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Job AnnouncementsJobs are listed in the order that they are received. DIRECTOR Butler County History Center & Kansas Oil Museum MUSEUM DIRECTOR History (Job Code 15025) - lg HISTORY MUSEUM SENIOR EDUCATION CURATOR (Job Code 15215) - lg CURATOR Kansas Museum of History seeks creative individual for museum curator. Preferred applicants will have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to cooperate with others in a team atmosphere. Responsibilities include scriptwriting and research, cataloging, evaluating donation offers, interacting with public, podcasting. Must have excellent writing skills. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in history or related subject, knowledge of museum recordkeeping and nomenclature systems, research and writing skills. Preferred: Master’s degree and minimum two years’ museum collections experience. Application review begins Feb. 1, 2008. Position open until filled. Contact Debbie White, Personnel Officer, Kansas Historical Society, 6425 S.W. Sixth Avenue, Topeka, KS 66615; (785) 272-8681, ext. 207; dwhite@kshs.org. AA/EOE/VPE. REGISTRAR City of Salina seeks a Registrar for the Smoky Hill Museum. Position works with collections: artifact registration, numbering, preparation, & storage. Clerical duties include: donor correspon dence, record keeping, & database management. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, History, or related field or three (3) years experience in museum collections or registrar work preferred. Training in non-technical conservation desired. Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license. Pay: $13.06-$20.24/hr. Contact City of Salina Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 736, Salina, KS 67402-0736 (785)309-5710 human.resources@salina.org. Position description & application for employment available online at www.salina-ks.gov. Application required. Deadline: Thurs., Jan. 17, 2008. EOE
MUSEUM REGISTRAR Roswell Museum and Art Center Application Contact Information: No resumes will be accepted without the application and waiver forms. For non-internet applicants: City of Roswell, New Mexico, Human Resources Department at (575) 624-6700, Ext. 268. For internet applicants: <http://www.roswell.nm.gov/> employment button (download application and waiver forms, print, complete and mail to City of Roswell, Human Resources Department, P.O. Drawer 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838). Application Deadline Date: 5:00 pm, January 18, 2008 - - All applications postmarked on or before the deadline date will be accepted. Salary Range: $25,530.06 to $32,583.55 per year. Normal starting salary: $25,530.06 per year. Web Address: http://www.roswell-nm.gov/ (for application and waiver forms) and http://www.roswellmuseum.org/ Location: Roswell, New Mexico USA Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in American History, Art History, Anthropology, or a related field. Two years' increasingly responsible experience in museum registration and collections management work. Knowledge of computers and experience with database programs required. Job Description: Specialized museum work in managing and maintaining the permanent and loan collections of the Roswell Museum and Art Center, an accredited regional museum focusing on the art and history of the Southwest. Involves management of manual and computerized records; maintenance of collections; insurance; registration; cataloging; inventory control; packing, crating and shipping; management of incoming and outgoing loans; evaluation of collection conservation needs and implementation of long-range conservation plan; oversight for collections storage facilities; and involvement with curatorial and exhibitions teams. The Collections: The Museum’s collections include the largest public assembly of regionalist paintings by Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth; an impressive collection of New Mexico modernism including works by Georgia O’Keeffe, Marsden Hartley, Stuart Davis, John Marin and Andrew Dasburh; an international works on paper collection spanning Durer, Margritte, Picasso, Dali, Neville, and Rosenquist; contemporary art of the Southwest including works by Luis Jimenez, Harmony Hammond, Jim Waid, and Robert Colescott; the Aston Collection of the American West; and the Robert H. Goddard Collection of Liquid-fueled Rocketry. The Museum: The 50,000 square foot Roswell Museum and Art Center is the premiere art and history museum in southeastern New Mexico, opening in 1937 as a WPA art center. It is affiliated with the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program and hosts exhibitions of resident artists from throughout the world, traveling exhibitions, and the permanent collection. The 12,000 square foot Patricia Lubben Bassett Art Education Center includes a 200 seat auditorium, art history library, stated-of-the-art ceramics studio and classroom space for community art programming. The museum complex also includes the 120 seat Robert H. Goddard Planetarium.
