Title: Director of Interpretation & Community Engagement
Reports to: Executive Director
Direct Reports: Projected 2 – 4; currently 1 full-time interim and 1 part-time interim
Type: Full-time/Exempt
Salary Range: $67,000-$70,000...
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JOB LISTINGS
PIttock Mansion Society
Portland, Oregon
Posted: Mon, 2021-07-26
Oakland Museum of California
Oakland, California
Posted: Wed, 2021-07-21
Oakland Museum of California
Req No 2021-1389
Category Preparation
Type Regular Full-Time
Closing Date
Schedule
Targeted Job Start Date
Overview
The Associate Preparator works with the larger Preparation Team in collaboration with Exhibition Teams and Collections staff on the preparation,...
Museum of Us
San Diego, California
Posted: Wed, 2021-07-21
Located on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Kumeyaay Nation in the heart of Balboa Park, the Museum of Us (formerly the San Diego Museum of Man) is a cultural anthropology museum with an international footprint. The Museum explores the human experience from multicultural and intersectional perspectives to spark dialogue, self-reflection,...
Museum of Us
San Diego, California
Posted: Wed, 2021-07-21
Located on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Kumeyaay Nation in the heart of Balboa Park, the Museum of Us (formerly the San Diego Museum of Man) is a cultural anthropology museum with an international footprint. The Museum explores the human experience from multicultural and intersectional perspectives to spark dialogue, self-reflection,...
Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah
Posted: Wed, 2021-07-21
UVU Museum of Art - Museum Education Manager
Position Category: Staff - Full-Time
Summary:
The UVU Museum of Art seeks a Museum Education Manager to oversee and develop programs and initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for community arts learning and engagement. The Museum Education Manager reports to...
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Pacific Grove, California
Posted: Mon, 2021-07-19
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Pacific Grove CA Job Opportunity
Job title: Museum Educator (Educator I)
Supervisor: Director of Education & Outreach
Direct Reports: Volunteers
Peer Positions: Guest Services Specialist, Museum Educator I
Status: Full-time / Non-Exempt / Benefits Eligible...
The Getty
Los Angeles, California
Posted: Mon, 2021-07-19
Overview
Our Mission
The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to inspire curiosity about, and enjoyment and understanding of, the visual arts by collecting, conserving, exhibiting and interpreting works of art of outstanding quality and historical importance and is one of four programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust....
The Getty
Los Angeles, California
Posted: Mon, 2021-07-19
Overview
The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to inspire curiosity about, and enjoyment and understanding of, the visual arts by collecting, conserving, exhibiting, and interpreting works of art of outstanding quality and historical importance.
To fulfill this mission, the Museum continues to build its collection...
Bishop Museum
Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted: Fri, 2021-07-16
Library and Archives Photo Collections Technician
The Library and Archives Photo Collections Technician is responsible for assisting the Collections Manager in the care and maintenance of collections within the division or department, and their associated records. The Technician is primarily responsible for processing...
Bishop Museum
Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted: Fri, 2021-07-16
AP Educator
The AP Educator delivers culture-based programming to Japanese school groups, community groups, and general public at Bishop Museum. In conjunction with other educators, he/she serves as a cultural content resource in the development, delivery, and evaluation of museum programs, exhibits, and special events....
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Pacific Grove, California
Posted: Fri, 2021-07-16
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Job Opportunity Job title: Museum Education Programs Coordinator (internal Education Programs Coordinator I) Supervisor: Director of Education & Outreach Direct Reports: Volunteers, Museum Educator I, II Peer Positions: Exhibits & Facilities Coordinator, Education Programs Coordinator I Status:...
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Pacific Grove, California
Posted: Fri, 2021-07-16
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Job Opportunity
Job title: Volunteer & Community Science Coordinator (internal Coordinator II)
Supervisor: Director of Education & Outreach
Direct Reports: Helen Johnson Endowed Environmental Museum Educator (PT), volunteers, interns
Peer Positions: Museum Education...
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology/Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Posted: Fri, 2021-07-16
Curator of North American Ethnographic Collections
https://hr.harvard.edu/search-jobs 54245BR
The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University seeks an experienced scholar with expertise in North America ethnographic collections, regional focus...
Oakland Museum of California
Oakland, California
Posted: Fri, 2021-07-16
Oakland Museum of California
Req No 2021-1382
Category Visitor Experience
Type Regular Full-Time
Closing Date
Schedule
Targeted Job Start Date
Overview
The Visitor Insights Specialist enhances the visitor experience at OMCA by providing a welcoming presence in the galleries and garden; offering...
