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Assistant Registrar The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 10/6/09
Museum Curator Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records, Museum Division 10/17/09
Executive Director The Hawaiian Mission Children’s Society 10/17/09
Vice President of Education The Museum of Latin American Art 11/04/09
 

Vice President of Education - The Museum of Latin American Art, seeks a Vice President of Education to lead the Museum’s educational programs.   The VP of Education will provide leadership and vision for the education programming that explores Latin American art and culture. This position participates as a member of the senior management team and reports directly to the President/CEO.

Master’s Degree in Art Education, or related field required; 5-8 years experience in planning and organizing museum educational programs required.  Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of museum education models.   Salary DOE.  For more information visit www.molaa.org or e-mail: jobs@molaa.org

 

Executive Director - The Hawaiian Mission Children’s Society (HMCS) is seeking the next Executive Director to oversee and manage its multifaceted organization including the historic Mission Houses with temporary gallery, museum store, café and grounds, a research library, a historic cemetery and public programs year-round.  The Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership in financial management, fundraising, marketing and community relations, and public programming with a balance of innovation and sensitivity to the complexities of Hawaiian history and Hawai‘i’s people.  For more information and to apply go to www.missionhouses.org and click on Employment.


Museum Curator (uncovered position) - Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records, Museum Division.
Work Location: 1700 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007

Apply By: Open until filled - Review of applications will begin 10/13/09 and continue until position is filled.

Curator to provide leadership and expertise in development of exhibits, collections and public outreach strategies for museum that interprets Arizona’s people and government

Required: knowledge and experience in professional museum practices; familiarity with PastPerfect; and knowledge of western history.

Qualifications: M.A. in history or related field; five years experience in exhibits and collections management; and three years supervisory experience.

Starting Salary: $40,000 - $48,000 per year, DOE

Note: This position is not covered by the Arizona State Merit System Rules.

How to Apply: Applicants interested in being considered must submit their resume via email to hrjobs@lib.az.us  or US mail: Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, HR Jobs, 1700 W. Washington, Room 200, Phoenix, AZ 85007

An EEO/Reasonable Accommodation Employer

 


 

Assistant Registrar  - The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County seeks an Assistant Registrar to work with our Research and Collections department.  The Assistant Registrar is primarily responsible for the records and record keeping for museum acquisitions and outgoing loans, including maintenance and processing of paper files, and development of the electronic database.  The position is also responsible for technical and administrative activities, and works with collections for exhibits as needed.  This position reports to the Chief Registrar and is expected to work with minimal supervision and supervises interns and/or volunteers as necessary.

Salary is commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits.  This is a full time, regular, exempt position. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.  Interested candidates please visit: http://www.nhm.org/site/about-our-museums/working-at-nhm  to apply online. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please, No Phone Calls