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Posted June 21, 2014

Under the general direction of the Director/CEO and the Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs, the Chief Curator has responsibility for oversight of the curatorial practices of the museum across disciplines. Provides administrative leadership in the development and implementation of visitor-centered curatorial content, ensuring that the Museum’s interdisciplinary collections, exhibitions, and public programs balance the highest quality of scholarship and innovation, while providing an outstanding visitor experience and meeting the interests of a diverse audience. The Chief Curator facilitates a dynamic exchange among curators, visitor advocates, and other staff for program development in multiple platforms including exhibitions, collection presentations, and on-line activities, working with multiple departments to ensure achievement of the Museum’s mission and financial sustainability goals. This incumbent oversees the planning and execution of exhibition projects in collaboration with the Deputy Museum Director, the Director of Exhibits and the Director of Collections including in-house and temporary exhibitions.
Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Executive-level knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of museum administration, including budgetary procedures and financial oversight;

• Management principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation, and employee supervision, particularly within a team-based, collaborative setting;

• Planning, development, and implementation practices for museum content-delivery platforms, including exhibitions, collection presentations, public programs, media initiatives, and publications;

• Exhibition and program planning; interpretive approaches; and visitor evaluation practices;

• Principles and practices of museum collection development, care, access and management;

• Fundraising techniques, grant application procedures, and funding sources;

• Knowledge of computer systems and applications;

• English, fluent in both spoken and written form; and,

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing appropriate for a range of uses, audiences, and diverse content platforms;

• Organize and manage diverse, complex projects;

• Analyze, synthesize, and interpret effectively multidisciplinary materials and new research integrating multiple perspectives, visitor viewpoints, and timely and relevant content related to Alaska and the North;

• Facilitate and motivate others in experimenting with new practices and ways of working to support a culture of innovation and collaboration;

• Consider and balance a range of competing needs and objectives to develop strategies and solutions that ensure overall institutional success;

• Serve as an institutional spokesperson with a wide range of constituencies, including media;

• Bridge curatorial content and interpretive approaches with other museum functions including marketing, fundraising, and collection management;

• Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A combination of experience and education that demonstrates possession of the necessary knowledge and abilities for this position is required as noted:

• Three years of responsible museum administration at a supervisor level, including management of staff, budgetary oversight, and collaboration with departments or project teams;

• Three years experience in developing exhibitions, publications, programs, and other content platforms supported by research and collections;

• Masters degree in field of art, history, science, culture or equivalent required. Knowledge of, education in, and experience with non-profit administration or relevant field preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in a content area related to Northern or Alaskan art, history, or science.

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in the museum field.
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Contact Person: HR Manager Phone: 907.929.9217
Email Address: employment@anchoragemuseum.org
Apply URL: https://www.anchoragemuseum.org/about/aboutus_empl…

Applications Due August 15, 2014

The Society of Arts and Crafts (SAC), a nonprofit organization supporting contemporary craft, seeks a dynamic, knowledgeable, and highly-motivated Executive Director. The new ED must be both passionate about contemporary craft and capable of leading a talented team of staff and volunteers. The ideal candidate would appreciate the SAC’s past accomplishments, understand its present challenges, and envision its future potential. S/he must be an energetic and inspirational leader who can garner the respect and support of artists, donors, communities, and sister organizations.

THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS

Established in 1897, the dual mission of SAC is to encourage the creation, collection and promotion of the work of contemporary craft artists and to advance public appreciation of fine craft. SAC’s vision is to be a contemporary craft organization on par with other major cultural institutions in the Boston area, to provide critical support to a thriving community of artists and allied professionals and serve as the premier destination for artists, collectors and general craft enthusiasts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee all facets of the organization including development, marketing, finance, human resources, and board committees in order to fully realize the potential of the organization and to maximize both contributed and earned income.

Provide leadership in program development and implementation of all SAC programs including: Exhibition Gallery, Retail Gallery, CraftBoston, educational programs, grants and fellowships, and the mentor program.

Implement the recently adopted Strategic Plan.

Serve as SAC’s lead spokesperson and chief advocate. Maintain/establish strong partnerships in the community. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.

Lead all fundraising efforts, including identification, cultivation and solicitation of top-level prospects, sponsorships and the creation and execution of an “Annual Development Plan” to support SAC’s programs and services.

Increase the visibility, prominence, financial resources, relevance, growth and impact of SAC.

Assure adequate control and accounting of all funds and investments, including creation and monitoring of the annual budget (currently $1.3 M) and reporting current budget status and future needs to the Board.

