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Editorial Assistant/Coordinator

scody — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:39:56 -0800

Editorial Assistant/Coordinator, Publications Dept., Los Angeles County Museum of Art Reporting to the Co-Directors of Publications, the Editorial Assistant provides administrative support to the Publications department staff and is responsible for the tracking and maintaining of the production schedule and workflow of exhibition materials among editors, designers, curators, and educators. Duties include: generating contracts and payments for outside parties such as authors, editors, co-publishers, printers, and customs agents; preparing travel requests and reconciling expenses; monitoring and processing royalty payments; organizing distribution of exhibition catalogues in-house and externally; maintaining inventory of existing catalogues; and general troubleshooting. In addition to these primary duties, there is also potential to gain editorial experience by assisting senior editors in a variety of entry-level editorial tasks, including proofreading, fact-checking, and some copyediting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent amount of professional experience. The qualified candidate will also have excellent interpersonal, administrative, organizational, and language skills.

New Media Assistant - Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Miko — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:53:46 -0800

The National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, is seeking a motivated team member to support the development and operation of museum Web sites and related media. Duties include technical support and troubleshooting, digital image and multimedia editing, entering content, and Web page maintenance. You will also provide technical and administrative support to new media development projects, track user statistics, and provide general office support. Successful applicants will have experience in building and maintaining Web pages, familiarity with a variety of web-based interactive technologies, and excellent organizational skills in a team or office setting. The best qualified applicants will also have strong writing and communication skills; experience in one or more specialized areas such as ColdFusion, ASP, database design, audio/video editing, Flash, or graphic design; and demonstrated ability to learn, apply, and troubleshoot new tools and technologies. This is a fulltime, 1-year non-federal position (renewable). Salary $43,921 plus excellent benefits. To apply, send your resume to nmahweb@si.edu by March 7, 2008. The Smithsonian is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Web Director

Miko — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:43:55 -0800

Mystic Seaport is looking for a Web Director to manage and develop its website at www.mysticseaport.org The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in web management overseeing marketing, retail, content, online transactions, and proficiency in current web-related technologies. Knowledge of web based support for non-profits, museums, destination marketing, and educational organizations a plus. Excellent communication and team management skills required. Please forward your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to: Bob Potter Vice President, Marketing and Communications Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea 75 Greenmanville Avenue, PO Box 6000 Mystic, CT 06355-0990 Email: bob.potter@mysticseaport.org

Content Developer/Interpretive Planner

Miko — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:03:24 -0800

Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA), a museum exhibit design and planning firm, is currently offering an opportunity for a senior content developer.The Content Developer’s role on RAA projects is to perform a variety of tasks from the concept stage to final design. In addition to working with curators and others outside consultants to clearly define and shape the story the exhibits will tell, they write concepts, exhibit descriptions, interactive and other media treatments, content outlines, script outlines and the exhibit script. They act as primary liaison between museum curators and the design team. Lead role in working with project directors and the project’s scholarly and/or curatorial bodies to develop content and work closely with the project teams to develop design. Requires specific knowledge of project content or research ability to obtain scholarly knowledge of the content and strong writing skills. Responsibilities: * Conceptualization, planning, research, development, and writing of all visual and text presentations. * Consult and work with curators, scholars and specialists in the development of exhibit content. * Review all content material provided by clients. * Conduct research of graphic materials for projects such as images, videos, audio recordings, and historical artifacts. * Develop, write and present exhibit ideas, audiovisual concepts and graphic elements. * Review text and visual content included in graphic panels, audiovisuals and interactive software prepared by designers and audiovisual producers. * Coordinate and liaise with clients regarding content and implementation of projects. Requirements: * Ability to present complex ideas and design concepts clearly. * Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. * Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, scheduling and presentation software. * Science and journalism background. Please submit your resume, examples of work, and salary requirements to jenniepocock@raany.com . We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a full benefits package. No phone calls please.

Museum Collections Manager

Miko — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:12:15 -0800

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is seeking an organized candidate to facilitate public and internal access and intellectual property rights for growing object, image and oral history collections as well as to conduct field and documentary research on Chesapeake Bay folklife and develop interpretive programs based on that research. Duties include cataloging, generating and updating loan agreements, supervision of collections volunteers, maintaining database records, conducting oral history fieldwork and documentation, and developing exhibits and programs based on that research. Bachelors in an appropriate field, MA preferred; and experience with museum collections and oral history or folklife research required. Full time position with excellent benefits. Send cover letter with resume and references by October 23 to Human Resources, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, P. O. Box 636, St. Michaels, Maryland 21663. Please contact employer directly - I have no further information.

