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Position Opening (1.22.10)
Site Name and Address: www.academyartmuseum.org
Position Title: Director
Educational Requirements: Masters Degree
Experience Required: 6 years or more
Position Description:
The Academy Art Museum is currently conducting a search for its next Director. Since its inception in 1958, The Academy Art Museum in Easton, Maryland has presented an unparalleled level of artistic and educational offerings. Considered one of the finest regional art museums in the country, the Academy Art Museum is dedicated to presenting rotating exhibitions of national significance and the best from the region’s artistic community. Complementing the exhibitions is a year-round schedule of programs including classes, lectures, outreach, and concerts.
The mission of the Museum is to be a dynamic institution alive with activity; a place where Eastern Shore residents and visitors receive fine arts experiences at a standard higher than otherwise locally available. Currently, the Academy works with an operating budget of $1.2 million and a staff of 6. The Director will plan and direct all Museum activities and operations in conformance with the policies and objectives established by the Board and the mission of the Museum. S/he is the chief strategist, artistic director, fundraiser, and spokesperson for the Museum.
The successful candidate will have solid management experience with a demonstrated passion for excellence. S/he will possess the talent and professional credibility to build and maintain a team capable of achieving the Museum’s short and long range goals. Additionally, S/he will be a proven fundraiser with excellent communication skills. Effective collaboration with other community organizations is essential to the success of the new Director.
The Academy Art Museum has selected Korn/Ferry International to partner with them on this important project. Expressions of interest and/or recommendations will be held in confidence and should be sent via email to: AcademyArt@kornferry.com
For more information about the Museum or this opportunity, please visit: www.AcademyArtMuseum.org
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Application Requirements (resume, cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample?):
Contact Name: Cheri Griffin (academyart@kornferry.com)
Title: Search Manager
Where to send application packet (e-mail address, street address, fax?): Email ONLY to AcademyArt@kornferry.com
Is there a closing date? When should this listing be deleted from the site? March 1, 2010
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Position Opening (1.22.10)
Site Name and Address: Catalina Island Museum, Avalon, California
P.O. Box 366, Avalon, CA 90704
Position Title: Executive Director
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years prior experience as a member of an Executive Team of a museum.
Position Description: Rare opportunity to spearhead the design and development of a new museum facility on Catalina Island from the ground up. The Catalina Island Museum, after more than 50 years of growth, has recently acquired by outright purchase more than one third of an acre in downtown Avalon, and is now looking for an Executive Director to lead the development of its new home. This once in a lifetime opportunity to create a major legacy is waiting for a very special leader. The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Trustee for all aspects of the operation, maintenance and security of the Museum, its facilities and its collections. He or she implements the policies and directive of the Board, and provides timely and accurate reports as needed and appropriate. The Executive Director ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. He or she is also expected to take an active role in long range planning and fundraising activities.
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The Catalina Island Museum, founded in 1953, is dedicated to collecting, preserving and sharing the remarkable cultural heritage of beautiful Santa Catalina Island, located just off the coast of Long Beach, CA. The Catalina Island Museum serves the local community and mainland visitors by providing access and insight into its renowned collection of more than 100,000 objects, which include a large collection of island archaeological site materials, a comprehensive collection of photographs, archival materials, Catalina pottery and tile, historic souvenirs, boat models and much more. The Museum is housed in the historic Casino Building and also has an off-site Research Center for the archives and administrative offices. The Museum recently purchased over 16,000 square feet of commercial property in the heart of downtown Avalon for the development of a new facility. This winter we will be working with a consultant to develop a business plan and do marketing analysis for a two-phase building project, all in preparation for a capital campaign.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and management expertise for the Museum. The Executive Director will oversee the museum's staff and programs and, in close partnership with the Board, will ensure that the Museum's mission is clearly articulated and strategic objectives are collectively agreed upon and attained.
The Executive Director will be an inspiring, energetic, and civic-minded leader. He or she will represent the Museum's interests to the public and the museum’s various constituencies and stakeholders. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, it is expected that the Executive Director will play a critical role in planning and fundraising.
