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The Asian Art Museum seeks an experienced and talented publications professional to manage the design, editing, production, and distribution of catalogues and books.

Serving as Editor-in-Chief, the Head of Publications will work with key staff, curators and authors, and co-publishers and distributors to plan and communicate each publication’s scope, schedule, format, budget, print run, pricing, and distribution. S/he will collaborate closely with colleagues regarding the title, cover, and brand alignment of each publication.

Working closely with the curatorial and education staff, the Head of Publications will also manage the exhibition and rotation label process; supervise the editing and proofreading of wall texts, exhibition and gallery brochures, and educational materials; and write scholarly articles and essays as needed.

The Head of Publications reports to the Senior Curator and supervises a Copy Editor.  The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational, research, writing, and editing skills; possess a passion for the arts; enjoy working in a dynamic, inspiring environment; and demonstrate a commitment to continuing the museum’s tradition of excellence in publishing.

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, or related field
• Five (5) years of related experience including publications management, copy editing, and proofreading; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience in an art museum is a plus
• Excellent editorial and proofreading skills, particularly with scholarly materials
• Outstanding organizational and oral communication skills
• Outstanding writing skills
• Sensitivity to graphic design and experience in working with graphic designers
• Strong computer skills including publications and image software
• Extensive knowledge of publishing practices, methods, and procedures; design, layout, graphic arts, and printing; correct grammar, writing styles, and sentence construction; editorial and other procedures necessary to meet the highest standards of publishing; trade book sales and distribution procedures
• Ability to analyze, reorganize, rewrite, and proofread manuscripts and other materials; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Ability to: supervise and evaluate the work of others; set priorities, organize time, plan schedules, and anticipate demands; develop and administer budgets; coordinate multiple projects and stringent deadlines; oversee all phases of publications production through delivery of finished materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other museum staff including curators, educators, and administrative personnel;  establish and maintain effective relationships with external contacts including writers, designers, publishers, and vendors
• Ability to ensure uniform standards, editorial consistency and clarity of language; to emphasize detail and accuracy in factual information, spelling, and grammar
• Ability to make solid, informed recommendations and decisions to consistently achieve high-quality products within museum program budgets; assess market needs and recommend long range publications plans.
• Knowledge of Asian art and culture highly desirable

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Curator of Archaeology.

The Curator of Archaeology will be responsible for the curation, management, exhibit and conservation of the state of Delaware’s archaeology collection which focuses on the Middle Atlantic region and includes prehistoric, historic and maritime resources. Go to the following for additional information on position requirements:  http://www.jobaps.com/DE/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=020415&R2=MEAA01&R3=200600

Applications must be submitted on-line at the Delaware Employment Link. The job posting is open from Feb. 5 to Feb. 18, 2015.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the state of Delaware.  Refer to the Delaware Employment Link for application process and status. Please no phone calls.

See job description: http://www.jobaps.com/DE/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=020415&R2=MEAA01&R3=200600

With 600,000 annual visitors, Liberty Science Center (lsc.org) is the most-visited cultural institution in New Jersey and the largest interactive science museum in the NJ-NYC metropolitan region. The Center’s mission is to get learners of all ages, particularly K-12 students, excited about the power, promise, and pure fun of science and technology and to encourage high-school students to consider careers in science and technology. Approximately 250,000 students participated in LSC’s onsite and in-school STEM-education programs in 2014. The Center has a special responsibility to serve “at-risk” students from low-income communities in New Jersey; 90,000 at-risk students participated in LSC programs in 2014.  Liberty Science Center is also a regional leader in providing professional development programs for science teachers; 1,250 teachers participated in LSC’s professional development offerings in 2014.

The VP of STEM Education serves as the Center’s lead educational innovation officer to ensure that the programming and services are relevant, engaging, and pedagogically sound, with measurable outcomes.

PRIORITIES

The VP of STEM Education will:

• Develop high-level, sustainable partnerships with government agencies, school districts, charter schools, and related educational organizations to advance the Center’s overall STEM education impact, reach, and profile.

• Serve as the institution’s key interface with the NJ Department of Education to ensure aligned vision, program delivery, and collaboration on future educational innovations.

• Create innovative STEM programs that contribute to the financial health and mission of LSC,   with emphasis on growing LSC’s high-school offering; after-school programs; STEM summer camp; computer-science, bio-tech, 3D-printing, and robotic offerings; and programs that support the NGSS, which New Jersey has adopted.

• Collaborate with the External Affairs team on STEM-related grant applications and fundraising initiatives, including serving as LSC’s Principal Investigator (PI) on grants when appropriate.

