The Manager of Marketing and Communications develops, oversees and executes the museum's paid and unpaid messages in the market including advertising, promotion, public relations and sales. This position also ensures the museum's consistent brand message is communicated via all graphics, print collateral, website and online presence including social networking. The scope of this position will support all museum and donor functions. This position reports to the VP of Development & Marketing.

Essential Functions:

• Design and implement a comprehensive marketing and public relations program and appropriate marketing strategies for the Glazer Children's Museum in keeping with the museum's mission, goals and branding.
• Designs and coordinates production of collateral materials to support the museum; ranging from event invitations and e-newsletters to annual reports and membership materials.
• Develops a sales strategy for attracting all visitors. Prepares promotional campaign for attracting visitors. o Manages media relations through cultivating and seeking relationships with multiple media outlets and establishing long-term associations with them.
• Manages advertising program including development of ad schedule, negotiating ad rates and ad placement.
• Manages all external communication.
• Coordinates the volunteer efforts of the Marketing Committee.
• Prepares schedule of public relations activity including schedule of press releases and events.
• Ensures the consistent usage of the museum's brand and serves as a clearinghouse for all department materials to insure consistent presentation across all platforms.
• Oversees outside contractors for graphics, printing, public relations and website management.
• Monitors and analyzes outcomes from marketing programs/strategies including evaluation of cost effectiveness.
• Develops a plan for unexpected closings for announcement on website, voice mail, local media and social networks.
• Participate with senior management in the ongoing planning and promotion of the museum.
• Interact and communicate with donors, Board members and volunteers with a positive, professional and enthusiastic manner.
• Promote the museum's mission, values and project details effectively in written and verbal communication.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or equivalent related experience;
• Two to three years experience in marketing (advertising, sales, public relations), preferably with experience in cultural attractions in the non-profit sector;
• Strong organization, oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively as both a team leader and a team member;
• Experience in public speaking and/or on-camera interviews;
• Knowledgeable and experienced in Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Web and Social Media experience required;
• Knowledge of Tampa Bay media resources.

The Membership/Data Entry Specialist is responsible for input of member info as well as creating and mailing membership packets. Analyzing and correcting duplicate records, merging records, entering and updating records, entering gift and membership data. The position also assists with query and report writing

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for data accuracy, integrity, and security of all constituent records, and for maintaining and enhancing the highly confidential data of Raiser’s Edge database system.
• Provide support in the production of Membership promotional materials, which may include signs, brochures, membership cards, benefit packages and other collateral materials.
• Assist in the planning and implementing of all Membership related special events.
• Assist in communication with Museum members and donors including acknowledgment and renewal letters, individual correspondence, e-mail notices and even invitations.
• Design, implement, document and continue with ongoing methods and policies for using the database effectively.
• Continue ongoing documentation and enforce data entry guidelines for office to ensure data quality and consistency.
• May provide support to staff in developing and producing standard and custom queries and reports in maximizing the potential of the Raiser’s Edge application.
• Accountable for the accuracy and integrity of data files.
• Insures steps are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

All other duties as assigned Skills and Competencies:

• Willingness to continue development of a growing constituent database.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including adept use of email and the Internet.
• Collaborative problem-solver, takes initiative, and focuses on solutions.
• Self-motivated, self-sufficient, and able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Keeps information confidential with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Strong work ethic and an ability to get the job done are essential.
• Experience in Raiser’s Edge.
• Experience in ticketing software such as Patron Edge.
• Experience with money-handling.

Understanding of donor development Education/Training/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of experience with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge 7 database and configuration tools

Complete position description available here.

Exploration Place is dedicated to inspiring a deeper interest in science through creative and fun experiences. Located on 20 acres along the Arkansas River in the scenic downtown Wichita Museums on the River district, Exploration Place is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary. The President & CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership and will inspire enthusiasm and support for it’s mission, goals and programs. He/she will integrate programs, fundraising, financial accountability and public engagement across the organization to achieve long-term goals, expand financial support, and ensure on-going relevancy and support to the organization’s varied constituencies and partners. The ideal candidate is an experienced senior executive with strategic vision, strong fundraising skills, an entrepreneurial approach, and an engaging communication style. Experience in a museum leadership role, preferably science-based, is required. This experience could be gained as a senior executive or a high-level volunteer (Board).