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT The Museum of Texas Tech University seeks a dynamic, creative individual with an established national/international reputation in the heritage field to teach in the Master of Science in Heritage Management program (specifically heritage planning) in the Cen ter for Advanced Study of Museum Science and Heritage Man agement. Responsibilities include: course and community project development; assisting in program development and growth; mentoring graduate students, serving on graduate committees (thesis/internship), assisting in student recruitment; development of a research program in heritage planning and management; and interacting with public, scholarly, and professional groups as an advocate for heritage management and the museum profession, and to promote the overall academic program. Applicants should be self-motivated, willing to work flexible hours, and have strong communication, planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Applicants must work cooperatively and participate fully in a dynamic museum environment with an estab lished professional staff. The successful candidate will have a PhD in an academic area relevant to heritage management with three to five years experi ence in heritage management planning and a broad knowledge of heritage management theory and practice. Teaching experience at college or university level, private or governmental sector ex perience in heritage management, and a record of professional achievement (research/grants/publications) are required. Com petitive salary and employee benefits package. Attach letter of interest and vita to your online application. Please apply on-line at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/personnel/applicant-information.aspx. The requisition number is 75084. Position open until filled. TTU is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. www.museum.ttu.edu
CURATOR OF EXHIBITIONS The City of Las Cruces Museum System has an immediate opening for a newly created supervisory position of Curator of Exhibitions to serve all four museums in the municipal system. This is a senior level position within museums administration and will report to the Director of Museums. We are a large museum system consisting of several small museums and historic sites. The Las Cruces museum system served over 248,000 visitors in 2006 and is rapidly expanding with an upcoming relocation of one museum and a newly acquired historic property to be developed as another museum. The system operates an aggressive exhibition program using traveling and internally generated exhibitions. We are seeking an experienced, creative, dedicated professional to organize, manage, develop, and create state-of-the-art exhibitions. The position requires strong interpersonal skills to successfully interact with staff, volunteers, and patrons in a team environment. A portfolio or work samples will be requested after initial screening. For a detailed job description, instructions, and application; (resumes must be accompanied by a fully completed application for consideration for this position) visit: http://www.las-cruces.org/. For museum system specific information visit: museums.las-cruces.org
COLLECTIONS HANDLER Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming, is seeking candidates for a Collections Handler for the Whitney Gallery of Western Art collection. This preeminent collection will be the focus of the 2009 Whitney 50th anniversary celebration. This position is funded for eighteen months. This individual will be responsible for safely handling the objects in the Collection along with assisting in the photographing of the objects. The Collection Handler is also responsible for the safe transportation and storage of the objects. Requirements for the position include excellent verbal and written communication skills, efficiency and good organization. In addition knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and good keyboarding skills are required because the position requires accurate inputs of data into a collections database, ARGUS. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies or a related discipline, such as history or art history, and at least one year of collections related work experience. This job requires a detail and team oriented individual who can work well with a variety of museum staff. The BBHC offers an excellent benefit package and competitive wages. The BBHC is an equal opportunity employer. Relocation costs are not covered by the BBHC for this position. Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume, references and salary history to: BBHC Human Resource Department, by e-mail to chriss@bbhc.org or fax to 307- 578-4066. For more information, please call Connie Vunk, Collections Manager at 307-578-4022. The closing date on this position is January 12, 2008. REGISTRATION ASSISTANT Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming, is seeking candidates for a Registration Assistant, primarily to register the collection of the Whitney Gallery of Western Art. This preeminent collection will be featured in the anticipated 2009 fiftieth anniversary celebration. This position is funded by an eighteen month grant. This individual will be responsible for the efficient and professional execution of the duties and functions of the registration department Requirements for the position include: demonstrating knowledge of current registration and collections philosophy and practice, exhibiting knowledge of computer technology including ARGUS software, email, and Internet applications, understanding pest management and environmental concerns related to the collection, communicating well verbally and in writing and maintaining a positive, professional demeanor. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in museum studies, art history, history or a related area and at least one year of museum registration work experience. This job requires a team oriented individual who can work well with a variety of museum staff. The BBHC offers an excellent benefit package and competitive wages. The BBHC is an equal opportunity employer. Relocation costs are not covered by the BBHC for this position. Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume, references and salary history and/or requirements to: BBHC Human Resource Department, by e-mail to chriss@bbhc.org or fax to 307-578-4066. For more information, please call Chris Searles at 307-578-4089. The closing date on this position is January 12, 2008. CONSERVATOR The Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming, seeks a conservator immediately to serve as the principal staff member responsible for the preservation, conservation and general care of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center’s objects and works. This individual will develop a plan, including grant funding, to implement a conservation program. In addition this individual will examine, assess, plan, execute and oversee conservation treatment of the collections of the BBHC. The conservator will also develop a plan for a conservation laboratory and will establish standard operating procedures, as well as other duties. The successful candidate must have a Master’s Degree with a specialization in Conservation, three years of post-graduate conservation experience in the field and excellent knowledge of conservation principles, practices, materials and techniques. The candidate should have experience in project planning and management, demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and possess excellent organizational skills. Competence in Microsoft Office is required and knowledge of ARGUS is desired, but not required. Desired attributes include teamwork, patience, adaptability, good humor and the ability to work cooperatively with other staff and also the ability to work independently. The position requires lifting 50 pounds occasionally, the ability to climb a ladder, bend, squat, balance, lift and climb to meet occasional strenuous physical requirements. This position offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Please submit resume, cover letter, and salary history or requirements to: Attn: Conservator, Human Resource Department, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, 720 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY 82414 or email chriss@bbhc.org. For more information, please contact Dr. Robert Pickering, Collier-Read Deputy Director for Collections & Education at 307-578-4043 or at bobp@bbhc.org. The BBHC is an equal opportunity employer. The closing date is January 18, 2008.