• Lead and mentor the STEM Education division team with a style and purpose that results in an exceptional quality of program delivery, cross-institution collaboration, and efficient use of resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have:

• A PhD in education, science, technology, or math preferred;

• 5 to 7 years of K-12 educational experience, including as a classroom teacher;

• A track record in innovative and results-oriented leadership;

• Participated in and contributed to thought leadership in the field;

• Exceptional written and oral communications skills;

• Significant engagement in the STEM field with knowledge of education best practices from across various disciplines; understanding of diverse pedagogical approaches to education, familiarity with learning styles and developmental stages; an ability to bring to bear a broad range of educational tools and methods; facility with creating innovative, personal, and high-touch educational experiences for diverse audiences;

• A deep network and working relationships in the STEM education sector;

• Specialization in one or more STEM domains: education policy and reform (NGSS); multilateral partnership building; curriculum development; or digital learning platforms;

• A record of success in leading cross-disciplinary teams, including attracting and retaining talented STEM staff.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The successful candidate is:

• A mission-driven individual with a passion for STEM education and an appreciation for the impact and value of informal science learning; analytical and strategic, yet skilled in translating concepts in contemporary science into actual programming;

• A team builder – confident and competent, with strong systems-building, management and leadership skills; understands the subtleties of motivating and directing a diverse group of personalities with different work styles;

• A good listener and strategist; comfortable receiving input from a variety of sources; able to analyze and formulate disparate information into well-organized plans;

• An individual with outstanding human qualities and a high degree of emotional intelligence; straightforward, shares information easily, listens as well as provides informed advice, and respects the abilities of others; someone who operates and guides with  integrity and solidity;

• A graceful communicator who cultivates trust and engages the active support of staff and external constituents; able to represent and advance Liberty Science Center’s  interests with diplomacy yet determination;

• A hard worker with a high energy level; results-oriented and adept at seeing the big-picture; strong planning, prioritizing, organizing and following through; emotionally mature with a sense of humor and an ability to maintain balance and perspective.

How to apply:

In order to be considered for this position send an email to employment@lsc.org with the following:

• In the subject line include Last Name, First Name_VPSTEM
• Cover letter and resume in one Word or PDF document

It is the policy of this institution to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status or status within any other protected group.

OVERVIEW

The Portland Art Museum is recruiting for the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. The Modern and Contemporary Curator reports to the Executive Director, and actively acquires and organizes the permanent collection, exhibitions, and special presentations of works of art created through the 20th and 21st centuries. This experienced and collaborative Curator will cultivate relationships with collectors, donors, professional colleagues, partner organizations, and the community in furtherance of the Portland Art Museum’s strategic goals.
HISTORY

The mission of the Portland Art Museum is to engage the public with art and film of enduring quality, to facilitate dialogue with diverse audiences, and to collect, preserve, and educate for the enrichment of present and future generations. Founded in 1892, the Portland Art Museum comprises both the Museum and the Northwest Film Center, founded in 1971. The Museum’s encyclopedic collection of works are displayed in 112,000 square feet of galleries with 42,000 objects, which reflect the history of art from ancient times to today. The collection is distinguished for its holdings of arts of the native peoples of North America; modern and contemporary art; Asian art; American art of 18th and 19th centuries; photographs, prints, and drawings; and English silver.

The Museum began building a collection of 20th-century art in the late 1940s. A 1971 gift of funds in Evan H. Roberts’ name allowed a series of sculpture purchases by artists such as Henry Moore and Mark Di Suvero. In 2000, the Museum acquired the Clement Greenberg Collection of 159 paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures by some of the most important American artists of the mid-20th century. The acquisition, supported by Tom and Gretchen Holce, and Carol and John Hampton, along with a number of major gifts, resulted in a quantum leap in the collection. Today, the collection includes works that date back to World War I and originate from North and South America, Asia, and Europe.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for the care, research, exhibition, growth, and custody of all objects in the modern and contemporary art collections belonging to or on loan to the Portland Art Museum.
• Sets vision and strategy for the modern and contemporary collection.
• Conducts ongoing research on the Museum’s modern and contemporary art collections and on modern and contemporary art in general.
• Makes recommendations for acquisitions and deaccessions to the Director and the Collections Committee.
• Develops exhibitions and installations from the Museum’s permanent collection.
• Originates and organizes exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. Conducts research, selects objects, and works with registrars on coordination of loan agreements, packing and shipping, and other exhibition details.
• Writes catalogues, brochures, and other publications; writes exhibition wall labels and extended object labels.
• Serves as curator-in-charge of traveling exhibitions, when appropriate.
• Works with Education Department to develop programs and activities that relate to or enhance exhibitions and installations.
• Present gallery talks, docent lectures, and public lectures on relevant exhibitions and aspects of the permanent collection.
• Cultivates collectors for possible donations of art objects.
• Serves as advisor to the Contemporary Art Council; provides guidance and advice for programming and other council activities.
• Fundraising for acquisitions and exhibitions. Works with the Development Office to develop fundraising support for programs and activities.
• Works with Library in developing research and reference materials related to specific curatorial area.
• Participates in the professional and intellectual discourse related to contemporary art as well as the museum profession; provides services to the disciplines through participation as an active member of professional organizations.
• Is conversant with the modern and contemporary art market, maintains contact with dealers, galleries, collectors, fellow professionals, and other constituencies as appropriate as a basis for collection growth and exhibition development.
• Fields inquiries from the public in area of specialty.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• M.A. or PhD (PhD preferred) in Art History or Museum Studies, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of related experience.
• Strong background in art created through the 20th and 21st centuries, with an emphasis on art Post-War and Contemporary Art.
• Established record in publishing scholarly articles and books.
• Familiarity with art techniques, care of works of art, cataloguing systems, and collection storage.
• Keen interest in original objects.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based research tools.
KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS

