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Content Coordinator
Ralph Appelbaum Associates
New York, New York, USA
Ralph Appelbaum Associates is currently seeking an experienced Content Coordinator for two significant projects. The primary responsibility of the content coordinator is to organize, maintain, coordinate and communicate content information to team members and clients during all phases of the project. The content coordinator produces project schedules and tracks progress through all phases; coordinates and manages flow of all content-related issues to the project team.
Ralph Appelbaum Associates are planners, designers, and producers of award-winning museum exhibitions, visitor centers and educational environments. Subject areas range from natural history and the physical sciences, to cultural, social, and corporate history, sports and the fine arts. Founded in 1978, and currently the largest interpretive museum design firm in the world, RAA has an interdisciplinary staff of more than one hundred specialists in different aspects of design and communications. These include technology and media specialists, architects, industrial designers, interactive designers, writers, editors, and management personnel. The firm has more than 125 built projects.
Candidates must have a college degree, relevant experience in exhibit design or museums and a strong interest in diverse projects.
Please submit a letter of interest and resume via e-mail to jenniepocock@raany.com.
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This job posted by MERC from July 3 through October 2.
Museum Preparator
New York Transit Museum
New York, New York, USA
The New York Transit Museum, one of the city's leading cultural institutions and the largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation history, is seeking an experienced Museum Preparator.
Working with the curatorial staff, the Preparator takes the lead in the production, installation and maintenance of museum exhibits in all Transit Museum locations. The Preparator supervises contracted employees to assure that exhibit installation and fabrication schedules are met and all exhibits are consistently held to professional museum standards for safety and quality. The preparator will work with contracted designers and, depending on qualifications, design exhibitions working with the curatorial staff. Additional responsibilities include: recruiting and supervising contracted assistants and interns; working with museum operations staff to assure adequate safety and maintenance throughout museum public spaces; ensuring the safety and transport of museum artifacts; assisting in the conservation and preservation of museum artifacts to be used in exhibits, and new artifacts accessioned into the collection; purchasing and maintaining in good order all tools, materials, and supplies; assisting in organizing museum collection storage spaces; assisting in the set up for museum special events and educational programs; creating signage and exhibit labels; assisting the retail division with signage relating to exhibits and window display; working with NYCT Division of Facilities Maintenance to assure regular maintenance of museum’s subway station home; effectively contributing to all curatorial and full staff meetings, and exhibit project teams; and assisting the museum staff in the successful operations of the museum in all facets.
To qualify, you must possess a Bachelors Degree in art or museum studies (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of two years experience in museum preparations and operations. Applicants must have previous experience handling art and/or industrial artifacts along with previous experience in graphic and/or exhibit design and production. Familiarity with documentation, conservation, and care of artifacts along with the ability to lift heavy objects and work in tightly confined storage spaces is required. Candidates must possess excellent communication, teamwork, supervisory and multitasking skills. Flexibility is necessary, as the Museum Preparator will be required to work during events and presentations.
To apply for this position please visit our website at: http://www.mta.info/mta/employment/employment_out.html
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D
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This job posted by MERC from July 1 through September 30.
Assistant Exhibitions Director
VisArts at Rockville
Rockville, Maryland, USA
VisArts at Rockville has earned a reputation for excellence and innovation as a venue committed to contemporary visual art and design. The Gallery presents 6 major exhibitions per year, emphasizing artists, and designers of local and national reputation.
Duties: Assist the Director of Exhibitions with management and curatorial aspects of gallery, including exhibitions and public programs, i.e. lectures, symposia, artists residencies, internships, off-site exhibitions, and fundraising events. Work with the Education and Public Programs Manager overseeing the planning and implementation of the related public events and education, outreach and artist residency programs. Work with the Exhibitions Director also working with Education and Outreach Directors to prepare material for publication including, but not limited to, press releases, calendars, invitations, wall text, brochures, catalogues, and posters.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in, art, Museum Studies, art history, or related fields.
- Dynamic working knowledge of contemporary art and design
- Experience with hands-on curatorial work in a museum or gallery setting involving exhibitions, handling art objects, developing education and outreach programs and meeting with artists, collectors and curators
- Excellent organizational, time management and oral and written communication skills.
- Efficient budgetary management
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interact with a diverse public.
VisArts actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, physical or mental handicap, religion, national origin, or political affiliation.
Part-time or full time acceptable
For best consideration, send a cover letter and resume, or curriculum vitae and three names of references by August 15, 2008 to:
Director of Exhibitions and Programming
VisArts at Rockville
155 Gibbs Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Or email to: gallery@visartscenter.org
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This job posted by MERC from June 24 through September 25.
Senior Museum Exhibit Designer
Gerard Hilferty and Associates, Inc.
Athens, Ohio, USA
Do you have a curious mind and the desire to transform compelling story lines into extraordinary visitor experiences? If so, then join us at Hilferty, a leading interpretive planning and exhibit design firm. Hilferty is seeking senior museum exhibit designers to join our creative team and play a leadership role in creating memorable visitor experiences in museums and visitor centers across the country.
