The Museum of Danish America, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), seeks a full-time Youth & Community Educator.  This position develops, oversees, and delivers educational programs for all ages using the history, collection, and environment of the Museum of Danish America.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; Museum certification a plus.
• Prior experience with K-12 schools, curriculum or programs.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create, lead, and collaborate with MoDA staff to provide appropriate educational content in a variety of formats to diverse audiences throughout the year including summer programming.
• Develop, promote and implement museum outreach programs forming relationships with community partners to assist in growing MoDA’s outreach.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for various youth and school field trips as well as follow-up and coordinate museum tours with MoDA staff.
• Work closely with the Communications Specialist to advertise and promote programming and events through social media, radio interviews, newspaper articles and ads, flyers and e-news.
• Maintain accurate tracking records and evaluations for grant reporting, board reporting, and strategic plans.
• Collaborate with MoDA’s accountant to monitor the department’s annual budget.
• Apply for grants and identify funding sources to assist with educational opportunities.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and Exhibition & Programming Committee meetings.
• Take part in the Board of Directors’ Mission Delivery Committee meetings.
• Participate in collection development with the Executive Director, Registrar, Albert Ravenholt Curator of Danish-American Culture, and the Archivist.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned by the Executive Director

Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (range of $40,000 to $45,000).  Benefits package includes paid health insurance, paid short/long term disability insurance, paid vacation, and paid sick leave.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references via email: info@danishmuseum.org; via mail: Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, Iowa 51531, ATTENTION:  Administrative Manager.

Established in 1983, the Museum of Danish America (formerly known as The Danish Immigrant Museum) is located midway between Des Moines, IA and Omaha, NE on 35 acres of recreated prairie in the heart of the largest rural settlement of Danes in the United States. The museum’s mission is to “explore the Danish-American experience, the historic and modern influences of Denmark on the United States, and the continuing story of how a nation of immigrants shape American identity.” It is the only accredited national museum dedicated to collecting and interpreting the Danish-American experience. The museum has a collection of nearly 25,000 artifacts, an active traveling exhibit program, and a membership of over 2,000 from across the United States, Denmark and seven other countries.  Guidance is provided by a twenty-five-member Board of Directors from across the United States and Denmark. It has a staff of eleven full-time employees, four part-time employees and an active internship program hosting Danish and American graduate students annually.

The Museum of Danish America is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River, Wyoming, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Exhibits Coordinator. The incumbent will participate in the development and production of interpretive exhibits in the Museum and at offsite venues across the county. Sweetwater County is located in the scenic Intermountain West, bordering on Colorado and Utah to the south.

Position Description:

The Exhibits Coordinator participates in all aspects of exhibits development and production, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, researching, writing, designing, fabricating and installing. This position also assists with exhibits maintenance and cleaning, gallery tours, historical research, interpretive programming, special events, educational outreach, collections care and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

· Collaborate with Director/Curator in developing budgets and schedules for exhibits

· Collaborate with Director/Curator in planning, researching, writing for and designing exhibits

· Collaborate with Director/Curator in specifying and ordering materials for exhibits

· Produce and install exhibits according to design specifications

· Clean and perform maintenance on all exhibits, both on-site and remote

· Lead gallery tours and participate in public programming

· Operate hand tools and power equipment; maintain clean, safe, stocked and functional production shop

· Drive vehicles to transport exhibits materials to/from warehouse and suppliers

· Handle collections, including transfer to/from storage, documentation, mount-making and installation

· Lift or carry exhibit objects and properties weighing up to 50 pounds

· Move and position objects weighing hundreds of pounds

· Ascend, descend and work from ladders when installing, maintaining, or removing exhibits and lighting

Required Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary degree preferred

· At least one year’s experience in museum exhibits design and fabrication

· Competency in computer hardware and software, including Adobe Creative Suite

· Proficiency in the safe operation of hand tools and power equipment

· Familiarity with a broad range of materials and methods used in exhibits production

· Experience in painting and finishing a variety of materials

· Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree in art, design, architecture, museum studies or related field OR degree/certificate in building trades

· Expertise in exhibit design and/or graphic design

· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and computer-aided design

· Proficiency in art framing, matting and installation

· Proficiency in large-format printing and mounting graphics

· Knowledge of artifact handling techniques and mount making

· Experience in researching and writing interpretive text for exhibits

· Knowledge of local, regional or western cultural and natural history

· Proficiency in carpentry and/or cabinet making

· Proficiency in acrylic fabrication and installation

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 salary for this position is $40,000 – $43,000, depending upon qualifications. This is an exempt position.

