Responsible for the conception, development, fabrication, installation and maintenance of permanent exhibits. Coordinates the delivery, installation, maintenance and de-installation of traveling exhibits. Individual must be highly knowledgaable about exhibit design, construction, fabrication, graphics production, installation techniques and ADA requirements.

A bachelor's degree in art, design or related field and three to five years work experience, preferably in a museum setting. Proven leadership ability, supervisory and project management experience required. This individual must be a highly skilled visionary leader in conceiving, developing and installing exhibits that are engaging and provide a learning experience that is core to our mission. This individual must be collaborative, ambitious, creative and results oriented. This individual must posses excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills and strong computer skills. Experience in developing and managing budgets would be preferred.

Sherri Rowland

srowland@grcm.org

The Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville, an Evansville-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the education of children and families, is seeking a motivated and dynamic executive to oversee a staff of 30 and administer a budget of $850,000. Successful applicant will bring leadership experience in fundraising, management, operations and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with community leaders and a committed board and staff. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out policies, goals and objectives set by the Board of Directors.
• Recommending policies and procedures that enable cMoe to carry out its vision, mission and values.
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations and educational programs of the children’s museum and managing a staff of 30 with approximately 65,000 annual visitors.
• Overseeing the planning and execution of the fund development plan and priorities.
• Administering an annual budget in excess of $850,000.
• Serving a leadership role in strategic and long-range planning.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Career experience in a leadership position in a museum, nonprofit, education, business, foundation, government or civic organization.
• Committed relationship manager with demonstrated success in leading and empowering staff; reaching out to the community, participating with people of diverse backgrounds and building rapport with those who have varying viewpoints and perceptions.
• Proven ability in nonprofit fundraising from corporations, foundations, government and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to raise community awareness and clearly articulate a message of vision and direction.
• Proven ability to plan, execute and evaluate large projects, budgets and special events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

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Apply online at: http://www.cmoekids.org/employment/detail.tpl?ID=13; Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, P.O. Box 122, Evansville, IN 47701

A strong team member ready to join an expanding children's museum (fifth oldest in the nation) about to engage in a capital campaign to triple space, increase audience and expand service age range. Person must have demonstrated leadership skill, flexibility and humor, a degree in education (prefer early childhood) and a clear spirit of adventure. You will be on a small but growing team of people who manage the day to day of current operations while creating the success of the future in our new location.

Specifics are available by contacting the President or going to the Web site www.duluthchildrensmuseum.org. The opportunity for growth and expansion in this position abound and the need is immediate. Are your bags packed? Do you seek a change and a challenge? This is it in a great community and great setting on Lake Superior. Generous benefits and a great culture of transformation to participate in. We will not do business in the old way!

Send resumes today to: michael50@duluthchildrensmuseum.org

Improvements in exhibits, education programming and staffing have led to double-digit annual attendance increases, with the institution now pressing against capacity. Due to retirement, The Children's Museum of Cleveland (CMC) now has an opening for an experienced person to assume a leadership role as the Executive Director, to lead the institution to the next level of performance. This position reports to the Board of Directors.

Key job responsibilities include: oversee and manage all aspects of the Museum’s operations, exhibits, and education programming; drive all aspects of CMC fundraising; refine and, working with the Board, implement CMC’s strategic plan; be CMC’s face to the community; establish and nurture key collaborations with regional partners; drive the development of innovative new programming and capitalize on education outreach opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal communications skills and be creative, self-directed, energetic, a team player and have a Master’s Degree and experience in early childhood education, museum education or equivalent, including experience in an informal learning environment. Other key attributes include leadership, management and fundraising experience, the ability to build collaborative relationships, financial savvy, a track record of results and a passion for early childhood education.

jasaxon@aol.com

Amazement Square, The Rightmire Children’s Museum is searching for an energetic museum professional for the Director of Exhibits and Education. This position will be responsible for the planning, development, implementation and day-to-day management of the museum’s exhibits and educational programs and will manage a team of staff. The Director of Exhibits and Education will also play an important role on the leadership team for the museum’s upcoming capital campaign. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Exhibits and Education will be one of three senior staff responsible for the overall operation of the museum.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years experience in the museum field with a graduate degree in art, art history, the humanities or education. The candidate should also have a collaborative leadership style, outstanding communication skills and a strong track record in exhibit development and management. Background in exhibit development for hands-on cultural/historical and or science museums, including management of interpretive programs and a proven track record in the management of projects, budgets and staff is a key requirement.