Other requirements include:

• Recognized success in fundraising from major donors, corporations, foundations and government
• Experience managing a complex organization with similar budget responsibility
• Team-oriented, roll-up-your-sleeves management style
• Deep respect for science education and informal learning
• Marketing savvy and public engagement experience
• Proven track record of working with government leaders
• Unquestionable integrity

Minnesota Children’s Museum is seeking a new President to lead the organization. The new President will have the opportunity to build on the solid foundation of the museum, which has served more than 6 million visitors since its inception in 1981. Minnesota Children's Museum is dedicated to providing children with a fun, hands-on and stimulating environment to explore and discover. The museum helps to instill a life-long love of learning by nurturing the real-world skills children need to become engaged citizens in the future.

The museum, in operation since 1981, embraces these core concepts:

• Early learning is the foundation for lifelong learning.
• Families are our children’s first teachers.
• All children deserve a time and place to be children.
• Diverse perspectives enrich children’s lives.
• Play is learning.

Its leaders and staff have built the museum into one of the top children’s museums in the country and it is recognized for its high quality traveling exhibitions. The incoming President will have overall responsibility for leadership, planning and management of the museum. This opportunity is for someone who possesses strong business acumen and fundraising/development expertise and will advance the museum’s mission of “Sparking children’s learning through play.

The President is accountable to the museum’s Board of Directors and directly reports to the Chair of the Board. He/she is the chief staff person at the museum and is charged with overseeing all related internal activities and external relations. The President directly supervises a management team of five: the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Vice President of Visitor Experiences, the Vice President of Learning Experiences, the Vice President of External Relations, and the Chief Development Officer. In addition, the President oversees an Executive Assistant.

Desired Qualities: The President must be a strong advocate with solid business acumen who is able to clearly articulate a compelling strategic vision for the organization and be able to lead staff, board, and volunteers to turn that vision into a reality. The President must be an entrepreneurial and experienced builder of organizations who can easily make critical decisions, take risks, and meet challenges. This individual must be a creative leader with excellent board, staff, and project management skills and be an effective communicator sharing the museum’s mission, values, and strategic plans to the public and media in a variety of settings and groups of various sizes. As the primary public representative and fundraiser for the museum, the President will cultivate working relationships with media, governmental bodies, grantors, foundations, corporations, and individuals to expand outreach to and promotion of early childhood initiatives, both locally and nationally. The President is ultimately responsible for the financial stability, smooth operation, and programmatic success of the organization. This will require an ability to step back from day-to-day activities to view the business from a different perspective based on current trends and dynamics of the bigger picture.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years experience working in executive management positions in either the not-for-profit or for profit sector managing one or more functions.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with museums and/or early childhood education preferred.
• Ability to develop creative approaches within the context of a mission-driven organization with a well-defined strategy.
• Passion for the mission and values of the museum.
• Demonstrated ability to personally engage, sustain, and retain relationships that will advance the museum’s outreach and impact.
• Expertise with a visible organization where major gifts were personally solicited.
• Proven fundraising and friend-raising skills.
• Successful experience in board relations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Complete position description available here.

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is seeking an experienced, creative and dynamic Director of Programs and Exhibits. The children’s museum is an interactive learning environment that is fun for children and families. We are committed to providing exhibits and programs in the arts, sciences and humanities that promote imagination exploration and discovery. The Director of Programs and Exhibits will work directly with the President/CEO in museum administration, fundraising and Board Functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage all program and exhibit development
• Research and Supervise development and education content
• Develop methods for evaluation

The successful candidate will be proficient in developing and managing innovative museum programs and exhibits. Candidate should have excellent written and verbal skills, knowledge of learning in a museum setting and a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in museum program administration.

Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive development program for Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City, establishing a diverse income base and strong funding relationships to ensure the museum’s expansion and long-term viability and sustainability, developing strategy, supervising communications and public relations, and managing volunteer and membership programs.

