| Museum/Institution |
Job Title |
Location |
| Natural History Museum
of Los Angeles County |
Outreach
Coordinator |
Los Angeles, CA |
| Delaware Children's
Museum |
Director
of Marketing & Communications |
Wilmington, DE |
| The Franklin Institute |
The
Director of Integrated Programming |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Maine Discovery Museum |
Executive
Director |
Bangor, ME |
| Golisano Children's
Museum of Naples |
Director
of External Relations |
Naples, FL |
| Qatar Children's Museum
[Qatar Museum Authority] |
Education
Manager |
Doha, Qatar |
| Amazement Square,
The Rightmire Children's Museum |
Director
of Education |
Lynchburg, VA |
| Santa Fe Children's
Museum |
Executive
Director |
Santa Fe, NM |
| Lynn Meadows Discovery
Center |
Executive
Director |
Gulfport, MS |
| London Regional Children's
Museum |
Executive
Director |
London, Canada |
| Brooklyn Children's
Museum |
Vice
President of Institutional Advancement |
Brooklyn, NY |
| Discovery Place KIDS |
Coordinator |
Charlotte, NC |
| Portland Children's
Museum |
Opal
School Administrator |
Portland, OR |
| Children's Museum
of Naples |
Development
Director |
Naples, FL |
| Knock Knock Children's
Museum |
Project
Director |
Baton Rouge, LA |
| Mt. Pleasant Discovery
Museum |
Founding
Executive Director |
Mt. Pleasant, MI |
| Children's Discovery
Museum of San Jose |
Exhibition
Craftsperson |
San Jose, CA |
| Children's Museum
of Denver |
Director
of Education |
Denver, CO |
___________________________________________________
| Position
Title: |
Outreach
Instructor |
| Organization/
Company: |
Natural
History Museum of Los Angeles County |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
California |
| City: |
Los Angeles |
| Description: |
Outreach Instructor Candidate will teach museum Outreach
science programs throughout L.A. on board the Earthmobile,
Seamobile, and Skymobile (see www.nhm.org)
mobile museum trucks. You will help develop curriculum;
staff community events; as well as liaison with administrators
and teachers.Requires a BA in Education, Science, or Anthropology;
2+ years of informal teaching experience; strong communication
abilities with adults and children; proficiency with computers(MS
Office) and technology; and your own vehicle for transportation
to various school sites (mileage reimbursement). This
is a full time position with benefits.
|
|
Date Posted: |
9/1/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
Open until filled. |
| To
Apply: |
Interested candidates
should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three references to: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
County, Attn: Human Resources EDUORI, 900 Exposition Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057. You may also fax to 213-765-4951
or send email to jobs@nhm.org
with the position title or code in the subject line. |
___________________________________________________
| Position
Title: |
Director
of Marketing & Communications |
| Organization/
Company: |
Delaware
Children's Museum |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Delaware |
| City: |
Wilmington |
| Description: |
The Director of Marketing and Communications oversees
the museum's paid and unpaid messages in the market.
The Director of Marketing and Communications oversees
advertising, promotions, communications, public relations,
research, membership program, and sales. This position
also oversees the museum's branding and development
of all collateral, graphics, and website presence on
behalf of all departments.
Essential Functions:Determines museum's marketing
strategy and tactics by developing a comprehensive marketing
and sales plan annually. Reviews and places paid advertising
on behalf of the museum. Leverages paid media with promotional
exposure to enhance marketing presence in the marketplace.
Networks with other non profits to stay abreast of marketing
trends.Prepares a comprehensive communications plan
that will cover a variety of emergency and crises situations.Prepares
schedule of public relations activity including schedule
of press releases and events.Works closely with Institutional
Advancement when working with Partners.Develops a sales
strategy for schools and groups. Prepares campaign for
attracting schools and groups.Manages the museum's website
and oversees social media.Develops the museum's brand
and serves as a clearinghouse for all department materials
to ensure consistent presentation across all platforms:
in house signage and graphics, paid media, printed materials,
and letterhead.Develops strategy and tactics for membership
program, including pricing and benefits at different
levels. Oversees outside contractors for graphics, printing,
public relations and website management. Develop a calendar
of events in coordination with Education, Operations,
and Institutional Advancement to provide guests with
a "reason to be there" or call to action.
