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Applications due August 5, 2014

Research/Evaluation Associate
Description:
Research/Evaluation Associate
Museum of Science, Boston
www.mos.org

Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Research/Evaluation Associate will work with the Manager and Senior Project Manager of Research and Evaluation to plan and oversee the research and evaluation efforts. This will include the development of timelines, instruments, pilot testing, analysis, and reporting for the evaluation and research of educational and visitor service programs at the Museum of Science.

PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Since 2004, the Museum of Science, Boston has maintained a dedicated Research and Evaluation Department that studies museum visitors and professionals, specifically focusing on how they learn. This department measures the educational impact of the Museum’s various learning experiences (both those aimed at a professional and public audience), and advises project teams on ways they can incorporate visitor interests, needs, concerns and understanding into their decision-making through the effective use of existing literature and/or visitor research and evaluation studies. The Museum of Science Research and Evaluation Department consists of nine full-time staff members and two part-time staff members, making it one of the largest departments of its kind in the world. Collectively, these professionals have expertise in science education, museum education, museum studies, and special education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with 4-6 research/evaluation projects (except when they are very large). Oversee any research assistants and/or data collectors who are involved with the project.

WORK SCHEDULE:
This position is grant-funded, full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday.

REPORTS TO:
Manager, Research & Evaluation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree or higher preferred.
More than 3 years of quantitative and qualitative research experience.

STARTING SALARY:
Exempt (Salaried). Commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS:
Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree or higher preferred.
More than 3 years of quantitative and qualitative research experience.
How To Apply:
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://mos.applicantpro.com/jobs/115163-29461.html
Apply by:
August 05, 2014
About this Organization:
In 1830, six men interested in natural history established the Boston Society of Natural History, an organization through which they could pursue their common scientific interests. Devoted to collecting and studying natural history specimens, the society displayed its collections in numerous temporary facilities until 1864, when it opened the New England Museum of Natural History at the corner of Berkeley and Boylston Streets in Boston’s Back Bay. That Museum is now known world-wide as the Museum of Science.

After World War II, under the leadership of Bradford Washburn, the Society sold the Berkeley Street building, changed its name to the Boston Museum of Science (later, dropping Boston from the name) and negotiated with the Metropolitan District Commission a 99-year lease for land spanning the Charles River Basin, now known as Science Park. In 1948, the Museum designed and built the first traveling planetarium in New England to promote the development of a new Museum building. The cornerstone for the new Museum was laid at Science Park a year later, and a temporary building was erected to house the Museum’s collections and staff.

In 1951, the first wing of the new Museum officially opened, making the Museum the first to embrace all the sciences under one roof. Comprising 14,000 square feet of exhibit space, the new Museum’s first wing was already much larger than the entire exhibits area of the old Berkeley building. That same year, one of the most endearing and memorable symbols of the Museum, ‘Spooky,’ the Great Horned Owl, was given to the Museum as an owlet. Spooky lived to the age of 38 years, becoming the oldest known living member of his species.During the next two decades. the Museum greatly expanded its exhibits and facilities. In 1956, the Museum was successful in campaigning for a Science Park MBTA station that now brings visitors to within 200 yards of the Museum. The Charles Hayden Planetarium, funded by major gifts from the Charles Hayden Foundation, opened in 1958.

By 1968, further building expansion was under way as ground was broken for the Museum’s west wing which was completed in the early 1970s. The Elihu Thomson Theater of Electricity, which houses the 2 1/2 million-volt Van de Graaff generator — the two-story tall high voltage electricity generator given to the Museum by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1956-opened in 1980.

The Museum has remained on the cutting edge of science education by developing innovative and interactive exhibits and programs that both entertain and educate.

Two of the Museum’s more recent additions, the Hall Wing housing the Roger L. Nichols Gallery for temporary exhibits, and the Mugar Omni Theater, exemplify the Museum of Science’s commitment to making science fun and accessible to all. The Mugar Omni Theater, opened in 1987, utilizes state-of-the-art film technology to project larger-than-life images onto a five-story high, domed screen, creating a ‘you are there’ experience for viewers.

More than 1.6 million people visit the Museum and its more than 400 interactive exhibits each year.