Responsibilities (Partial List): Designs and implements integrated fundraising campaign to support museum expansion, endowment, and ongoing operations. Determines fundraising benchmarks and drives implementation, coordination, and achievement of the fund development plan. Develops and manages capital campaign for museum expansion, including case development, campaign plan, timetable, comprehensive capital campaign gifts solicitation and implementation program and related overall marketing program.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of resource development experience, including an established record of success in individual, corporate and foundation outreach and gift acquisition.

Desirable experience: Lead staff for a capital campaign, writing and securing grants, researching prospects, utilizing donor/member and gift record-keeping databases, planning and implementing communications and marketing strategies, and coordinating volunteers and special events. Candidates must be innovative and creative, energetic, playful, flexible and able to work as part of a team.

Hours: Full Time

For Full Description: gzamora@wonderscope.org

The Guest Services Manager oversees the front line staff that daily interacts with Delaware Children's Museum’s guest. This position takes majority of the “duty coverage” during the museum’s operating hours for public and after-hours events. The Guest Services Manager assists the Director of Operations with admissions and retail point of sale. This position manages in house museum security, birthday party operations and reservations, and maintenance. The Guest Services Manager will schedule and conduct on the job training. Other functions handled by this position include scheduling of staff, the sale of tickets, memberships and gift certificates. This person is responsible for making sure that every guest has the best possible experience. Ideal Candidate is a good team leader, highly-organized, a strong communicator and is capable of working well with a variety of people.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze museum arrival, departure and visitation patterns to adequately schedule line staff.
• Prepare weekly schedules and post them a week in advance.
• Train all guest service staff emphasizing Delaware Children's Museum’s mission as part of daily interaction with guests.
• Work with Director of Operations to receive and price merchandise used in retail operation.
• Oversee the security of cash and ticket media in admissions and retail areas.
• Oversee the in house security team.
• Maintain first aid kits and insures that fire extinguishers are in place and properly charged.
• Assist Director of Operations with development and testing of emergency evacuation procedures.
• Act as Manager on Duty of the museum and is the key contact for dealing with guests or outside contractors.
• Perform updates and prepares reports on the admissions and retail point of sales systems.
• Assist cash control with reinforcing proper cash handling practices.
• Act as Event Manager for after hours events.
• Coordinates with in-house staff and outside contractors (catering, party supplies, and event-related vendors).
• Oversee the gathering of accurate information for membership sales and prepares reports for Institutional Advancement.
• Oversee periodic cycle counts and inventory in retail area.
• Manage birthday operations (on day of events).
• Oversee the reservation coordinator.
• Assist with monitoring department budget goals.
• Ensure performance targets are met.
• Prepare and deliver management reports on departmental activities to director and staff.
• 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:

• Experience with point of sale systems.
• Experience working in a guest service management role.
• Experience working with retail.
• Experience developing emergency procedures and evacuation plans.
• One year of hiring, scheduling and training experience.
• 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.
• Effective leadership skills that can energize work teams to respond to the museum’s business needs.
• Supervisory experience of similar sized departments.
• Good verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with negotiation, problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Good working experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must have ability to prioritize and plan work activities in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage multiple work demands and adjust to delays and unexpected events

The Delaware Children’s Museum is looking for an experienced educator who is seeking a unique senior leadership opportunity to create and implement all the educational content and programming for Delaware’s first children’s museum, which is opening its doors on April 24, 2010. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, upbeat, well-organized flexible individual with the ability to work within a team oriented environment and be able to turn education into a fun experience. He or she will be able to quickly translate education theory into play activities that are in keeping with the DCM’s mission and also reflect to the extent possible the needs of our community (both educational and other) as it relates to informal learning around math, science and technology based activities. All employees of the DCM will be responsible for making sure that every guest has the best possible experience.

The Director of Education and Programming is responsible for developing all the exhibit content and programs for the DCM’s permanent exhibits, as well as developing the content and programs for community outreach activities and traveling exhibits.

