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Executive Director, Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society, Williamsport
The Thomas T. Taber Museum seeks a creative and dynamic Executive Director. This individual must be able to implement and lead our strategic direction in fundraising, operations and financial management. The new director must motivate and energize a talented and dedicated staff and volunteers to manage the museum’s collections and exhibits and to develop its educational and outreach programs as we serve our community.
Strategic Leadership:
Provide the organizational vision and leadership for direction, growth, development, and continued financial stability of the Museum, positioning it to attract visitors from throughout the region and beyond
Take a leadership role in the regional and cultural community to further the goal of collaboration and cooperation among related organizations to expand interest in and support of the Museum
Position the Museum as a significant contributor to our community
Creative and Programming Leader of the Museum:
Continue the planning efforts that will provide effective programs for the Museum
Integrate exhibits, programs, and partnerships using technology as a tool for outreach
Maximize the resources of the Museum by engaging in collaborative programming and joint ventures with other organizations locally and regionally
Financial Responsibility:
Work with the Board to cultivate the resources necessary to assure a successful financial position
Create short and long term development plans
Join Board members and staff to cultivate donors and solicit funds, including making personal requests of potential donors
Develop and oversee our annual budget
Administrative Responsibility:
Select, develop, manage, evaluate and maintain a highly qualified and motivated staff.
Develop an annual budget; manage and operate the Museum within strict budget parameters
Work closely with the Board of Governors to provide guidance, including building its stature, strengthening its structure and assisting in recruiting new members
Encourage, support, and coordinate training for volunteers from the community and area educational institutions interested in working at the museum
Develop a business plan for the long and short term operation of the Museum
Qualifications:
The Executive Director must demonstrate an understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges that face small to mid-sized museums and a commitment to an historical museum’s mission. The Director must demonstrate leadership, managerial ability, a commitment to work within budgetary constraints, effective fundraising skills and the capacity to create a climate that fosters communication, cooperation and openness. The Executive Director must be self-motivated and creative, a builder, an excellent communicator and a team player. The Director will be a strong representative and an articulate spokesperson for the Museum. The Director will:
Have experience raising money, expanding a budget, and forming alliances with other organizations in order to meet the mission of the organization
Be fiscally responsible and have exceptional organizational skills
Have a demonstrated capacity to manage the day-to-day operations of an organization and the experience to lead, manage and inspire a professional, support and volunteer staff
Have experience and/or knowledge of accepted museum collections management practices
Have strong writing and public speaking skills and be a creative leader with a positive attitude and sense of humor
Be a relationship builder who values staff, board, donors, volunteers, and all audiences
Be an effective communicator who reaches out to a diverse community
Be proficient with technology in order to communicate the Museum’s message to multiple constituencies
In addition to the above qualifications, the new Executive Director should have several years of increasing responsibility in a museum with a demonstrated record of accomplishment. The Director should demonstrate dynamic, passionate and energetic leadership with the ability to manage, position, and develop an organization. Lastly, the Director must have the ability to articulate the museum's needs, develop a successful strategic plan, and implement a development program that will energize the Thomas T. Taber Museum in the short and long term.
(Posted 9/7/10 from AAM's Job HQ through which interested candidates may apply)
Art Handler/Technician, Atelier Art Services, Inc., Philadelphia
Atelier Art Services, Inc is seeking creative well-qualified applicants for a full-time Art Handler/Technician position.
Applicants must have:
-Experience with art handling skills (1+ yrs preferred)
-Strong Carpentry skills
-Ability to drive 20’ Box Truck, with a clean valid driver's license. Previous art driving experience a plus.
-Have a clean professional appearance
Hours are 8am - 5pm M-F with possible overtime. Benefits are available after 3 months of service.
Please submit a resume and cover letter, with references to jobs.atelier@gmail.com
(Posted 9/2/10)
Office Administrator, Atelier Art Services, Inc., Philadelphia
Atelier Art Services, Inc is seeking a full-time Office Administrator.
Applicants must have:
-2-4 years office experience.
-Proficiency with MS office suite and QuickBooks
Office Administrator should be able to multi-task and adapt to changing conditions. Responsibilities will include client relations, scheduling, invoicing, coordinating and other general office duties. An art background is a plus. Hours are from 8AM to 5PM, M-F. Benefits available after 3 months of service.
Please submit a resume and cover letter, with references to jobs.atelier@gmail.com
(Posted 9/2/10)
Project Archivist, John Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh
Full Time, One year postiion
Rauh Jewish Archives - Library & Archives Department
REPORTS TO: Archivist, Rauh Jewish Archives
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Rauh Jewish Archives is a component of the Library and Archives Division of the Senator John Heinz History Center. The project archivist position is funded for one year.
The position includes, but is not limited to, the following professional tasks: processing collections, writing finding aids and creating MARC records; marking up finding aids in EAD; digitizing photographs and creating metadata; transcribing oral histories; digitizing analog tapes; and providing reference service. The archivist will also assist in staffing the Rauh Jewish Archives Advisory Committee; supervise interns and volunteers; and perform other duties as assigned. The project archivist will work under the supervision of the Archivist, Rauh Jewish Archives.
REQUIREMENTS:
One year experience with preparing finding aids, EAD, MARC, DACS, and LC Subject Headings expected. Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration in archival management strongly preferred, but a Master's degree in American history/studies or public history or related discipline with relevant experience in an archival repository may be substituted.
