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POSTED 5/8/2012
J3736. Director of Development
The Children’s Museum, West Hartford, CT
The Children’s Museum in West Hartford, CT, on the move and soon to re-create itself as the museum of the 21st century, seeks an energetic and experienced Director of Development for capital and annual campaigns, major gifts, and grants. Successful capital campaign experience is a must. See the complete job description at http://www.thechildrensmuseumct.org/team.php. Send cover letter, resume and references to HR_RGSS@att.net.
POSTED 4/30/2012
J3734. Senior Director of Global Business Development
American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY
The American Museum of Natural History seeks a Senior Director of Global Business Development to manage a diverse group of revenue generating departments – traveling exhibitions, product licensing, publishing/media, educational travel and materials, and content provision to other primarily cultural institutions. S/he will manage current sales activities, principally traveling exhibitions, while leading the team in identifying and cultivating new markets, expanding the Museum brand, and increasing net revenue from the Museum’s content dissemination activities.
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced a global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. Today, it is one of the largest natural history museums in the world, housing more than 40 exhibition halls, numerous laboratories and teaching facilities, a major natural history library, and vast storage areas for its extensive collections of specimens and cultural artifacts.
Global Business Development at AMNH is a creative initiative building on the Museum’s commitment to wide dissemination of its content. Largely by marketing its traveling exhibitions, initially to domestic partner institutions and more recently to a worldwide network of organizations and venues, the Museum’s Global Business Development group has generated some $3 million per year in net revenue while enhancing the Museum’s educational impact. The Museum intends to expand these efforts, combining them with emerging product licensing and publishing/media opportunities to extend its global reach over the next five years.
The Senior Director of Global Business Development reports to the Senior Vice President and CFO and oversees a 22-member staff. The successful candidate will be an excellent strategist and team leader, comfortable and effective working within a large and complex organization. Experience with and commitment to the mission and culture of an educational or cultural institution is highly desirable. S/he will bring a track record of innovation and success in sales and/or business strategy; business management skills, including experience with data driven, analytically rigorous decision-making; successful experience inspiring and managing bright, motivated, and creative staff; proven ability to build high-performance teams; proven ability to operate entrepreneurially in a large institutional context; excellent communication skills; proven skill in strategic thinking and planning; and be experienced and comfortable with international and cross-cultural business dealings and travel.
The Museum is open to candidates from a wide variety of professional backgrounds, but will look for experience most analogous to its agenda of disseminating educational content through large physical shows and related multi-media and publishing products.
The American Museum of Natural History has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this recruitment. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Applications, including cover letter and resume, should be submitted in electronic form to:
Alan Wichlei, Vice President & Director
Phillip Petree, Search Consultant
Isaacson, Miller
E-mail: AMNH@imsearch.com
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum encourages Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, Vietnam Era and Disabled Veterans to apply. The Museum does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. If special accommodations are needed in applying for this position, please contact Isaacson, Miller at 617-262-6500.
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POSTED 5/11/2012
J3737. Lead Exhibit Prototyper
The Tech Museum, San Jose, CA
The Tech Museum of Innovation is seeking an experienced interactive exhibit prototyper for a unique opportunity. The Tech Museum is in the early stages of the total exhibit renewal program. We will be developing new exhibit experiences based on a visitor centered approach, in which components will be co-created with the visitors through an extensive prototyping process. The new exhibits are also envisioned as hybrids between staffed programs and standalone interactives. The Lead Prototyper will be responsible for guiding--and actively participating in--the creation of exhibit prototypes. In addition, they will lead the prototype evaluation process.
Do you have extensive experience with rapid, iterative, prototyping at every phase of exhibit development?
Are you experienced with, and enjoy conducting prototype testing with visitors?
Are familiar with conducting evaluations using interviews, surveys, time studies, camera tracking, eye tracking, and data mining?
Intrigued with using these techniques?
Do you have a passion for making just about anything?
Are you familiar with 3D modeling, CNC fabrication, laser cutting, 3D Printing, Arduino programming, and electronic circuits? Not worried about jumping in and learning new skills?
Are you passionate about creating museum exhibits which truly engage the visitor?
Do you believe in the power of innovation to benefit humanity?
As the Lead Exhibit Prototyper you can count on:
A FabLab on the museum floor and being part of a highly qualified exhibits team A dedicated exhibit prototype testing space on the museum floor The opportunity to work with leaders in the field of interactive museum exhibits, and to create a new standard for engaging museum experiences The experience of collaborating with the most innovative companies and universities in Silicon Valley.
If this is your idea of a dream job, please tell us about your previous experience and qualifications.
www.thetech.org
To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume with salary history along with a digital portfolio of your work (or a link to it) to: jobs@thetech.org.
