art using social media, e-mail, and web postings
  • Posting flyers
  • Running music shows, including: greeting musicians, preparing the gallery, collecting admission donations
  • Assisting staff with special events
  • Documenting events and our Artist Residency program through photography and video, editing and sharing images on Google Drive, organizing files from past exhibitions
  • Using WordPress to add new content to our website
  • Gallery maintenance and upkeep
  • Assisting the Program Director with exhibition organization and installation

How To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter as pdf attachments via e-mail to our Managing Director, Alexandra Photopoulos: alexandra@gallery263.com

Apply by:
May 17, 2015

Salary:
unpaid; course credit available

About this Organization:
Gallery 263 is a nonprofit art gallery in Cambridge, MA that provides a place for local and regional artists to exhibit their work and engage the larger community. In addition to presenting exhibitions, Gallery 263 is a multi-functional art space, providing opportunities for the public to participate in the creative process through music performances, theater, workshops, artist talks, juried show competitions, an artist membership program and yoga classes. Gallery 263 was founded in 2008 and incorporated as an nonprofit organization in 2010.

Manager of Foundations and Government Support [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]

Description:

Position Title: Manager of Foundations and Government Support
Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Development
Type of Position: Full-time, salaried/exempt

Scope of Position
In partnership with the Manager of Corporate and Institutional Support, the Manager of Foundations and Government Support will provide the leadership and strategy in all fundraising activities connected with institutional grants and will have primary responsibility for the development of foundation and government grants as well as administration of ongoing grants. The Manager of Foundations and Government Support is part of a 10-member development team supporting a ~$15 million operating budget. Working closely with the Corporate and Institutional Support Manager and Director of Development, the ideal candidate will be an excellent grant writer and have a minimum of five years of experience managing a robust and complex pipeline, preferably at a cultural institution.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties
• Develop a strategy and action plan for maintaining a pipeline of foundation and government support of ~$1 million in support of ongoing operations;
• Write targeted proposals for restricted and unrestricted gifts for operations, as well as endowment, capital and conservation projects;
• Maintain pipeline and tracking system of proposal and reporting deadlines, record-keeping, proposal filing system, and donor files;
• Collaborate with museum staff, including department heads and Chief Financial Officer, on pre-proposal strategy and budget development, and coordinate pre-and post-award updates to ensure timely submission of narrative and financial reports (progress reports, letters of inquiry and concept papers);
• Write acknowledgement letters;
• Help to cultivate and steward the museum’s most important institutional relationships.

Qualifications:
• At least five years of grant writing experience; preferably in a cultural institution;
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills who can work effectively with artistic and business partners;
• Strong writing and organizational skills and proven ability to meet deadlines;
• Experience developing budgets and endowment reports;
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; proficiency with Raisers Edge or other fundraising software;
• Must be available for evening and weekend events.
How To Apply:

Join our dedicated, talented team of employees, interns and volunteers, who are passionate about the work they do to support the Museum’s mission. To apply for this position, please use the Museum’s online application system, this is our preferred application method:https://isgm.applicantpro.com/jobs/218800.html. Both a cover letter and resume are required.

The Gardner Museum is committed to affording equal opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disabilities, marital status or sexual orientation. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The Museum is proud to embrace the goals of Commonwealth Compact (http://www.umb.edu/commonwealth_compact/about) and pledges to measure its progress toward those goals over time, using the Commonwealth Compact benchmarks.

We receive many resumes and kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Apply by:
June 25, 2015
About this Organization:
The Museum was the creation of Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924) ‘for the education and enjoyment of the public forever.’ Since opening to the public in 1903, the Gardner has served as a center for ideas and life-long learning in its community – a tradition that is kept alive today through an array of interpretive, creative, educational, horticultural, artistic and scholarly programs.

Development Assistant [Discovery Museums]

The Development Assistant will assume responsibility for supporting The Discovery Museums’ annual giving and events program, and general Development Office operations.  S/he will be a positive and professional representative of the Office and the Museums at all times, and be able to interact and work well with colleagues throughout the organization, volunteers, and donors.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Administration of Altru database, including gift processing and acknowledgement, reporting, data quality management, training of new staff, and general support as needed for Altru users across all departments.
  • All Annual Fund reporting, including donor recognition lists, fund totals, and projections
  • Support of Annual Fund mailings, including database needs and coordination with mail-house or in-house staff.
  • Logistical support of events, including advance (arranging catering, setup, registration, etc.), day-of and on-site (production of nametags, etc.), and follow-up work
  • Oversight of the annual Bid for Kids Discovery Museums’ Online Auction
  • Oversight of the annual Community Supporters program for local small-business sponsors
  • Administrative support of the Chief Development Officer and CEO as needed
  • General office management, including ordering supplies, etc.
  • Development Department budget tracking
  • Representing The Discovery Museums well at all times

This position is full-time, but a flexible work schedule is possible for the right candidate.