HOURS: Primarily weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional Saturdays to meet library staffing needs.
All interested applicants, please submit resume and/or letter of interest to:
Renee Falbo
Director of Human Resources
Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Fax: (412) 454-6030 – E-Mail: hr@hswp.org
(Posted 8/31/10 from Twitter's @archivesgig)
Director of Integrated Programming, Franklin Institute, Philadelphia
The Franklin Institute, founded in 1824 and housed in its current building since 1934, has a rich and storied history. Today, the Institute is a premier science education institution and destination attraction, a spark to ignite curiosity in science and technology and a guide to science-related issues affecting the quality of our lives as we move forward into the new millennium. In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire an understanding of and passion for science and technology learning.
Reporting to the Vice President, Exhibit & Program Development, the Director of Integrated Programming oversees all aspects of an innovative program team that plans, develops and implements educational programs to meet the mission and goals of the organization. The Director of Integrated Programming will coordinate these programs and projects and assume responsibility for on-time, on-budget, high quality production that satisfies the needs of both the visitor and the museum.
Desired Qualifications:
We seek a proven leader of science education programs in a complex learning environment whose background includes a successful track record of innovation and growth. The successful candidate will bring a passion for science, technology and innovation, as well as an appreciation for and/or experience with the work of a museum coupled with a business-like and strategic approach. The ideal candidate will demonstrate successful management results and the ability to work with and lead a staff in the development and implementation of education and outreach programs.
This position requires a master’s level graduate education in a science-related field and at least 7 years of progressive educational program development and management responsibility, preferably in such venues as science centers, children’s museums, zoological parks, arboreta, botanic garden or other visitor-driven, public cultural institutions. Please submit a current resume and letter of interest to Kittleman & Associates at our confidential address at resumes@kittleman.net. For more information, please go to www.fi.edu.
(Posted 8/17/10)
Assistant Registrar, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
The Assistant Registrar is responsible for a broad range of registration functions, specializing primarily on Collections documentation and organizing safe and efficient transport of art objects. This position will arrange and coordinate the transport of art objects; assign loan numbers and produce receipts; enter data into the collections management system (TMS); move collections off-site; complete condition report; apply painted or printed numbers to objects, assist Associate Registrar for Collections in processing gifts and purchases, including the preparation of documents for acquisitions; update and maintain permanent collection physical records and database; assist with Board of Trustee documents; research and respond to collection questions from internal and external sources; assist in resolving collection inquiries; assist with deaccessions; assist in annual internal and external audits for the collection; supervise volunteers or interns; and assist with outgoing loans and special exhibitions as needed.
Qualifications include 2 yrs. registraral experience with a demonstrated knowledge of standard museum practices and procedures. Experience organizing domestic and international fine arts shipping, handling and condition reporting. Knowledge of customs procedures, fine arts insurance, and general collections management practices necessary. B.A. in art history or related field required. Excellent organizational, communication and computer skills necessary. Familiarity with TMS is highly desirable. Must be detail-oriented and flexible, with an ability to work with diverse staff, donors, and lenders. May be required to lift large or heavy objects and to climb stepladder to retrieve files.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume via the Museum's job opportunity page at www.philamuseum.org/jobs/. EOE
(Posted 8/16/10 from AAM's Job HQ)
Curator of Chinese Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks applicants for the newly endowed position of Curator of Chinese Art. The Curator of Chinese Art is responsible for all aspects of the care, presentation, and development of the Museum's important holdings of Chinese art and will play a key role in developing the collection and producing relevant exhibitions and publications. As a member of the Museum's Department of East Asian Art, the Curator of Chinese Art is expected to participate in all aspects of the work of the Museum to enable it to fulfill its mission and to maintain the highest standards of scholarship, connoisseurship, and professional practices in the field.
The Museum's holdings of Chinese art comprise over 6,000 objects from the Neolithic period to the present and are particularly strong in furniture, ceramics, architectural settings, and costumes. Planning will soon begin for the reinstallation of several galleries devoted to the presentation of Chinese art, and the Museum is now implementing the first phase of a multi-year facilities master plan that calls for the renovation and expansion of its galleries of Asian art.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar with a demonstrated excellence in collections development, exhibition, and publications. S/he must possess a broad familiarity with the history of East Asian art and, more specifically, a detailed knowledge of the history of Chinese art and have a strong record of research and curatorial achievement. Excellent communication skills in both writing and public speaking are essential, as is a good command of spoken and written Mandarin. S/he must be able to demonstrate an ability to work successfully with a broad range of Museum visitors, collectors, volunteers, and colleagues, and possess the requisite skills and experience to work with the Museum's collections database and the software used on a daily basis by the PMA's staff . A minimum of five years relevant experience in the field is required. Ph.D. preferred. Salary and title will be commensurate with experience.
Apply via the Museum's website or by e-mail to jobs@philamuseum.org. Please list the job title in your subject line. Resumes with salary requirements should be submitted by September 15, 2010.
(Posted 8/16/10 from AAM's Job HQ)
Project Manager, Online Interpretive Programming Planning, Legacy Center Interpretive Planning Project, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia
The Drexel University College of Medicine Legacy Center is seeking a Project Manager for the Legacy Center Interpretive Planning Project. The Project Manager is responsible for executing a planning grant awarded by Pew Charitable Trust’s Heritage Philadelphia Program. This is a 12-month, part-time (30-39 hours/week) position.
