• Coordinate training and scheduling of studio facilitators
• Responsible for insuring that studios are appropriately staffed during Museum hours and when designated for special events
• Train and schedule studio facilitators
• Track studios’ budgets
• Order and stock all supplies for all studios
• Coordinate communication between the Studio Arts Department and the rest of the Museum staff
• Work as studio facilitator as time permits
• Facilitate all studios’ projects
• Draft newsletter copy for Studio Arts team; responsible for implementation of “art project” featured in each newsletter
• Process incoming departmental mail
• Update studio contacts list on an ongoing basis
• Additional duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in arts related area of study. 
 
Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience in a museum or arts center in an administrative capacity.  Must be committed, and sensitive, to working with children. Proven experience in visual art or art museum education, a knowledge of and/or openness to contemporary art, and the ability to communicate in a positive manner with diverse audiences, including other staff members, volunteers and the general public. Must be able to work in a demanding environment, requiring flexibility and creative problem solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
 
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This job posted by MERC from June 25 through September 26.







Operations Manager
The New Children’s Museum
San Diego, California, USA

DEPARTMENT: Exhibitions and Programs

REPORTS TO:  Director of Exhibitions and Programs

SUPERVISES:  Facilities Supervisor, Visitors Services Coordinator, and Exhibition and Programs Technician

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time, exempt

SUMMARY:  Manages daily Museum operations in order to provide a safe, clean, and pleasant work environment and visitor experience.  Areas of responsibility include managing staff, vendors, and contractors; defining and implementing operational standards;  managing building and park operations and maintenance, security, parking program, phone, IT, POS, café and retail vendors; and developing and overseeing all associated budgets.    Assess and direct responses to daily operational needs, including but not limited to exhibition maintenance, guest relations and customer service, security, visitor safety, building temperature and lighting, and repairs of building and park systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Building and Park

• Define and implement opening and closing procedures for building and park; train staff as needed on those procedures.
• Direct after hours building access policies for staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, and independent contractors (such as cleaning crew or TI contractors).
• Supervise Facilities Supervisor.
• Assess and monitor Museum security needs.  Manage Museum security contractor.
• Oversee phone system vendor, monitor phone system for functionality and repair needs.
• Lead all IT activity for the Museum and IT vendor contract.
• Manage Parking Administration: Ace Parking daily parking operations and event valet services; and point of contact for daily operational issues.
• Administer café and retail vendor contracts, maintain relationships with café and retail managers and staff.
• Liaise as-needed with Events & Rental Coordinator to assess needs, issues and parameters associated with rental events.
• Hire and manage contractor and crew for building improvements and ancillary exhibition construction.

Visitor Experience

• Supervise Visitor Services Coordinator.
• Determine daily building readiness to open and operate safely.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all front-of-house staff regarding day to day operations.
• Respond to high level visitor questions and needs.
• Determine and implement childproofing needs.

Exhibition and Studio Maintenance and Planning

• Supervise Exhibition and Programs Technician.
• Determine crew needs for on-going and major maintenance; hire additional temporary crew as needed.

Additional Duties as Required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in related area of study required. 
 
Experience: A minimum of five years of management or operations experience, preferably in the museum or other cultural institutions.  Must be committed, and sensitive, to working with children.  The ability to deal with the public in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism is essential.  Must be a self-starter, able to make decisions, multi-task and prioritize.  Demonstrates stability of performance under pressure and uses good judgment in making decisions.  Excellent administrative and management skills working with both staff and the public.  Demonstrate commitment and flexibility at all times in order to ensure high quality service.  Bilingual a plus.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. 
 
Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@thinkplaycreate.org

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This job posted by MERC from June 24 through September 25.







Coordinator, Government Programs
American Museum of Natural History
New York, New York, USA
 
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 its 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. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.
 
The Government Programs Coordinator will provide general staff support to the Senior Director of Federal Programs, Office of Government Relations and Strategic Planning; and, as needed, to other team members.  Responsibilities include, but not limited to:  preparing and producing reports, proposals, presentations, and other materials; carrying out information gathering and research assignments; maintaining website; tracking, verifying, and compiling funding information; drafting routine communications and documents; assisting with scheduling, visits, events; maintaining records and files performing other duties as assigned in support of government funding efforts and strategic initiatives.
 
Bachelor’s degree required; science education or science background a plus.  Two years experience in nonprofit educational, cultural, research or higher education institution preferred.  Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, with close attention to detail.  Demonstrated excellent writing skills.  The Coordinator must have the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in fast-paced team environment, often under deadline and rapid turn around pressure.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and with web development tools such as Adobe Fireworks required.
 
Applicants interested in applying should send their resume with cover letter, which MUST specify salary history and requirements to:  GovPosition@amnh.org
 
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open position.
 
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This job posted by MERC from June 17 through September 12.



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