The Executive Director will be a strong and visible advocate for our future museum facility. He/she must possess excellent communication skills and be able to motivate various project and fundraising teams.
Application Requirements (resume, cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample?): Submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
Contact Name: Lynndy Kennedy
Title: HR Consultant
Where to send application packet (e-mail address, street address, fax?): catalinamuseumedapp@gmail.com; further information call (562) 519-2500
Is there a closing date? When should this listing be deleted from the site? February 19, 2010
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Position Opening (10.27.09)
The University of Maryland School of Nursing is currently recruiting for a part-time temporary Curator to direct activities concerned with instructional, interpretive, collections care, research, and public service objectives of our museum. The selected candidate will oversee curatorial, personnel, fiscal, technical, research and clerical functions.
Responsibilities for this position include coordinating the Docent Program, developing and organizing collections to improve our educational and research facilities, upholding administrative policies of the museum, increasing awareness and appreciation of our collection through educational programs, lectures, docent training, exhibitions, museum publications, and other professional activities.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least two years of relevant experience in a museum or historical collections setting. Knowledge of the preservation of collections, including environmental concerns, proper handling practices, and treatments, skill in the artful, effective and accurate presentation of objects and collections, knowledge of major trends in the history and current state of the collections' subject matter, skill in standard computer applications software, effective organizational skills and excellent oral and written communications skills are required. Experience in an academic health care environment a plus!
Interested candidates should submit a resume to: Lois Reisig, Human Resources Manager, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 655 W. Lombard Street, Room 502, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
AA/EOE/ADA
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Application Requirements (resume, cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample?): Resume
Contact Name: Lois Reisig
Title: Human Resource Manager
Where to send application packet (e-mail address, street address, fax?): 655 W. Lombard Street, Room 502, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Is there a closing date? Open until filled
Position Opening (Added 9.21.09)
Site Name and Address: College Park Airport Museum of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Position Title: Museum Director
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in history, American studies, museum studies, archaeology, education, historic preservation, or a related field
Experience Required: Five years of progressively responsible experience, including two years as a program coordinator or supervisor
Position Description: The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation, of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Museum Director for the College Park Aviation Museum.
The incumbent provides professional museum management and serves as the Director of the College Park Aviation Museum, a premier museum facility dedicated to the history of the nationally significant College Park Airport. This century-old airfield was founded by the Wright Brothers in 1909 and was the site of their training with the first military aeroplane. The museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate, and therefore of the highest quality and purpose.
Incumbent manages and directs the daily operations of the facility, including staff supervision, program administration, facility maintenance, budget coordination, implementation and approval of all financial paperwork, and implementation of the museum's mission to the general public. The museum director maintains the overall integrity of the museum, its collections, programs and implementation in order to serve the general public and educate its visitors.
Other pertinent information: Occasionally work night and weekend hours.
To view the full job description and to apply, visit: www.mncppc.org/jobs
Position is open until filled.
Eric Keene
Sr. HR Specialist
Recruitment and Selection Services
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
301-454-1406
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Position Opening (Added 8.7.09)
Site Name and Address: City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, 2 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901
Position Title: Archaeology Museum Curator
Educational Requirements: Candidate must have a Master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, museum studies, or American history.
Experience Required: One (1) year of museum exhibit development or design or curatorial experience.
Position Description: The ideal candidate, under direction, will develop interpret, display and promote exhibits. Will organize and preserve museum objects, artifacts, and associated records. This involves: Conduct research to identify, restore and exhibit objects and artifacts. Assure collections are properly handled, restored, and preserved. Initiate new museum programs studying origin, composition, history, and current value of objects.
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Licenses and Certificates: A valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.
Hiring Range: $38,454.89 - $54,913.59
Application Requirements (resume, cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample?): Candidates should visit our website at www.elpasotexas.gov to view detailed job description and to apply on-line.
Contact Name: Nuria Valdez
Title: Human Resources Analyst
Position open until filled
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