Essential Functions:

• Develop programs that are consistent with the museum’s mission and identify corresponding curriculum standards met by Delaware Children's Museum’s content.
• Manage and support the assessment of department needs and the design, implementation and evaluation of programs.
• Develop core, seasonal and event-based content to keep the Delaware Children's Museum experience fresh.
• Act as a clearinghouse for all internal departments to insure that the mission is properly presented to external audiences.
• Work with local organizations to develop and implement appropriate programs to utilize outside of the museum in the community.
• Manage relationships with outside content providers.
• Provide content to Guest Service team to enhance the guest experience in all exhibit areas; develop age appropriate activities or content for each area.
• Develop and monitor department budget goals.
• Develop annual plans, strategies, tactics and resources to reach goals with operations (e.g. guest service, exhibit and retail) staff.
• Ensure performance targets are met.
• 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.
• 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 with senior management in the ongoing planning and programming of the museum.
• Manage by adhering to the museum’s policy and practices in a fair and equitable manner.
• Participate in professional societies and activities to stay current with business trends.
• Implement improved processes to generate the best possible workflow.
• Build and maintain a strong functional team through coaching, team building and succession planning.
• Attend events and programs as a representative of the museum.
• Manage the museums volunteer program.
• 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:

• Education degree or masters or equivalent experience
• Ability to transfer child development theory into practice.
• Ability and desire to work with diverse populations in the Delaware Children's Museum’s community.
• Three to five years experience in education or similar field.
• Two to three years experience working with children.
• Experience with research, development, implementation and oversight of programs for young audiences in a children’s museum or other learning setting.
• 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.
• Effective leadership skills that can energize work teams to respond to the museum’s business needs.
• Supervisory experience of similar sized departments.
• Good verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with negotiation, problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Good working experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must have ability to prioritize and plan work activities in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage multiple work demands and adjust to delays and unexpected events.

The Director of Finance and Administration oversees the museum’s financial, legal, accounting, insurance and human resources. This position also manages outside contracted services for information technology, payroll and benefits. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, upbeat, well-organized flexible individual with the ability to work within a team oriented environment. All employees of the DCM are responsible for making sure that every guest has the best possible experience.

Essential Functions:

• Work with senior management to develop short term and long term financial strategies and tactics for the Museum.
• Prepare financial reports for the Executive Director and the board.
• In conjunction with the Executive Director and President, presents budgets and financial reports to the finance and executive committees of the board.
• Manage the museum’s insurance coverage.
• Prepares RFP’s and annually reviews museum’s needs and associated coverage.
• Act as a liaison with outside audit firm and facilitates the audit while ongoing.
• Act as support staff for the board’s finance committee.
• Manage the museum’s contacts with legal representation.
• Insure that museum has all proper licenses and permits to operate.
• Working with senior management, prepares the annual revenue and expense budget for the museum.
• Monitor the actual versus budgeted performance and prepares reports for department heads on a monthly basis.
• Oversee the accounts payable and receivable function.
• Oversee the museum’s endowment and recording of transactions.
• Prepare supporting documentation for the museum’s annual tax filings.
• Coordinate donations and pledges with Director of Institutional Advancement.
• Maintain appropriate financial records utilizing accounting software.
• Manage outside contractors for information technology, payroll, and human resources benefits.
• Perform internal audit function on cash control and accounting staff.
• Insure that museum is in compliance with all government regulations relating to human resources.
• Develop and monitor department budget goals.
• Develop annual plans, strategies, tactics and resources to reach goals with finance and administrative 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.
• 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.
• Prepare and deliver management reports on departmental activities to staff and board.
• Identify and work with the Director of Institutional Advancement to attract outside funding sources.
• Participate with senior management in the ongoing planning and programming 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.
• Attend events and programs as a representative of the museum.
• Participate in professional societies and activities to stay current with business trends.
• 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:

• Significant experience managing finance operations, including non-profit organizations.
• Experience maintaining corporate records.
• Experience using accounting and bookkeeping software.
• Experience with preparation of local, state and federal tax returns.
• Experience managing multiple licenses and permits.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related experience.
• Three to five years experience in finance or similar field.
• Effective leadership skills that can energize work teams to respond to the museum’s business needs.
• Supervisory experience of similar sized departments.
• Good verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with negotiation, problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Good working experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must have ability to prioritize and plan work activities in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage multiple work demands and adjust to delays and unexpected events.

