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Development Listings

POSTED 2/3/2012
J3700. Vice President of Development
The Museum of Science & Industry, Tampa, FL

The Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) seeks a dynamic professional who wants to help take a great science center to the next level. MOSI is the 6th largest science center in the US and we are looking for a development professional to help make MOSI the best! We are an innovative, family-oriented institution looking for a like-minded fundraiser. Together we will make a difference in the lives of our many visitors by making science fun.

Interested applicants may view more details at http://www.mosi.org/mission-mosi/employment-opportunities.aspx. MOSI is an equal opportunity employer.

POSTED 1/20/2012
J3693. Development Manager
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CA

Development Manager is responsible for the oversight of the California Science Center Foundation’s “Partners in Learning” annual giving program (donors making unrestricted gifts at the $1,500 level and above) with the goal of increasing revenues. The Development Manager functions as a member of the larger Development staff team, supporting other fundraising initiatives as assigned including the Discovery Ball annual gala and the Campaign.

View entire job description / apply online: http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/GenInfo/Employment/Foundation/Foundation.php

POSTED 1/13/2012
J3688. Exhibit Developer
Conner Prairie Museum, Inc., Fishers, IN

An exciting opportunity is available at Indiana’s only Smithsonian affiliate for an Exhibit Developer. The Developer will be responsible for developing and managing the key aspects of exhibit and experience development for new and existing exhibits and programs. Responsibilities include topic testing, formative evaluation, idea generation, development of experiences from the concept, working design, and final design. This includes writing scripts, storyline, labels, research, interactive prototyping, and participation of shepherding of the experience through production, opening, summative evaluation and remediation.

Apply on-line at: http://connerprairie.myexacthire.com/ Deadline: February 14, 2012.

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Education Listings

POSTED 1/30/2012
J3697. Director of Education & Public Programs
Mobius Science Center, Spokane, WA

The Director of Education and Public Programs is responsible for all aspects of science education programs and services for Mobius Science Center. This person provides vision, entrepreneurial and strategic direction and leadership to ensure that all programs and services successfully fulfill organizational mission, organizational budgets and regional STEM requirements and standards.

For a complete job description and directions to apply, please visit http://science.mobiusspokane.org/employment.php/. Position closes February 21.

POSTED 1/18/2012
J3691. Director of Interpretation
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, IN

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (www.childrensmuseum.org) is seeking qualified applicants for the Director of Interpretation. This position:

• provides the vision for the content and operations of the world’s largest children’s museum’s interpretative family learning experiences throughout its exhibits, galleries and theaters
• develops and implements interpretation and facilitation programs of the highest quality that foster family learning
• ensures the operational effectiveness of the interpretative experiences within the Museum including those within: exhibits, galleries and theaters
• stays current on effective interpretative and theater techniques and works to implement new experiences in museum learning environments to grow new and repeat attendance and further engage audiences
• works collaboratively with all division directors to provide an effective and extraordinary learning environment/experience for visitors

Requirements include: Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts field from an accredited college/university. Master’s degree preferred. Strong background in theatre, arts, humanities or sciences or related areas including, but not limited to, early childhood/ elementary/ secondary education, and/or arts administration or museum studies. Minimum of five years experience in museum interpretation work, or formal or informal educational environments and/or theatre or combination of all three. Five years of leadership and management experience. Sound knowledge of acting and interpretative techniques and educational concepts and methods that dictate strong interpretation programs.

To view the entire job description and apply, please visit www.childrensmuseum.org. Application deadline is February 1, 2012. EOE

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Exhibit/Curatorial Listings

POSTED 2/1/2012
J3699. Director of Exhibits
The Children’s Museum of Denver, CO

CMD is seeking a Director of Exhibits to join its executive leadership team in piloting a major expansion, focusing on play-based exhibits from vision through implementation. The Director reports to the CEO, manages the exhibit dept to ensure that exhibits meet standards and works collaboratively with all depts. Bach. degree in relevant field and demonstrated fabrication skills required.

For a complete job description and directions to apply, please visit http://www.mychildsmuseum.org/jobs.aspx. Position open until filled.

POSTED 1/26/2012
J3696. New Media Developer: Screen Based Exhibits Focus
Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA

A rare opportunity to develop and prototype one-of-a-kind interactive museum exhibits in a creative, intellectually stimulating. non-commercial R&D environment. Collaborate closely with other exhibit developers, educational designers, scientists and user researchers to produce intuitive, robust and innovative New Media exhibit experiences about marine life for the museum’s new location on the historic San Francisco waterfront.