Posted July 7, 2014

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is currently seeking the following candidate: Education Coordinator The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center seeks a part-time Education Coordinator to co-lead the Discovery Center’s Education Team, including developing and managing programs, exhibits and outreach, scheduling Education Team coverage for public hours and on- and off-site Discovery Center programs, and ensuring excellence in all of the Discovery Center’s educational offerings. Applicants should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, education, aviation or museum studies, with at least one year of professional experience in formal or informal (museum/nonprofit) education, preferably science education, with responsibilities in educational program development and implementation. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is an excellent communicator with both adults and children and who enjoys working both collaboratively and independently. Good IT/technology skills are a plus. Must be willing to work flexible hours including some nights, weekends and occasionally overnight. Please download an application from http://www.starhop.com/contact-us/jobs-and-opportunities.aspx, and email or mail your completed application along with a cover letter and resume (no phone calls please) to: McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Attn: Will Swyers, CFO 2 Institute Drive Concord, NH 03301 Email: wswyers@starhop.com MSDC is an equal opportunity employer

Posted July 7, 2014

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AT REGIONAL ART MUSEUM: Newport Art Museum seeks dynamic Director of Marketing to join its senior leadership team. Reporting to the Executive Director, he/she develops the strategies that articulate the Museum’s mission in the context of 21st century audiences (members, students, visitors and donors); oversees all marketing and advertising of strategic initiatives and annual programs, events, classes and exhibitions; edits the tri-annual Museum Newsletter and monthly newspaper column; develops media sponsorship relationships and creates an annual advertising schedule of in-kind and paid advertising; interfaces with vendors for advertising product, signage, website development; and, oversees data tracking and analysis. Requirements: 3-5 years marketing experience at an art museum or similar nonprofit; Master’s degree in museum/arts administration, museum studies, public humanities, marketing, journalism or equivalent or equivalent combination of academic and professional experience in a nonprofit setting; experience and ability to write about the fine arts, art education, museum programs and community impact of the arts; knowledge and experience writing reports, press releases, advertisements, print collateral, email marketing; demonstrated ability to set goals, manage multiple projects and achieve results in a fast-paced environment; excellent oral presentation and interpersonal skills; collaborative work-style; experience with website management, Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, social media and email marketing systems, data management; experience with budget planning and implementation. Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience. EOE. Applications accepted until position is filled. Please send cover letter, resume, sample of writing and salary requirements electronically to: Elizabeth Goddard, Executive Director EGoddard@NewportArtMuseum.org.

Posted July 7, 2014

Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) The NHA has a collection of more than 350 oral histories recorded over the past six decades. They include life stories, personal reflections, and insights on island life and events from year-round and seasonal residents The Oral History Intern will be involved in all aspects of the oral history program, including interviewing, transcribing, editing, cataloging, and exhibit preparation, focusing particularly on developing an oral history exhibit of immigrant interviews for the NHA’s 2014 Diversity Festival in November. The ideal candidate will have completed undergraduate or graduate coursework in oral history, have experience in best practices of oral history methodology and field work, and be a flexible, creative self-starter. Housing is provided, plus a stipend of $2500 for the ten-week period September 15–November 22, 2014. (Dates are somewhat flexible). Please send resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three references to btyler@nha.org; 508-228-1894, ext. 306. Betsy Tyler Obed Macy Research Chair, Nantucket Historical Association

Posted on July 7, 2014

The Bellarmine Museum of Art (BMA) at Fairfield University (Fairfield, CT) seeks a Museum Registrar, for a temporary position. The Registrar will support the BMA and the Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery’s exhibitions programs by overseeing and managing all aspects of the museum’s permanent collections care, safety and documentation, in compliance with professional museum standards. The Registrar will also manage and maintain a database of the BMA collection and the University art collection, using embARK, as well as arrange national and international loans and monitor environmental conditions in all galleries. Registrar will also manage a traveling exhibition. The Registrar will report to the Interim Director of the museum, and will supervise an undergraduate museum intern, as well as a team of student gallery attendants. The anticipated start date for the position is August 18, 2014, and the projected end date for this position is December 31, 2014. Qualified applicants should submit a letter outlining their interest and qualifications for this position, resume or CV, and three references by visiting our website at www.fairfield.edu/jobs under Staff Opportunities and following our online application instructions.