Develop and monitor department budget goals. Develop
annual plans, strategies, tactics, and resources to
reach goals with Operations staff. Participate in the
development of the museum's plans and programs as a
tactical partner in evaluating and advising on the impact
of long range planning. Ensure performance targets are
met. Develop a plan for unexpected closings for announcement
on website, voice mail, local media, and social network.
Prepare and deliver management reports on departmental
activities to staff and board. Identify opportunities
and work with the Director of Institutional Advancement
to attract outside funding sources. Participate in professional
societies and activities to stay current with business
trends. Participate with senior management in the ongoing
planning and programming of the museum. Attend events
and programs as a representative of the museum. Manage
by adhering to the museum's policy and practices in
a fair and equitable manner. Implement improved processes
to generate the best possible workflow. Build and maintain
a strong functional team through coaching, team building
and succession planning. Hire, train, develop, and appraise
staff effectively. Take corrective action as necessary
on a timely basis and in accordance with museum policy.
Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner
with all DCM staff. Respond promptly to guest needs.
Participate in continuing educational opportunities
for professional growth and development. Complete assignments
in a timely manner and with museum's standards. Perform
other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: Experienced marketing
professional with a diverse understanding of: advertising,
communications, social media, membership programming,
and brand oversight. Bachelor's degree in Marketing,
Communications or equivalent related experience. Effective
leadership skills that can energize work teams to respond
to the museum's business needs. Supervisory experience
of similar sized departments. Ability to work independently
with minimal direction. Proven record of leading in
a collaborative work structure. Must have the ability
to participate effectively in teams. Excellent verbal,
written, and presentation communication skills. Experience
with problem analysis and creative resolution. Good
working experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Outlook. Good organizational skills with the ability
to retrieve files and data quickly. Must have ability
to prioritize and plan work activities in a timely and
efficient manner.
Full descripton available here.
|
|
Date Posted: |
9/1/2010 |
| Position
Open Date: |
9/20/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
10/25/2010 |
| To
Apply: |
To apply send
resume to: resume@delawarechildrensmuseum.org.
|
___________________________________________________
| Position
Title: |
Director
of Integrated Programming |
| Organization/
Company: |
The
Franklin Institute |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Pennsylvania |
| City: |
Philadelphia |
| Description: |
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.
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.
|
|
Date Posted: |
9/1/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
Open until filled. |
| To
Apply: |
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.
|
___________________________________________________
| Position
Title: |
Executive
Director |
| Organization/
Company: |
Maine
Discovery Museum |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Maine |
| City: |
Bangor |
| Description: |
Join the creative team at Maine's largest children's
museum. The Executive Director is responsible for daily
administration, program quality, and working with the
Board of Directors to establish the organization's creative
vision, community image, and fund-raising efforts.
This position requires proven leadership experience,
business acumen, and strong talent in fund-raising and
community development. You should enjoy working in a fast-paced
environment, believe in Maine Discovery Museum's mission,
and be excited to work with a diverse group of customers,
staff, volunteers, and donors.
More information about this position can be found at:
www.mainediscoverymuseum.org
|
|
Date Posted: |
8/24/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
9/12/2010 |
| To
Apply: |
Please submit
a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements electronically
to: MDM.SearchCommittee@gmail.com. |
___________________________________________________
| Position
Title: |
Director
of External Affairs |
| Organization/
Company: |
Golisano
Children's Museum of Naples |
| Country: |
United State |
| State/Prov: |
Florida |
| City: |
Naples |
| Description: |
The Golisano Children's Museum of Naples (C'mon) is seeking
a full-time Director of External Affairs (DEA). Under
supervision of the Executive Director, the DEA holds responsibility
for the museum's relationships with a variety of audiences
to help the museum realize its mission, vision and goals.
The DEA is responsible for managing events and external
activities for the museum that are not related to education
or the capital campaign. The DEA will also assist the
Executive Director in managing communication and relationships
with board members, business and community leaders, legislators,
members, volunteers, and with peer institutions.
Description of Duties / Responsibilities
- Building and sustaining strategic relationships with
visitors, members, business and community leaders, legislators
and other key constituencies of the museum.
