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Assist in the daily operations for The Sports Museum including keeping daily attendance records and ensuring exhibits and interactive displays are operating properly. Assist in the installation and maintenance of exhibits. Greet the public and provide customer assistance. Assist the Education Department and help supervise children’s groups visiting the Museum. Distribute Museum materials in inquiring parties and help in structured activities for children’s camp/school groups. Provide administrative assistance including answering phones, proofreading,
shipping and mailing, etc. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Our Expectations:  Must be creative and work well with others. Ability to perform duties without immediate supervision. Required to work at least one weekend day per week. May have to work extra hours for special events, preparation for exhibit openings, etc.

How To Apply:
Please send a resume to bcodagnone@dncboston.com or

The Sports Museum

TD Garden

100 Legends Way

Boston, MA 02114

No phone calls

Apply by:
February 25, 2015

About this Organization:
The Sports Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational institution housed in the TD Garden that has served Boston and New England for the past 30 years. At The Sports Museum, we celebrate the character of Boston sports — the unique brand of teamwork, determination, responsibility, courage, fairness, and other qualities of character possessed by our teams and athletes that make Boston “The Greatest Sports City in America.” Equally important, we use this distinctly rich heritage to help build character in kids so that they can stand strong in the face of drugs, violence, and other dangers.

Preservation Massachusetts is seeking to hire a preservation Circuit Rider in Eastern Massachusetts.  Founded in 1985, Preservation Massachusetts is the statewide non-profit organization that actively promotes the preservation of historic buildings and landscapes as a positive force for economic development and the retention of community character. The Circuit Rider position is an “in the field” position and a direct service of Preservation Massachusetts’ advocacy mission. For more information on Preservation Massachusetts please visit www.preservationmass.org.

Job Description:

Title: Eastern Massachusetts Preservation Circuit Rider
Supervisor: James Igoe, Preservation Massachusetts

WORK OBJECTIVES: 
Representing Preservation Massachusetts, provide direct services to local organizations and communities which are actively involved in historic preservation efforts, and to build a strong ongoing presence for preservation in communities throughout the Commonwealth.

DUTIES: 
1. Provide guidance on a variety of subjects including preservation techniques and approaches,

fundraising, organizational development, capacity building, community relations and

politics, community development, conservation issues, public relations, and the

availability of preservation resources.
2. Represent Preservation Massachusetts to communities throughout Massachusetts and make  assistance available from the organization (or relevant partners) to those communities whenever appropriate.

3. Develop a network of preservation supporters throughout the Commonwealth who are willing and able to assist one another with preservation knowledge and experience, and serve as a link between such persons to those needing their assistance through individualized communication, new e-communication networks, workshops and conferences.

4. Participate in regular meetings and programs of Preservation Massachusetts.  Assist with the Preservation Massachusetts’ communication efforts that relate to Circuit Rider services.  Identify opportunities for Preservation Massachusetts program assistance, such as the annual Massachusetts Most Endangered list, potential Revolving Fund projects, preservation workshops, advocacy support, etc.
5. Represent Preservation Massachusetts with various partner organizations across the state and participate in programs, workshops, conferences is necessary and applicable.

6. Work actively to build constituent support for Preservation Massachusetts by maintaining records of contacts made, photographs of projects, through online databases and file storage.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS: 
-Strong leadership and presence, with excellent leadership and communication skills.

-The ability to work collegially with a wide variety of interests, constituencies and partners.

-Independent work ability and ethic, able to juggle many tasks and responsibilities.

-Substantial experience in community organizing and activism, networking, preservation, fundraising, law, real estate, planning, development, government, journalism and or/advocacy.

-Travel around the region is mandatory and access to a vehicle is necessary. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

-Undergraduate degree in preservation or related field preferred. Masters degree desirable.

How To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume and references addressed to James Igoe, Preservation Massachusetts, Old City Hall, 45 School Street, Boston, MA  02108 or submit via email to ekelly@preservationmass.org. Please submit any questions via email.

