Western Museums Association JOB LISTINGS

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Rates: Member $30.00 / Non-member $45.00 (Rates apply per month. Up to 75 words; each addtl .10/word) No deadline, listings are posted when received within about 24 hours.

Volunteer & Research Coordinator - The Napa County Historical Society is looking for a Volunteer & Research Coordinator, responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Research Library, and for volunteer management, including but not limited to recruitment, training, scheduling, supervising and assisting volunteers. The coordinator is the research administrator and is responsible for library and archives management. Fifteen hours per week will be dedicated to data entry of collections into PastPerfect Museum Software. The coordinator must also greet and assist visitors. Coordinator supports the Executive Director as needed and assists with administrative duties, programming and events. Resume deadline: May 31, 2008. Submit cover letter and resume to Kristie Sheppard, director@napahistory.org. Position to begin in late June; Salary starts at $27K.

Full-time, Tuesday- Saturday. Desirable Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; history, library or museum related preferred. Computer competency. Supervisory skills or volunteer management experience preferred.

Director of Marketing & Exhibit Projects - Media production firm serving clients worldwide seeks manager/director who will lead the marketing and sales effort for an innovative multimedia exhibit product targeting museums, science centers, visitor centers and design firms.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement marketing strategies (trade shows, mailings, promotional materials) and sales communications (leads, proposals, contracts).

- Manage pricing and project efficiency

- Manage project workload as a whole, ensuring timely delivery, smooth teamwork, excellent client relations, and budget adherence.

Must be a skilled marketer in media or exhibit design/production, with experience in museums a plus; personable and a team player; self-initiating leader and highly organized; excellent communication and presentation skills; some travel required; flexible hours.

Excellent work environment in progressive, mid-sized Pacific Northwest city.

Visit LumaLore at www.lumalore.com. Send cover letter and resume´ to jobs@intervisionmedia.com.

Curator/ Assistant Director - Barona Band of Mission Indians Museum. Under the direction of the Museum Director, the Curator assists in planning, implementing and overseeing the programs and exhibitions of the institution; coordinates publications within the museum; assists in the acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections; is responsible for authenticating, evaluating, and categorizing the collection within the area of expertise. As Assistant Director, assists in certain administrative work and supervisory tasks, including attendance records; takes the place of Director when he/she is offsite.

Education and Experience: Advanced degree preferred in American Indian Studies, Anthropology, Museum Studies, Humanities, History or related field. Three years experience in the museum field and/or equivalent academic research experience preferred. Knowledge of California Indian Cultures is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply for this position please send your resume via-email to: hr@barona-nsn.gov or call (619) 390-2140.

Collections Manager - Barona Band of Mission Indians Museum. Under the supervision of the Museum Director, this position is responsible for the organization and preservation of the collection and for input of research data generated by the accessioning of objects, archival records, and language reference production and archive (Audio, video, written records).

Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in Museum Studies or other related area including American Indian Studies, Archaeology, History, with minimum two years collection experience.

To apply for this position please send your resume via-email to: hr@barona-nsn.gov or call (619) 390-2140.

Associate Director of Education - Montalvo Arts Center is seeking an Associate Director of Education to join our outstanding Program Staff. Reporting to the Director of Programs, this position is responsible for program development and operational oversight of Montalvo’s arts education and outreach programs. The Associate Director of Education will collaborate with the Director of Programs, all program staff, as well as resident artists to develop and integrate educational components into the artistic programming of the organization.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Developing and implementing new and existing education programs that achieve the following:
Providing accessible and relevant arts experiences for K-12 students and their teachers, throughout Silicon Valley.
Offering multidisciplinary arts education programs to complement the programs and projects of Montalvo Arts Center, including multi-tiered programs that provide exposure to the arts, interaction with artists, and opportunities for students to become involved in the creative process.
Integrating school curriculums that provide many different kinds of experiences and are accessible to the diverse educational institutions throughout the Silicon Valley.
Working with program staff to broaden and enhance program offerings by developing approaches for learning in each artistic programming endeavor.
Producing or supervising the production of all program curriculum and/or study guides.
Strengthening the organization’s outreach efforts by building upon and creating new relationships with local K-12 schools, universities and secondary educational institutions.
Identifying core partners and strategically implementing educational programs that complement and contribute to artistic programs.
Collaborating with the Director of Programs and other program staff to develop, manage and coordinate cross-discipline adult and public education programs.
Representing the arts education and outreach programs through written documentation and/or public presentation, whenever appropriate, to a vast audience including the general public, educational program constituencies, the media, Montalvo staff and volunteers, trustees and funders.
Developing and managing annual education program budgets.
Hiring, training, supervising and evaluating arts education and outreach staff and volunteers.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Educational degree in art or art history. An emphasis in contemporary art or art education and/or Masters Degree preferred.
Five years experience in a museum or other nonprofit arts institution at a managerial or supervisory level, with responsibility for designing and carrying out programs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
An interest in developing new models for integrating learning into artistic programming.
Experience working with artists.
Experience working with multidisciplinary arts.
Knowledge of and experience in curriculum development.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Organized and efficient work habits.
Experience working with and managing budgets