- Works collaboratively with Executive Director to design
and implement a comprehensive marketing and public relations
program and appropriate marketing strategies for C'mon
in keeping with the museum's goals and branding. Monitors
and analyzes outcomes from marketing programs/strategies
including evaluation of cost effectiveness.
- Coordinates public presentations and appearances,
including writing speeches and identifying speaking
opportunities.
- Formulates policy and program recommendations that
promote the museum within the community and that facilitate
and encourage the involvement of business and community
leadership with the museum.
- Regularly represents the museum in the community and
with key constituencies.
- Plans and executes special events with a broad community
focus including panel discussions, receptions and other
programming.
- Designs and coordinates production of collateral materials
to support the museum ranging from event invitations
and e-newsletters to annual reports and membership materials.
- Updates museum website as needed.
- Manages media relations and PR opportunities.
- Manages advertising program including development
of ad schedule, negotiating ad rates and ad placement.
- Manages corporate partnerships and develops new corporate
relationships.
Minimum Training and Experience
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in communication, business,
marketing or other relevant field; supplemented by three
or more years of demonstrated accomplishment in a multi-faceted
external relations position.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite &
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
and Acrobat). Graphic design skills required.
- Web and Social Media experience required. o Knowledge
of Southwest Florida media sources.
Special Requirements
- Capacity to create and maintain consistent messaging
and to manage organizational events for cultivation,
awareness building, and celebration.
- Proven ability to work with board members, high value
volunteers and community leaders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
- Preparation and periodic submittal of guest columns,
letters to the editor, blogs, news releases and other
public relations communications to ensure enhanced public
visibility of the museum.
- Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety
of informational documents including budget reports,
surveys and trends, and other reports and records.
- Ability to write for publication, conduct research
on individuals and organizations, prepare statistics
for board and staff review, and other job related documents
using prescribed format and conforming to all rules
of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.
- Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality
of restricted information.
- Ability to make independent judgments in absence of
management, use common sense, and utilize the principles
of rational systems in the performance of tasks.
- Ability to maintain personal composure and tactfully
handle difficult situations and interpret questions
correctly.
Working Conditions
- Informal office environment.
- Involves evening and weekend hours.
- Moderate amount of travel, a driver's license is required.
- Frequent interaction with public.
The above is intended to describe the general content
of and requirements for the performance of this job. It
is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties,
responsibilities or requirements.
|
| Salary: |
Commensurate with
experience. |
| Open
Date: |
8/9/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
Open until filled. |
| To
Apply: |
Please send cover
letter, resume, three references, examples of work (include
one each of a news release, graphic design work, website
and subject matter article) and salary requirements to:
Joe Cox Executive Director Golisano Children's Museum of
Naples PO Box 2423 Naples, FL 34106 or email to jcox@cmon.org |
___________________________________________________
| Position
Title: |
Education
Manager |
| Organization/
Company: |
Qatar
Children's Museum [Qatar Museum Authority] |
| Country: |
Qatar |
| City: |
Doha |
| Description: |
Museum: new family museum based on areas of the arts
(visual and performing) and the environment (including
ecology) in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
Purpose of position: to set up, manage and develop the
education department of the museum. Part of the museum's
senior staff; reports to museum Director.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Oversea and manage the education staff and museum
education programs both on- and off-site.
- With HR department hire, train and develop education
staff; deliver all required staff evaluations.
- Develop and deliver staff professional development.
- Develop museum programs for families, children, schools,
teachers (current and trainee), community groups and
those with special/additional needs; initiate program
evaluation protocols and procedures; contribute to educational
materials.
- Participate and contribute to Content Brief for museum
development, including exhibition design and content.
- Oversea and manage special children's library.
- Prepare and track education budget.
- Represent the museum at various educational organizations;
contribute to conferences, publications and research.
- Participate with other QMA senior staff in cross-museum
projects and initiatives.
Position requirements: minimum masters degree in museum
studies, museum education, life-long learning, arts; minimum
5 years museum management experience including management
of staff and budget; (minimum 10 years total museum experience);
experience with in-gallery programming for families and/or
children; computer literate with excellent written, presentation
and communication skills. International experience highly
desirable.