Oregon Historical Society
Posted: Fri, 2021-07-16
The Curator of Exhibitions is responsible for developing dynamic and educational exhibitions that are reflective of the Oregon Historical Society's (OHS) mission, vision and strategic goals. This position reports to the Museum Director (MD).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Curates, manages, and...
Bishop Museum
Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted: Fri, 2021-07-16
Library and Archives Collections Technician
The Collections Technician is responsible for assisting the Collections Manager in the care and maintenance of collections within the division or department, and their associated records; assists with supervision of volunteer activities; carries out activities associated with...
Anchorage Museum
Anchorage, Alaska
Posted: Mon, 2021-07-12
The Anchorage Museum’s mission is to be a museum for people, place, planet, and potential, in service of a sustainable and equitable North, with creativity and imagination for what is possible. We welcome diverse perspectives, recognize all are enriched when a diversity of voices, viewpoints, and skills are included and engaged in the work we...
Anchorage Museum
Anchorage, Alaska
Posted: Mon, 2021-07-12
The Anchorage Museum’s mission is to be a museum for people, place, planet, and potential, in service of a sustainable and equitable North, with creativity and imagination for what is possible. We welcome diverse perspectives, recognize all are enriched when a diversity of voices, viewpoints, and skills are included and engaged in the work we...
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota
Posted: Mon, 2021-07-12
The University of South Dakota and the Board of Trustees of the National Music Museum are seeking a dynamic professional to serve as the Director of the National Music Museum (NMM) at the University of South Dakota (USD).
Requires a professional with the stature and track record to fulfill all responsibilities of the Director’s...
Morris Museum
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Posted: Fri, 2021-07-09
The Morris Museum seeks a President/CEO to refine and develop the exciting transformation underway to integrate exhibition, collection and performing arts programs inspired by its Guinness Collection of Mechanical Musical Instruments and Automata, one of the finest collections of its kind in the world. The Museum comprises 75,524-square-feet, 8...
Oakland Museum of CA
Oakland, California
Posted: Fri, 2021-07-09
Overview
The Associate Director of Production is a big-picture thinker and a positive and supportive coach and mentor, responsible for the management of exhibition and core gallery production and media, as well as the oversight of all preparator activities related to the collections. The position leads...
U.S.Art Company, Inc
Compton, California
Posted: Thu, 2021-07-08
National fine art transportation company is searching for a sales professional to provide International and Domestic transit services to clients worldwide. This position will require an understanding of the service level required for the transport of fine art or a willingness to learn. The successful candidate must be able to work independently...
Pacific Bonsai Museum
FEDERAL WAY, Washington
Posted: Wed, 2021-07-07
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Reports to: Board of Directors
Salary: $100,000-$110,000 DOQ
Staff: 7
Pacific Bonsai Museum is located in Federal Way, Washington, about 25 miles south of Seattle and twelve miles northeast of Tacoma, Washington.
One of only two museums in the United States solely dedicated to...
Bishop Museum
Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted: Wed, 2021-07-07
Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 in honor of Bernice Pauahi, who was the great-granddaughter of King Kamehameha I, by her husband Charles Reed Bishop. Its original purpose was to house the royal family heirlooms of the Kamehameha Dynasty. Having expanded its mission over the course of more than 130 years, the Museum now stewards over 25...
Bishop Museum
Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted: Wed, 2021-07-07
Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 in honor of Bernice Pauahi, who was the great-granddaughter of King Kamehameha I, by her husband Charles Reed Bishop. Its original purpose was to house the royal family heirlooms of the Kamehameha Dynasty. Having expanded its mission over the course of more than 130 years, the Museum now stewards over 25...
Santa Monica History Museum
Santa Monica, California
Posted: Wed, 2021-06-30
Santa Monica History Museum Executive Director
JOB OVERVIEW:
• This position provides a unique opportunity to help form and guide the course of a growing institution.
• This position will require initiative and vision as well as a broad skill set to help move the museum to future levels. The executive director will be...
Tucson Museum of Art
Tucson, Arizona
Posted: Mon, 2021-06-28
Job Description and Distinguishing Characteristics
The Assistant Curator of Engagement is an organized and dynamic individual who is dedicated and eager to build connections between local communities and the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, and support initiatives and programmatic efforts at the institution and...
Museum Search & Reference
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Posted: Wed, 2021-06-23
Director
Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
The Zimmerli Art Museum seeks a visionary change-agent to build an integrated cultural magnet for the campus and region, using its world-class collections and potential partnerships to provide exciting, topical exhibitions,...
Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Salt Lake City, Utah
Posted: Wed, 2021-06-23
Museum Services Manager
Utah Division of Arts & Museums (UA&M)
Closes July 11, 2021
Details and application at State of Utah job portal:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah/
As part of the UA&M team you will have the opportunity to work...
