Project Manager (Immediate Hire)

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At Guardian Fine Art Services, we’re passionate about protecting and preserving the tangible assets of our private clients, families, estates, museums, and corporations. As Wisconsin’s only fine art storage and services company, we offer a unique and growing environment with a small, dynamic team.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join us immediately! You’ll play a crucial role in planning and executing exceptional service for our clients. We require a detail-oriented individual with a knack for solving complex logistical challenges. As a key client touchpoint, you’ll also possess exceptional customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of clientele.

This Monday-Friday position is based in our beautiful Milwaukee, WI offices, with occasional off-site travel. We welcome applicants who are looking to relocate and those with relevant experience in project management, logistics, or the art world (or a combination!). If you thrive in a fast-paced work environment where no two days are the same, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Organize and oversee projects, including onsite management of Guardian staff when necessary.
  • Provide clients with accurate estimates for projects, conducting site visits when necessary for estimates or strategizing logistics.
  • Work with third parties on behalf of clients, such as conservators, shippers, and appraisers.
  • Close out finished projects and work with billing to ensure client is charged the correct amount.
  • Provide museum-level care of all objects moved or stored by Guardian.
  • Supervise art handlers, both employees and contract personnel, and assist with art handling, condition reporting, and other services when necessary.
  • Manage all object packing and logistics in conformance with fine art shipping standards.
  • Work with management and support staff to help maintain precise description and location control of all objects within the facility.
  • Assist with release of objects from the facility, either permanently or temporarily.  If temporary, maintain location control wherever objects are on loan.
  • Understand the business of Guardian, such as logistics, storage, crating, installation, and collection management, and our procedures, including proper art handling.
  • Understand the values of Guardian: confidentiality, trust, privacy, security, professionalism, knowledge of art and the art market.
  • Prioritize a client-oriented attitude.
  • Collaborate with all internal teams to address clients’ needs and questions.
  • Flexibility to occasionally travel when necessary.

Qualifications:

  • Exceptional organizational skills.
  • Must be able to work collaboratively with a variety of individuals including clients, contractors, and co-workers at all levels of the organization.
  • Experience handling confidential information with integrity and discretion.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Experience managing complex scheduling, broadly.
  • Minimum high school diploma, college degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to work in the United States.
  • Be comfortable working in an environment with incoming and outgoing inventory.
  • Must consent to and pass a standard pre-employment background check and DOT drug screening.

Nice To Have:

  • Experience with museum-level collections care, condition reporting, cataloging, and/or museum or gallery registration is highly preferred.
  • 2+ years project management experience, including developing budgets and supervising staff, broadly defined.
  • Familiarity with project management software (i.e. Asana, or others) and database systems.
  • Experience with art handling and transportation logistics is a bonus.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting annual salary for this full-time, permanent position falls between $54,080 to $62,400. We determine the final compensation based on your relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. Additionally, you’ll be eligible for flex time.

This full-time position will be eligible for benefits including:

  • Company-funded dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Company-sponsored Life and LTD insurance
  • Monthly phone stipend
  • Paid holidays and additional PTO
  • FSA / DCFSA Programs and Employee Assistance Program benefits
  • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance coverage
  • Out-of-state applicants qualify for relocation reimbursement up to $5,000

To Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter as a PDF to info@guardianfineart.com.

Please note this position is for immediate hire with a target start date no later than July 1, 2024. If you are open to relocating for this role, please include your earliest start date in the email.

Guardian Fine Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Guardian are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected status in the areas where we operate.

Warehouse Registrar (Immediate Hire)

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At Guardian Fine Art Services, we’re passionate about protecting and preserving the tangible assets of our private clients, families, estates, museums, and corporations. As Wisconsin’s only fine art storage and services company, we offer a unique and growing environment with a small, dynamic team.

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Registrar to join our dedicated staff.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring efficient, accurate and cost-effective warehouse operations. You’ll leverage your extensive logistics knowledge and proven experience in a similar role to manage inventory, receive and process shipments, and maintain accurate records.

