Principal Function: The Community Curator of Lenape Kinship Experience is a five-year grant- funded position responsible for leading the community curation and development of the new Lenape Kinship guest experience. The position is guided by the descendent communities the experience will represent and reflects their input in the overall design of the experience. Funding is supported through December 31, 2029. Currently, there are no plans to extend this position beyond this date.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

Supports community conversations and input into the reimagined Lenape Experience area by identifying external stakeholders, facilitating discussion and consolidating suggestions to inform the experience’s development.
Works directly with Indigenous communities in identifying stories and history to share with Indiana audiences.
Collaborates with Conner Prairie’s research team, especially the Curator of Native American History.
Partners with Experience Division to identify core themes for the new Lenape Guest Experience that will guide the development of the physical space (exhibits and structures) and programming (interpretation, educational materials, and special events).
Researches, identifies and determines artists and objects for the experience, while keeping abreast of all related NAGPRA regulations and Conner Prairie policies.
Conducts original historical research on Eastern Woodland cultures and history in Indiana in support of the major interpretive goals of the Lenape Kinship experience at Conner Prairie.
Presents findings in reports, memos, or other appropriate venues to support the educational and interpretive goals of the exhibition.
Takes an active role cross-departmental meetings about exhibit and program design.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Telework and Travel:

This position is telework eligible for a hybrid schedule reflecting both onsite, remote and descendent community visitation.
Periodic travel from Indiana to federally recognized Lenape communities is required.
Education and/or Experience:

A master’s degree in history or a related field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to public audiences.
Ability to develop and conduct original research projects and to perform work independently and as a member of the research team.
Demonstrated ability to conduct primary source research, familiarity with current historical literature, synthesize content, and knowledge of proper citation practices.
Familiarity with Eastern Woodland communities and the ability to represent Conner Prairie to external stakeholders.
Ability to read and synthesize information, including divergent or minority narratives preferred.
Ability to write on historical topics for public audiences is preferred.
Qualifications
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees at Conner Prairie should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to promote and improve quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
Safety/Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and events on time; Follows instructions; Responds to management’s direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.
Job-related Competencies – To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently will stand; walk; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  The employee occasionally will climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to working in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), and outdoor weather conditions. The employee will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, near fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and work with explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Conner Prairie is generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, this position will be required to work beyond these hours and when open for special events.

Seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next era of development and impact. Seven buildings, including the newly opened, 52,000-square-foot History Center Museum and Library/Archives. Operating budget $2.2 million, endowment of $9 million, 25 staff,
30 Directors, 30,000 visitors. Salary range $120,000 – $140,000 plus benefits. EA/EO. Apply by March 31, 2025 to SearchandRef@museum-search.com. Visit www.museum-search.com/open-searches. Apply early: candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations welcome.

This position will provide full-time continuing clerical support to the Jim Crow Museum.

• Perform any/all duties as defined in the Secretary, Level 1 position description.
• Responsible for answering routine correspondence including phones, emails, and social mediainquiries. Draft non-routine correspondence for review and approval of supervisor.
• Assist with the scheduling of museum tours.
• Prepare and maintain information for documents such as correspondence, memos, reports, etc.using computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and file management.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in workingrelationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Coordinate gate admission and ticketing..
• Assist with the supervision of student employees.
• Assist with the coordination of the museum membership program with other departments.
• Input, retrieve, download and output information utilizing a computer to access various softwareprograms and systems.
• Answer or refer inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and the general public regarding establishedpolicies and procedures.
• Coordinate activities with other departments.
• Maintain the established filing and documentation systems.
• Plan expenses and monitor travel budget for staff.
• Assist with the processing of gift paperwork.
• Participate in professional development activities, such as continued education and training insecretarial software skills, and museum related content.
• Participate in the hiring and on-boarding process other employees.
• Serve as the contact person for outgoing traveling exhibit loans.
• Communicate with borrowing institutions to schedule exhibit rental, contracts, payments, andshipping.
• Work with the collections manager to secure outgoing loan paperwork and coordinate maintenanceas needed.
• Manage the gift store inventory and sales.
• Manage monetary deposits and donations.
• Provide clerical support for budget management, tracking, and expense reports.
• Coordinate staff travel arrangements and expenses as needed.
• Event management for museum special events.
• Provide clerical support for museum daily operations as needed.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

The University of Northern Iowa’s Rod Library seeks applications for an Associate Director who will provide leadership in the units that comprise our special and unique collections including our University Archives, the UNI Museum, and our Institutional Repository. We are reorganizing these units in order to build more support for these important collections, including establishing a digital stewardship plan for digitized and born digital collections.

Responsibilities: Develops a vision and strategic direction and provides leadership for the Special Collections and University Archives, Museum, and Digital Scholarship units of the Library; advocates for the collective needs of the units and participates in planning and visioning with the library’s leadership team; sets goals in alignment with the library’s and university’s strategic plans; facilitates ongoing planning of scope and alignment of collections across the units, which collectively provide oversight of collections including University Archives, Manuscript Collections, Rare Books, Museum Collections, Center for Rural School, and the University’s entire Institutional Repository; leads the development of a digital stewardship program for digitized and born digital collections; and works closely with external partners including Advancement, Alumni Association, IT, and others.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in library/information science, museum studies, or related field; at least three years of progressively responsible experience leading an organization, unit, or initiative in library, museum, or archives; and supervisory experience required.

