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The Ruth Mott Foundation based in Flint, Michigan, is a non-profit philanthropic organization offering grants and programs that serve the Greater Flint community. The Foundation operates Applewood, the historic home of the Charles Stewart Mott families, to demonstrate and support its mission.

Job Purpose:

Assists Collections & Exhibitions Manager with collections interpretation and programming, preservation actions, visitor experience and exhibit support. Provides clerical and project support as needed.

Primary Duties:

Help plan and develop the Foundation’s participatory educational programs, tours and exhibits that make use of Mott families’ legacy and support the foundation’s mission.
Research new and existing visitor experience and educational models as well as teaching standards for use of historic resources in programs and events.
Research audience needs and expectations for students, teachers, groups, children and families.
Research the collections and Mott family legacy to ensure accurate and inspiring interpretive programming.
Develop and maintain educational program curriculum, resources and supplies.
Provide training on interpretation of the collections and Mott family legacy to staff, volunteers and teachers/community group leaders.
Deliver educational programs, tours and activities.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred degree programs include: Museum Studies, Education, Anthropology, History, Art History, Arts Administration and Library Science.
Work requires at least two years museum or teaching experience.
Research, analytical, organizational, computer and writing skills required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, desktop publishing, and web applications.
Experience with Collections Management Databases (e.g. Past Perfect) is desirable.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds, with colleagues, community-based organizations and Mott family members and to be appropriately discreet about the Mott family collection.
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Contact Person: Denise Holaly Phone: 810-233-0170
Email Address: Resumes@ruthmott.org

The Guest Experience Programs Specialist will be working with the Managers of Guest Experience Programs and Interdivision Team responsible for the development and delivery of visitor programming at a variety of venues throughout and beyond the Aquarium. This position will also be responsible for providing training, coaching and feedback to staff and volunteers related to program delivery.

Essential Functions:

Development of new programs on a preliminary level; contributing to the updating of current programs
Responsibility for the creation of training materials for staff and volunteers for both formal and informal, on and off microphone programs throughout the Aquarium
Primary program presenter responsible for the delivery of both paid and unpaid programs, in direct contact with the public. These programs will include lectures, labs, tours, feeding narrations, and theater pieces
Responsible for providing support to interpretive staff and volunteer guides, assisting in training, coaching and feedback on a regular basis
Lead tours for the Aquarium Adventures program as needed for cross-functional and flexibility of program purposes
Act as a resource about marine science topics and natural history information for staff and volunteers.
Provide support to overall Guest Experience operations and programs as needed
Required Knowledge/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required, preference for a degree in natural science, theater or education
At least two years’ experience delivering educational, theatrical, or related programming in an informal setting.
Demonstrated ability to deliver educational programs in a fun, scientifically accurate, and engaging manner
Demonstrated ability to develop science training materials for non-science professionals.
Demonstrated writing ability
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with a variety of types of professionals, interns, and volunteers of various ages.
Background in marine science
Musical, theatrical, storytelling or public speaking training and/or experience
Must work weekends
Oral and written fluency in both English and Spanish is strongly preferred
To apply for this position, please click on link: https://montereybayaquarium.snaphire.com/jobdetails?ajid=ULtK7&preview=m-EXTERNAL_ajid-ULtK7

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an environment free from any form of unlawful discrimination. Discriminatory actions are strictly prohibited and we are committed to engaging in affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination.

It is the policy of the Monterey Bay Aquarium to promote a positive program of specific practices designed to ensure equal opportunity without regard to race, sex (including breastfeeding and conditions related to breastfeeding), color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partnership status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, special disabled veteran status, veteran status, medical condition, genetic characteristics and information, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), family care leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws

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The Guest Experience Bilingual Programs Specialist will work with the Managers of Guest Experience Programs and Aquarium Adventures as well as an interdivisional team of staff, and will be responsible for the development, translation and delivery of English and bilingual Spanish visitor programming at a variety of venues throughout the aquarium. This individual will also be responsible for providing training, coaching and feedback to staff and volunteers on both English and bilingual Spanish visitor programs.