COOPERSTOWN GRADUATE PROGRAM ASSISTANT PROFESSOR The SUNY College at Oneonta invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Cooperstown Graduate Program beginning August 2008. This is a continuing position with an initial appointment of two years. Expectations include classroom and on-line instruction, research, writing, student advisement, college service, and continuing professional development. The Cooperstown Graduate Program (CGP), a nationally recognized program for training museum professionals, seeks a versatile scholar to teach museum management. CGP is co-sponsored by the State University of New York (SUNY) and the New York State Historical Association (NYSHA) and offers a Master of Arts degree in museum studies. This is a SUNY faculty position. The program is located on the NYSHA campus, which includes the Fenimore Art Museum and the Farmers' Museum, a living history farm. It is located in a rural, yet cosmopolitan community. Duties: Position requires a versatile scholar/museum administrator with the ability to teach museum management, leadership, and other areas within the incumbent's area of expertise; and to plan, and coordinate with adjunct professors. The incumbent will have an interest in working in a creative, collaborative environment, and experience working successfully with not-for-profit organizations. Responsibilities include teaching courses in several areas of museum management. A key aspect of the position is the supervision of Master's degree theses and guiding writing for publication. Participation in admissions, seminars, advisement, planning, recruitment, field trips, community service, and other activities is also required. The successful candidate will be actively involved in the life of the SUNY College at Oneonta and the museums in Cooperstown, and will work closely with a teaching team of university faculty and experienced museum staff. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in business administration with specialization in not for profit area OR Ph.D. in museum-related or management-related field. Preferred: Successful experience in museums highly desired. Demonstrated success working with not-for-profit boards, and as a collegial team member; supervisory, planning, finance, and fund raising experience. To Apply: Send application letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests/goals, writing sample, copies of graduate transcripts (official at time of appointment), and the names and contact information for four professional references to: Gretchen Sullivan Sorin, Chair, Search Committee, Cooperstown Graduate Program Box W, #1025-E, Cooperstown, New York 13326 SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, marital or parental status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or veteran status. Moreover, the College is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST - EDUCATOR Hiring Salary: $1,213.58 - $1,345.58 / Bi-wkly The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame seeks a full time Community Relations Specialist – Educator. The Education Coordinator will evaluate, develop and progressively implement an educational vision for the Hall of Fame and Museum. The Education Coordinator will develop and manage all in-house and outreach educational programs for children and adults, and recruit and manage volunteers and docents. All programs will advance the Museum's educational mission and core values exemplified by the Texas Ranger service. Program, promote and manage the new Texas Rangers Public Safety Education Center. The Center is designed to host youth programs promoting personal safety, positive choices and wellbeing. It will also serve as a training center for service providers and caregivers offering such programs. The Education Coordinator will energetically seek partnerships with schools, law enforcement agencies, nonprofits and governmental entities to facilitate or develop such programs. Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule as necessary including occasional weekend and evening work. Applicants must possess excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with word processing, database and email software is required. Works in a combination of climate controlled office and outdoor environment. May be exposed to seasonal weather changes while at event sites. REQUIRED: Drivers License: Valid Class C Texas DL Education: Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, Education, Public History or a related field with an emphasis on museum-related education is required. Job Listing, Instructions, and Application can be accessed via the City of Waco website at: http://www.waco-texas.com/city_depts/humanresources/jobs.htm or by contacting:
RESEARCH FELLOWS
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate announces its 2008-2009 Research Fellowship Program consisting of NEH, McNeil Dissertation, and short-term residential fellowships to support advanced study of American art, culture, and history. Fellows have full access to library collections of more than 87,000 volumes and one-half million manuscripts and images, searchable online at www. Winterthur.org/research/library_resources.asp. Fellows may conduct research based on the museum collection of objects and artworks made or used in America to 1860. Applications are due January 15, 2008. For more details or to apply, visit |
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