Position contract offers excellent, tax-free salary with
extensive benefits (including accommodation, flights,
medical coverage and end-of-contract payment).
|
|
Date Posted: |
8/9/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
Open until filled. |
| To
Apply: |
Detailed cover
letter and CV via email to Sue Underwood OBE, Director,
Qatar Children's Museum at sunderwood@qma.org.qa
with a cc to ploftus@qma.org.qa. |
___________________________________________________
| Position
Title: |
Director
of Education |
| Organization/
Company: |
Amazement
Square, The Rightmire Children's Museum |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Virginia |
| City: |
Lynchburg |
| Description: |
Amazement Square, The Rightmire Children's Museum, is
searching for an energetic and creative museum professional
for the Director of Education position. This position
will be responsible for the planning, development, implementation,
and day-to-day management of the museum's educational
programs and will manage a team of staff.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three
years experience in the museum field with a graduate degree
in education, art education, art history, or the humanities.
The candidate should also have a collaborative leadership
style and outstanding communication skills. S/he must
be comfortable managing a program of varied projects that
involve in-house staff and outside collaborators. The
hands-on, interactive and interpretive nature of the museum's
education programs requires an engaged, flexible and highly
creative individual. Background in program development
for hands-on cultural/historical or science museums and
a proven track record in the management of projects, budgets
and staff is a key requirement.
Please visit our website at www.amazementsquare.org
for more information about the museum. EOE
|
|
Open Date: |
8/9/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
Open until filled. |
| To
Apply: |
To apply, please
send a cover letter and a detailed resume, with a list of
at least three references and salary history, to development@amazementsquare.org.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
|
___________________________________________________
| Position
Title: |
Executive
Director |
| Organization/
Company: |
Santa
Fe Children's Museum |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
New Mexico |
| City: |
Santa Fe |
| Description: |
Santa Fe Children's Museum seeks a full-time Executive
Director to lead the museum into its next exciting phase
that includes an expanded facility and numerous opportunities
for programmatic and exhibition development. The museum
is 21 years old with 80,000 visitors annually and 1,200
members. The annual operating budget is over $800,000.
Key qualifications include:
- 7-10 years of increasing responsibility in a children's
museum or museum/education nonprofit focusing on arts
and culture, with the past 3-5 years as an Executive
Director and a demonstrated record of accomplishment.
- Master's Degree in Museum Education highly desired
or a combination of training, education, and experience
equivalent to a Master's Degree in an area related to
the Museum's activities.
- Proven experience in expanding a museum's educational
role within a community with particular expertise in
cultural competency.
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, fund development,
and capital campaigns.
- Experience managing a staff and an annual operating
budget of at least $500,000.
- Dynamic, passionate, and energetic leadership with
the ability to communicate in a diplomatic, inclusive
manner and to present and represent SFCM to internal
and external constituencies.
- A reputation for the highest level of professionalism,
integrity, ethical behavior, and credibility.
|
| Salary: |
Dependant on experience. |
|
Open Date: |
10/18/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
8/31/2010 |
| To
Apply: |
All candidates
must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements
to sfcmedsearch@gmail.com
by Friday, August 31, 2010. The interview process will include
several in-person interviews, and the desired start date
for the position is mid-October to early November 2010.
