Assistant Museum Collection Manager
History Associates has an immediate need for an Assistant Collection Manager to assist a Collection Manager in planning and implementing the move of an extensive, nationally significant museum.
Work will include coordination and supervision of collection inventory activities across five collection areas: anatomical, neuroanatomical, human developmental anatomical, historical artifacts, and archives. The position will involve working in a fast paced environment with teams consisting of archivists, curators, scientists, object packers, and IT specialists. The ideal candidate will be able to meet strict deadlines while achieving accurate cataloging and accountability for the collections.
Educational Requirements
BA History
(Preference given to BA and/or MA History of Health and Medicine or related focus)
MA Public History or Museum Studies
Minimum 3 years experience in museum registration and/or collections management
General Requirements
Ability to pass a National Agency Check
Willingness to sign and adhere to a confidentiality agreement
Job Requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of professional curatorial and museum standards and practices.
Knowledge of issues related to the handling, cataloging, management, and preservation of anatomical and pathological specimens, medical equipment, and historical objects and documents.
Knowledge of issues related to large-scale moves of significant historical collections.
Demonstrated experience in using KE EMu, or a similar content management system, to manage large museum collections.
Ability to work as part of a high performance, diverse team of archivists, curators, scientists, object packers, and IT specialists.
Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to create concise reports and to effectively participate in and/or lead team meetings.
Tact and discretion.
Ability to lift 40 lbs and climb ladders.
Send cover letter, resume, 3 KE Emu catalog records or other software screenshots, written report example, and names and phone numbers of three references to:
Doris Miles
History Associates Incorporated
300 N. Stonestreet Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
FAX: 301-279-9224
Packages that are incomplete will not be considered.
This position is a temporary position with an immediate start date and anticipated end date of
August 2011. Temporary employees are not eligible for any benefits offered by History Associates.
History Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Sam Rayburn House Museum
Texas Historical Commission
Spring Internship 2011
Issue Date: December 20, 2010
Closing Date: January 14, 2011
Start Date: January 24, 2011 (negotiable)
POSITION TITLE: Intern (1 opening)
LOCATION: Sam Rayburn House Museum, 890 W. State Hwy 56, Bonham, Texas.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Interns may work on one or more of the following projects: cataloging and researching the museum collection, taking digital photographs of artifacts; recording oral histories; re-housing and cleaning artifacts; data entry of collections records; assisting with guided tours of the house museum; assist with inventory of collection; assist in the development of events and programming at the site as well as developing themed guided tours and presentations; and organizing site resources.
DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS: Interest in museums, history, and/or education. Strong
writing, research and communications skills. Strong organizational,
multitasking and people skills. Knowledge
of American and Texas history. Knowledge of standard office computer
skills, including database software and word processing. Ability to
work independently and on detailed tasks. Degree or expected degree in
history, education, museum studies, humanities
or a related field. Demonstrated interest in museum programs,
education and/or history.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday (negotiable)
PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Anne Ruppert, Curator, Sam Rayburn House Museum
TERM OF POSITION: preferably between January—June 2011
WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will be accepted from currently enrolled college students who are sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students and recent Bachelor’s and Master’s degree graduates.
COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid position.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and current resume including the names/contact information of three references by mail, email, or FAX to:
Sam Rayburn House Museum
Attn: Anne Ruppert
P.O. Box 308
Bonham, TX 75418
FAX: 903.640.0800
Email: Anne Ruppert, [log in to unmask]
To learn more about previous SRHM interns, visit: http://www.visitsamrayburnhouse.com/index.aspx?page=848
Anne Ruppert
Curator
Sam Rayburn House Museum
Texas Historical Commission
P.O. Box 308
Bonham, Texas 75418
903.583.5558
www.thc.state.tx.us
Two Senior Positions in Education
The Newark Museum, Newark, NJ
For our long-term client, The Newark Museum, Thomas & Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the availability of two important positions in education: Director for Innovation & Learning; and Senior Manager for School & Teacher Programs. As the most significant encyclopedic museum in New Jersey since its founding in 1909, education has been central to the mission of the Newark Museum. Having consistently addressed the learning needs and interests of a diverse community, the Museum anticipates that today’s educational programming must be even more creative and innovative than ever.