The Planning Grant process will explore dynamic and interactive means for online engagement of young audiences with our digital collections on the history of women in medicine. Working with students and educators the Project Coordinator will gather data through focus groups and usability testing to understand what activities and processes will most effectively engage 6th – 12th grade users.
The Project Manager reports to the Legacy Center Director and will work with Archives staff, project Consultants and the Advisory Team.
Responsibilities: Overall responsibility for executing planning project to develop interpretive programming from project start up through completion of implementation plan.
- Explore creative and effective approaches and technologies for interpretive youth programming, identify specific ideas to pursue and develop a plan for implementing those ideas.
- Research existing models of online cultural heritage programs geared to 6th-12th grades for effectiveness, applicability, potential collaboration, and marketing and outreach.
- Work with Archives project staff to design, compose and orchestrate usability testing and focus groups.
- Hire, direct and collaborate with focus group facilitator.
- Gather and assess focus group feedback and use to influence subsequent focus groups as well as inform development of implementation plan.
- Communicate with Advisory Team on development of focus groups, outcomes of focus groups and development of implementation plan.
- Explore and present final ideas for interpretive programming using digital collections.
- Write plan for developing and implementing interpretive programming based on outcomes of the planning grant research.
Desired Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a history of managing projects incorporating technology in museum or historic interpretation.
Required: Advanced degree in field relevant to Digital Humanities (Public History, Education, Information Science, Museum studies or related discipline); experience applying technology to interpretive projects; demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate programs and projects; ability to lead and collaborate; effective organizational skills.
Preferred: Background working with middle and high school students; experience with educational gaming; experience in user-centered design; subject expertise in history, women’s studies or women’s history, science or medicine.
Salary Range: $42,000 - $47,000
Street Address: 2900 W. Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA USA 19129
Contact Name: Margaret Graham
Contact E-Mail Address: mgraham@drexelmed.edu
Contact Phone Number: 215-991-8340
(Posted 8/3/10 from Museumprofessionals.org)
Museum Director, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia
A rare combination of a world-class museum and school of fine arts, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is a defining voice for education in the evolving traditions and cultural diversity of the fine arts in America. The oldest art museum and school in the nation, PAFA was founded in 1805 by painter and scientist Charles Willson Peale, sculptor William Rush, and other artists and business leaders. PAFA has since been a national leader in fine arts education, bringing together artists and the public through exceptional teaching programs, a world-class collection of American art, major exhibitions, and widely accessible public programs. Mary Cassatt, Thomas Eakins, Maxfield Parrish, Charles Sheeler, John Marin, and David Lynch are some of the many renowned artists who attended PAFA as students.
Housing much of the Museum’s collection, PAFA’s Historic Landmark Building is considered one of the finest surviving examples of Victorian Gothic architecture in America. New special exhibition galleries in the adjacent Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building (another historic landmark, designed in 1916 by Charles Oelschlager as an automobile showroom) provide flexibility, given the extraordinary height achieved by the removal of the mezzanine. With the spring 2011 opening of Lenfest Plaza, PAFA will serve as a cultural gateway for the city and the starting point of Philadelphia’s celebrated Museum Mile. Open to the public twenty-four hours a day, Lenfest Plaza will offer outdoor seating in an urban setting, and will showcase a major work of art commissioned from Claes Oldenburg, as well as rotating works of emerging and established artists.
The Museum at PAFA has an operating budget of approximately $5.4 million, 18 staff members (excluding Development, Marketing, Finance, Security, Housekeeping, which are shared with PAFA’s School), and an endowment of about $20 million.
The Director of the Museum reports to the President of PAFA, and will be an inspiring, energetic, and collaborative leader who will fully embrace the Museum’s contribution to the educational mission of PAFA. He or she will provide creative and administrative leadership in the conception, development, and implementation of the Museum’s artistic and public programs. In addition, the Director will represent PAFA’s interests to the public and embrace a leadership role in the arts and cultural community in the City of Philadelphia and beyond. He or she will play a key role in fundraising, working closely with PAFA’s development team to secure the resources needed to support both ongoing operations and new initiatives. The new Director will lead curators in fostering PAFA’s national network of American art collectors, and will be PAFA’s representative to the American Association of Museum Directors (AAMD).
The Director will work in partnership with members of PAFA’s senior management team, in academic programs, finance, development, marketing, and communications, to develop a strategic approach to operating that is in concert with PAFA’s overall goals as an educational institution. In particular, the Director is responsible for the following: exhibitions, acquisitions, deaccessioning and loans, collection management and enhancement, budgetary planning and supervision, public programs and special projects, strategic planning and implementation, public relations activities in support of the Museum, and the development of plans for acquisitions to the collection, gifts, and financial support of Museum projects. The Director manages a staff of 18 and evaluates the staff on an annual basis.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate must exemplify dedication to learning, intellectual curiosity and leadership, and a passion for the arts. She or he must exhibit a thorough knowledge of art history, a commitment to arts education, and the ability to lead, collaborate with, and motivate a diverse community. She or he will have a record of respected intellectual and curatorial achievement, with demonstrable success cultivating relationships with, and building bridges among, diverse constituencies. The candidate should be an articulate, dynamic, and effective communicator in person, in print, and through exhibitions.
