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

www.historyassociates.com

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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

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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 12^th 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.

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From: Jeannie Courteau <[log in to unmask]>

The Town of San Anselmo is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Children’s Librarian for the historic San Anselmo Public Library. The ideal candidate will be able to develop a dynamic youth services program for ages 0-18 that includes story times and outreach to schools, provide references services to people of all ages, and work well within a small community and staff.

The application deadline is open until filled, with first consideration given to candidates applying by Monday, January 3, 2011 at 3 p.m. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, completed Town application and resume to:

Town of San Anselmo
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960

OR
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Application and complete flyer with job description, salary and benefits is available online at http://www.townofsananselmo.org/index.aspx?nid=129

Thank you for your consideration.
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The Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Hastings, Nebraska seeks applicants specializing in exhibits and collections for a 6 month internship to begin in early 2010. [Time frame to be determined with selected individual's schedule. The internship is to be completed by September 30th, 2011.] The intern will work with the museum's Curator of Collections and Curator of Exhibits. The individual will have access to the collections and research facilities, participate in the development of the summer in-house exhibit and participate fully with the museum staff.

Working in consultation with the Curator of Collections, the intern will assist in Collection Management projects such as: re-housing, re-locating and the photographing artifacts; data entry; research; artifact handling and display.

When working with the Curator of Exhibits the intern will assist in graphic design, exhibit label writing, mounting digital prints, mounting and cutting exhibit labels, desktop publishing and/or computer illustrating using applications such as Illustrator, Adobe Photo Shop, and In Design. Tasks may also include building, painting, staining, and fabricating custom mounts and brackets. Other projects that contribute to the museum's education and marketing programs are encouraged.

Candidates will have completed courses towards a master's degree in museum studies, with an emphasis in museum exhibits and/or collections and a bachelor's degree in History, Anthropology, Natural Sciences or related field. Candidates must be able to work in a group and individually, have strong organizational skills and demonstrate a strong interest in a museum career.

Please apply with a cover letter describing your training, interests and previous areas of research.

Contact:
Rebecca Matticks, Museum Director
P.O. Box 1286
Hastings, Nebraska 68901

Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: 6 months
Salary: $9.90 per hour

The city of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Teresa Kreutzer-Hodson, curator
Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Hastings, NE
402-461-2399

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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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