Provide leadership and maintain regular communication with Board of Trustees regarding the condition of the organization. Facilitate all committee work.

Develop, motivate, inspire and evaluate all SAC staff (currently 5 full-time and 5 part-time employees) and volunteers (approximately 100) to support SAC programs.

Oversee the retention plan for official records and documents. Monitor SAC’s compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as workplace employment law.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

A salary, based on experience and expertise with benefits package will be provided.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

August 15, 2014

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and experience relevant to the specific job responsibilities, a CV/resume, and names and contact information of three professional references to: search@societyofcrafts.org

For more information on The Society of Arts and Crafts’ programs and services: www.societyofcrafts.org
Job Requirements

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5+ years of senior management and development experience. Candidates must have a proven track record of success in working with boards, staff, communities and major donors to achieve goals. An advanced degree is desirable.

A passion for and history of working with arts, culture, education, community and/or other not-for-profit organizations is required. The ideal candidate will also be a respected leader in the regional and national arts community. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills. This position requires a leaderwith strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build excellent relationships withpeople of all ages and backgrounds. The candidate must have the strong management skills necessary to support, motivateand mentor staff

Proficiency in Macintosh computers and email communications is a must, along with a basic understanding of software programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Filemaker, Quickbooks, and Adobe Suite.
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Contact Person: Search Committee Phone: 617-266-1810
Email Address: search@societyofcrafts.org
Apply URL: http://www.societyofcrafts.org

Posted June 28, 2014

Under the direction of the Head of Gallery Learning and the Manager of Family Programs, the Gallery Learning Museum Educator will teach in various museum education programs for children, families and adults (programs can include: School Vacation Week Adventures, Family Art Cart, MFA Playdates, Artist Toolbox Cart, Drawing in the Galleries, Artist Demonstrations, and other various events and programs). S/he will work with Gallery Learning staff to facilitate programs and interact with visitors, offering information, answering questions and creating an enriching museum learning experience. S/he will also assist with the design and development of self-guided materials to serve children and families.

B.A. or B.F.A. in art or art education, along with 1 to 3 years of museum experience or similar education environment preferred. Additional qualifications include: strong organizational and interpersonal skills; experience working with children; studio art experience preferred; ability to work evenings and weekends.

For consideration, please submit your cover letter and résumé to: resumes@mfa.org. You may also submit your materials via postal mail to: Human Resources Department, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Status: Temporary
Posted: 6/28/14

Department:
Other
Sub-Department:
Education
Hours:
10 hours per week or less
Schedule:
Varied schedule including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays

Posted July 7, 2014

The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University seeks to hire a Curator of Academic Projects. The position will be housed jointly at the Rose Art Museum and the Mandel Center for the Humanities (MCH), and will carry with it both teaching and curatorial responsibilities. The Curator’s main task will be to integrate and bind all phases of the Museum’s creative and scholarly activities to the University through programming supported by the Mellon Foundation. Working with the MCH, this scholar-liaison will be well positioned to bring ideas born across disciplinary lines to bear directly on the Rose’s programs, exhibitions and acquisitions. The position will enable the museum to be used as a living textbook for learning across disciplines, drawing on? its collection of more than 8,000 objects for the purposes of advancing research and inspiring creative thought.

Examples of Key Responsibilities:

Oversees all aspects of academic outreach and engagement. Serves? as liaison to the Mandel Center for the Humanities. Promotes the use of the collection by faculty and students through collaborative, collections-based projects and exhibitions, creating a range of initiatives that ensure the museum’s visibility as a first-class resource for teaching and research.
Develops Mellon funded programs related to exhibitions, including panels, symposia, lectures and artist talks.
Teaches upon request by faculty and participates in courses organized in conjunction with the Mandel Center for the Humanities.
Performs research towards the development of exhibitions and collection and contributes to associated publications and exhibition didactics.
Serves as mentor to Starr and Warner Interns (2). Acts as point person for student groups related to Rose programs. Participates in the following standing meetings: Exhibitions, Operations, Museum Guide and others as requested.

ABOUT THE ROSE

Founded in 1961, the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University is among the nation’s premier university museums dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting 20th and 21st century visual art. A center of cultural and intellectual life on campus, the museum serves as a catalyst for artistic expression, a living textbook for object-based learning, and a site for scholarly innovation and the production of new knowledge through art. American painting of the post-war period is particularly well represented within the Rose’s collection, which is now more than 8,000 objects strong. Major paintings by Willem de Kooning, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Helen Frankenthaler, and Andy Warhol anchor the collection, and recently acquired works by Mark Bradford, Al Loving, Jack Whitten, and Charline von Heyl build upon this strength while reflecting the museum’s commitment to works of both artistic importance and social relevance. Through its collection, exhibitions, and programs, the Rose works to affirm and advance the values of global diversity, freedom of expression, and social justice that are hallmarks of Brandeis University.

