Director of Development, Cooperstown, NY
The New York State Historical Association, Fenimore Art Museum & The Farmers’ Museum
For our distinguished client, The New York State Historical Association, Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum, we seek a Director of Development to provide leadership for the ongoing growth and expansion of the museums’ comprehensive fundraising program. The position is based in Cooperstown, NY, a beautiful setting on pristine Lake Otsego and the historic home of numerous nationally renowned cultural facilities between the Catskill Mountains and Mohawk Valley.
A member of the senior management team, the Director of Development reports directly to the President/CEO. The position is responsible for all of the program, operating, and capital fundraising needs of these major cultural and historical institutions. The Director of Development leads the growth and expansion of a comprehensive fundraising program that consists of major gifts, planned giving, annual fund including membership and direct mail appeals, grant writing, corporate and foundation relations and sponsorships, government funding and special events. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: lead all fundraising initiatives and programs; participate in institution-wide strategic planning; develop the annual appeal and related campaigns; maintain regular and sustained contact with trustees, association members and community leaders to ensure that the organizations’ missions and long-range goals are met; coordinate and oversee the efforts of a 4-person development team; create and manage the department’s budget; plan, develop and supervise annual and unique special events for fundraising purposes; collaborate with all departments on initiatives, projects and goals; other duties as necessary.
The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years development experience in a museum or similar cultural organization, with a proven track record in all phases and aspects of fundraising, grant-writing and major gifts. Capital campaign experience is preferred; MA required. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills, and a high energy, proactive people-oriented approach are essential. Some travel required. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please send resumes, detailed cover letter, 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.
Subject: [sla-deng] USC Libraries posting: Integrated Library Systems Librarian #274
Colleagues in SLA-SCC and SLA DENG:
Please see below the brief version of our latest job posting at the USC Libraries. Go to the link to apply, or if you have questions contact Deb or Win; their emails are listed below.
Thanks!
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Sara R. Tompson
Associate Dean for Public Service
USC Libraries * DML 101e
[log in to unmask] * [log in to unmask] * 213-740-8700
http://isd.usc.edu/~sarat/
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Integrated Library Systems Librarian #274
The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seek an experienced, service-oriented Integrated Library Systems (ILS) Librarian (#274) to oversee daily operation of the ILS. The incumbent reports to the ILS Director, participates in the planning and operations of the department, provides assistance on a wide variety of ILS-related tasks, and is expected to be intimately familiar with the MARC format.
Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS typically required; minimum of 5 years of experience in working with MARC records and at least three years experience working with the ILS. USC is an EO/AA Employer. For full position description and application procedure, see: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians
If you have questions about the position, please contact (Mr.) Win Shih or Deborah Holmes-Wong, [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask].
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Subject: [archives] Faculty position in digital preservation/records
management at University of Toronto
Please excuse any duplication.
Faculty Search - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Digital
Preservation/Records Management
The Faculty of Information, more commonly known as the iSchool, at the
University of Toronto invites applications in the area of archives and
records management at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full
Professor. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2011. Rank and
salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
We seek candidates with excellent research and teaching track records
and with expertise in the areas of archives and records management.
Areas of focus might include: (i) digital records/object preservation;
(ii) digital/data curation; (iii) digital recordkeeping standards; (iv)
digital preservation strategies, services, and techniques; (v) trusted
digital repository architecture and management. Candidates with
expertise in the preservation of audio-visual records in digital form or
the preservation of digital records generated in specific disciplinary
areas (e.g. e-science, creative and performance arts), are encouraged to
apply.
The iSchool at the University of Toronto educates the next generation
of professional and academic leaders in Information to transform society
through collaboration, innovation and knowledge creation. The Faculty
believes that society's information practices are being reconfigured and
transformed by material shifts in information infrastructures and by
political and cultural shifts in our attitudes toward information as a
social phenomenon.
We seek an outstanding scholar with a proven record of scholarship,
experience with multidisciplinary research, evidence of excellence in
teaching, and a PhD (or equivalent). More senior candidates may be
considered for appointment at a rank higher than Assistant Professor.
Candidates applying at the Associate or Full Professor level are
expected to have experience leading research projects and working with
graduate students.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching
philosophy, copies of three representative papers/publications, and a
statement outlining current and future research interests to the address
below. Applicants at the Assistant Professor level should arrange to
have three letters of reference sent, under separate cover, to the same
address. Applicants at the Associate or Full Professor level should
include a list of three referees in their application package.
Application deadline is February 15, 2011 but the search will remain
open until the position is filled.
Electronic submission is strongly preferred. We strongly encourage you
to submit your application online by clicking on the following link:
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job
=1001189
<https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&jo
b=1001189>
If you are unable to apply online, please submit your application and
other materials to the following address:
Submissions: [log in to unmask]
Inquiries: [log in to unmask]
Dean Seamus Ross
Prof Heather MacNeil
Co-Chairs, Search Committee
140 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 3G6
Canada
Phone: 416-978-3202
Fax: 416-978-5762
Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
The iSchool at the University of Toronto educates the next generation of
professional and academic leaders in Information to transform society
through collaboration, innovation and knowledge creation. The Faculty
believes that society's information practices are being reconfigured and
transformed by material shifts in information infrastructures and by
political and cultural shifts in our attitudes toward information as a
social phenomenon.
The University of Toronto offers excellent opportunities to teach,
conduct research, and live in one of the most culturally diverse cities
in the world. The Faculty of Information provides a context in which to
work in an emerging interdisciplinary environment with close ties to a
range of collaborative programs including Knowledge Media Design and
Book History and Print Culture. The Faculty is also home to the Digital
Curation Institute.
Faculty website:
http://www.ischool.utoronto.ca <http://www.ischool.utoronto.ca>
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority
group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities,
members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the
further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
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