Preferred candidates will possess at least a Bachelor’s degree (Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture or related fields) and a minimum of five years of related museum design experience. They will design exhibit components and document how integrated components will work to effect a comprehensive exhibit environment. They will have the ability to sketch and/or model 3-D spaces and must have experience with vector-based drawing program preferably VectorWorks. They will work to design exhibits that utilize audiovisual, mechanical and computer elements. Demonstrated leadership abilities will be welcomed by real opportunities to participate in the life of the firm.
Hilferty has been headquartered in Athens, Ohio, a historic university town in the foothills of beautiful Southeastern Ohio for some 25 years, working on major projects in every region of the country. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer actively seeking diversity in our personnel. Please send materials that detail your qualifications, personal goals, and resume and work samples to:
(No phone calls will be accepted at this time)
Director of Business and Resource Development
Hilferty
14240 Route 550
Athens, OH 45701
e-mail: hr@hilferty.com
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This job posted by MERC from May 16 through August 17.
Senior Museum Content Developer
Gerard Hilferty and Associates, Inc.
Athens, Ohio, USA
Do you have a curious mind and the desire to create compelling story lines and extraordinary visitor experiences? If so, then join us at Hilferty, a leading interpretive planning and exhibit design firm. Hilferty is seeking Senior Content Developers to join our creative team and play a leadership role in creating memorable visitor experiences in museums and visitor centers across the country.
The Senior Developer must be able to guide clients and consultants, as well as the Hilferty design team, in the content development process. S/he is responsible for researching story content to create the exhibit story line, and for ensuring the exhibit design supports it. S/he produces written materials including but not limited to project phase reports, content outlines, visitor experience conceptual narratives, audiovisual and interactive element treatments, exhibit component descriptions, label copy, and marketing materials. The Senior Developer works with Designers to refine the visitor experience, and to select and critique exhibition media. S/he must be highly organized, efficient, and flexible through all phases of projects and in working with all project team members.
Qualifications include:
- Project development experience through all exhibit development phases
- Excellent research, communication and writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills; efficient and effective
- Ability to think conceptually and visually, from the big-picture overview to details
- Experience facilitating meetings
- Ability to work well with a team
- Project management and supervisory experience preferred
Preferred candidates will possess at least a Bachelor’s degree (English, History, Communications or other related fields) and a minimum of five years of related museum experience. Demonstrated leadership abilities will be welcomed by real opportunities to participate in the life of the firm.
Hilferty has been headquartered in Athens, Ohio, a historic university town in the foothills of beautiful Southeastern Ohio for some 25 years, working on major projects in every region of the country. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer actively seeking diversity in our personnel. Please send materials that detail your qualifications, personal goals, and resume and work samples to:
(No phone calls will be accepted at this time)
Director of Business and Resource Development
Hilferty
14240 Route 550
Athens, OH 45701
e-mail: hr@hilferty.com
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This job posted by MERC from May 16 through August 17.
Exhibit Designer
Taylor Studios, Inc.
Rantoul, Illinois, USA
Taylor Studios, Inc., a fast-paced exhibit design and fabrication firm, is seeking an experienced professional (2 years) with a technical background in drafting and 3-D Design to help create exhibits. Must be technically competent in all areas of dimensional design. Knowledge of VectorWorks/CAD, Form Z, Illustrator CS, and other design software is a plus. Must be detail oriented and able to work quickly and independently. Potential for growth in an expanding and successful company. EOE www.taylorstudios.com
Send resume and hard copy of your portfolio to:
Human Resources
Taylor Studios, Inc.
1320 Harmon Drive
Rantoul, IL 61866
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This job posted by MERC from May 15 through August 16.
Exhibits Curator
Museum of South Texas History
Edinburg, Texas, USA
Salary: call for salary
Type: Full time, Experienced
Preferred Education: Master’s
Final filing date: Open until filled
Job description: http://www.mosthistory.org/About/Careers
Description:
The Museum of South Texas History seeks a Curator of Exhibits who will be responsible for the visual presentation and interpretation of the borderland heritage of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico through objects, documents, photographs and audiovisual and interactive media. This position will expand upon the museum’s demonstrated high standards and innovation in planning, design, fabrication and management of the museum’s permanent and changing exhibits.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred, in museum studies, history and related fields.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize, present and communicate messages effectively through design.
- Five to ten years experience in exhibition design and management, preferably for a museum.
- Knowledge of Auto CAD or other design software.
- Knowledgeable of and experienced in using the latest technological trends in interpretation, security, lighting and sound effects.
- Bilingual (Spanish and English) is preferred.
Contact Mirta Martinez
HR Officer
956 383-6911
Send resume to
956 381-8518 fax
mmartinez@mosthistory.org (preferred)
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This job posted by MERC from April 23 through July 23.
The last update to this page was 7-14-08.
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