ABOUT THE MANDEL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES (MCH)

The mission of the Mandel Center for the Humanities is to broaden and deepen Brandeis students’ knowledge, their thinking, and their study, and to enrich and deepen humanities scholarship across multiple disciplines. The Center brings together people from different communities (undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and visitors) and different fields of inquiry (languages, literature, philosophy, history, anthropology, sociology, the arts) and is home to humanities scholarship from a wide range of departments, as well as the sponsor for regular interdisciplinary seminars, events, and discussions. By facilitating such courses, lectures, films, and conferences, the Center engages the entire university in the pursuit of knowledge across diverse fields of humanistic inquiry. Through their participation in the Mandel Center for the Humanities, Brandeis students and faculty from all parts of campus become more informed, involved, and humane citizens of the world. The MCH engages the entire university in the pursuit of knowledge across the disciplines and fields of humanistic inquiry. To accomplish these goals, the Mandel Center for the Humanities is home to humanities scholarship from a wide range of departments, as well as the sponsor for regular interdisciplinary seminars, events, and discussions.
Job Requirements

This is a full time, exempt position to be held by an individual with a PhD, preferably in Art History, who will have both teaching and museum experience.

How to Apply:

Submit cover letter and resume as a single document at http://www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs/external.html. Elect option for “External Applicant”. Sort the job listing by clicking the Job ID column heading. Locate the desired job listing. Click the job title and then Apply Now.

Closing Statement:

Brandeis University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages minorities, women, disabled individuals, and eligible veterans to apply. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other legally protected category.

Applications due July 21, 2014.

Position: Collections Manager
Mingei International Museum seeks an experienced museum professional for the
position of Collections Manager for a 36,000+ object craft and folk art permanent
collection. Reporting to the Registrar, he/she is responsible for the acquisition
and de-accessioning of objects in accordance with established policy as well as
for cataloguing, storing, arranging conservation, outgoing loans from the
collection, and caring for and ensuring public access to the collection. Mingei
International Museum is committed to maintaining best practices in all areas and
is AAM accredited.
Primary Responsibilities
 Catalog new acquisitions and de-accessions. Maintain collection
management database and manage the input of data, including digital
images.
 Oversee administration of EmbARK database and instruct and assist its
users. Ensure database integrity, perform periodic clean up and set
policies around data entry. Work with LAD manager to ensure effective
linkage of data to Commons platform and Mingei website. Create a
condition report on each object with digital photographs; separate report
for EmbARK files.
 Provide administrative support for exhibition publications and design
department requests (captions, credit lines, etc.)
 Generate and process donation paperwork as appropriate.
 Assist with all aspects of exhibition preparation, implementation, and
archiving.
 Act as a departmental representative at Collections Committee meetings.
 Conduct collection research. Provide information and access to the
collection for researchers, the public and other staff working with the
collections for educational and public program purposes.
 Ensure that Collections Storage areas are organized and clean. Rehouse
objects as needed in order to adhere to best practices.
 Conduct an annual partial inventory of the collection.
 Coordinate object restoration projects.
 Train and oversee department volunteers and interns.
 Perform various data entry activities pertaining to the collection.
7/3/2014
 Implement the portions of the museum’s emergency preparedness policy that relate to the collections.
 In consultation with the Registrar, develop/implement an annual operational plan.
Qualifications/Skills Required
 Minimum of 2 years of museum registration experience or equivalent with museum, gallery, or private collection. Experience with folk art, craft and design mediums a plus.
 Bachelor’s degree in related field. Post graduate degree a plus.
 Excellent project management skills.
 High level of written and oral communication skills.
 Accuracy and attention to detail.
 Knowledge of standard museum and conservation/preservation practices.
 Extensive knowledge of and experience with collection database software. Embark preferred. Knowledge of digital asset management.
 Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
 Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.
 Proven ability to work independently and with a team, manage multiple concurrent projects, and meet deadlines.
 Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Please email résumé with 3 references and cover letter to jobs@mingei.org with COLLECTIONS MGR in subject line.
Deadline: July 21, 2014 9:00 PST
No phone calls, please. EOE employer.