Essential Functions:

Primary responsibility for the delivery of both paid and unpaid programs and tours. These programs include bilingual programs in English and Spanish, lectures, labs, tours, feeding narrations, and theater pieces as needed
Provide support for the Aquarium Adventures team by leading tours on a regular basis including: Family Tours, Feeding Tours, Behind the Scenes Tours, Specialty Tours and other tours as assigned
Develop, deliver and coordinate all training for Aquarium staff who present bilingual public programs at bilingual events
Responsible for development, translation, enhancement and coordination of bilingual training materials for both formal and informal programs
Participate in the development of all bilingual English and Spanish visitor programs
Contribute to maintaining current programs and training materials for both formal and informal programs and tours throughout the Aquarium
Responsible for providing support to interpretive staff and volunteer guides, assisting in training, coaching and feedback of programs and tours on a regular basis
Provide assistance to Guest Experience operations by providing guests with programmatic and interpretive information
Act as a resource about marine science topics and natural history information for staff and volunteers
Must work weekends, some evenings and all bilingual events
Required Knowledge/Experience

Bachelor’s degree required, preference for a degree in natural science, education or theatre
At least 2 years’ experience delivering educational, theatrical, or related programming in an informal setting.
Oral and written fluency in Spanish and English
Demonstrated ability to deliver educational programs in a fun, scientifically accurate, and engaging manner
Demonstrated writing ability
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with a variety of types of professional, intern and volunteers of various ages
Background in marine science
Public speaking, storytelling or theatrical training and/or experience
To apply, please click on link: https://montereybayaquarium.snaphire.com/jobdetails?ajid=80OK7&preview=m-EXTERNAL_ajid-80OK7

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an environment free from any form of unlawful discrimination. Discriminatory actions are strictly prohibited and we are committed to engaging in affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination.

It is the policy of the Monterey Bay Aquarium to promote a positive program of specific practices designed to ensure equal opportunity without regard to race, sex (including breastfeeding and conditions related to breastfeeding), color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partnership status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, special disabled veteran status, veteran status, medical condition, genetic characteristics and information, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), family care leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is San Diego’s only interactive science center and home to the world’s first Giant IMAX Dome Theater. With more than 400,000 visitors annually, we’re proud to be the most visited museum in Balboa Park. The Fleet opened in 1973 and is now evolving into a dynamic county-wide organization dedicated to building and supporting communities rich in science learning. We are poised to expand and move in a new direction.

THE JOB:

We are hunting for someone who is the perfect combination of a solid numbers person and someone who is excited about recreating our finance functions. Our new Director of Finance will update and expand the finance department and teach our organization how to understand Finance. This position actively supports our mission and goals by:

Managing all aspects of our accounting systems
Preparing monthly financial statements
Participating on the Board of Directors Finance Committee
Providing all necessary financial information required for grants
Creating and implementing efficient financial systems
Teaching employees needed financial skills
Job Requirements
WHAT YOU NEED:

If you are the ideal candidate you will have:

A passion for our mission
A minimum of 4 years of experience in all aspects of accounting
Stellar leadership skills
A Bachelor’s Degree (Nonprofit experience and CMA/CPA preferred)
Proficiency in MS Office and automated accounting software (MIP)
To apply for this position please visit our website www.rhfleet.org

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Contact Person: HR Phone: 619-238-1233
Email Address: hr@rhfleet.org
Apply URL: http://www.rhfleet.org