Please send a cover letter and resume, with a list of references and salary history, to director@amazementsquare.org.

The Children's Museum of Naples (C’mon) is seeking a full-time Education Director for this exciting cultural institution opening in 2010. The position reports to the Executive Director and will plan and develop the education programs and community partnerships on behalf of C’mon and to enhance the mission and vision established by the Board of Directors. The Education Director is also responsible for grant writing and fundraising to support educational programs.

• Minimum five years experience in Museum Education
• Minimum three years experience in Volunteer Management
• Knowledgeable about current practices in Museum Education
• Superior teaching skills with experience from birth to age 12 range including programs such as camps, afterschool programs and school field trips
• Responsible for hiring, firing, evaluating and supervising department staff members and volunteers.
• Formulate and implement a training program for education staff members and volunteers to be able to develop skills they need to better perform their jobs.
• Oversee the development of a series of partnerships with local schools and school related organizations.
• Oversee the development of partnerships with other cultural and educational non-profits in Southwest Florida.
• Locate grant funds, write proposals and manage grant projects.

jcox@cmon.org

The Educational Programs Manager is part of the senior Museum management team and will work closely with exhibits, marketing and public relations departments. Overall responsibility for the development, maintenance and management of programs and educational workshops at the Museum. This is a full-time, salaried position scheduled Tuesday – Saturday.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Research, identify, schedule and manage programs and special events.
2. Organize the thirdly Discoveries Newsletter in conjunction with the Museum Director and Public Relations/Marketing.
3. Develop new educational workshop programs.
4. Maintain and revise existing educational workshop programs.
5. Teach educational workshop programs.
6. Develop and coordinate overnight programs including all girl scout programs.
7. Seek funding, marketing partners/opportunities and write grants to subsidize cost of all programs and special events.
8. Coordinate all marketing and promotions of special programs and events. Produce flyers and in-house advertising.
9. Execute contracts and act as a liaison between program providers and target audience groups.
10. Maintain and monitor department budget.
11. Prepare for and attend outside meetings and conventions pertaining to education and programming.
12. Other duties as assigned by the Museum Director.

programs@discoverymuseum.com

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the Air Force One Pavilion, the Center for Public Affairs and the Presidential Learning Center. Through a generous grant by the Annenberg Foundation, The Reagan Foundation seeks an education professional to provide leadership and management for a range of programs for the expanded and newly-named Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The Center will be national in scope, focusing on five major components: teacher training; curriculum development; student programming; partnerships with national organizations; and technology to increase visibility, accessibility and reach. These components will establish the Center as a model for empowering educators and youth to become better citizens. The intention is that the implementation of this vision will fill an educational void and bring civic education back to schools throughout the country.

Candidates should have strong experience in educational program development, implementation and evaluation. Minimum five years teaching experience and school administration and/or business management experience highly desirable. Bachelors and Masters degrees required. Some academic training in education, history, political science or similar field preferred.

mb@morrisberger.com

The Building for Kids children’s museum in Appleton, WI seeks a leader who is creative, organized and comfortable encouraging staff and interacting with children. Our DaVinci Studio is neither an art space nor a science lab. It is a place where art = science.

