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LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES is excited to partner with Moore College of Art & Design in its search for the position of Director of Development.  For the ambitious, entrepreneurial advancement professional, this is an ideal opportunity to take a burgeoning development program to the next level.  As a member of the President’s senior management team, the Director of Development will bring his/her expertise in planning, executing a major comprehensive campaign and soliciting and generating major gifts, building and expanding Moore’s culture of philanthropy among alumni, students, friends, faculty and staff.

Moore College of Art & Design is dedicated to excellence in art and design. Founded in 1848, Moore is the first and only visual arts college for women in the United States. It values creative and intellectual rigor driven by passion and determination to succeed.  With a mission to “Inspire Careers,” Moore’s high-quality career-focused education empowers women to achieve financial independence. 96% of 2013 Moore BFA graduates are employed or in graduate school, 90% in their field of study.  94% of 2013 Moore Graduate Studies alumni are employed, 88% in their field.

The Director of Development will be responsible for the planning and implementing of all fundraising for the College and managing the day-to-day operations of the Development Office, including oversight of the Annual Fund, Visionary Woman Awards, planned and major giving, and Alumni Affairs programs.  In addition to the technical abilities needed to succeed in this role, ideal candidates will bring a sense of humor, a minimum of 6 years of fundraising experience, experience working with alumni, and experience leading a productive team. S/He will be able to demonstrate a commitment to Moore’s mission and vision and reflect its values of excellence, professionalism, leadership, spirit and respect.

The College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws in which it operates. Moore does not discriminate based on a person’s race, creed, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status or any other protected class.

To apply or to refer candidates, please contact Zena Lum, Search Director, LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES,Zlum@LLLSearches.com.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami, Florida, seeks its first Visitor Services Manager. Vizcaya is a National Historic Landmark that is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. In conjunction with the estate’s approaching Centennial, efforts are underway to transform visitor experience through expansion into the historic Vizcaya Village and to enhance the institution’s role as a vital community asset.

The Visitor Services Manager position requires a resourceful and experienced customer service professional who can provide a welcoming environment and excellent experience for all of Vizcaya’s visitors from arrival to departure.

The Visitor Services Manager oversees Ticket Booth and future welcome center operations, supervising Concession Attendants and Vizcaya’s point of sale system. Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; prepares staff’s work schedule; authorizes leave and overtime; conducts front line staff meetings; evaluates employee performance; ensures staff are properly trained and attired. Develops employee morale by empowering front line staff, while maintaining a visible leadership presence. Responds immediately to visitor complaints and concerns. Assists and fills in at the Ticket Booth as needed.

Manages collection and processing of daily receipts, daily accounting, posting and reconciliation in compliance with Vizcaya’s established financial policies and procedures. Serves as Vizcaya’s liaison with the provider of the museum’s point of sale system; analyzes, identifies and monitors sales trends; creates reports from point of sale software. Manages inventory of admission tickets, guidebooks and audio tour equipment.

Co-chairs the Visitor Services Task Force and advises other staff on operational issues and opportunities to improve visitor experience and amenities, including planned integration of the Vizcaya Village. Anticipates visitor needs and resources, provides direction and support for visitor services programs and policies, and ensures high levels of integrity and professionalism. Develops recommendations for increasing sales and participation in membership and other programs.

Outdoor, evening, weekend and holiday work required.

How to Apply: Visit http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp and apply for Job Opening #33387 no later than February 27, 2015.

Hiring decisions are contingent upon the results of a physical examination, including alcohol/drug screening and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/Veterans Preference.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Management, Marketing or related field.  A minimum of two years of experience in customer service/visitor services preferably in museums, attractions, or tourism guest relations environments is required.  Experience in cash handling and management and working with complex ticketing systems is highly desired.

Preferences: Fluency in both English and Spanish; experience in developing and delivering customer service training programs and working with volunteers; knowledge of membership programs; and conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills.

THOMPSON CURATOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN AND AFRICAN ART

The Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Curator [the “Thompson Curator”] at the Georgia Museum of Art on the campus of the University of Georgia will oversee a growing collection of objects and archives by artists of the African diaspora, with an emphasis on art by African Americans, as well as managing a smaller collection of African objects. The Thompson Curator will report to the director of the museum. He or she will work collaboratively with other curators where areas of interest overlap, particularly with the curators of American art and decorative arts, as well as with the Pierre Daura Curator of European Art, the curator of education, the director of communications, registrars, preparators and with outside curators and other scholars, to further the study, care, interpretation, presentation and publication of objects in the collection.