Schedule:

The normal working hours for the position are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. with rotating weekend duties and some extra weekend/evening hours required for special events, meetings, or other activities necessary to complete the duties of the position.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume at meadd@sweetwatercountywy.gov.  A portfolio of your work is optional but recommended. References are not required unless you are invited to interview and will be requested at that time. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, candidates are advised to submit their applications by August 15, 2024.

All applicants will get a confirmation email when their complete applications are received. We believe in transparency, communication, and respect so we make every effort to inform all applicants of their status throughout the hiring process.

The first round of interviews will be conducted by phone or Zoom. If invited for a final in-person interview, travel reimbursement will be based on available funds. This position is open until filled.

No phone calls, please. Submit questions to the Executive Director using the email address listed above. Visit our website and social media for information about the Museum.

Sweetwater County Historical Museum

3 East Flaming Gorge Way

Green River, Wyoming 82935

https://www.sweetwatermuseum.org

Department:

Libraries | Special Collections and Area Studies

The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum (BICLM) houses the world’s largest collection of cartoon and comics material. We are seeking a dynamic and creative Museum Educator to join our team. In addition to maintaining existing programs, the Museum Educator is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programming and outreach, including programming for young people, families and general audiences, K-12 classes, and community groups. This position requires collaboration with The Ohio State University Library staff, external curators, artists, and community partners. The Museum Educator collaborates with the Museum Coordinator and BICLM Curators to set annual priorities, build partnerships within local and regional cartoon art communities, schools, and cultural institutions.

BICLM hosts two to four exhibitions per year on varying themes, in addition to traveling exhibits, and the Museum Educator’s responsibilities include: collaborating with the exhibit curators to develop subject-specific programs; assistance with developing age-appropriate didactic material to supplement exhibition labels; implementing inquiry-based guided tours and gallery experiences; developing workshops which may include work with cartoonists or educators. Some evening and weekend hours will be required. Opportunities may also include work with interns and fostering professional development for emerging museum professionals.

The Museum Educator consistently demonstrates commitment to our values and promotes an organizational culture of Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship (https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions) as well as dedication to advance the work of the Special Collections and Area Studies unit. All other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in or supplemented by study in Art, Art Education, Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field appropriate to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• At least 2-years of relevant experience such as working in K-12 environments, community-based recreation centers, or alternative learning settings.
• Expressed or demonstrated interest in the arts, museums, nonprofit learning settings, community-based settings, or similar environments.
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate a commitment to and proficiency in diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proven experience working with the public.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products strongly preferred, including Excel.
• Desire and ability to work collaboratively.
• Availability to work some evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to respond effectively to complex circumstances and conditions.

Desired Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Art, Museum Studies, Art History, Art Education, Education, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of and affinity for comics and cartoon art
• 3-5 years of work experience at a museum, gallery, art studio, visual arts, film, or performing arts center preferred.
• Ability to teach in a diverse range of learning settings and needs.
• Familiarity with non-English languages.

Additional Information:

Career Roadmap

Function: Library and Museum

Sub-Function: Education Services

Career Band: Individualized Contributor – Specialized

Career Level: Experienced – S2

This is a 1-year term position.

Target Hiring Range: $47,200-$55,000.

Application Instructions: Visit https://osujoblinks.com/i54a

Please submit cover letter and resume with the online application.

About The Ohio State University Libraries

The Libraries promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances effective teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship and learning at Ohio State, and shares knowledge and culture with the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world. Libraries faculty and staff live these values in all that we do: Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship.  Learn about our strategic directions here https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions.