Curator of Collections & Interpretation - St. Helena Isl., SC, USA

Miko — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:53:08 -0800

Please respond to address below - I am relaying only. ** Curator of Collections and Interpretation York W. Bailey Museum and Archives St. Helena Island (Beaufort County), South Carolina, USA Closing Date: Open Until Filled The historic Penn Center, Inc. on St. Helena Island (Beaufort County), SC is the site of the former Penn School, founded in 1862 by Northern abolitionists and missionaries as one of the first schools for freed slaves. In 1971, Penn Center opened the York W. Bailey Museum to interpret and preserve the history of African American Sea Island culture. The archival collection is one of the foremost collections of African American history in the country. The 50-acre campus of 20 historic buildings on the Penn Center site was designated a National Historic Landmark district in 1974, one of only three in South Carolina. Penn Center, Inc. is seeking applicants for the position of a full-time Curator of Collections and Interpretation for the York W. Bailey Museum and Archives. The Curator reports to the Director of History and Culture and is responsible for all aspects of the supervision, management and operation of the museum. He/she will also be responsible for the development of permanent and temporary exhibitions, curriculum development, program evaluations, museum acquisitions, conservation and preservation activities, and public programs and events. The Curator will also share responsibility with the Director of History and Culture for developing and managing all grants, fundraising activities and professional partnerships that support the Penn Center’s mission. Overall, the Curator will provide the vision and leadership necessary to promote long-range strategic planning for the future sustainability of the museum. Minimum qualifications: This individual should have expertise in African American or Sea Island history. He/she should have experience in museum education program development; have familiarity with current museum educational technology and practices; possess strong organizational skills; have experience in grant writing and fundraising; and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Three to five years experience working with museums, historic sites, preservation organizations, or related experience is preferred. Masters degree or equivalent in museum studies, education, historic preservation, history, architectural history, liberal arts, or related field required. Send resume, cover letter and three references. Email to info@penncenter.com or mail to the attention of Bernie L. Wright, Executive Director, Penn Center, Inc., P.O. Box 126, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. Posting will be open until filled. Website: www.penncenter.com. Contact information: (843) 838-2474.

Blog Writer

Taken Outtacontext — Tue, 29 May 2007 13:48:19 -0800

The Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, DC) is seeking an outside contractor to be a writer for its blog, Eye Level. Writers should possess a professional knowledge of online journalistic research and copy writing. They should have knowledge of American art and show writing examples that are conducive to a blog audience: relatively short, pithy, inviting, and intriguing. Our target readers include general art audiences, art historians, curators, artists, commercial art gallery and auction workers, bloggers and art museum workers. Previous blog writing and journalism experience a plus. An ability to promote and encourage a community of commentors is essential. If you are interested, download a Statement of Work, which provides a more detailed job description. Applicants should download and follow the directions in our RFQ (Request for Quotes) to be considered. Application deadline: Friday, June 8, 2007. Email completed RFQs and supporting material to Jeff Gates at gatesj@si.edu. All documents requested in the RFQ must accompany your application.

Poster Archivist

Miko — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:29:18 -0800

I'm just passing this along from an email list. Please contact the employer directly; I have no personal connection to the job, and this is all the information I have. Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG) Los Angeles, California, USA POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG) is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented professional to oversee the cataloging, preservation, and management of its unique domestic and international political poster collection. Main responsibilities include: implementation and ongoing management of a collections management database (MultiMIMSY), accessions, cataloging, loans, exhibition and virtual exhibition development, registrarial and collections management, storage maintenance, supervision of part-time staff and volunteers, development of cataloging policies and procedures, and answering or facilitating research inquiries. Archivist will also assist staff in developing grant proposals to support archive. Competitive Salary and Benefits. CSPG is a non-profit, tax-exempt educational and research archive that collects, preserves, documents, and circulates domestic and international political posters relating to historical and contemporary movements for social change. Founded in 1989, CSPG's growing collection currently contains nearly 60,000 posters dating from 1900 to the present. The majority of the posters date from the 1960s to the present, and CSPG has the largest collection of post World War II political posters in the U.S. Its exhibitions and posters have toured to more than 350 venues regionally, nationally, and internationally. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS/MLIS, or graduate degree in museum studies or archival management required. A minimum of two years' professional experience preferred. Excellent computer skills and experience with automated collection records essential. Requires careful, exceptionally organized individual, strong written and oral communication, and self-motivation. A preliminary visual literacy test will be given. Applications accepted until the position is filled. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For consideration, please send a letter of application, resume with salary requirements and salary history, and three references to: Carol Wells Center for the Study of Political Graphics 8124 W. Third St., Suite 211 Los Angeles, CA 90048-4309 tel: 323-653-4662 fax: 323-653-6991 web: www.politicalgraphics.org

2 jobs at US Holocaust Memorial Museum: Photo Archivist and Editorial Coordinator for Academic Publications

arco — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:20:14 -0800

This is just an FYI, because the Museum is a really terrific place to work and I figures some MeFites might be qualified/interested in these positions. I am NOT on the hiring committee for either of these positions and can only answer general questions about the Museum, not about these particular postings. See listings on USAJobs for all details. Archivist (Photo Archives): http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=52728937 Editorial Coordinator: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=52580612

Science Museum Executive Director

mygothlaundry — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:05:40 -0800

Colburn Earth Science Museum, Asheville, NC seeks a dynamic and energetic individual for full-time museum management. 4-year degree with experience in fund-raising, administration, grant writing and financial management required. Geology background and/or advanced degree a plus. Resume and cover letter to: Search Committee, Colburn Earth Science Museum, PO Box 1617, Asheville, NC 28802. That's the listing that goes everywhere. For you, my fellow mefites, let me say that the Colburn is a charming small museum with a full time staff of four. The director will, in other words, be doing his/her own administrative work. We used to be purely a gem & mineral museum; the change of focus to Earth Science took place in 2004. There are some dedicated volunteers, a sweet collection of gems and minerals, a great selection of kids programs, a tiny mine installation you can go through with a detonator that makes a great explosion noise and not much money. At all. Therefore, our most pressing need is for a development person; you must have fundraising background to be considered for this position. We're a pretty nice group of people to work with and Asheville is a great place to live. This could be a great job for the right person. People love this museum and with reason, because it is an old fashioned, charming little museum that also fills a very, very important niche in local science education. http://www.colburnmuseum.org