No email or phone call inquiries allowed. |
___________________________________________________
| Position
Title: |
Executive
Director |
| Organization/
Company: |
Lynn
Meadows Discovery Center |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Mississippi |
| City: |
Gulfport |
| Description: |
Job experience
- Non-profit management experience (Children's museum
experience ideal)
- Experience creating and managing budgets
- Education experience or background strongly preferred
- Knowledge and experience with Boards andVolunteers
- Public presentation skills
- Documented Fund raising experience
- Understanding of planned giving, estate planning and
endowments
- Business skills
Interpersonal Skills: someone who is outgoing and friendly,
executive presence, passionate, sincere and sensitive
in dealing with people, charismatic personality, "Thinks
like a child but acts like an adult", hardworking,
high energy, innovative, creative
Education
- College degree required
- Masters Degree strongly preferred
- Education major strongly preferred
|
| Salary: |
$90,000 annually |
|
Open Date: |
1/1/2011 |
| Application
Deadline: |
8/20/2010 |
| To
Apply: |
Applications should
be sent to Daniel Logan, Chief Operating Officer at dlogan@thepacegroup.com
or faxed to 662-231-9820. |
___________________________________________________
| Position
Title: |
Executive
Director |
| Organization/
Company: |
London
Regional Children's Museum |
| Country: |
Canada |
| State/Prov: |
Ontario |
| City: |
London |
| Description: |
The Executive
Director is the senior staff position within the organization,
reporting to the Board of Directors. The position is accountable
for planning and directing the programs, exhibits and services
offered by the children's museum and for the daily operations
of the organization, either directly or through delegation
to other staff. The position is also responsible for working
with the Board of Directors to establish the mission, vision,
and strategic priorities of the organization, and for the
planning, implementation and evaluation of activities required
to achieve the Board-approved strategic directions. The
position supports the work of the Board of Directors and
actively represents the children's museum in a wide range
of forums at both strategic and operational levels. |
|
Open Date: |
7/27/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
8/4/2010 |
| To
Apply: |
For a full description
of responsibilities and to submit an application please
email the President at: president@londonchildrensmuseum.ca |
___________________________________________________
| Position
Title: |
Vice
President of Institutional Advancement |
| Organization/
Company: |
Brooklyn
Children's Museum |
| Country: |
United States
|
| State/Prov: |
New York |
| City: |
Brooklyn |
| Description: |
The Brooklyn Children's Museum seeks a Vice President
of Institutional Advancement to work closely with the
museum's President and Board of Trustees to advance, secure,
and grow the museum's financial portfolio. The VP of Institutional
Advancement will direct, manage, and implement a fundraising
plan for the museum's portfolio of corporate, foundation,
government, and individual donors and prospects. The VP
is responsible for ensuring that the museum's organizational
structure and procedures maximize fundraising potential
and will lead the staff and trustees in supporting fundraising
activities across the organization. The VP will oversee
development and maintenance of appropriate fundraising
systems, including: donor management and stewardship;
donor research and cultivation; gift processing and recognition;
and accountability and compliance standards for donor
and tax purposes.
Brooklyn Children's Museum, the world's first museum
for kids, is recognized as an innovative educational institution
with an outstanding natural history and cultural collection.
The museum serves a diverse annual audience of over 250,000
children and families city-wide, 250 youth in an award-winning
afterschool program, and over 500,000 per year through
national touring exhibitions. It has an annual operating
budget of $7 million. For more information, visit www.broooklynkids.org.
The Brooklyn Children's Museum is an equal opportunity
employer.
|
| Salary: |
Based on experience. |
|
Open Date: |
7/28/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
9/30/2010 |
| To
Apply: |
Send resume, letter,
and three references to: VP-Institutional Advancement Brooklyn
Children's Museum via mail, 145 Brooklyn Ave. Brooklyn,
NY 11213; email vpadvance@brooklynkids.org
or fax 718-604-7442. |
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| Position
Title: |
Coordinator |
| Organization/
Company: |
Discovery Place
KIDS |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
North Carolina |
| City: |
Charlotte |
| Description: |
Discovery Place KIDS is seeking a full time Coordinator
who will report to the Site Director to plan, manage and
implement educational programming for visitors. Discovery
Place KIDS is a children's museum opening October 2010
in Huntersville, NC with a focus on children from birth-second
grade. Discovery Place KIDS aspires to maximize the whole
child by providing extraordinary and rich play experiences
that value imagination fun and learning.
This individual will work in the community to increase
awareness of the institution and develop partnerships
to extend the organization's services, will work with
the Site Director to oversee budget controls and volunteer
program and will supervise part time employees. Bachelor's
degree in education or related field (Master's preferred).
Two+ years of similar supervisory experience with curriculum
project management in early childhood education in a museum
or related organization. Must be available to work both
week days and weekends.
|
|
Open Date: |
07/15/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
Open until filled. |
| To
Apply: |
Email resume,
cover letter and salary requirements to
jobs@discoveryplace.org or fax to 704.348.1988 or mail
to Human Resources 301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. |
___________________________________________________
| Position
Title: |
Opal
School Administrator |
| Organization/
Company: |
Portland
Children's Museum |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Oregon |
| City: |
Portland |
| Description: |
Opal School of the Portland Children's Museum
Status: Full time / Exempt
Reports to: Director of Education and Programs
Job Overview: The Opal School Administrator provides
administrative leadership to the Opal Charter School,
a public charter elementary, K-5 school of 80 students,
and the Opal Museum School, an early childhood, tuition-based
program for 37 children, ages 3-6 years.The mission of
Opal Charter School is to strengthen public education
by provoking fresh ideas concerning environments where
creativity, imagination and the wonder of learning thrive.