Apply by:
March 13, 2015

Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience

About this Organization:
Preservation Massachusetts is the statewide non-profit historic preservation organization dedicated to preserving the Commonwealth’s historic and cultural heritage. Preservation Massachusetts, originally called Historic Massachusetts, Inc., was established in 1985 by citizens concerned with preserving our heritage. In 1989, Preservation Massachusetts allied with the Architectural Conservation Trust and the Massachusetts Association of Olmsted Parks to strengthen advocacy for our state’s valuable historic resources: our neighborhoods, buildings and landscapes.

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate (the EMK Institute) is dedicated to educating the public about our government, invigorating public discourse, encouraging participatory democracy, and inspiring the next generation of citizens and leaders.

We believe that the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate will be one of the leading organizations working to turn the tide on civic education. Offering a new model for education and outreach, the EMK Institute will invite the American public into the discourse on the challenges facing the nation. Toward that end, the EMK Institute will be a portal into the legislative process and a training ground for the decision-makers of the future.

This Role: 

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Marketing Coordinator will assist in the development and implementation of strategic marketing plans, processes, procedures, and policies for the Institute.  He/she will create and edit marketing materials and support events as needed.  This is a temporary position expected to continue for up to 6 months.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing marketing materials for various channels including video, print, social media, web, mail, email, radio, television, etc.
• Research, develop, and maintain databases for all targeted audiences
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Experience working in a collaborative, start-up environment
• Excellent project management (task prioritization by deadline, task delivery under pressured deadlines and parallel priorities)
• Meticulous, organized, efficient and professionalized standards for execution of all administrative procedures and detail-oriented tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate individual leadership and work collaboratively on a team
• Ability to represent the Institute to the general public

This is a temporary position (expected to continue for up to 6 months) and not eligible for benefits or unemployment compensation.

Please email résumé and cover letter to resumes@emkinstitute.org, “Marketing Coordinator” in the subject line. Please, no phone calls.

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for The United States Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Qualifications:

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor degree in marketing, business, communications, or other related discipline
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience required
• Experience developing marketing materials and strategies designed to utilize effective marketing, media, and communication channels
• Experience with tourism and/or education marketing preferred
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Basic database and project management tools
• Knowledge of Google apps and Microsoft office tools

How To Apply:

Please email résumé and cover letter to resumes@emkinstitute.org, “Marketing Coordinator” in the subject line. Please, no phone calls.

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for The United States Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Apply by:
March 20, 2015

Job Announcement – Spark!Lab Floor Manager

Opens February 24, 2015; applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on March 10, 2015.

Expected start date is May 14, 2015.

This position is located in the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and

Innovation (Lemelson Center) at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) in

Washington, DC under the direct supervision of the Interpretive Exhibit Manager. The Floor Manager is

responsible for coordinating daily operations of Spark!Lab, a hands-on invention space for children and

The Lemelson Center is dedicated to exploring invention in history and encouraging inventive creativity in

The Floor Manager will:

1. Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training to provide adequate staffing in Spark!Lab from a diverse

group of docents and volunteers.

2. Oversee daily operations in Spark!Lab, develop daily schedules for facilitators, docents and volunteers

and work with Interpretive Exhibit Manager to provide adequate staffing that will create meaningful

visitor experiences for the number of visitors and types of audiences anticipated.

3. Present educational programs in Spark!Lab for general Museum visitors, specifically children and

4. Take lead on maintaining program materials for Spark!Lab, overseeing opening and closing

procedures, recording daily attendance and procedures for restocking, replacing or repairing supplies

5. Assist with the planning, development and evaluation of new programs for Spark!Lab.

6. Generally assist with other Lemelson Center activities as requested

The best qualified applicants will have experience working in and/or managing a hands-on education

space; recruiting, training, and supervising paid and volunteer staff; and developing and coordinating

programs for a wide range of public audiences.

This is a full-time, 1-year Trust (non-Federal) position at IS-7, Step 1. The salary is $43,057 with excellent

benefits.  To apply, please submit by email a cover letter, resume by 5:00 p.m. EDT on March 10, 2015:

Interpretive Exhibit Manager

Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation

National Museum of American History, Smithsonian

14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW

MRC 604, PO Box 37012

Washington, DC 20013-7012

fehrenbach@si.edu – Email

The Smithsonian is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, minorities,

people with disabilities, and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.