The Director of Operations oversees the physical building and grounds requirements as well as the front line staff that works with guests to Delaware Children’s Museum. The ideal candidate is a pro-active, decisive, strong leader with great people skills with an ability to quickly resolve problems in a collaborative manner. All employees of the DCM are responsible for making sure that every guest has the best possible experience.

Essential Functions:

• Work with outside contractors to provide cleaning, evening security, building maintenance, snow removal and landscaping services.
• Prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) for outside services and coordinates awarding of service contracts.
• Monitor the ongoing performance of outside contractors and adjusts contracts as needed.
• Monitor Guest Service levels ensuring that they are kept to DCM’s level of service.
• Develop ongoing training for all Operations staff.
• Develop schedule for preventive maintenance and cleaning of the facility.
• Oversee the reservations and operations side of birthday parties.
• Participates in developing the master schedule for parties and outside events.
• Work with outside retail contractor to maintain proper display and inventory levels.
• Monitor performance of retail: sales, profitability, product mix, category sales and inventory management.
• Follow purchase order system for supplying birthdays, operations, guest service and retail, and approve all department purchases.
• 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.
• 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 with senior management in the ongoing planning and programming of the museum.
• Participate in professional societies and activities to stay current with business trends.
• 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

As leader of the Facilities Team, the Director of Facilities is responsible for development and implementation of all activities and tasks related to facility support and security at Stepping Stones Museum for Children. Responsible for direct supervision of facility, grounds and exhibits and safety/security support staff. Manages both staff and contract resources to ensure a world class facility experience that is safe, clean, comfortable and welcoming at all times.

Ideal candidate should possess 15+ years in Facility Management/Maintenance Leadership at a large multi-acre facility, preferably in a public building environment or cultural institution. Must have current knowledge of trends in facility management and best practices. Expert knowledge and background on HVAC, building controls software, plumbing, electrical, lighting and fire safety equipment. Proven track record of consistently providing quality service to visitors and internal clients; strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with staff, visitors, volunteers and community partners. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Creative problem-solving skills; proven ability to recommend and implement process improvements and new initiatives; strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Sensitive to diversity including individuals with physical challenges or special needs. Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point and Vista; proven ability to learn new systems and software.

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Collaborates with Roto project teams to develop portfolio assets, including management of a design and production image library; manages external communication tools including website and association networks in markets like museums, science centers, zoos, aquariums and entertainment venues; assists with new client orientation to Roto’s design and production process and services through a variety of publications, meetings and events. Excellent knowledge of museum, exhibit and/or design fields; exemplary written and personal communication skills; a good “design eye;” previous experience in marketing and communications helpful but not required for those with strong museum/design backgrounds; comfortable around computers and new media applications; friendly and energetic; no extensive travel. Must reside in central Ohio.

Responsible for leading assigned projects and project sections through visitor-centered developmental process, including content creation and research, budget and schedule management, material and equipment sourcing, client interactions. Participates in creative collaboration in-house and with clients. Coordinates with designers and builders across the full range of exhibit project activities from concept through installation. Several years of direct experience on a creative exhibit project team, as classic “project manager,” exhibit developer, or exhibit designer with strong development experience. Must be organized, flexible and adaptable. Must possess a proven capacity for full creative and technical management responsibility of exhibit projects, large or small. Must reside in central Ohio.

Collaborative design of interactive exhibits and spaces through schematic and design development phases; participates in highly-original creative exhibit development with colleagues and clients; supports exhibit production through engagement with in-house and vendor resources. Experienced mid-level 2D and 3D exhibit designer with blended aptitude in industrial design, environmental graphic design and interior design; knowledge of electromechanical interactive approaches required, as well as a proven ability to take conceptual visitor activities through schematic and detail drawings; appreciation for iterative design process with high-quality results; hand skills a plus but not required; versatility is prized and rewarded in this organization. Must reside in central Ohio.