The Art Museum of West Virginia University is seeking a Museum Educator. This position will be responsible for coordinating major educational initiatives, establishing short- and long-term goals and objectives, working with university faculty, K-12 teachers and students; facilitating community partnerships; developing and implementing interpretive programs and resources for exhibitions to make the art collection accessible to the broadest possible audience, and serving as an integral member of the leadership team. The Art Museum will open its newly completed building on campus in August 2015.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Exhibitions, Special Events and Public Programs
Develops, implements, and evaluates exhibiton interactives, programs and materials that expand exhibition themes, engage target audiences and ensure high quality visitor learning experiences
Works with museum staff to organize Art Up Close! program series and develop additional interpretive programs for outreach to the public
Coordinates visits by outside speakers for academic lectures and panels
Oversees the selection, planning, organization, and implementation of a wide variety of offerings for families with children, including programs, performances, and in-gallery experiences
Plans programs to expand the Museum’s audience and works with public relations to develop program promotion
Community Outreach and Evaluation
Serves on museum education advisory groups to foster communication between the museum and teachers
Conducts audience research and evaluates program effectiveness
Acts as liaison between museum staff and schools, community groups and other local organizations
Volunteer and Internship Coordination
Oversees museum education internships
Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates the museum’s volunteer docents
Works with museum staff to train students and docents to engage visitors and communicate information about exhibitions and the museum
University Liaison
Develops and implements educational programs for university students in the School of Art & Design and across campus, facilitates the collection as a teaching tool and exhibit galleries as a learning environment.
Builds working relationships with WVU faculty in various schools and colleges to encourage and facilitate use of the museum collection, programs and exhibitions for research purposes, public programs, and in cross-disciplinary courses.
Engages faculty and students in art as visual literacy, conceptual and creative approaches and its cultural and historical contexts. Collaborates with faculty in developing first-hand involvement with the collections across disciplines.
Provides timely information about the museum’s education programs to appropriate departments of the university and to the general public, using existing resources of the museum and the college.
Develops exhibit previews for the university faculty that promote museum resources.
Helps to create a gracious welcome for all museum visitors.
K-12 Educational Programs
Develops resource and interpretive materials designed for teachers to ensure integration of state standards in all K-12 programs; Organizes workshops for teachers.
Produces educational resources or study packets.
Organizes school visits and serves as liaison between museum staff and schools.
Leadership and Professional Service
Maintains a visible presence in the local, state, and national professional community by presenting information about the museum’s education programs and establishing communication and exchange with other museums implementing exemplary programs
Maintains and increases professional standing through staying current with recent research and writing, and by collaborating and networking with other museum educators
Maintains professional conduct at all times with Museum staff and the public
Serves on the exhibition team, various museum and college committees as appropriate
Helps target grants, private funding, and non-traditional programming support, and write fundraising narratives as needed
Prepares monthly and annual reports detailing activities for granting agencies, donor stewardship, and university administration
Outgoing, friendly, team player, must be detail-oriented while handling multiple projects and deadlines
Job Requirements
Education: Master’s degree required; Ph.D. or Education Doctorate preferred in art education, education, art history, museum studies or closely related field

Experience: Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a museum setting, art education or closely related field and a minimum of 3 years of planning and implementation of art-based programs and lesson plans.

Ability to work flexible hours and day, some evenings and/or weekends
Understanding of social media and its use in promoting greater access to museum collections
Must be energetic, flexible, resourceful, and with an entrepreneurial attitude to create and present exciting programs for a broad audience
Understanding of social media and its use in promoting greater access to museum collection
Ability to climb stairs, carry or lift 30 pounds, and stand or sit for extended periods of time
Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel
West Virginia University (www.wvu.edu) is a comprehensive and land grant research institution with an enrollment of nearly 32,000 students and a Carnegie Classification–High Research, Morgantown and vicinity has a diverse population of about 62,000 residents and is ranked among the most livable small cities in the country (www.morgantown, com), within convenient driving distance in Pittsburgh and Washington, DC.

To apply for this position, please go to the link below and click apply now to complete

the registration form. Applicants should include a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references.

http://employmentservices.hr.wvu.edu/wvu_jobs/faculty_equivalent_academic_professionals/museum-educator01

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Contact Person: Joy Ice Phone: 304-293-6825
Email Address: joyce.ice@mail.wvu.edu
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