Full details including how to apply here: http://bit.ly/explonm

Forwarding/tweeting to appropriate people and list serves encouraged.

POSTED 1/24/2012
J3695. Director of Exhibits Strategy
California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA

The California Academy of Sciences is a world-class education and research institution focused on the evolution and future of life and the challenge of sustaining life. In 2008 the Academy opened a new facility in Golden Gate Park that houses an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof. The new facility is also home to a staff of over 125 professional educators and public engagement specialists and Ph.D.-level scientists, supported by more than 100 Research and Field Associates and over 300 Fellows.

A newly created position, the Director of Exhibits Strategy will report to the Chief Public Engagement Officer/Roberts Dean of Education and will provide vision and leadership of the Exhibits and Creative Studio Departments, collaboration with all Academy departments, and advocacy on behalf of new ideas for enhancing the visitor experience.

Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience leading a department within a museum or an organization related to exhibit design and development. A Master's Degree is preferred.

Please contact mmc@museum-management.com to request a complete job description.

POSTED 1/17/2012
J3684. Director of Exhibitions & Gallery Experiences
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Museum of Natural History seeks an innovative Director of Exhibitions & Gallery Experiences to lead the development and design of exhibitions and associated gallery experiences. This is a key leadership position within the museum’s Center for Lifelong Science Learning. The director is responsible for the overall management and direction of exhibitions, including development, design, prototyping, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and evaluation. Gallery experiences should be dynamic, social, meaningful, active, and grounded in research on how people learn. Ongoing evaluation will fuel a feedback loop of increased effectiveness to achieve these qualities. New exhibitions and gallery experiences will transform the ways that the museum’s audiences connect to scientists and their research, the museum’s unique scientific collections, and the contributions these resources make to understanding the past, present, and future of nature and human cultures. Must have a masters or terminal degree in a natural science field, museum studies, or design. Minimum of five years of professional experience in exhibition development. Must be an experienced manager skilled in staff development and the management of group goals and processes. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr. EOE

POSTED 1/13/2012
J3690. Exhibit Maintenance Technician
Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk, CT

As it launches 27 new and renovated exhibits, The Maritime Aquarium seeks an Exhibit Maintenance Technician to perform daily exhibit maintenance including cleaning, repair and replacement of exhibit components, and resetting audio-visual and computer driven displays. Tasks may include woodworking, wiring, painting, and graphics assembly. Tools will include band saw, router, table saw and other basic tools. Weekend work required. As part of a dynamic maintenance team reporting to the Manager of Maintenance, the position will work closely with the Director of Exhibits. At least two years of exhibit maintenance experience in a museum, zoo or aquarium are required. Salary in the low 30’s with full benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to rlombardi@maritimeaquarium.org or fax to: 203-838-5416. Position closes January 31. EOE

POSTED 1/12/2012
J3687. Director of Exhibits and Creative Design
Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul, MN

The Director of Exhibits and Creative Design leads the overall vision, conceptualization, creation, fabrication and evaluation of innovative play-based learning experiences for children and caregivers through development of permanent and traveling museum exhibits as well as learning environments in non-museum locations, which will advance the Museum as a statewide and national leader in the field of informal learning and early childhood development. The Director will:
• Ensure all work is based on education research, best practices, national/state education standards, visitor and community needs.
• Oversee project management, completion of final designs, construction, fabrication, and installation of models and exhibits.

For a full description, please see our website at http://www.mcm.org/about-the-museum/employment.

REQUIRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree: exhibit/set design, museum studies, production, education or related field. Masters degree preferred.
2. Five years experience managing people, teams; development, design, and production of interactive exhibits.
3. Prior experience informal learning institutions.
4. Strong cost estimation, budgeting, managing multiple, complex projects.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by January 31st to:

Human Resources
Minnesota Children’s Museum
10 West 7th Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651/225-6006
Apply online at:
http://www.mcm.org/about-the-museum/employment

POSTED 1/12/2012
J3686. Assistant Curator of Collections
Museum of Science, Boston, MA

The Assistant Curator of Collections will support and collaborate with the Senior Curator of Collections on all matters relative to the overall management of artifacts under the Museum's stewardship. She/he will perform on-going curatorial preservation, cleaning, monitoring, accessioning, cataloging, and inventorying of the collections and archives; assist with the installation, deinstallation, monitoring and maintaining of exhibitions that contain artifacts; provide collections objects for staff and interpret the collection; assist with arranging, describing and preserving the Museum archives. Visit www.mos.org/jobs for details. Email cover letter and resume to JOBS@MOS.ORG. Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSTED 1/12/2012
J3685. Touring Exhibits Coordinator
Museum of Science, Boston, MA