Selected Job Responsibilities
- Acts as a member of the Education leadership team
to supervise teachers in matters of Human Resources,
scheduling, contracts, classroom management and student
support
- Participates on the Education Leadership Team to support
teacher conflict resolution, coaching, mentoring, development
of teacher evaluations and provides reflection on the
work of the school
- Supports the work of the Education team by supporting
the Center for Children's Learning Director who leads
the curriculum development, documentation and professional
development of the school Selected
Qualifications:
- Minimum: BA or BS degree
- A minimum of two years of leadership in educational
or museum settings
- Demonstrates the leadership qualities of listening,
inquiring, collaborating and communicating openly
- Finds joy in working with children and adults
- Fluent Spanish Speaker preferred
|
| Salary: |
Commensurate with
experience. |
|
Open Date: |
7/15/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
Open until filled. |
| To
Apply: |
Please sumbit
cover letter and resume to resume@portlandcm.org.
Questions? Ingrid Anderson, Director of Education, ianderson@portlandcm.org
or 503-471-9915. |
___________________________________________________
| Position
Title: |
Development
Director |
| Organization/
Company: |
Golisano
Children's Museum of Naples |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Florida |
| City: |
Naples |
| Description: |
The Golisano Children's Museum of Naples (C'mon) is seeking
a full-time Development Director. The position reports
to the Executive Director and is responsible for planning,
developing, and maintaining a comprehensive private and
public sector fundraising program on behalf of C'mon and
to enhance the mission and vision established by the Board
of Directors.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Significant development experience including knowledge
of foundation/corporate solicitations, government funding,
grant writing, communications, special events, capital
campaigns and annual giving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
with experience in public speaking.
- General computer literacy, internet knowledge and
experience with basic Microsoft Office and DonorPerfect
Online.
- Ability to do multiple tasks, prioritize them and
work well with frequent interruptions.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational and
interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle confidential
information.
- Flexibility, dependability, and professional demeanor.
- Ability to work well independently.
Visit www.cmon.org
for full job description.
|
| Salary: |
Commensurate with
experience. |
|
Open Date: |
7/1/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
8/15/2010 |
| To
Apply: |
Please send cover
letter, resume, three references and salary history to:
Joe Cox Executive Director Golisano Children's Museum of
Naples, PO Box 2423 Naples, FL 34106 or email to jcox@cmon.org. |
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| Position
Title: |
Project
Director |
| Organization/
Company: |
Knock
Knock Children's Museum |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Louisiana |
| City: |
Baton Rouge |
| Description: |
Knock Knock Children's Museum seeks a part-time, highly
motivated Project Director.
Responsibilities include fundraising, community awareness,
building planning & daily management. Requirements
include work experience in the field of management, and
passionate about early childhood education.
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Date Posted: |
6/28/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
9/30/2010 |
| Contact
Name: |
Staci Duhe',
Personnel Committee Chairman |
| To
Apply: |
Applicants must
submitted resume to 2561 Cityplace Ct., Ste. 750-260, BTR,
LA 70808. |
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| Position
Title: |
Founding
Executive Director |
| Organization/
Company: |
Mt.
Pleasant Discovery Museum |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Michigan |
| City: |
Mt. Pleasant |
| Description: |
MPDM seeks an experienced nonprofit professional with
vision, experience and expertise to serve as its Founding
Executive Director (ED). Reporting to MPDM's board of
directors, the ED will be responsible for all aspects--reflecting
our mission and core values as you orchestrate: implementation
and fundraising program administration during our $3 million
capital campaign, development and marketing in our six
focus counties, creating a volunteer network and managing
staff as we build a 10,000 square foot building, and external
relations--of leadership and management of the organization.
This will be a 2-year commitment with the goal of the
museum being built within that time and an evaluation
of the position as it turns into a day-to-day business
operations position. Please see our website for organizational
overview, ED responsibilities, and qualification requirements:
http://www.mpdiscoverymuseum.org/MPDM_ED_description.pdf.