The Libraries’ greatest resource is our faculty and staff. Their expertise produces value beyond the collections and their commitment to continual improvement and innovation is one of the most significant ways the Libraries meets the diverse and evolving information needs of university students, faculty, and staff, alongside scholars throughout Ohio and the world.

As a global leader, the Libraries is actively engaged in local, statewide, national, and international initiatives to help shape the future of academic research libraries. These activities and the innovations that result enhance our ability to acquire, manage, and preserve emerging information resources, support knowledge creation, and enable its effective transmission to future learners. Information about the Libraries is available at https://library.osu.edu.

The Libraries strives to provide welcoming, supportive environments for all to pursue and share knowledge. The Libraries is guided by our strategic priorities that facilitate, celebrate and honor diversity, inclusion, access and social justice. All positions are expected to contribute to building and advancing this environment and we encourage candidates to apply who share these values.

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Ohio State offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to meet your unique needs. Ohio State’s total rewards package includes benefits that support employees’ health, finances, work-life balance, and education. Learn more about our outstanding benefits at https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/.

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COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY

The Missouri Historical Society commits to a process of listening attentively to one another and leveraging best practices and resources across our organization to promote a culture of inclusion where individuals from all racial and ethnic identities; ages; nationalities; social and economic statuses; sexual orientations; gender identities/expressions; religious, political, and ideological perspectives; and abilities are able to be engaged, feel valued, and thrive. click here for the full Commitment to Racial Equity

Position Summary:

The African American History Programming Specialist is a creative, detail-oriented, passionate, and inspiring professional who focuses on developing and facilitating dynamic public programming for the African American History Initiative (AAHI). AAHI strives to share and promote stories that explore various aspects of the Black experience throughout this region. In addition to the core values of the Missouri Historical Society (MHS), this initiative supports the collection of artifacts, stories, and other materials concerning historically underrepresented communities; the development of future museum professionals; and the preservation and sharing of Black resources and history in the greater St. Louis area. The African American History Initiative includes three full-time staff in addition to the Programming Specialist who work primarily on AAHI duties, a committee of other MHS staff who provide support and guidance, and an external advisory group that provides community input on the direction of the initiative.

The African American History Programming Specialist is responsible for creating programming that examines the complexities of our region’s history and draws connections to today’s relevant societal issues. On average, the programming specialist is responsible for project managing 1-2 programs each month, from start to finish. The programming specialist collaborates with local organizations and individuals as well as other colleagues at MHS to create unique events that range in size and type to reach and engage diverse audiences.

The African American History Programming Specialist reports to the Director of Education and Community Engagement, who oversees and manages signature events, public programming, K-12 education, and early childhood and family programs. The Programming Specialist works alongside these teams to ensure African American history is included in meaningful ways throughout MHS’s program lineup.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an average of one to two AAHI programs each month. The programming specialist collaborates with key community organizations and other MHS staff to develop these programs, and programs should draw strong connections to local history and reflect current issues facing the region. Annual programs include a Missouri Emancipation Day event, an MLK Community Celebration Keynote, a Black History Month program, a Juneteenth Keynote, a national author event, and monthly African American History and Genealogical Society programming, and additional programs should connect to current exhibits, MHS initiatives, and our community’s most pressing issues.
• Collaborate within the Education & Community Engagement department, offering input on the team’s full slate of programs and supporting fellow team members to build a diverse set of program offerings that appeal to a variety of different audiences, including audiences who are new to or unfamiliar with MHS.
• Follow the appropriate procedures, communicate with other departments, and meet deadlines for program logistics, including reserving spaces, creating Runs of Show, requesting volunteers, designing wayfinding plans, drafting contracts, and other logistical duties.
• Adhere to and track AAHI programming budget and follow appropriate procedures and deadlines for paying contractors.
• Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of MHS programs, exhibitions, and collections.
• Work with the AAHI team to support internal MHS communications, the external AAHI advisory committee, community outreach, and other projects as appropriate and as time allows.
• Attend and contribute to regular update meetings with supervisor, AAHI team, Education and Community Engagement department, Public History division, and all-staff meetings.
• Serve on internal teams for exhibits, initiatives, and community advisory groups as time allows.
• Attend and actively participate in educational and professional training as scheduled.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to develop productive and respectful relationships with community leaders and groups, including but not limited to communities of color, immigrant and refugee communities, businesses and philanthropic organizations.
• Knowledge of current and emerging issues. Familiarity with issues impacting the St. Louis region is preferred, but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to details, ability to balance multiple projects concurrently, and effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as a member of a team to achieve department and museum-wide strategic goals.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours is required, 4-6 times per month.
• A passion for supporting community building and an understanding of how history and museum programming can serve that goal.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals and organizations from diverse communities and backgrounds to achieve mutual goals.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in history, social studies, American studies, urban studies, museum studies, or a related field strongly preferred, or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 2-4 years project management experience, preferably in museums or cultural nonprofits, with an emphasis on event planning.
• Experience collaborating with community groups to develop programs around their shared histories is preferred.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.