Application Instructions: Applications received by March 3, 2025, will be given full consideration. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

Compensation:

$75,000 to Commensurate

Pay Grade: 121

Pay Basis: Salary

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 3/3/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.

The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) is seeking a full-time Marketing and Communications Officer to implement our marketing, communications, and branding strategy ensuring that all projects and objectives are successfully achieved across the KIA.

The Marketing and Communications Officer serves as the Museum’s primary public relations, media, and marketing liaison, working closely with the Marketing and Senior Leadership teams to promote the Museum’s diverse offerings, including its collections, exhibitions, Kirk Newman Art School, events, programs, and facilities. This role is integral in positioning the Museum as a premier destination at both local and national levels across various media channels (print, electronic, and broadcast).

The Marketing and Communications Officer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing comprehensive marketing and advertising strategies to enhance the Museum’s branding, visibility, and audience engagement. By ensuring all marketing and public relations efforts are cohesive, impactful, and strategically aligned with the Museum’s mission and goals, the role contributes to increased visitor growth and strengthened institutional reputation.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and abilities, including copywriting, speaking, and active listening. Is personable, empathetic, has creative flair, is always thinking a step ahead, and has a keen understanding of marketing techniques and communication platforms to help bring awareness to the mission of the KIA and connect our work to the larger arts and culture community.

The Marketing and Communications Officer must be creative and enjoy working within a small, collaborative arts-based environment that is mission and results driven and community oriented.

Who We Are

The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, is located in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan.  The mission of the KIA is to promote and cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan. We believe the arts are for everyone; they inspire, fulfill, and transform. We recruit team members that are committed to a culture of belonging.

As the largest fine art museum and community-based art school in the region, the KIA provides access to art and art making experiences not otherwise available. The KIA holds more than 5,000 fine artworks in its permanent collection; presents touring and collection exhibitions in 10 galleries; offers four terms of art classes at the Kirk Newman Art School across various disciplines; houses the KIA Gallery Shop, featuring artwork by local artists and international artisans; and is home to the Mary & Edwin Meader Fine Arts Library. Our exhibitions and programs are designed to appeal to diverse, intergenerational audiences through broad representation, engaging content, and strong partner collaborations.

This year marks the grand finale of the KIA’s Centennial celebration, where we will honor 100 years of art and culture with a series of special exhibitions, events, and programs designed to commemorate this milestone.

What You’ll Do

Reporting directly to the Director of Advancement, the Marketing and Communications Officer, who is preferably based in Kalamazoo County will:

• Collaborate with the Advancement Team and other departments to leverage unique strengths of the KIA, helping to bring awareness to our mission, while promoting programmatic areas, such as exhibitions, museum education, KNAS, memberships and guest services.
• Work closely with the Director of Advancement to create, implement, and maintain a communications plan, brand strategy, and guidelines to ensure that all aspects of KIA messaging are consistent and recognizable.
• Build a robust planning calendar for advertising/promotion campaigns for KIA departments in collaboration with the Digital Content Manager on a variety of media platforms (press releases, publications, print, digital, TV, radio).
• Develop new and revise existing internal and external marketing collateral which includes coordinating, writing, editing, proofing, and design layout adhering to project specifications, ensuring all materials meet the Museum’s brand voice, tone, and style guides for cohesive communication.
• Oversee the final development of creative assets, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and grammatical excellence.
• Research, recommend, and incorporate facts, quotes, and scenarios to inform and direct creative strategy and execution.
• Collaborate with team members to develop impactful campaigns that reflect the Museum’s mission and resonate with target audiences.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop content for press releases, the Annual Report, and other projects as assigned.
• Initiate and network with local, national, international press, media sources, tourism industry and arts organizations to ensure KIA exhibitions, programs, events, and the Kirk Newman Art School are recognized and receive proper coverage.
• Work closely with the Director of Advancement, Executive Director, Digital Content Manager, and select external vendors to shape organizational voice and visual continuity within digital content, helping to grow engagement, attendance, revenue, and impact through all platforms.
• Collaborate within the Advancement team to develop content for Sightlines publications, oversee distribution, sourcing printers, quotes, and timeline schedules.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for promotion and growth and see all ventures through to completion evaluating their success using various metrics and contributions to the marketing strategy.

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities as other relevant duties may be assigned by the Director of Advancement.