The successful candidate will possess an advanced degree in art history, studio art, or other relevant field or research area. He or she will demonstrate particular strengths and interests in American Art with an interest in contemporary. The candidate must have 5-7 years of museum experience, including direct experience with curatorial practice and exhibition planning, education programming, operations, fundraising, public relations and/or marketing, and budget management. The candidate will possess the ability to establish credibility with the faculty and relate intellectually with a wide range of disciplines. Strong interpersonal skills are critical; demonstrated achievement in teambuilding through attracting, motivating, and managing a talented staff is desirable. It is also crucial that the Director has access to national and international networks of artists and arts professionals who can be called upon on the Academy’s behalf.
Contact Person: Laurie Nash
Email Address: PAFAMuseumDirector@russellreynolds.com
(Posted 8/3/10 from AAM's Job HQ)
Vice President of Public Eductation, National Constitution Center, Philadelphia
The National Constitution Center, an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of, and appreciation for, the Constitution, its history, and its contemporary relevance, is seeking a Vice President of Public Education. The Center, located on Philadelphia's Independence Mall, is the first museum in the world dedicated to honoring and explaining the U.S. Constitution through more than 100 interactive and multi-media exhibits, artifacts and film. The Center also serves as a town hall, a hub for national constitutional education, and as a home for visiting scholars and experts.
The Vice President of Public Education is a newly created position reporting to NCC's President and CEO, David Eisner. Serving as an integral member of the senior leadership team, the VP will be charged with developing and delivering thoughtful, compelling, and innovative public education and outreach strategies that will enable NCC to broaden its reach and overall impact, nationally and internationally. The ideal candidate will be a senior leader with in depth experience orchestrating informal education and/or public engagement campaigns. The best candidates will have proven success developing and leading online guerrilla marketing campaigns and coalition building efforts within advocacy or mission-driven environments. The Center seeks a leader with strategic vision, entrepreneurial spirit, and proven ability to build, direct and inspire a highly motivated, young team. The successful candidate will have a strong appreciation for democracy, public debate and engagement, and education.
Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, has been engaged to assist with this important search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed in confidence to the firm as indicated at the end of this document. Additional information about The National Constitution Center can be found at www.constitutioncenter.org.
HISTORY
The National Constitution Center was created by the Constitution Heritage Act in 1988. The Center is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness about the Constitution and its relevance in Americans' daily lives. On September 17, 2000, the Center broke ground at 525 Arch St. in Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park - America's most historic square mile - 213 years to the day the U.S. Constitution was signed. The Center is the first-ever museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution.
The National Constitution Center is both a museum that attracted one million visitors in its first 15 months of operation, and an engine of civic and constitutional education for children and adults.
In 2008, The Center hosted Barack Obama's seminal speech on race, as well as the final and most-watched primary debate between history-making Democratic president candidates, then-senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. These occasions were milestones in the organization's short history and every day the Center continues to expand its role as America's town hall.
THE MUSEUM
The architectural firm of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners designed the National Constitution Center. The firm is responsible for the expansion of the Louvre and the East Building of the National Gallery of Art. Ralph Appelbaum Associates designed the Center's visitor experiences and exhibition hall. Appelbaum also created the visitor experiences and exhibition halls at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Newseum, and the Rose Planetarium.
The project cost of the National Constitution Center was $185 million, which included construction, exhibit design, and fabrication, as well as a $40 million endowment. The total square footage of public space is 160,000 square feet, including galleries.
The Center contains 75,785 square feet of exhibit space that includes:
The Story of We the People - the permanent exhibit in DeVos Hall which includes:
The Kimmel Theater, a 350-seat star-shaped theater featuring "Freedom Rising," a multimedia production combining film, a live actor, and video projection on a 360-degree screen.
The American Experience, which includes a history of the Constitution as well as more than 100 interactive and multimedia exhibits for all ages.
Signers' Hall, containing 42 life-size bronze statues of the 39 men who signed the Constitution, as well as the three who dissented.
The Freedom Exhibit Gallery, which opened in June 2005, featuring changing exhibits, including the Center's own Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War; the Ben Franklin 300th anniversary exhibit, Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World; Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers from the Smithsonian Institution; and 9/11: A Nation Remembers.
CIVIC AND CONSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION
Through the Annenberg Center for Education and Outreach, the Constitution Center offers educational programming, a study center that develops and distributes teaching tools such as lesson plans and lectures, a Visiting Scholars program, as well as resources through the Center's website.
Thanks to a generous grant from The Annenberg Foundation, the Center is becoming the key national resource for Constitution Day activities. The Center also hosts the Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution.
In September 2006, the Center helped launch Constitution High School, a history and civics themed Philadelphia School District magnet school created in partnership with the National Constitution Center and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. In 2006, the Center became the home of the Liberty Medal, an annual award established in 1988 to recognize those who have devoted their lives to pursuing liberty and promoting freedom throughout the world. Since 2006the medal has been awarded to Presidents George H.W. Bush and William J. Clinton, Bono, DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa), President Mikhail Gorbachev, and Steven Spielberg.
LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
David Eisner became President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Constitution Center in November 2009. He assumed leadership of the Center following a five-year term as CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the independent federal agency that oversees America's national service programs, including AmeriCorps, VISTA and Senior Corps. Previously he was a senior executive at AOL Time Warner and America Online, Inc., where he established and directed the AOL Foundation. Prior to joining AOL, David worked for Fleishman-Hillard International Communications as a senior vice president; he also directed public relations and field communications for the Legal Services Corporation in Washington, DC. David started his career on Capitol Hill, serving as communications director and press secretary for several members of Congress.
