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Director Folsom History Museum 5/7/09
Assistant Curator of Education High Desert Museum 5/13/09
Interactive Media Producer Second Story 5/14/09
Museum Director/CEO Pratt Museum 5/22/09
Manager of Membership and Special Events Tucson Museum of Art 6/8/09
Collections Manager and Curator Pratt Museum 6/8/09
Collections Internship The Catalina Island Museum 6/21/09
Conservation Assistant The San Diego Museum of Man 6/28/09
Associate Vice President of Education The Museum of Latin American Art 6/30/09

Associate Vice President of Education - The Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, CA seeks an Associate Vice President of Education to lead the Museum’s educational programs.   The AVP of Education will create, plan, implement, supervise and evaluate all of the educational programs that may include: workshops, festivals, seminars for schools, educators, adults and families.

Master’s Degree in Art Education or related field required; 4-5 years experience in planning educational programs required.  Salary DOE. If interested send resume to: jobs@molaa.org.

 

Conservation Assistant - The San Diego Museum of Man seeks a Conservation Assistant for the development of a Collections Resource Center. Duties include: Condition reporting, cleaning and re-housing objects and textiles and assisting in the collections department. BA or relevant experience required. Preferred candidates may have experience working in museums. This is a full-time position, Tuesday-Saturday (may change to Wednesday-Sunday).
Send resume and cover letter to: Erin Harm, Project Manager, San Diego Museum of Man; eharm@museumofman.org
 

Collections Internship - The Catalina Island Museum seeks a Collections Intern for a full-time, six-month position.  Duties include cataloguing museum collections; data entry into collections management software; storage space organization and completing research and photograph requests. The intern will also represent the Collections Department during the Curator’s maternity leave.  

BA or MA in History/Museum Studies or related field preferred.  Experience with collections database software a plus.  To apply email resume to curator@catalinamuseum.org. Applications due by July 24, 2009.

 

 

Collections Manager and Curator - Pratt Museum. The award-winning Pratt Museum seeks an experienced and energetic Collections Manager and Curator who excels in a highly creative, collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. The Pratt is a dynamic community-based museum of art, science and culture. This full-time position will play a vital team role in planning and development of a museum expansion. Please visit http://www.museumsalaska.org/jobs/index.htm#ccmpratt for complete job description and application instructions. Deadline July 1, 2009. More info at www.prattmusem.org.

 

Manager of Membership and Special Events - Tucson Museum of Art. Responsible for all facets of the Museum’s membership program; overseeing fundraising, special events, and Museum rentals; staff liaison for Museum support organizations.  This is a high-profile, detail-oriented position requiring an understanding of membership as a development tool, and a friendly, polite, and inclusive viewpoint. Reviews will begin June 22. For full job description and application procedures please visit www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org/about/positions.php.

 

 

Museum Director/CEO - Pratt Museum. The award-winning Pratt Museum seeks an energetic, creative, and compassionate professional to lead the organization through its next phase. Reporting to a Board of Directors, the Museum Director provides visionary leadership for and management of a dynamic community-based museum of art, science and culture. Please visit http://www.museumsalaska.org/jobs/index.htm#pratt for complete job description and application instructions. Deadline June 22, 2009.

 

Visit www.prattmuseum.org for more information about the Pratt Museum and its programs.

 

 

Interactive Media Producer - Second Story seeks an interactive media producer to play a leading role in concept development, production, and implementation of technology-intensive interactive experiences for the Web and other digital media. This is a senior, client-facing role that requires combinations of expertise in business, management, content, design, and technical disciplines.

For a complete description and candidate requirements, see the Second Story Careers Available news post on the home page at www.secondstory.com.

 

Assistant Curator of Education - High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon.  The High Desert Museum seeks qualified and energetic candidates for  Assistant Curator of Education. This position is responsible for the design, management, and implementation of a variety of educational programs. Responsibilities also include assistance with training and supervision of volunteers.

To see a complete job description, please visit our website at www.highdesertmuseum.org.  To apply, e-mail cover letter & resume to jobs@highdesertmuseum.org or fax to (541) 382-5256

 

 

Director - Folsom History Museum, Folsom, California. The Board of Directors of the Folsom Historical Society is seeking applicants for the position of museum director.  The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience managing people and resources in a non-profit setting.  A record of strategic thinking and vision is a must along with an understanding of museums and an enthusiasm for history.

 Responsibilities include:

•  Management of the Folsom History Museum and Folsom Pioneer Village.

•  Staff development and training.

•  Leading fundraising and development activities.

•  Strategic planning, marketing and managing collection restoration and preservation.

•  Writing grants and publications.

•  Financial planning, budget preparation and management.

•  Overseeing exhibit development, membership development, education programs.

•  Management of gift shop, operations and volunteer activities.

•  Collaboration with other community groups.

•  Community and public relations. 

 

Qualifications, experience and education:

•  Successful volunteer recruitment and building community relationships.

•  Planning and executing successful grant writing and fundraising events.

•  Superior ability in written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

•  A degree in museum science/administration, history, business or other related field.

•  Two – five years experience in a museum-related or non-profit organization.

•  Experienced in preparing and monitoring an annual budget.

•  Computer skills.

 

Compensation: This is a full-time, 40 hour a week, exempt position commencing in summer 2009. 

•  $32,000. – $36,000. annually

•  Benefits – two weeks paid vacation, and holidays

 

Please send a letter of interest with your resume using one of the following methods:

            •FAX:  916-313-3469

            •E-Mail:  jeff@crestonemtg.com

            •U.S. mail: Folsom History Museum, Attn:  Director Search, 823 Sutter Street, Folsom, California 95630

No phone or E-Mail inquiries please.  Additional information is available on our website, www.FolsomHistoryMuseum.org/Director. The Folsom Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline for submission is June 5, 2009.