Director for Innovation & Learning
Working closely with and
reporting directly to the Deputy Director for Education, the Director
for Innovation & Learning conducts, publishes and presents research
in learning theory, program evaluation and impact analysis as it relates
to Newark Museum programming; supervises Educational Department staff;
coordinates ongoing assessment and evaluations of all educational
programs; and insures that established goals are met. The position also
oversees the public availability of educational resources, including
online digital resources, printed matter, the Museum’s teaching
collection and other related materials. This position is a leadership
role requiring a dynamic and committed education professional with the
ability to inspire staff in the creation of innovative and effective
educational experiences for local communities and beyond.
The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in museum education; seven years progressive and successful experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of museum educational programming; specific experience in developing educational resources related to museum collections; comprehensive knowledge of current educational practices, procedures and studies as relates specifically to arts & culture initiatives and organizations; highly developed leadership, managerial and communications skills; excellent collaborative and community outreach experience; familiarity with new media; experience with grant-writing and budget management; and the ability to bring creativity and critical thinking to a fast-paced working environment. The candidate must possess a strong belief in the primacy of education as well as the ability to communicate and work with the museum as an organizational whole.
Senior Manager for School & Teacher Programs
Reporting to the Director for
Innovation & Learning, the Senior Manager for School & Teacher
Programs is responsible for the success of the museum’s service to
schools and teachers, including high-quality art and natural science
programs for students pre-K through 12th grade and their
teachers. The position oversees the development, implementation and
evaluation of these programs and establishes new and innovative programs
that are relevant to and supportive of the schools’ educational goals.
The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in museum education or related; 5 years of progressive and successful experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of school and teacher services in a museum; experience working with urban schools; extensive knowledge of current education reform and policies, especially as relates to arts & culture; outstanding collaborative and communications experience, with demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of individuals and organizations; grant-writing and budget management experience; and the ability to manage human capital, meet deadlines and flourish in a fast-paced working environment.
For full details and requirements please visit our website at www.artstaffing.com. Please send resumes, detailed cover letter, publication history and contact information for at least three references to: [log in to unmask], Geri Thomas, President, Thomas & Associates, Inc., www.artstaffing.com
Thomas & Associates, Inc.
6 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
P. 212.779.7059
F. 212.779.7096
www.artstaffing.com
About Thomas & Associates, Inc. / artstaffing.com
With offices in New York City and Chicago, Thomas & Associates, Inc.
is an innovative firm that offers staffing, consulting, and professional
development workshops for museums, galleries and arts and culture businesses nationwide and internationally. The company has recently
launched its career services division to address the needs of arts and
culture professionals everywhere. For employment opportunities and to subscribe to the quarterly
newsletter, Art Career News, visit www.artstaffing.com.
North! To Alaska!
Subject: [archives] Job Opportunity with National Archives in Anchorage,
Alaska
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has one
position opening for a full-time GS-11 (with promotion potential to
GS-12) to work at the Anchorage Regional Archives. The Anchorage
Regional Archives is located in downtown Anchorage at 654 West Third
Avenue. For more information visit:
http://archives.gov/http://archives.gov/pacific-alaska/anchorage .
The major duties at the full performance level include these typical
work assignments:
Performs complex reference service on the region's archival records.
Performs complex and difficult arrangement, description, and publication
project work.
Assists in planning and coordinating the region's transfer/accessioning,
appraisal and disposition programs.
Identifies preservation and holdings maintenance needs and determines
actions to be taken.
Plans, prepares, and/or participates in, or assists in the planning,
preparation and presentation of exhibits, educational programs,
workshops, film series, scholarly symposia and special events.
The full position announcement is posted on USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov).
It is open for applicants from today, December 21 through Monday,
January 10, 2011. The announcement numbers are: JD419128KT (Public
Notice) and JD4189034KT (Merit Promotion). You can also find the
announcement by searching on the job title (archivist) and/or the
geographic location (Anchorage, AK). There are two separate
announcements, one for the public and the other for merit promotion.
Please click on the following links to access the vacancy announcements.
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2129695 Public
Notice
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2129894 Merit
Promotion
Anchorage is truly an amazing place to work. Outdoor recreational
opportunities are close by with cross country skiing, hiking, fishing,
hiking and more available at different seasons of the year. There is
more information about living in Alaska on the Anchorage Convention and
Visitors' Bureau website ( http://www.anchorage.net ) and on the State
of Alaska website (http://www.alaska.gov ).
Thank you.
Bruce Parham, Director
National Archives and Records Administration--Pacific Alaska Region
654 West Third Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501-2145
907-261-7801
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