The National Constitution Center is overseen by a distinguished board of trustees, currently chaired by President William J. Clinton. Currently the board meets twice a year and each board member may serve three consecutive three-year terms. There is a governance review currently underway to determine if the board is structured to best assist the Center.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCE
The National Constitution Center is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are approximately 175 employees on staff at the Center. The Center staff is professional, talented and is an important organizational asset.
The Center's annual FY 2010 operating budget is in excess of $18 million with an endowment currently valued at $40 million. The VP Public Education will manage a budget of approximately $1 million and a staff of six.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
The Center is currently embarking on a new strategic planning process. The initial framework will be presented to the Board of Trustees in the fall of 2010. The draft priorities, which will involve the VP of Public Education to a great extent include:
Executing a major national citizen action campaign for the 225th anniversary of the US Constitution (2012);
Refocusing, developing, distributing, and monetizing "intellectual property," including exhibits;
Establishing core competency in current, responsive, authoritative content and production;
Investing in "profit centers" by creating a development and earned revenue model;
Creating and executing a data collection framework for budget performance and impact;
Becoming an anchor-tenant of newly invigorated Historic Philadelphia and Independence Mall; and
Reprioritizing plans around the building and facility, including making better use of overlook and lobby to extend revenues and mission impact.
THE POSITION
This is a newly independent position that had previously been combined and housed under a VP of Education and Exhibits. NCC's rapid growth and success created the need to establish two separate entities that could be more nimble and strategically focused while working collaboratively to support the organization's evolution, and ultimately ensure that the Center achieves its mission of illuminating Constitutional values and inspiring acts of citizenship.
CHALLENGES FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION
The fundamental challenges for the next Vice President for Public Education include:
Providing Strategic Leadership and Vision
The VP will develop and articulate a strategic vision for Public Education, and translate the vision into a clearly defined operational plan with specific programmatic strategies, outcomes, timeframes, and assessment measures that meet the Center's standards for excellence.
Delivering Compelling Programs and Initiatives
The VP will develop and deliver programmatic content and strategies that will position the Center as the preeminent national center and resource for discussion, debate and education about the U.S. Constitution. S/he will create an array of educational offerings including curriculum-based materials, programs, and special events that have national reach, including but not limited to, news programming, documentary film, radio programs, web-based distribution, debates, forums, and public hearings. The VP will ensure that programs are of the highest quality and actively promote evidence of their success and impact internally and externally. The Center is also seeking to hire a Chief Communications Officer who will work closely with the VP on distribution strategy for content.
Building Partnerships and Strategic Alliances
The VP will cultivate relationships and strategic partnerships with prominent individuals and organizations that will expand the audience and distribution of the Center's educational offerings.
Creating Visibility
The VP will identify, manage, and prioritize opportunities for the Center to share its work and cultivate relationships with thought leaders to engage them in the Center's work and increase its national and international impact and presence.
Resource Development
The VP will develop and implement a revenue generation strategy, including monetizing intellectual property, in an effort to provide funding sources to support and sustain programs and organizational expansion.
Additionally, the VP of Public Education will:
Recruit, motivate, and lead education staff;
Partner with the Communications team to identify and attract diverse new audiences to the Center's programs;
Create long range educational outreach plans for the Center which support its mission, serve its audiences, and contribute to the achievement of earned revenue goals;
Establish business models for the creation and distribution of educational materials and content; and
Participate in efforts to make the Center an international center for education on the U.S. Constitution.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Although no one candidate will embody all of the desired qualities, the successful candidate will bring many of the following qualifications and personal attributes:
Professional Qualifications
Ten-plus years of industry experience with core focus on education, public policy, and/or advocacy.
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
Demonstrated supervisory ability, as well as the ability to lead and mentor professional staff. Experience leading in a highly diverse, multi-cultural environment.
Strong business acumen. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
Ability to relate comfortably with individuals and groups at many levels and across many cultures.
Excellent listening, writing and public speaking skills. Ability to communicate passionately, clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally on potentially controversial or complex topics.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Ability to think critically, using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Personal Qualifications
Ability to represent the Center with authenticity and passion. A strong, charismatic presence that imparts credibility, trust, integrity, and enthusiasm.
A commitment to the mission and values of the Center.
A creative thinker who can see "the big picture" and unite new and disparate ideas with practical plans, working comfortably in the face of ambiguity while driving persistently towards success.
Knowledge and passion for civic learning, and ability to recognize and assess the impact of related governmental policies.
Highly organized and process focused. Ability to clearly prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks.
Strong networking and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and across disparate groups, teams and reporting lines. Ability to work effectively in a loosely structured team environment that demands a high degree of cooperation, flexibility, teaming, and cross group responsiveness.
A good listener and consensus builder who can balance diverse agendas and points of view while maintaining on all fronts a sense of common purpose.
A catalyst that can anticipate and act on events which may create benefits for the Center.
A management style that is open, collaborative yet results-oriented; respects the capabilities and independence of staff members while holding them accountable to the highest standards.
A talent for recruiting, developing and inspiring staff; and a commitment to the professional growth of staff.
Ability to travel as needed.
Resilience and stamina for the task at hand, maturity, with a sense of humor, and ability to maintain balance and perspective.