Qualifications: The position requires substantial, proven knowledge of art by African Americans, art of the larger African diaspora and African art and material culture, in addition to curatorial experience (preferably three to five years in a museum setting), connoisseurship and knowledge of issues regarding conservation. A doctorate in the history of art, African studies, African-American studies, or a closely related field is required; publications and a demonstrated interest in academics are expected.

Primary duties: The Thompson Curator will have day-to-day and long-term responsibilities regarding organizing exhibitions, conducting research, budgeting, writing for publications, recommending and soliciting acquisitions and identifying and performing as in-house curator for exhibitions on loan from other institutions. The Thompson Curator will work with the curator of education to make exhibitions more accessible to the general public, with docents in training for tours and with the faculty, staff and students of the university.

Donor relations will be an important aspect of the curator’s job, and she or he will be expected to assist the director in identifying and cultivating prospects for future gifts of works of art to the museum’s permanent collection, as well as working with the museum’s Board of Advisors. A wide range of professional activities is expected, including lecturing, teaching, participation in scholarly symposia, contributing to scholarly publications, serving on museum committees and actively participating in professional organizations and committees.

The museum: The Georgia Museum of Art shares the mission of the University of Georgia to support and promote teaching, research and service. Specifically, the museum exists to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret significant works of art. Opened in 1948, the Georgia Museum of Art is accredited by AAM and is a member of AAMD. It is both a university museum and the official state museum of art. The museum offers programming for patrons of all ages, from children to senior citizens, as well as free admission to the public for all exhibitions. It carries out an ambitious exhibition and acquisition program, organizing its own exhibitions in-house, creating traveling exhibitions for other museums and galleries and playing host to traveling exhibitions from around the country and the world. The museum hosts approximately 80,000 visitors a year. Visit www.georgiamuseum.org for more details.

The university: The museum is located on the campus of the University of Georgia, a land- and sea-grant state university with a total enrollment of around 35,000 students and a workforce of nearly 10,000 employees. Eighteen different schools and colleges are within the university, and its libraries are ranked among the nation’s best in research. U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 “Best Colleges” edition has UGA ranked 21 among public universities. Its NCAA Division I sports teams have won 38 national championships, including 26 since 1999.

The town: Athens, Georgia, is located 70 miles northeast of Atlanta, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 300 miles from the coast. With a population of more than 100,000, Athens serves the region as an educational, medical, business, industrial and retail center. The city benefits from strong historic preservationist activity and nurtures artists, writers, musicians and poets. Cultural, sporting and outdoor opportunities abound, for both adults and children. The public school system is recognized statewide for excellence, and there are several outstanding independent and parochial schools in the area. Both the city and the university have a public transit system. Urban, suburban and rural housing is available either for purchase or rent. For more information about Athens, please visit the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau website at http://www.visitathensga.com.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and a sample of scholarly writing to:

Lisa Conley, Business Manager

Georgia Museum of Art

90 Carlton Street

Athens, Georgia 30602-6719

Materials may be sent via email to laconley@uga.edu. No faxes accepted. Preliminary interviews will take place during the College Art Association annual conference in New York, February 11-14, 2015.  Anticipated start date is July 1, 2015 or as negotiated.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

The position requires substantial, proven knowledge of art by African Americans, art of the larger African diaspora and African art and material culture, in addition to curatorial experience (preferably three to five years in a museum setting), connoisseurship and knowledge of issues regarding conservation. A doctorate in the history of art, African studies, African-American studies, or a closely related field is required; publications and a demonstrated interest in academics are expected.

Founded in 1981 in response to an emerging need for specialized planning services in the museum, cultural and heritage sector, Lord Cultural Resources is the world’s largest cultural professional practice. With the successful completion of more than 2,000 projects in 53 countries on 6 continents, the firm has earned an international reputation for sector leadership, innovation and excellence. Please visit our website at http://www.lord.ca to learn more.

The Director, Marketing and Communications is responsible for developing, planning, and executing strategic and responsive business development, marketing and communications initiatives that support consistent business growth, expand market share, and reinforce and grow the Lord Cultural Resources brand and reputation locally, nationally, and internationally. The position requires an extensive knowledge of the cultural industry and the ability to communicate the complex and rich diversity of the company, its services, products and intellectual capital to its many diverse constituencies worldwide.