• Possesses cultural interest and sensitivity.
• Values diversity and difference.
• Keen sense of organizational awareness.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to quickly develop rapport, as well as build and maintain effective long-term relationships with trustees, staff, colleagues, volunteers, docents, and the art community.
• Strategic perspective to consider the impact of decisions, plans, and programs on the Museum, and make sound recommendations accordingly.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Displays drive and purpose.
• Demonstrates ethics and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver concise, understandable, and effective presentations to a wide audience.
• Ability to work within a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The Associate Director of Communications & Marketing will develop, implement and manage strategic internal and external communications and marketing plans for the Museum and separately, its Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC). He or she will work to increase attendance, membership, and brand recognition for the Museum and the CCC.  The goal is to position the institution asthe destination for children ages 0 – 8, their families, caregivers and teachers, as well as the thought leader in early childhood education and creativity through the work of the Museum’s Center for Childhood Creativity.  This full-time, exempt position will report to the Museum’s Director of External Relations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications Strategy (60%)

• Develop comprehensive and strategic communications plans (including PR and advertising) for Museum and CCC that support all Museum and CCC initiatives and raise national profile of Museum and CCC.
• Lead positioning strategy and brand development for Museum and CCC to ensure consistent brand identity and messaging both internally and externally.
• Implement communications plans through efforts that may include, but will not be limited to, publications, advertising, PR, social media, internal newsletter, digital and on-site materials.
• Oversee, create and implement strategic advertising strategy and planning through print, social and digital media channels, including media selection and timing, negotiation of in-kind media sponsorships, copywriting, graphic design, and evaluation for the Museum and CCC.
• Assess effectiveness of Museum’s communications and publicity programs in achieving strategic goals and provide reports to the Board and Senior Leadership Team.
• Support the development team to create and implement effective marketing and communications strategies to meet the Museum’s fundraising goals.
• Support the Director of the CCC and the Associate Director of Museum Programming to meet the Museum and CCC’s strategic educational goals.

Marketing (30%)

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategy to promote the Museum and CCC’s strategic goals and evaluate on an annual basis.
• Leverage data and analytics to improve marketing effectiveness and collaborate with education staff to ensure Museum offerings meet the needs of audience segments and maximize participation, based on visitor feedback/demand.
• Support the Visitor & Membership Manager in the implementation of short- and long-range market development and communications plans to achieve strategic and annual growth in number of visitors and member households, and in upgrading members to donors.
• Oversee, in conjunction with Associate Director of Museum Education, special exhibition strategy for rentals.

Management (10%)

• Oversee Graphic Designer, Marketing & Communications Manager, Marketing & Communications Coordinator and Reservations Associate.
• Participate as a member of the Leadership Team on an as needed basis, contributing to key strategy, policy, culture and management decisions of the Museum.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum three to five years of professional experience in marketing communications, promotions and public relations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Availability on select weekend days and evenings for event support
• Experience writing in a variety of styles
• Detail-oriented, self starter with high initiative
• Ability to think innovatively and creatively
• Ability to work well both independently and as a team member
• Excellent telephone/customer service skills
• Previous experience in a non-profit, cultural, or educational institution highly desirable, but not necessary
• Computer-savvy with familiarity with social media networks, Photoshop, InDesign iMovie, Word, and Excel

NOTE TO CANDIDATE

Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:

Bay Area Discovery Museum
Attn: Kim Marcellino
557 McReynolds Rd.
Sausalito, CA 94965
Email: kmarcellino@badm.org

Fax: 415-339-3901

ABOUT US

Our mission: To ignite and advance creative thinking for all children.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is designed to ignite creative thinking in children. 7.5 acres of natural beauty inspires families to engage in a world of possibilities. Framed by the majestic backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Museum is a space for imaginations to run wild. Every curated detail of our exhibits brings creative thinking to life for all stages of childhood. Navigate winding tunnels to develop physical and intellectual risk-taking skills. Feel the rush of cold-water tide pools that surprise and awaken curiosity. Imagine new worlds by transforming into a spider, a ship captain, or a bridge builder. At every turn is a new opportunity to challenge the boundaries of creativity.

Now we are taking these experiences beyond our physical location. We launched the Center for Childhood Creativity in 2011 to pioneer new research, thought-leadership, and teacher training programs that advance creative thinking in all children—extending our impact beyond the Museum.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Bay Area Discovery Museum offers a high-energy, results-oriented, creative and fun environment where all staff members contribute to creating an innovative environment that helps us achieve our mission. In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer the knowledge that your skills impact over 300,000 Museum visitors each year onsite and many more in the community through the Museum’s Center for Childhood Creativity.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.