Status: Fulltime. This position requires some evening and weekend availability.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to Human Resources via email at hr@montalvoarts.org. No calls please.

Membership Assistant - The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. Supports all aspects of the membership program with the main focus on servicing and membership fulfillment Assists with the maintenance of accurate donor/membership records, creations and distribution of membership cards.Provides support at events which may take place during evenings or weekend hours This position is responsible for membership relations and contributes to the overall growth of the Membership Program through servicing and prospect outreach.

For information on how to apply and a complete job description, visit www.huntington.org

Public Relations Coordinator (Communications Coordinator 1) - Washington State Historical Society, Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 $29,196 - $37, 800 per year (Range 37)

Applications will be accepted until the recruitment closing date of May 23, 2008.

Agency Information: If you are interested in reaching out to the community and members of the media to inform, promote and excite people about the rich history of the State of Washington, then the Washington State Historical Society is looking for you.

Location: This position is located in the Member, Donor and Public Relations Department of the Washington State Historical Society in Tacoma, Washington. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday-Friday, totaling 40 hours a week. Scheduling flexibility is required on occasion for evening and weekend events.

Duties: This position works closely with the Development and Marketing Manager to research, develop and execute sponsorship proposals, public relations strategies, marketing and promotional efforts, member events and other special events as assigned at the Washington State History Museum.

The Public Relations Coordinator interacts with all departments in the agency to coordinate efforts and accomplish marketing and funding goals. They also work directly with the general public, media and other institutions to develop relationships that help meet the goals of the organization.

Desirable Qualifications: A Bachelor degree involving major study in journalism, public relations, graphic design, communications, or a closely allied field; AND, demonstrated experience in communications, design and/or development activities.

Conditions of Employment:Successful candidates must have a valid Washington State driver's license. Successful candidates must pass a Criminal Justice Records Check.

Application Instructions and Examination Procedure

PART ONE: Complete the State of Washington application.

PART TWO: Complete the Supplement. The Supplement is an evaluation of your experience and training. Write your responses on additional sheets of paper. Your score will be derived solely from your responses to the examination questions. Number your responses to correspond with each item, please include your name on all the sheets.

PART THREE: Submit the completed State of Washington application and Supplement to Marie DeLong at mdelong@wshs.wa.gov. Enter Public Relations Coordinator in the subject line.

Collection Manager - Heritage Station, The Umatilla County Historical Museum, Pendleton, Oregon

Collection Manager - The Anthropology Department of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County seeks a Collection Manager to work with our Anthropology Collections.

Responsibilities include: cataloging, storage and care of collections; processing accessions and loans; assisting with public inquiries, visiting researchers, participation in relevant collections based public programming, and active use of computerized databases and digital technology in all aspects of collections management. Applicant will work with a team of collection managers and curators as needed on projects, grants, and NAGPRA compliance.

Requirements include Graduation from an accredited college with a MA in Anthropology/Archeology or Museum Studies with an emphasis related to collections management. Minimum of one year's experience managing Ethnological or Archeological Collections.

Excellent computer skills are necessary and an interest in learning specialized skills such as KE Emu database software required. Familiarity with NAGPRA desirable.

This position is full-time and available immediately. Salary is commensurate with experience. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Attn: Human Resources ANTHRO Collections Manager, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057. You may also fax to 213-765-4951 or send email to jobs@nhm.org with the position title or code in the subject line.