Are you a Renaissance person who sees science and art as different expressions of the same creativity? Do you want to build children’s imagination, creativity and confidence? Our goal is to provide exceptional learning experiences that are innovative, deeply-engaging and long-lasting. Design, supervise and run our revolutionary studio space that is on the forefront of museum programming. This position requires planning and mentoring skills as well as daily interaction with visitors. We aren’t interested in the old standbys or time-tested recipes for success. Ready to “push the envelope?”

Full time with benefits Tuesday-Saturday.

Send resumes to dhipschman@tds.net

Provide building maintenance and act as liaison with outside maintenance service providers. Assists with exhibit fabrication building high quality, hands-on exhibit components, props and furnishings for Museum galleries, exhibits and traveling exhibits.

Click here for a list of major responsibilities; knowledge, skills and abilities; and physical requirements.

ppaine@austinkids.org

Stepping Stones Museum for Children is seeking an accomplished Director of External Relations with a history of cultivating, maintaining and leveraging strong relationships within the community. This person will provide strategic direction and be accountable for annual and capital fundraising. The ideal candidate will have proven success influencing and driving desired development outcomes that support the museum's mission. Essential responsibilities include cultivating relationships with major donors, stakeholders and corporations, marketing and community relations initiatives, leadership of a high performance team that consistently meets development goals.

College degree with a minimum of ten years related experience required, preferably in a non-profit fundraising environment. Full time with benefits. An affirmative action equal opportunity employer.

Please send resume with cover letter and salary requirement to jobs@steppingstonesmuseum.org or mail to Human Resources, Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850

The Manager of Interactive Technology is responsible for leading all research, planning and development of educational interactive technology in relation to exhibits, and sound and lighting designs for galleries including sound and light programs at the museum. This position is responsible for researching new and developing educational technologies that can be applied to museum learning as well as leading and managing the IIT Interactive Technology team.

hrweb@childrensmuseum.org

The Manager of Interactive Technology is responsible for leading all research, planning and development of educational interactive technology in relation to exhibits, and sound and lighting designs for galleries including sound and light programs at the museum. This position is responsible for researching new and developing educational technologies that can be applied to museum learning as well as leading and managing the IIT Interactive Technology team.

hrweb@childrensmuseum.org

The primary duty of the Senior Education Manager is to supervise and guide the Floor Staff Instructors and Educators. Additionally, they provide instruction of museum-developed curriculum for public and school programs at the Museum. Also assists with set-up, clean up and preparation of consumable materials. Lastly, the Senior Education Manager works with the education staff to establish the museum’s educational programming.

Please visit www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org for a list of essential duties and responsibilities.

mkatz@childmusephx.org

The Capital Campaign Manager will work in close partnership with the Executive Director, Director of Development, Campaign Chair and other volunteers as well as the campaign consultants and other organizational staff to raise funds from a variety of sources to support the Capital Campaign for the Museum's new home. Please click here for more information.

redelman@cmany.org

The Discovery Museum is seeking a Manager for the Children's Museum of Durango. Qualified candidates will have a B.A. in Education, or closely related field, previous personnel and facilities management experience, and extensive hands-on experience with young children in educational settings.

Please call 970-259-9234, or email info@childsmuseum.org

Marbles Kids Museum, a 110,000 sq ft dynamic children’s museum located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks a Director of Education & Training to join its creative team.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the museum education team as a collaborative team that seizes great ideas and creates distinctive, fun and enriching programs.
• Creating and implementing a distinctive Marbles Kids Museum training program
• Leading the ongoing enhancement and upkeep of activities in the museum galleries

Qualifications include:

• At least 3 years experience managing a creative team
• At least 5 years experience working with children/youth in an informal education setting
• Active participation in the development and delivery of staff training programs in educational, recreational and/or guest services environments.
• Clearly articulated vision for rich, dynamic learning experiences that inspire, delight and engage children and their families.

Located in a creative, downtown setting, Marbles Kids Museum is a 110,000 sq foot children’s museum that includes five main exhibit galleries, outdoor courtyards and the Wachovia Imax Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum. Position opens June 1, 2008. EOE.