The Touring Exhibits Coordinator position is key to the smooth operation of Museum of Science owned exhibits while on the road, by minimizing costs and maximizing revenue. The position allows for the smoothest possible transitions and maintenance, and keeping museum Temporary Exhibit Coordinators in a position to install and deinstall the exhibit in the most efficient manner. This position will also provide backup assistance with in house installs and deinstalls. Visit www.mos.org/jobs for details. Email cover letter and resume to JOBS@MOS.ORG. Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSTED 1/5/2012
J3680. Exhibit Designer
Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland, CA

The Exhibit Designer is responsible for visualization and design of new exhibitions and environments that offer innovative, engaging visitor-focused experiences in support of Chabot’s mission and strategic goals. Develops three-dimensional exhibits and interior environments; creates concept and design drawings, specifications, and project documentation; supervises implementation of design intent during fabrication and installation; and provides project management for permanent and temporary/traveling exhibitions and other public spaces. Requires minimum 3-5 years exhibit design or closely related experience. Full description and application instructions: http://www.chabotspace.org/employment_43.htm

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Management Listings

POSTED 1/23/2012
J3694. Director of Operations & Visitor Services
Young At Art Museum, Davie, Florida

Young At Art, one of only six children’s museums accredited by AAM, is opening a $21 million museum in May 2012, named "one of the most transformative arts initiatives in South Florida" by The Knight Foundation. YAA seeks an experienced Director of Operations to oversee admissions, visitor services, program registration, building maintenance, safety, security, store, and IT. Requirements: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution. Five years of leadership and management experience in museums.

How To Apply:

Submit resume and cover letter by email only to: humanresources@youngatartmuseum.org. Full job description available at www.youngatartmuseum.org.

POSTED 1/12/2012
J3683. Membership Manager
Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), Washington, DC

Reporting to the Director of External Relations, the Membership Manager will lead a strong membership program by creating and implementing successful plans that support the achievement of CASIS’ mission and strategic plan as it relates to membership acquisition and retention.

The successful candidate will have five or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in membership; experience in a science or technology-based institution or organization is preferred. She or he will have the demonstrated ability to support the CASIS mission, particularly in managing the responsibilities of the membership unit. She or he will have familiarity with new technologies, social networking vehicles and other contemporary innovations. Additionally, the successful candidate will possess a demonstrative personal connection to CASIS’ mission and an adherence to the organization’s core values. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.

Inquiries, nominations and applications (current resumes) should be directed electronically to:

Gerard F. Cattie, Jr.
Managing Director
Diversified Search
275 Madison Avenue, Suite 1801
New York, NY 10016
Gerard.Cattie@divsearch.com
212-542-2587 (W)

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Programs Listings

POSTED 1/11/2012
J3682. After School Program Coordinator
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, New Haven, CT

The Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History seeks a creative and energetic program coordinator to direct and take responsibility for the Museum’s highly successful EVOLUTIONS afterschool program and its sister program SciCORPS. The EVOLUTIONS program engages 100 New Haven high school students in a curriculum focused around enhanced scientific literacy, development of transferable skills, college preparation and STEM-related careers. Students receive academic independent study credit for their participation and are eligible for internships in Yale labs. After spending one year in EVOLUTONS, students become eligible to enter SciCORPS, a career ladder program created within the Museum. Through it, students are trained and provided a hierarchy of paid opportunities around exhibit interpretation and other roles involving interaction with visitors.

For more information and immediate consideration, visit www.Yale.edu/jobs - the STARS req ID for this position is 14854BR. Please reference source code IASTC when applying.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Miscellaneous Listings

POSTED 1/11/2012
J3681. Facilities Engineer/Project Manager
Museum of Science, Boston

The Facilities Engineer/Project Manager will be responsible for collaborating with the Director of Facilities in order to successfully deliver projects with minimum negative impact on the Museum. These projects will vary in size and scope and each will necessitate working with various employees and contractors of the Museum. The project manager will be responsible for carrying a project forward to successful completion while keeping the Director of Facilities informed and involved on a daily basis. Visit www.mos.org/jobs for details. Email cover letter and resume to JOBS@MOS.ORG. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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