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- Grand
Rapids Children's Museums [Exhibits Manager] (Grand
Rapids, MI)
- Koch Family Children's
Museum of Evansville [Executive Director] (Evansville,
IN)
- Duluth Children's
Museum [Director of Education and Visitor Experience]
(Duluth, MN)
- The Children's
Museum of Cleveland [Executive Director] (Cleveland,
OH)
- Amazement
Square, The Rightmire Children's Museum [Director
of Exhibits and Education] (Lynchburg, VA)
- Children's
Museum of Naples [Education Director] (Naples, FL)
- Garden
State Discovery Museum [Educational Programs Manager]
(Cherry Hill, NJ)
- Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library [Director, Annenberg Presidential
Learning Center] (Simi Valley, CA)
- The Building
for Kids [DaVinci Studio Director] (Appleton, WI)
- Austin
Children's Museum [Exhibit Fabricator/Facility Supervisor]
(Austin, TX)
- Stepping
Stones Museum for Children [Director of External Relations]
(Norwalk, CT)
- The Children's
Museum of Indianapolis [Manager of Information &
Interactive Technology] (Indianapolis, IN)
- Children's
Museum of Phoenix [Senior Education Manager] (Pheonix,
Arizona)
- Children's
Museum of the Arts [Capital Campaign Manager] (New
York, NY)
- Children's Museum
of Durango [Museum Manager] (Durango, CO)
- Marbles Kids
Museum [Director of Education & Training] (Raleigh,
NC)
- The Children's
Museum of Indianapolis [Associate Vice President of
Exhibits] (Indianapolis, IN)
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| Title: |
Exhibits Manager
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| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Michigan |
| City: |
Grand Rapids |
| Description: |
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.
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Salary: |
$36,000 to $38,000 annually |
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Date Submitted: |
06/24/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
07/11/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
Grand
Rapids Children's Museum |
| Contact
Name: |
Sherri Rowland
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| Fax: |
616-235-4728 |
| Email/Mail: |
srowland@grcm.org
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________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Executive Director
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| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Indiana |
| City: |
Evansville |
| Description: |
The Koch Family Childrens 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 childrens 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.
Click here
to apply online.
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Salary: |
DOE. Competitive salary
and benefits package. |
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Date Submitted: |
06/24/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
07/31/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
Koch
Family Children's Museum of Evansville |
| Email/Mail: |
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
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Director of Education and
Visitor Experience
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| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Minnesota |
| City: |
Duluth |
| Description: |
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!
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Salary: |
$30,000-36,000 DOQ with
strong benefits package |
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Date Submitted: |
06/18/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
08/18/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
Duluth
Children's Museum |
| Contact
Name: |
Michael Garcia |
| Email/Mail: |
Send resumes today to: michael50@duluthchildrensmuseum.org
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Executive Director
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| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Ohio |
| City: |
Cleveland |
| Description: |
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 Museums operations, exhibits,
and education programming; drive all aspects of CMC
fundraising; refine and, working with the Board, implement
CMCs strategic plan; be CMCs 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 Masters
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.
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Salary: |
Competitive |
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Date Submitted: |
06/18/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
08/18/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
The
Children's Museum of Cleveland |
| Contact
Name: |
Jeff Saxon |
| Fax: |
216-791-8838 |
| Email/Mail: |
jasaxon@aol.com
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Director of Exhibits and
Education
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| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Virginia |
| City: |
Lynchburg |
| Description: |
Amazement Square, The Rightmire Childrens 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 museums
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 museums 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.
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Salary: |
Commensurate with experience |
|
Date Submitted: |
06/18/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
08/18/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
Amazement
Square, The Rightmire Childrens Museum |
| Contact
Name: |
Mort Sajadian,
PhD |
| Fax: |
434-845-5221 |
| Email/Mail: |
Please send a cover letter and resume, with a list
of references and salary history, to director@amazementsquare.org.
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Education Director
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| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Florida |
| City: |
Naples |
| Description: |
The Children's Museum of Naples (Cmon) 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 Cmon 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.
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|
Salary: |
Commensurate with experience |
|
Date Submitted: |
06/12/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
08/12/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
Children's
Museum of Naples |
| Contact
Name: |
Joe Cox |
| Fax: |
239-213-9980 |
| Email/Mail: |
jcox@cmon.org
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Educational Programs
Manager
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| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
New Jersey |
| City: |
Cherry Hill |
| Description: |
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:
- Research, identify, schedule and manage programs
and special events.
- Organize the thirdly Discoveries Newsletter in
conjunction with the Museum Director and Public
Relations/Marketing.
- Develop new educational workshop programs.
- Maintain and revise existing educational workshop
programs.
- Teach educational workshop programs.
- Develop and coordinate overnight programs including
all girl scout programs.
- Seek funding, marketing partners/opportunities
and write grants to subsidize cost of all programs
and special events.
- Coordinate all marketing and promotions of special
programs and events. Produce flyers and in-house
advertising.
- Execute contracts and act as a liaison between
program providers and target audience groups.
- Maintain and monitor department budget.
- Prepare for and attend outside meetings and conventions
pertaining to education and programming.
- Other duties as assigned by the Museum Director.
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|
Salary: |
Commensurate with experience
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|
Date Submitted: |
06/09/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
08/09/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
Garden
State Discovery Museum |
| Contact
Name: |
Monica O'Malley |
| Email/Mail: |
programs@discoverymuseum.com
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Director, Annenberg Presidential
Learning Center
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| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
California |
| City: |
Simi Valley |
| Description: |
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.