Some of the central responsibilities include:

• Leads effective new business development for the company ensuring that opportunities are effectively pursued worldwide and is responsible for managing the corporate response; Coordinates and contributes to the business development process and ensures the development of quality, creative, compelling and targeted proposals internationally
• Responsible for the overall development and implementation of all marketing and communications efforts internationally
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports on new opportunities, submitted proposals, the status of new business and achieving business targets
• Responsible for the quality and integrity of communications for Lord Cultural Resources. Coordinates and develops communications, marketing and media activities globally
• Responsible for maintaining the visual and editorial brands identity and style standards in all communication vehicles, including web site, print and digital
• Provides strategic direction, recommendations and plans for all aspects of web design, functionality and content, marketing, marketing and brand design, media relations, customer relations, and both internal and external communications
• Supervises, evaluates, and develops staff in areas of business development, marketing, and communications
• Participates as a member of senior management team to help establish and implement strategic direction
• Assists in the development and implementation of new business opportunities and strategic partnerships

The qualified candidate must be a self-starter, motivated, committed and adaptable team player. You must be detail oriented quality conscious, have impeccable time and project management skills, and have a genuine enthusiasm in museums, culture, and the arts. Other key qualifications include:

• Degree (M.A. or MBA preferred) in Communications, Marketing, Media or Public Relations or equivalent experience
• 7 to 10 years progressively senior experience with proven results in business development, marketing, communications, media and public relations, or consulting in the cultural sector or the professional service industry
• Proven experience creating and implementing communications and brand marketing plans, marketing collateral and experienced on all social media platforms
• Outstanding writer accustomed to meeting multiple, concurrent and critical deadlines; ability to write winning proposals
• Senior-level experience in strategic communications, or public relations at a cultural institution or public relations firm including established media contacts
• Experience in museums, visual art and performing arts, architecture, urban development and design
• Effective public speaking skill in English; fluency in other languages an asset
• Experience supervising direct reports and ability to coordinate multi-office and multicultural teams
• Exceptional networking/interpersonal/social interaction skills; demonstrated superior presentation and communication skills; ability to work with a range of internal and external colleagues and clients ability to work both independently and on teams
• Familiarity with Lord Cultural Resources’ methodologies and/or willing to excel in them – The Manual of Museum Planning, 1991. 2nd Edition 1999, The Manual of Museum Management, 1997. 3rd Edition 2002, The Manual of Museum Exhibitions, 2001, The Manual of Strategic Planning, 2007, The Manual of Museum Education, 2007
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications including proficiency in Excel for tracking and analyzing data
• Motivational skills; organizational and analytical skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Results oriented and strong analytic skills; knowledge of research methodology and skills in evaluation
• Willingness to travel

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, Asheville, North Carolina has an immediate opening for an Executive Director.  Reporting to the Board of Directors, this individual will be responsible for the general administration of the museum, community relations, development, finance, and implementation of the strategic plan.  The successful candidate must have arts-related, non-profit management and fundraising experience, an interest in the history of Black Mountain College, and excellent communication and writing skills.  The candidate will promote and support both the history of Black Mountain College and the work of the Museum + Arts Center.

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center preserves and continues the unique legacy of educational and artistic innovation of Black Mountain College for public study and enjoyment.  The newly renovated exhibition space and resource center is located in downtown Asheville at 56 Broadway and is dedicated to exploring the history and legacy of the world’s most acclaimed experimental educational community. The organization achieves its mission through collection, conservation and educational activities including exhibitions, publications, and public programs.  The museum has recently leased expansion space across the street at 67 Broadway, which will open in early June 2015.

The Executive Director will be responsible for:

Administration:

• Develop and monitor annual operational budget and program budgets with Board of Director’s Treasurer.
• Manage staff and volunteers in areas of program, membership, development, marketing, and administrative planning and execution.  This position will work with the present staff, including the museum’s longstanding Program Director.
• Mentor interns
• Oversee the activities of more than 100 volunteers.

Fundraising and Board Relations:

• Direct all private and public sector fundraising activities including cultivation and solicitation.
• Expand membership and donor bases
• Establish and monitor annual program, development, and marketing plans with benchmarks.
• Make recommendations to the Board of Directors in all aspects of planning and development.
• Plan and participate in Board meetings.
• Oversee the grant writing and proposals

Communications and Community Relations:

• Direct all media communications.
• Attend appropriate community functions and represent BMCM+AC

Strategic Planning

• Working with the board, develop a strategic plan within the first six months.
• Initiate steps to implement the strategic plan

Successful candidates will have demonstrated strengths in creativity, experimentation, and an entrepreneurial approach to the arts. A bachelor or advanced degree in fine arts would be desirable.  Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience.  Please submit resumes to J. Richard Gruber, PhD, Chair of the Board at rgruber@blackmountaincollege.org.