TO APPLY
All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed in confidence to:
Lisa Fisher
Vice President
or
Jackie Mildner
Managing Associate
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 710
Washington, DC 20009
202-216-2278
202-682-1272 fax
Electronic submission of materials (cover letter and resume) is strongly encouraged. Please submit to: 4051@imsearch.com
The National Constitution Center is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to diversity; women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
(Posted 8/3/10 from the Museum Listserv)
Curator of Education, Fallingwater, Mill Run
Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterwork, has an opening for Curator of Education. The Curator directs the interpretation and education department at Fallingwater, which includes the public tour program, interpretive staff training and a variety of public education programs. This position reports to the Vice President/Director of Fallingwater and is located in Mill Run, PA.
Required Qualifications include a minimum of an undergraduate degree in art education, museum education, architecture or art history, with a master’s degree preferred. At least 5 year’s of teaching or equivalent museum education experience is required. Five year’s supervisory experience is required; must have the ability to positively lead a large staff. Must be creative and have the ability to design innovative educational programs for diverse audiences; experience working with electronic media and writing curriculum. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and reflect a polished, professional demeanor in a variety of situations. Prior management experience, including formulating and managing budgets is strongly preferred. Grant writing experience would be a plus.
This is a full time position offering an excellent salary and fringe benefits package and the chance to work on educational programs for an architectural masterpiece. Interested candidates should send a letter, resume and salary requirements to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Curator in the subject line of the email.
(Posted 8/3/10 from AAM's Job HQ)
Annual Gifts Manager, The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent, Philadelphia
The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent (PHM) has been collecting and interpreting the stories of Philadelphia’s 300 year history for over 70 years. The collection numbers over 100,000 objects, paintings, and photographs, revealing the rich historical legacy of one of the country’s great cities. The museum is supported by the City of Philadelphia, other federal and state agencies, private foundations, and individual contributions.
PHM is in the midst of a very exciting time. A new identity, including the PHM name and a new logo created by branding agency 160over90, were recently unveiled as a major way to raise the institution’s visibility prior to the reopening of the museum building in early 2011, following a $5.8 million renovation. In addition to a new brand, 160over90 has also created new collateral materials and a fresh online presence for the museum (www.philadelphiahistory.org).
PHM is currently seeking an Annual Gifts Manager to help conceive, organize and implement new initiatives as the museum prepares for reopening. The major areas of work will include membership, annual appeal, corporate membership and Young Friends.
The Annual Gifts Manager will report to the Director of Advancement.
Responsibilities include:
• Membership: Create and implement strategies to grow membership base
o Retain current members
o Re-engage lapsed members
o Reach new member prospects through active list development, list shares, direct mail, on-site and off-site activities. Help craft a Charter Membership program.
o Actively promote membership at PHM events
o Develop cultivation strategies as well as opportunities for members to advance to higher levels of participation
o Promote gift memberships
o Sustain reciprocal membership relationships with partner institutions
o Survey members to better understand their needs
o Reach annual targets for number of members and membership revenue
• Annual Appeal
o Primarily through direct mail, reach out to members and other donor prospects to build unrestricted funds
o Reach targets for unrestricted revenue from annual appeal
• Corporate Membership
o Help construct a ladder of benefits to appeal to corporate and small business prospects
o Develop strategies to engage more businesses with the Museum
o Propose materials to promote corporate membership
o Reach annual targets
• Young Friends
o Assist Director of Marketing with strategies to engage new targeted audiences
o Assist with promotion of this program, cultivation of prospects, program design and implementation, follow-up to build this new base of support
o Reach annual targets
• Database
o Maintain accurate donor and gift records (SAGE software)
o Use merge features to create solicitation letters, acknowledgments, invoices and reports
o Oversee collating and mailing
The Philadelphia History Museum has a small staff. Everyone assists as needed to accomplish the museum’s work.
Qualifications:
• Candidates must have experience in a cultural organization, preferably a museum
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Candidates must be highly organized, able to work independently and collaboratively and have a firm understanding of Microsoft Office programs and the internet. Attention to detail, problem solving skills, careful planning, multitasking, and time management skills are the most critical strengths.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, other staff, and the general public are also necessary qualifications.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
This position will begin as a part-time (25 hours/week) position and then (based on success) transition to full-time.
Email cover letter and resume to:
Sheldon Wolf
swolf@advancementco.com
(Posted 7/22/10)
President, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh (CMP) is the region’s largest and most far-reaching cultural organization. Founded in 1895 by industrialist Andrew Carnegie and now comprising four distinct institutions (the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, and the Andy Warhol Museum), the CMP reaches nearly 1.2 million people a year through onsite visits, educational outreach, and special events. CMP has an operating budget of approximately $60 million, an endowment of $246 million, and a combined staff of over 900 full- and part-time employees. CMP maintains 40 buildings (1.319 million square feet) in the Pittsburgh region, including four museums, research and storage facilities, and Powdermill Nature Reserve in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.
The successful candidate will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the CMP, and will provide the strategic vision, leadership, and management expertise. Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the President will oversee all of the CMP’s professional staff and programs. The President will ensure that the CMP’s mission is clearly articulated and that its strategic objectives are collectively agreed upon and attained.
The President will work closely with the Directors of the four institutions (his or her direct reports) to implement key initiatives and encourage programmatic innovation. The Directors of the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, and the Andy Warhol Museum have responsibility for the individual collections and the curatorial, research, educational, public programming, strategic, and financial operations of the museums. The President will actively foster a collegial and collaborative environment throughout the CMP for staff and the community as a whole.