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|
Salary: |
Commensurate with experience
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|
Date Submitted: |
06/09/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
07/04/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library |
| Contact
Name: |
Morris &
Berger |
| Fax: |
818-507-4770 |
| Email/Mail: |
mb@morrisberger.com
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
DaVinci Studio Director
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| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Wisconsin |
| City: |
Appleton |
| Description: |
The Building for Kids childrens 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 childrens 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 arent interested
in the old standbys or time-tested recipes for success.
Ready to push the envelope?
Full time with benefits Tuesday-Saturday.
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|
Salary: |
DOE |
|
Date Submitted: |
05/22/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
06/22/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
The
Building for Kids, Inc. |
| Contact
Name: |
Dorrie Hipschman |
| Fax: |
920-734-0677 |
| Email/Mail: |
Send resumes to dhipschman@tds.net
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Exhibit Fabricator/Facility
Supervisor
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| Country: |
United States |
| State/Prov: |
Texas |
| City: |
Austin |
| Description: |
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.
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Salary: |
$25,000 |
|
Date Submitted: |
05/21/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
07/21/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
Austin
Children's Museum |
| Contact
Name: |
Pam Paine |
| Fax: |
512-472-2495 |
| Email/Mail: |
ppaine@austinkids.org
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Director of External
Relations
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| Country: |
USA |
| State/Prov: |
Connecticut |
| City: |
Norwalk |
| Description: |
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.
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Salary: |
N/A |
|
Date Submitted: |
05/21/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
07/21/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
Stepping
Stones Museum for Children |
| Contact
Name: |
Human Resources |
| Email/Mail: |
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
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Manager of Information &
Interactive Technology
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| Country: |
USA |
| State/Prov: |
Indiana |
| City: |
Indianapolis |
| Description: |
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.
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Salary: |
$40,000-$60,000 |
|
Date Submitted: |
05/08/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
07/08/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
The
Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Contact
Name: |
Human Resources
Department |
| Fax: |
317-920-2047 |
| Email/Mail: |
hrweb@childrensmuseum.org
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Manager of Information &
Interactive Technology
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| Country: |
USA |
| State/Prov: |
Indiana |
| City: |
Indianapolis |
| Description: |
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.
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Salary: |
$40,000-$60,000 |
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Date Submitted: |
05/08/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
07/08/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
The
Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Contact
Name: |
Human Resources
Department |
| Fax: |
317-920-2047 |
| Email/Mail: |
hrweb@childrensmuseum.org
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Senior Education Manager
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| Country: |
USA |
| State/Prov: |
Arizona |
| City: |
Phoenix |
| Description: |
The Childrens
Museum of Phoenix is opening in downtown Phoenix June
14. We are looking for professional, positive and team-oriented
individuals from all backgrounds to join the Museum
team. Geared for ages 0-10, the Museum will be an active,
hands-on environment, expected to serve 500,000 visitors
annually.
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 museums educational
programming.
Please visit www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
for a list of essential duties and responsibilities.
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Salary: |
N/A |
|
Date Submitted: |
05/13/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
07/13/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
Children's
Museum of Phoenix |
| Contact
Name: |
Mandy Katz |
| Email/Mail: |
mkatz@childmusephx.org
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Capital Campaign Manager
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| Country: |
USA |
| State/Prov: |
New York |
| City: |
New York |
| Description: |
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.
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Salary: |
Based on experience |
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Date Submitted: |
05/08/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
07/08/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
Children's
Museum of the Arts |
| Contact
Name: |
Rachel Edelman |
| Fax: |
212-274-1776 |
| Email/Mail: |
redelman@cmany.org
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Museum Manager
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| Country: |
USA |
| State/Prov: |
Colorado |
| City: |
Durango |
| Description: |
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.
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Salary: |
N/A |
|
Date Submitted: |
05/08/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
07/08/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
Children's
Museum of Durango |
| Contact
Name: |
Amy De Prospo |
| Fax: |
970-259-6320 |
| Email/Mail: |
Please call 970-259-9234, or email info@childsmuseum.org
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Director of Education &
Training
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| Country: |
USA |
| State/Prov: |
North Carolina |
| City: |
Raleigh |
| Description: |
Marbles Kids Museum, a 110,000 sq ft dynamic childrens
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 childrens museum
that includes five main exhibit galleries, outdoor
courtyards and the Wachovia Imax Theatre at Marbles
Kids Museum. Position opens June 1, 2008. EOE.
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Salary: |
N/A |
|
Date Submitted: |
05/05/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
07/05/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
Marbles
Kids Museum |
| Contact
Name: |
Pam Hartley |
| Fax: |
919-834-3516 |
| Email/Mail: |
To receive
the full position profile and to submit a letter of
introduction and resume, email: marbleseducation@marbleskidsmuseum.org
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_________________________________________________________
| Title: |
Associate Vice President
of Exhibits
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| Country: |
USA |
| State/Prov: |
Indiana |
| City: |
Indianapolis |
| Description: |
Provides the strategic leadership and operational
direction to the museums exhibits staff to
ensure that all aspects of exhibits and experiences
fulfill and support the museums mission, vision
and long-range plans. Serve as project manager,
provide a collaborative work environment which maximizes
and leverages resources appropriately to ensure
exhibits are completed on time and on/under budget.
Ensures that sound project planning processes are
in place and makes recommendations for the development
of exhibits, and projects based on the review of
solid business plans. Serves as audience advocate
to ensure exhibits relate to key audiences in appropriate
ways. Please visit the web site www.childrensmuseum.org
to view the complete job description.
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Salary: |
$60,000 to $80,000 |
|
Date Submitted: |
05/05/08 |
| Date
Closing: |
06/23/08 |
| Organization/
Company: |
The
Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Contact
Name: |
Human Resources
Department |
| Fax: |
317-920-2047 |
| Email/Mail: |
hrweb@childrensmuseum.org |
_________________________________________________________
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