Who You Are & Keys to Success (the must-haves)

To be successful in this job, you will excel in these areas:

• Project Management skills: You stay on top of multiple content projects simultaneously, plans backwards, anticipates obstacles, identifies and involves stakeholders appropriately, uses resources wisely, completes work by due dates.
• Analytical & Critical Thinking Skills: You are able to assess how well communications are performing, draw insights to inform communication strategies. Analyzing data, understanding context, and making informed decisions are essential for developing targeted and effective communication plans.
• Media Relations and Public Relations: You understand how to pitch stories, handle media inquiries, develop and steward relationships with members of the media, and manage crises for positive coverage and a favorable public image.
• Writing & Storytelling: You can tell a clear and compelling story with great writing skills, attention to detail, including collaboration, visual communication, marketing, and technology. You can deliver a well-told story that is relatable and memorable.
• Editing: You can review written materials and make improvements ensuring materials are clear, well-organized, suitable for their intended audiences, accurate and free from grammatical errors.
• Office Technologies: You have high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint) and Adobe (Acrobat), as well as Google Suite (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Forms), and able to quickly adapt to new technologies.
• Cross-cultural Communication and Cultural Competence: You respect cultural differences and adapt communication styles to be inclusive and respectful.  Cultural competence fosters better relationships and ensures messages resonate with diverse audiences.
• Results-orientation: You have a track record of achievement and producing results.
• Experience: You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as communications manager or related role with proven ability to excel at the responsibilities of the role. You have experience working under pressure and managing multiple, competing tasks and priorities.  A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.  We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role.  As such, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

If you were here right now, you would be:

• Collaborating with the team to align messaging, plan campaigns, and ensure consistent branding.
• Creating and managing communication plans, marketing content, and promotional materials.
• Engaging with media and partners to promote KIA programs and exhibitions.
• Evaluating campaign success and refining strategies to boost engagement and impact.

What Else You Should Know

The position is full-time and is based in Kalamazoo County. The role requires occasional attendance at community events, extended workdays and periodic irregular work hours. You will work in a well-lit, pleasant, collaborative shared office space. Physical requirements include sitting, frequently standing, walking, and handling; and reaching with hands and arms, talk and hear. ​​Language skill requirements include ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  You must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups or individuals. The physical and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $70,000, with a starting rate based on experience and internal pay equity. The KIA offers compensation and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability,  retirement program with employer contribution available at the completion of 12 months of service, paid time off including annual vacation, sick, and personal leave, flexible and hybrid schedule, 12 museum holidays, 2 floating holidays, discounts in the Museum’s Gallery Shop, a household membership to the institution, and discounted courses through the Kirk Newman Art School.

How to Apply

Follow the link below to be redirected to the application page:

https://jobapply.page.link/PNPW3

Submission Deadline: Initial review of submissions will begin February 10, 2025. Application materials received by this date will be given priority consideration. This job listing will remain open until the first interview phase is complete or until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. The recruitment process includes a mixture of virtual and in person interviews and final candidates may be asked to provide a writing sample and/or presentation.  The process is designed to ensure candidates are aligned with the KIA’s long-term goals and have shared values. NOTE:  Incomplete application materials may not receive full consideration for the position.

The Sweetwater County Historical Museum is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Public Engagement Coordinator (Museum Educator). The successful candidate will oversee the development of public programs and coordination of volunteers in a historic building in scenic southwest Wyoming.

Position Description

The Public Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of adult and children’s programming and educational activities, production of exhibit components, and all aspects of managing the Museum’s volunteer corps.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination and logistics of all public and educational programs and events from idea development to marketing, volunteer and staff assignments, and program evaluation.
Maintain and update existing programs and develop new educational programs, both on-site and off-site, including group tours, classes and workshops, educational outreach, and special events. Expanding outreach to the smaller and rural communities throughout the area is a priority.
Oversees all elements of volunteer management from recruitment to placement, training, scheduling, retention, and volunteer appreciation activities.
Works with other staff to develop effective methods of outreach, promotion, and education through social media and other methods.
Create and maintain web content, textbook curriculum, and other resources for teachers and students in the county.
Coordinates with other staff to plan, develop, build, and install educational interactives for the museum gallery and off-site venues. Participate in exhibits design, fabrication and installation.
Other duties as assigned (like most museums, all staff members “wear many hats”).
Required Experience and Expertise

A bachelor’s degree in museum studies, history, education, social sciences, communications, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in education, public programming, and/or volunteer coordination in a museum or similar institution. Significant experience may be substituted for education.
Familiarity with formal and informal teaching techniques and theory.
Ability to plan and oversee work assignments, to manage multiple projects, and to work well independently as well as in a team.
Professional and effective communication skills, regardless of audience background or age.
Effective personal time management and prioritization, strong work ethics, and the ability to take direction when needed.
Expertise in computers and software including Microsoft products and Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of or the ability to learn about local/regional history as well as other aspects of museum work such as exhibits and collections management.
Driver’s license and personal transportation for reimbursed travel to outreach programs.
Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in museum education, public education, or other relevant work in a museum or similar institution.
Experience coordinating volunteers for a public or nonprofit organization and creating and implementing volunteer programs.
Experience in exhibits design, fabrication and installation.
Spanish language skills.
Compensation

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits (health, dental, and vision insurance; state retirement contributions; paid sick and vacation days). The starting annual salary for this position is $48,000 to $50,000, depending upon qualifications.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume to meadd@sweetwatercountywy.gov. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, candidates are advised to submit their applications by February 28,2025.