The Discovery Museums offer a creative, fun, and flexible work environment and would value you as part of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have an affinity for the non-profit sector, a natural ability to provide customer service and a keen attention to detail, be very comfortable using technology (database experience a plus), and desire a casual, collegial work environment.  The Development Assistant must be able to attend and provide support at evening and weekend events (less than 12 per year).  A personal experience with The Discovery Museums and/or interest in the field of development is a plus.

How To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to Marie Beam, Chief Development Officer, The Discovery Museums, at mbeam@discoverymuseums.org.

Apply by:
May 15, 2015

About this Organization:
The Discovery Museums are the children’s and science museums of Metrowest Boston, paired on a single campus in Acton, MA. The two museums—the Science Discovery Museum and the Children’s Discovery Museum—serve families and schools from towns throughout the region, with a commitment to informal education that enhances classroom learning. The hands-on, playful exhibits, developed by professional educators, inspire curiosity, exploration, experimentation and imagination. The Discovery Museums combine manageable scale, convenient location and free parking to provide a fun and engaging experience where children and adults can discover their world together. More information: www.discoverymuseums.org.

Visitor Services Associate [Armenian Museum of America]

The Armenian Museum of America is seeking a Visitor Services Associate. This individual will be responsible for handling the front desk and the gift shop during the museum’s open hours: Thursday through Sunday, 12-6 pm, greeting museum visitors and tour groups in a friendly and positive manner, coordinating membership sign-ups and renewals, ensuring that the appearance of the gallery and gift shop is well maintained, preparing weekly visitor and gift shop reports, and performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Qualifications: The ability to work during all of the museum’s open hours: Thursday through Sunday 12:00-6:00 PM. Good communication skills, basic computer skills, and a professional appearance and mannerism required. Basic knowledge of the Armenian culture and language a plus.
How To Apply:
To apply please send resume and cover letter to:

Howayda Abuaffan  howayda@armenianmuseum.org

no phone enquiries please.

Apply by:
May 30, 2015
Salary:
$13/hr
About this Organization:
Founded in 1971, the Armenian Museum has grown into a major repository for all forms of Armenian material culture that illustrate the creative endeavors of the Armenian people over the centuries. Today, the Museum’s collections hold over 20,000 artifacts, including: 5,000 ancient and medieval Armenian coins, over 3,000 textiles and 180 Armenian inscribed rugs, and an extensive collection of Urartian and religious artifacts, ceramics, medieval illuminations and various other objects. The Library houses over 27,000 titles, an oral history collection, archival materials and various other publications.

But the Armenian Museum is more than just a storehouse of artifacts. It’s a living museum and library which offers exhibits and diverse cultural and literary programs to its members and the community at large. It is where Armenian-Americans can visit to discover their roots and where people of all ethnic backgrounds can see how the story of the Armenian people plays a vital part within the rich cultural symphony that is America.

Visitor’s Program Director [The Society of King’s Chapel]

The King’s Chapel Freedom Trail Visitor’s Program Director is responsible for overseeing the operations, programming, staff, and finances of King’s Chapel’s Visitor’s program.  The Program Director plays a key role in community outreach by developing and presenting educational programs to the general public and to groups with specific interests.  Collaborating with other King’s Chapel staff, especially the clergy and Parish Administrator, the Program Director is responsible for developing programs that educate the public about King’s Chapel’s history in the city of Boston, as well as its existence as an active church.  The Visitor’s Program now welcomes about 180,000 people through our historic building each year, and revenue from this program contributes substantially to the overall operating budget of the Society of King’s Chapel.

 

The Program Director reports to the Parish Adminsitrator

 

Note: The work of this position takes place primarily in a historic church building and requires staff to access parts of the building that are not handicap accessible.  The incumbent must be able to carry equipment and supplies up and down stairs, as well as lead tours to these parts of the building.

Hours & Compensation:  This is a full-time salaried position, offering $30,000/year and four weeks of paid vacation time (to be planned with Parish Administrator—some of the vacation time is flexible but some must be taken during the slow winter months).  This position qualifies for enrollment in UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association) health insurance benefits at the expense of the employee.  It is expected that 60%-80%  of this position’s time will be spent actively working on-site  at King’s Chapel, conducting tours and interacting with the public, including on weekends and some holidays.  After the anniversary of hire, this position is also eligible to enroll in pension benefits through the UUA.

 

Qualifications:

BA degree in American History, Museum Studies, Religious Studies or related field or equivalent experience

MA degree in one of the above fields preferred.

  • Three years of experience in the education department of a museum or historic site
  • Enthusiasm for and knowledge of American and Boston history; also knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs of religious organizations.
  • An entrepreneurial and team-oriented approach to problem solving.

How To Apply:
Please send resume, cover letter expressing interest, and references to Julina Rundberg, administrator@kings-chapel.org.  Inquiries welcome.

Apply by:
May 12, 2015

Salary:
30,000

About this Organization:
Established as the first Church of England in New England in 1686, King’s Chapel has an active history stretching back over three hundred years in Boston. Today, King’s Chapel sits at the hart of Downtown Boston on the Freedom Trail, boasting a vibrant parish, a music program, and a Visitor’s Program that welcomes and educates nearly 200,000 guests each year.

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