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Date Posted: |
6/28/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
7/7/2010 |
| To
Apply: |
Submit resume
and cover letter to Jennifer Fields at Jennifer@mpdiscoverymuseum.org
or to Jennifer Fields c/o MPDM PO Box 1475, Mt. Pleasant,
MI 48858. |
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| Position
Title: |
Exhibition
Craftsperson |
| Organization/
Company: |
Children's
Discovery Museum of San Jose |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
California |
| City: |
San Jose |
| Description: |
Children's Discovery Museum is a non-profit, hands-on
learning environment dedicated to fostering a child's
innate curiosity about the world. We provide exhibits
and programs that challenge the mind, and invite the child
in all of us to explore with confidence.Exhibition Craftsperson
is a full time; exempt position with benefits.
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (CDM) is looking
for a skilled exhibition craftsperson to join its exhibit
team of designers and craftsmen committed to creating
quality, innovative exhibits for children and their caretakers.
The primary responsibility for this position is to fabricate
both exhibit prototypes and final exhibit iterations,
adhering to CDM exhibit fabrication quality standards.
The ideal candidate will have an AA degree; a minimum
of 5 years of experience in a professional production
workshop; high end fabrication skills and techniques including
working with metal, wood, and plastics; be knowledgeable
about mechanics, AV multimedia, and electrical as applied
to exhibits; have basic drawing/sketching skills; and
be self-paced with the ability to work with low supervision.
Experience in a museum setting is desirable.
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Date Posted: |
6/28/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
open until filled |
| To
Apply: |
To apply, email
cover letter, resume and portfolio (a link is acceptable)
and three professional references to jobs@cdm.org,
or mail to: Children's Discovery Museum Human Resources
180 Woz Way San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 298-5437 ext. 223.
You may also fax information to us at (408) 298-6826, in
care of Human Resources. |
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| Position
Title: |
Director
of Education |
| Organization/
Company: |
Children's
Museum of Denver |
| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Colorado |
| City: |
Denver |
| Description: |
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Provide overall leadership to the museum's Education
Department. Supervise the Family Learning Manager, Education
Program Managers and the G.R.O.W. Program Coordinator.
- Lead all programmatic efforts; including exhibits,
daily family programs and events, school programs, day
camps, G.R.O.W. Program and fee-based workshops and
classes.
- Maintain, update and implement the museum's Educational
Framework and Philosophy.
- Work with the Exhibits Team to develop new exhibits
and improve existing exhibits.
- Work with the Marketing team to communicate the museum's
educational philosophy.
- Work with the Development Team to create funding proposals.
- Work with the Guest Services Department to identify
volunteer needs for education.
- Uphold and implement the museum's Quality Service
Standards around exemplary customer service.
- Develop collaborative partnerships that extend the
museum's educational experiences. Serve as a representative
of the museum at various associations.
- Lead advisory committees to gather input on future
museum experiences and educational focus.
- Ensure implementation of program evaluation.
- Develop and manage the Education Department budget.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary
Education or related field. Master's degree a plus.
- Passion and sincere appreciation for museum's mission,
values and goals.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of child development
and play-learning theories.
- Experience and skill in teaching pre-school and elementary
school-aged children.
- Strong familiarity with pre K-3 school curriculum
and the Colorado Model Content Standards.
- In-depth experience with informal education and interactive
exhibit development.
- Exemplary communication and presentation skills -
bilingual a plus.
- Excellent project planning, implementation and management.
- Proven ability to understand financial statements
and budget preparation.
- Demonstrated staff supervisory and leadership experience;
excellent interpersonal skills.
- High energy, creativity and a great sense of humor
a must.
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Date Posted: |
6/24/2010 |
| Application
Deadline: |
6/25/2010 |
| To
Apply: |
The Museum welcomes
applications from a diverse pool of candidates. Please send
a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to The Children's
Museum of Denver, Hiring Department, 2121 Children's Museum
Drive, Denver, CO 80211or by e-mail to bonnieb@cmdenver.org
by 5 p.m., Friday, June 25th. Specify job DOE, Director
of Education. No phone calls please. |
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