Please upload cover letter and resume when applying.

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The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC) is a nationally acclaimed visual and performing arts center located in the heart of downtown Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It is within walking distance of Lake Michigan and one hour from Milwaukee and Green Bay. While other museums focus on objects, JMKAC and its recently opened Art Preserve focus on relationships with artists and the community, and on preserving and exhibiting artist-built environments. Founded in 1967, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center’s presents works by diverse artists, from the vernacular to classically trained and from local to global perspectives. JMKAC establishes a community locally and nationally with its rotating, original contemporary art exhibitions, live performances and events, classes, workshops and an on-site preschool.

Are you a marketing professional searching for your next opportunity? Do you enjoy leading the development of marketing campaign briefs and collaborative project timelines for key marketing initiatives?  Do you enjoy creating compelling copy that engages, attracts and spurs shares from targeted communities and personas?  If you answered yes to these questions, then we may have the opportunity for you!

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan, WI) is seeking a Marketing Manager who is responsible for developing and managing campaign briefs/communication plans aligned with the overall strategic plan and specific campaign project goals as well as writing any resulting communications including marketing materials, interpretive texts, gallery didactics.  The ideal candidate will function as an internal account manager and project manager to ensure alignment with and timely execution of the campaign briefs. This role is tasked with exploring cross-platform content opportunities to expand the Art Center’s reputation as a source of information for enthusiasts, influencers and followers of contemporary art and artist-built environments.  If you are passionate about marketing and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this may be the job for you!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development of marketing campaign briefs, messaging strategies/architectures, and supporting tactics to build awareness about JMKAC, grow our communities, and attract visitors/interactions.
2. Coordinate and run project meetings, as well as collaborate with the relevant teams to ensure the marketing campaigns and projects are developed on time, on budget, remain on brand, and meet the determined outcomes.
3. Create content for marketing campaigns, website and planned email communication campaigns.
   Develop, provide and assess reporting for the same.
4. Assist with special projects that involve research, writing, and disseminating information, as well as other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships
• Ability to multitask and reprioritize
• Ownership of assigned projects and work independently
• Strong, versatile copywriting skills with knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style or other style guides.
• Ability to adhere to style and branding guidelines across multiple communication platforms
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Sense of urgency; self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Good verbal presentation, group dynamic, and facilitation skills
• Confidentiality

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, Journalism, marketing, English, Public relations or equivalent earned experience.
• Two years’ experience managing marketing campaigns and projects.
• Three years’ experience with writing and editing marketing copy.
• Experience working for a nonprofit organization, desirable.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office products and project management software, preferred.

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 functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently in a stationary position or sitting; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environments:  
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 functions.

The position is office/art gallery and grounds based and noise level usually moderate.  May occasionally work inside or outside at events where noise level could be moderate to loud.

Hours of work include daytime hours Monday – Friday and occasionally Saturday and Sunday to meet staffing and/or event needs.

The position works at various locations depending on the schedule.  This position must be able to commute between locations if needed.