POSTED 4/24/2012
J3732. Exhibit Development Specialist
National Geographic Society, Washington, DC
This position requires an organized and creative individual to work closely with the exhibition development team in the planning, coordination and implementation of exhibitions. The primary responsibilities will be to design exhibit layouts and architectural components, create presentation drawings and produce shop drawings for fabrication, utilizing both 2D and 3D applications. This person will coordinate the production and installation of exhibition elements with in-house production shops and outside contractors to ensure specification compliance and quality control. He or she will act as project lead for select projects, serving as the main point of contact for third parties (i.e. museum partners, etc.). The Exhibition Development Specialist is also charged with assisting the exhibits team in generating exhibition proposals and budgets. Additional duties include: researching and procuring special products, materials, equipment and other miscellaneous assets needed for a particular project as well as working with outside vendors for specialty items.
Minimum Education & Experience
4 year college degree, preferably from a museum studies program or an architectural or industrial design program. 3-5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
Knowledge & Skill Requirements
Candidate should be creative, flexible and able to work well with people. He or she should be organized, diligent and capable of working under tight deadlines. Proven experience with architectural CAD programs, particularly VectorWorks (2D and 3D), is a must. Working knowledge of construction techniques also required. Familiarity with exhibition development, museum standards and procedures a plus.
To be considered for this position all applicants need to apply on line at www.nationalgeographic.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
POSTED 4/12/2012
J3730. Exhibits Manager
Don Harrington Discovery Center, Amarillo, TX
The Exhibits Manager leads and participates in all aspects of exhibit work at the Discovery Center, this includes developing, prototyping, building, installing, repairing, and maintaining permanent and traveling exhibitions. The Exhibits Manager actively engages in communication with all DHDC staff members and supervises an Exhibit Technician, an Exhibit Volunteer, and exhibit contract workers. Salary commensurate with experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years’ Exhibits Management experience or 8+ consecutive years of Exhibits Management experience required.
- Certified to operate forklift and man lift
- Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds
- Enjoys the challenge of solving problems
- Positive attitude and works well as a member of a team
To read the job description please visit our website at: http://dhdc.org/index.php?page=employment. E-mail cover letter and resume to the Executive Director, Aaron Pan, at apan@dhdc.org (subject line: Exhibits Manager) by May 10, 2012.
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POSTED 4/30/2012
J3735. President
The EcoTarium, Worcester, MA
One of New England’s leading science and nature centers, the EcoTarium’s mission is to “contribute to a better world by inspiring a passion for science and nature through discovery” by engaging families with children in an interactive and vibrant indoor/outdoor experience.
The EcoTarium is seeking a new president who is a strategic thinker and entrepreneurial leader with proven fundraising and relationship-building skills from the cultural, educational, or hospitality fields.
This search is being conducted by Third Sector New England’s Executive Transition Program with Transition Consultant Dorothy Chen-Courtin. For complete position profile and application guidelines, visit http://www.tsne.org/jobs/ecotarium
The EcoTarium is an equal opportunity employer.
POSTED 4/27/2012
J3733. Executive Director
Amazeum, Bentonville, AR
The Board of Directors of the Children’s Museum of Northwest Arkansas, to be known as “Amazeum,” seeks an entrepreneurial and dynamic leader to serve as its founding Executive Director. Amazeum will be the first children’s museum in Northwest Arkansas and represents the next chapter for a community that is engaged in dramatic growth, understands the tools necessary for success, and is dedicated to providing its citizens with those tools.
With a master plan and strategic business plan, and significant fundraising successes to date, the Board is now ready to engage an Executive Director who has the passion and experience to take the museum from concept to reality.
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of leadership experience as a Director, Deputy Director, or Department head, preferably in a museum setting. Bachelor’s degree is required.
Contact mmc@museum-management.com to request a complete job description.
POSTED 4/20/2012
J3731. Executive Director
Durango Discovery Museum, Durango, Colorado
The Durango Discovery Museum (DDM) in Durango, Colorado is looking for a transformative leader with the vision and energy to lead the organization through its next opportunities and challenges.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the executive director (ED) is responsible for the overall direction, supervision, and coordination of museum operations. The ED will work closely with the board on vision; operations including educational programs; and financial development and sustainability, including fundraising.
Experience and qualifications:
- strong leadership skills
- proven fundraising skills
- sound budgeting and financial management skills
- a belief in the power of play and informal education
- excellent communication skills, including public speaking
- experience as a successful staff and volunteer manager
- the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- 5-10 years of management experience
- BA; advanced degree preferred
Salary: $50-70k
For a complete description of the position, visit durangodiscovery.org/get-involved/employment. Please email resumes, references, and a cover letter no later than May 7, 2012 to:
Richard Speegle
Chairman, ED Search Committee
directorsearch@durangodiscovery.org
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