The President will be an inspiring, energetic, and civic-minded leader who will serve as the CMP’s chief advocate locally, nationally, and internationally. He or she will represent the CMP’s interests to the public and enthusiastically embrace a leadership role in the cultural community of the City of Pittsburgh, the State of Pennsylvania, and beyond. In addition, the President will work tirelessly to maintain and build upon the CMP’s strong ties to city, state, and federal officials. The President will play a critical role in fundraising and work closely with the leadership of the Board of Trustees as well as the Boards of the four institutions to secure the resources for support of ongoing operations and new initiatives, as well as future opportunities that arise.
The successful candidate will have significant and proven strategic leadership and management experience in a large, complex, for-profit or non-profit organization with multiple internal and external constituencies. In addition to exhibiting clear business acumen, this person must be a visionary leader, a humanist at heart, and a passionate advocate for the power of knowledge in all of its forms. The successful candidate must exude a sense of intellectual curiosity and be willing and eager to share his or her knowledge and understanding with CMP’s diverse stakeholders, while also remaining open to additional learning.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated success developing a compelling strategy for an organization, building the financial and ideological support for its implementation, and skillfully balancing and aligning the needs of multiple interests. He or she will have earned a reputation for effectiveness in partnering with a Board or a senior management team, and will be able to guide and lead through others. The President will be an articulate, dynamic, and effective communicator and demonstrate success building solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders. He or she will be able to engage the commitment of others to accomplish transformation and will have demonstrated experience as a successful fundraiser or resource builder for a significant venture.
An advanced degree in management, the arts and sciences, or other appropriate discipline is required.
Contact Person: Laurie Nash (212) 351-2196
(Posted 7/22/10 from AAM's Job HQ)
Assistant to the Director, Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia
Artistic Director/Founder of an internationally renowned art museum, the FWM and the New Temporary Contemporary, and the director of a private and by-invitation-only summer artist residency program, similar to a MacArthur, the Acadia Summer Art Program (Mount Desert Island, Maine) seeks a curatorial and research assistant with strong administrative experience and knowledge of art history. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet internationally known museum directors, curators, architects, painters, sculptors, filmmakers, musicians, dancers, and writers, and to hear their lectures and performances, as well as to work on projects, programs, and exhibitions in collaboration with the Fabric Workshop and Museum. This position involves arts administration, writing, editing, public relations, exhibition coordination, supervising an archival video collection, database maintenance, publications, and collections management of an extensive modern and contemporary art collection.
This is a primarily year-round position based around Philadelphia and West Chester with summers in Acadia National Park, Maine and trips to Florida, New York, and beyond. There may also be an opportunity for a summer program as well. Top salary and benefits for top office skills and references.
Please send cover letter, resume, and professional references by facsimile to 610/286-5669, and then call 610/286-6503 to confirm receipt, or send an e-mail to kippyasap@aol.com. If you haven't phoned you haven't facs'd, and if you haven't phoned you haven't emailed!
The ideal candidate will have excellent and flexible administrative and business skills as well as diverse and tireless social skills and a passion for twentieth century art and artists. MA in art history preferred; business and arts administration courses a plus. Computer skills a must (Windows and Mac, MS Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, etc.). Candidates should have 2-4 years of work experience at prominent art museums, auction houses, and/or internationally-known galleries.
(Posted 4/1/10 from AAM's Job HQ)
Executive Director, Woodmere Art Museum, Chestnut Hill
Housed in a gracious 19th century stone Victorian mansion on six acres in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, the Woodmere Art Museum first opened its doors to the public in 1940. The building, grounds and the nucleus of the permanent collection came from Charles Knox Smith (1845 - 1916) who wished to create "a very lively art center...to awaken the spirit of, the appreciation of, and the knowledge of art . . . in the City of Philadelphia and surrounding territory." Today, the permanent collection includes more than 2,500 works, much of it celebrating the art and artists of the Philadelphia region. Nine galleries and salons including a grand rotunda and a children's gallery provide space for exhibiting both the permanent collection and numerous special exhibits each year. A converted carriage house serves as the George D. Widener Studio where a year-round schedule provides classes for children and adults. Numerous public programs, including lectures, tours, trips, and an impressive library and slide registry ensure that the community has ongoing access to a wide spectrum of resources.
Charles Knox Smith was an unlikely benefactor. Raised in a modest neighborhood of Philadelphia, he left school after the eighth grade, taking a job as a grocer's boy until the owner of a local oil company offered him a job. He began as an oil wagon driver. From that position, Smith worked his way through the ranks to become a partner in the firm. Ultimately, he struck out on his own, investing in his own oil brokerage firm and subsequently a gold and silver mining company in Mexico.
Smith, aware of his origins and difficult journey, was determined to give back to the community. In 1881, he was elected to the Philadelphia Common Council, a predecessor of the city's modern City Council. He served in city politics for 20 years leaving public service in 1901. In that year, he moved into a newly renovated home in the historic Chestnut Hill section of the city. The Victorian mansion, originally built in the 1860's provided Smith with the space to pursue his avocation: the collection and celebration of art. In 1902, he added a 450 square foot gallery to the house, and, in 1912, he broke ground for an unusual two- story rotunda gallery complete with balcony. The space remains the centerpiece of the museum that Smith ultimately donated and dedicated to the city of Philadelphia.