Director - Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum. The University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Boyce Thompson Southwest Arboretum located in Superior, Arizona. The Arboretum, established in 1925, is managed under an agreement between the University of Arizona, Arizona State Parks and a private nonprofit corporation, which owns the physical facility. The tripartite management seeks to maintain an appropriate balance between the public programs and academic endeavors. The Arboretum is primarily a service-oriented institution seeking to ascertain the types of plants that will thrive within the Sonoran Desert; displaying these and introducing them for use within the state and the Southwest; making seeds available to botanical gardens, arboreta, parks departments and government agencies; and offering a wide range of educational services dealing with plant science and biotic communities. Additional information may be obtained at the Arboretum’s website: http://ag.arizona.edu/BTA

The candidate must be an exceptionally qualified individual with strong management experience and demonstrated abilities of leadership, organization, commitment, enthusiasm, creativity and vision necessary to ensure that the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers work together in a collaborative effort to accomplish the mission of the Boyce Thompson Southwest Arboretum. Preferred qualifications include senior level administrative experience in a related or similar type of organization; ability to oversee and support research efforts of the Arboretum; demonstrated fund raising experience and ability; excellent verbal and written communication skills. Applicant must possess a minimum of a Masters degree in an appropriate field.

The new Director will be based in Superior, Arizona.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans.

* Annually establish an operating budget for review and approval by the Board of Directors. Continually review and monitor the budget, income and expenditures to keep all expenditures within the budget.

* Design and develop fund raising strategies for operating and capital needs, with responsibility for solicitation of individual, foundation and corporate donors.

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled -Review begins on June 1, 2008 and
continues until position filled

Documents, in addition to application, which are required for a complete application: Letter of interest; resume; four references

Curatorial Assistant - The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is engaged in a major seismic upgrade of its original 1913 building and adjacent spaces. The project will culminate in the installation of four new permanent exhibits. As part of this larger project, the Ancient Latin America Hall, displaying over 600 archaeological objects from North, Central and South America, will be taken down and the objects placed in a new visible storage exhibit. We seek a Curatorial Assistant to join an outstanding team working on our Ancient Latin American archaeological collections as part of this larger project.

· Assist Anthropology Collection Manager, Collections Technician, Museum Registrar and Conservator in the de-installation of the Ancient Latin American Hall. This will include but is not limited to the removal, condition reporting, photographing, packing and transporting the artifacts to their new location.

· Assisting with the implementation of an onsite open storage exhibit of the same de-installed objects.

· Limited preventative conservation of objects under the supervision of Collections Manager and Conservator.

· Use computerized databases and digital technology related to this project to assist in the collections management of these collections.

· Graduation from an accredited college with a BS/BA (MA desirable) in Anthropology or Art History with a specialization in the Art and Archeology of Ancient Latin America (Mesoamerica, Central America and South America).

· At least 1 year of experience involving collections management, identification or classification, preparation and conservation of artifacts for study, research or exhibition.

· Must be able to work as a member of a team and independently with little direct supervision.

· Excellent oral and written English skills required, Spanish reading and comprehension ideal.

This is a full time 18 month position and is available immediately. Salary is commensurate with experience. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, detailed resume, and contact information for three references to: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Attn: Human Resources ALA Curatorial Assistant, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057. You may also fax to 213-765-4951 or send email to jobs@nhm.org with the position title or code in the subject line.

Position - click on the position below for full description	Organization	Posted
Curatorial Assistant	The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County	4/7/08
Director	Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum	4/15/08
Collection Manager	Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County	4/20/08
Collection Manager	Heritage Station, The Umatilla County Historical Museum,	4/20/08
Public Relations Coordinator	Washington State Historical Society	4/22/08
Membership Assistant	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens.	5/5/08
Associate Director of Education	Montalvo Arts Center	5/7/08
Collections Manager	Barona Band of Mission Indians Museum	5/7/08
Curator/ Assistant Director	Barona Band of Mission Indians Museum	5/7/08
Director of Marketing & Exhibit Projects	Media production firm	5/7/08
Volunteer & Research Coordinator	The Napa County Historical Society	5/8/08