The Deputy Director is a full-time position responsible for program content, development, and association management. The position reports to the Executive Director.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Development and Partnership Building

• With the Executive Director, cultivates relationships with appropriate funders and other national and international partners.
• Develops annual and long-range development plans to support ACM's strategic goals.
• Researches funding sources and develops list of prospective funders to support core services (e.g. InterActivity conference) and special initiatives.
• Writes proposals that make the case for support.
• Manages funder-related components of programs/special projects as appropriate, such as the Promising Practice Award and Asian Exhibit Initiative (production of proposals and reports to funder, donor recognition, etc.).
• Solicits, arranges, and attends as appropriate, meetings with potential funding partners and represents ACM in a variety of forums.
• Works with senior staff to cultivate partnerships with other national and international organizations.
• Develops and administers appropriate opportunities for funder recognition. Ensures appropriate funder recognition in ACM's annual report, newsletter and at conference general sessions.

InterActivity Conference and Other Education Programs

• Supervises and advises the Program Officer, Education in all programmatic and logistical aspects of planning the conference and other education programs.
• With Program Officer, Education, develops plan for ACM's professional development initiatives including pre/post conferences, regional workshops, institutes, etc., and reviews new opportunities with the ACM Board Programs Committee.
• Oversees and participates in the activities of the Program and Advisory Committees including development of conference content and format, identification of speakers/workshop leaders, etc.
• Supervises the Program Officer, Education in role as liaison to Advisory Committee and ACM Board to ensure that programmatic objectives align with ACM's strategic framework.
• Solicits involvement of high-level speakers as keynotes and salon participants and manages key relationships with such speakers throughout the year.
• Conceptualizes techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of programs (i.e. "outcome-based evaluation") that are consistent with funders' needs.
• With the Program Officer, Education, develops and tracks the conference budget.
• With Program Officer, Education, negotiates contracts including hotel, AV vendor, busing, trade show, etc.

Sponsorship and Affinity Partnership Building

• Solicits and negotiates new corporate marketing opportunities for the Association and its members including the development of corporate sponsorship or grant proposals.
• Solicits and negotiates affinity partnerships that benefit members and provide a royalty to ACM.
• With Program Officer, Communication, develops new, marketing-based earned income sources for ACM.

Member Services

• Supervises and advises the Program Officer, Membership.
• Tracks trends in the field with Executive Director and Program Officer, Membership.
• Provides technical assistance to the field.
• Works as a team with the staff to research, develop, implement, and fund new programs and initiatives designed to assist members in becoming the town centers for children and families.
• Directs ACM's policy agenda in cooperation with AAM and the Museum Working Group. Reviews and recommends positions on pending legislation that will impact ACM's members and the children and families served by ACM's members. Serves as an advocate for children's museums and ACM.

Communication

• Supervises and advises the Program Officer, Communication.
• Oversees design of ACM Web site including member section and online research repository.
• With Program Officer, Communication, develops new, marketing-based earned income sources for ACM.

Association Management

• Serves as part of a three person leadership team for ACM along with the Executive Director and Director of Finance & Administration.
• Takes on additional responsibilities and shares workload with the Executive Director.
• Hires, supervises and evaluates the work of the Program Officer Team (Education, Membership, Communication).
• Serves as staff liaison to Board of Directors committees as assigned.
• Assists Executive Director with governance-related activities such as Board meetings, calls, preparation of minutes, etc.
• Assists on the ACM Annual Report and other documents by contributing updates as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five to fifteen years of program development, fundraising experience, and management in a nonprofit or similar organization.
• Knowledge of issues facing associations, arts and culture organizations, and/or children's museums.
  Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree in a related field strongly preferred. Degree(s) should be in nonprofit administration, business administration, law or related field.
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills are required. Position also requires strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, sound judgment, and the ability to listen to and synthesize information.
• Conference management experience including experience writing, reviewing and negotiating contracts.
  Strong teamwork ethic required.
• This is a demanding position. Ability to work under pressure and time constraints as well as handle a number of tasks simultaneously required.
• Enthusiastic, upbeat personality with a true commitment to the work of ACM and children's museums.
  

Location Note: The ACM office moved to Crystal City in Arlington, VA, December 1, 2009

ACM is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse staff; individuals from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. ACM is an equal opportunity employer.

A full position description available here.