During his lifetime, Charles Knox Smith collected more than 2000 pieces of fine and decorative arts dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. He died in October, 1916, leaving in his will the following stipulation: "It is my will and desire that the said premises, 9201 Germantown Avenue, together with my collection of paintings, antique rugs, statuary, vases, and objects of art shall be converted into a public museum and gallery...for the use and benefit of the community in which I have lived..."
Smith's legacy, a love of art and a commitment to the community, lives on. In honoring Smith's connections to Philadelphia, the museum's collection policy focuses on the art and artists of the Philadelphia region. This focus on Philadelphia's rich artistic legacy from Benjamin West to the present has allowed the Museum to carve a niche for itself that is distinct among other collecting institutions in the region.
After nearly two decades of systematic renewal of its massive Victorian mansion, Woodmere Art Museum is moving forward with plans to expand its landmark facility by adding a 25,000 square foot addition designed by world-renowned, Philadelphia-based architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown.
When completed, the new wing will spread across Woodmere's expansive property. The facade will feature a limestone colonnade that is reminiscent of other important projects by Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates (VSBA), including the much-praised Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery, London, the Seattle Museum of Art, and the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art. The new wing will double Woodmere's current space and accommodate a wide array of programming for adults and children, enhance stewardship of its collection and facilities, and provide an improved experience for Museum visitors.
Key elements include:
* Special Exhibition Gallery - This dramatic new space will serve as a home for the Museum's special exhibitions, and free up space in the mansion to display more of the permanent collection.
* Learning Center/Auditorium - This 1,500-square-foot space on the lower level will accommodate 200 people, and can be configured for a variety of educational programs and community events.
* Archival Storage Facility - A dedicated area with state-of-the-art systems for the preservation of Woodmere's collection of art objects, as well as its archival records of the Museum's long history of exhibiting and collaborating with artists and arts organizations throughout the region.
The initial plans for the new wing were completed in 2001 and were enthusiastically received by all but a disgruntled neighbor who took the Museum to court. Although the Museum won the case, the fund raising had to be put on hold. The Museum now hopes to break ground during 2012.
Initially accredited by the American Association of Museums in 1985, the Museum received subsequent reaccreditation in 1997 and 2007. Currently, the 2010 operating budget is $1.3 million. This does not include the director's salary or an open curatorial position to be filled by the new director. Currently, there is a staff of eight. There is an active and committed Board of Trustees with 20 members.
Full job profile is available at the web site of Management Consultants for the Arts, Inc.,
executive search firm working with the Museum's board of trustees.
http://www.mcaonline.com/MCApage41.html
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be an experienced art museum professional and must have:
* at least fifteen years of experience in museums or a related field in positions of increasing responsibility;
* demonstrated leadership ability, including the ability to identify and resolve problems, to motivate and supervise personnel, to stimulate creative thought and activity, and to spur and generate new ideas;
* the skills and energy to cultivate and work with a wide range of people and groups;
* proven fund raising skills and an active desire to work closely with and provide leadership to Trustees, staff, and volunteers in fund raising efforts;
The successful candidate will be an out of the box thinker who is a personable, eloquent, decisive, and judicious individual, comfortable in a public environment and professional in all matters and dealings; a dynamic and enthusiastic individual committed to providing the highest quality exhibitions and educational experiences for the community.
Applicants should submit a resume, a one-page narrative describing interest and experience, and the names of three references. Applications will be reviewed by Management Consultants for the Arts, an executive search firm working with the Museum's board of trustees. Suggestions of candidates are also welcome.
Send resume and accompanying materials to:
Linda Sweet, Partner
Care of: Christy Wall
Subject: WMA
Email: Mcawall2@aol.com
(Posted 2/4/10 from AAM's Job HQ)
The Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia
The Franlin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia posts its employment, volunteer, and internship opportunities at http://www2.fi.edu/shared/careers.php. There are more positions on the website than may appear advertised elsewhere.
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh posts openings on its website. Click here to view those openings. There are usually more openings on the Carnegie Museums website than there are advertisted more broadly elsewhere.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Art posts openings on its website. Click here to view those openings. There are usually more openings on the PMA website than there are advertised more broadly elsewhere.
Pennsylvania State Civil Services Information
A reminder for job seekers - Pennsylvania State Civil Service lists are posted online. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (State Museum of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State Archives, and 20+ museums and historic sites around the state) utilizes a process of hiring. Go to www.scsc.state. pa.us for information about how to complete the tests for each job listing. When you have completed and submitted tests, you are added to a list of candidates to consider. Museum and site managers are required to go to the list if there are no internal candidates. If you are on the list, you may decline an interview if you are not interested in a position. If you are on the list, you may be considered for these positions. Positions that are currently not open will be advertised from time to time as jobs become open. (Posted 9/17/07.)
AAM Job HQ
Visit www.aam-us.org to locate the job center listings from the American Association of Museums. You can search jobs by state. Pennsylvania jobs are sometimes listed under "Nationwide" as well.
AASLH Career Center
Visit www.aaslh.org to locate the job center listings from the American Assoication of State and Local History. You can search jobs by state. Pennsylvania jobs are sometimes listed under "Nationwide" as well.
Posting a job opening with the Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations
Hiring the best candidate increases your organization's capacity, and the Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations is here to help. We post job openings as a service to our membership and potential membership. We post positions available in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and sometimes those in neighboring states depending upon a number of variables. To post a position opening with the PFMHO, please feel free to send email to Rusty Baker that includes any application deadlines. We post openings for thirty days, but we are pleased to extend postings at your request.
