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VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

Scottsdale Cultural Council (SCC) seeks a seasoned leader of vision and integrity with a background in contemporary art for the position of Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), Director and Vice President of SCC. SMoCA champions creativity, innovation and the vitality of the visual arts.  We seek both, to build and to educate audiences for modern and contemporary art, as well as to provide opportunities for the artistic community—locally, nationally and internationally. SMoCA provides a memorable experience of art, architecture, design and photography. Visit www.sccarts.org/employment. (Posted: April 15, 2009)





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EXHIBITS

Collections Management Assistant
The Kentucky Historical Society, an AAM accredited institution, seeks to fill an interim position within the Museum Collections and Exhibitions team.  This is a temporary position (limited to a 9 month appointment) based in Frankfort Kentucky.

The position will assist in the day-to-day operations of artifact collections management. Duties include, but are not limited to, collections work related to accessioning and cataloging and exhibitions maintenance, preparation and installation.   The successful candidate will work alongside curators, archivists, project assistants and the registrar’s office to ensure that the collections of the Kentucky Historical Society are managed according the standards of the American Association of Museums. 

Minimum requirements are a Master’s in museum studies, American studies, or American history with 2 years experience in a museum or historical society working directly with artifact collections 

Minimum salary is $13 per hour.  Benefits include paid holidays and sick leave.
Applicants must be willing to work overtime.

The application deadline is July 1, 2009.  To apply, e-mail cover letter and resume to khs.hr@ky.gov.  Please no phone calls. (Posted May 30, 2009)

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D


MARKETING/PR
Museum Relations Division. Manager of Communications

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art of Bentonville, AR seeks a seasoned communications professional responsible for coordinating and managing the development and production of communications materials, programs and initiatives to increase public understanding of and support for the Museum’s mission and goals. The position will supervise the graphic design and web development staff and requires a skilled communicator able to work successfully with a variety of stakeholder groups with a primary focus on general public and the media. The Manager of Communications reports directly to the Director of Museum Relations and will work in collaboration with administrators, staff, volunteers and trustees. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Oversee, write and edit communications materials for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art including but not limited to construction progress, formal opening, Crystal Bridges at the Massey, and educational outreach programs. Generate high visibility in local, state, regional and national media for Museum’s program, services and facilities. Develop public information programs to generate understanding of and support for the mission and goals of the Museum. Serve as first point of contact for the media.
  • Manage production of all marketing publications, newsletters, reports and other information in electronic and print media. Provide editorial counsel and support for all communication pieces.
  • Develop website and use communications technology creatively in support of the Museum’s programs and services.
  • Design and build Communications Department by effectively hiring, supervising, and evaluating well-qualified associates (and consultants as necessary).
  • Develop and maintain departmental budget.

Minimum position requirements include, but are not limited to:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Seasoned writer and manager with seven (7) or more years direct experience in public relations
  • Experience managing the production of promotional materials and working closely with graphic designers
  • Work experience in at least two of the following areas: media relations, strategic planning for public relations, marketing, journalism
  • Strong and effective written, verbal, and listening communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally. Highly developed public speaking skills are required.
  • Demonstrated organizational planning, problem-solving and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated understanding and use of diplomacy

Preferred qualifications include academic training and/or specific work experience in the visual arts, art history, and/or art-related field and well-developed contacts with national and local editors and journalists in electronic and print media. In regard to education and experience, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience will satisfy the minimum requirements.

For a detailed job description and additional information on Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, visit our website at www.crystalbridges.org.

Compensation
Crystal Bridges offers a generous benefits package and a salary commensurate with experience

Application Procedure
To be considered for candidacy for this position, submit cover letter and résumé online at www.crystalbridges.org/careers, or to Human Resources Manager, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, P.O. Box 1169 Bentonville, AR 72712-1169. (Posted May 8, 2009)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


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POSITION LISTINGS: The job announcements will be posted in two different ways: on SEMC’s website and as an email sent out the middle of each month.

For the email, we want to send out the announcement with a photo of your institution. When you send us the job announcement, please send us a jpg or PDF of the photo that you want us to use. If you choose not to have a photo used, please let us know at that time.

For member institutions, the fees are: $20 for the first 100 words and $10 for every 50 words thereafter. For nonmembers, the fees are $40 for the first 100 words and $20 for every 50 words thereafter. Please include a salary range and your closing date. Please be certain to include your closing date for the search or the statement 'open until filled.' The job listing is for 30 days.

To place an ad, contact Richard Waterhouse at memberservices@semcdirect.net or 404 378-3153.