This Monday-Friday position is based in our beautiful Milwaukee, WI offices. We welcome applicants who are looking to relocate and those with relevant experience in art services management, warehouse logistics, or gallery registration (or a combination!). If you thrive in a fast-paced work environment where no two days are the same, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily in-house activities: Direct art handlers on daily tasks in coordination with the project management team. Ensure teams leave GFA on time and have the correct supplies. Ensure correct artwork is loaded onto each truck.
  • Supervise and facilitate dock activity: Oversee the accurate pulling, staging, and labeling of items for outgoing shipments, ensuring that work orders and inventory are correct, and all documentation is accounted for.
  • Supply Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor stock levels to prevent shortages and excess inventory. Coordinate with the Project Team for replenishment and restocking.
  • Preparation: Review project management plans for packing and installation jobs and prepare equipment and materials for outside teams. Coordinate with workshop on completion dates for crates and schedule staff to build slipcases and custom housings. Occasionally assist with slipcase and box making if necessary.
  • Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure that all incoming and outgoing shipments are handled accurately, and all follow-up is accomplished in a timely manner.
  • Scheduling: Coordinate with the Project Team to maintain a calendar of dock and warehouse activity. Schedule adequate in-house assistance for incoming and outgoing shipments as necessary. Implement and maintain a facility cleaning and security task process, coordinating with operations staff to complete and monitor activity.
  • Documentation: Ensure all shipping documentation, such as invoices, packing lists, and customs forms, are completed accurately and in compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Shipping Compliance: Stay up to date with shipping regulations, including safety, customs, and environmental requirements. Ensure that all shipments comply with these regulations.
  • Process Improvement: Engage in planning and implementation of process improvement with senior management to meet operational goals.
  • Customer Service: Greet and assist storage clients with access by appointment. Provide excellent customer service and resolution of shipping- and storage-related concerns.
  • Facilities and Equipment Maintenance: Schedule routine maintenance for building systems with preferred outside vendors. Act as the contact for city code enforcement inspections. Schedule vehicle maintenance and repair. Conduct regularly scheduled integrated pest management (IPM) practices and maintain records. Monitor environmental controls and maintain dataloggers throughout the facility.
  • Safety: Promote a safe work environment by enforcing safety regulations and best practices. Investigate and report any accidents or safety incidents.
  • Security: Open and close the building in accordance with regular hours of operation. Maintain a building walkthrough schedule and process for reporting issues or concerns. Maintain access logs for storage spaces. Ensure proper supervision in restricted areas.
  • Flexibility for other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years in a supervisor or management position in a museum warehousing, logistics, storage, or transportation environment.
  • B.A. or Associate degree in Facilities Management or Operations is preferred, but not required.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully create and implement new processes and positively influence to achieve results.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and inventory management platforms.
  • Maintain a high degree of detail, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of equipment safety standards.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Strategic planning and logistical problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with routine maintenance tasks and working with facility contractors.
  • Must consent to and pass a standard pre-employment background check and DOT drug screening.
  • Possess, or be eligible for STA clearance as part of GFA’s IAC requirements.

Compensation & Benefits:

The starting annual salary for this full-time, permanent position falls between $54,080 to $62,400. We determine the final compensation based on your relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. Additionally, you’ll be eligible for flex time.

This full-time position will be eligible for benefits including:

  • Company-funded dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Company-sponsored Life and LTD insurance
  • Monthly phone stipend
  • Paid holidays and additional PTO
  • FSA / DCFSA Programs and Employee Assistance Program benefits
  • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance coverage
  • Out-of-state applicants qualify for relocation reimbursement up to $5,000

How To Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume as a PDF to info@guardianfineart.com. Cover letters are not required for this position, but you can tell us a bit about yourself in the email itself.

Guardian Fine Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Guardian are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected status in the areas where we operate.

Sr. Exhibits Manager

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DuPage Children’s Museum nurtures joyful learning and discovery so that all children can thrive through extraordinary learning experiences. The Senior Exhibits Maker serves a critical role in advancing this vision by modeling best practices in developing, designing, fabricating and maintaining play-based exhibits and managing and mentoring the exhibit team and creating a collaborative team environment.

Office Manager

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  • Remote position, work from home
  • FT
  • Salary range: $40,000-55,000, depending on experience, plus benefits

Seeking well-organized administrator with office-management experience. Nonprofit experience, love for museums desirable. Join national executive search firm, serving museums. Minimum four years’ office experience including as a supervisor. Communication, office technology, customer-service skills. Visit https://museum-search.com/open-searches for full job responsibilities, qualifications, and how to apply by June 21, 2024. EO/EA.

Curator of Exhibits

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Responsibilities – What you’ll do

  • Develop and manage museum exhibition projects which include creating or overseeing:
    • Exhibit plans or concepts
    • Original research for content
    • Design of interactive exhibit elements
    • Design or editing of exhibit graphic elements
    • Exhibit construction and installation.
  • Work with the Director, Chief Museum Interpreter and Curator of Collections to develop and implement a cohesive vision and strategy for the exhibition of Missouri history and natural resources
  • Prepare exhibition budgets and expenses for all exhibitions, large and small
  • Work closely with outside vendors for design, fabrication and installation of exhibitions
  • Monitor exhibition components, anticipating and identifying potential problems that may pose a risk to security, safety, fire and visitors accessibility
  • Work as part of a team with the rest of the curatorial and interpretive staff during the exhibition development process
  • Create or update materials for each exhibit for interpretive staff and visitors
  • Collaborate with other staff in the creation of interpretive materials, publicity materials and public programs for a variety of audiences, which may be impromptu or requiring immediate attention
  • Provide excellent customer service, promote the museum mission and vision in all activities, represent the museum both within and outside the buildings
  • Participate actively and positively in group administrative problem solving, decision making and long term strategic planning
  • Design visually dynamic, detailed and highly organized interpretive graphic materials using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator for exhibition or publicity
  • Follow professional museum standards, conservation principles, and museum policies
  • Help with grants proposals and implementation for select projects

Curator

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POSITION: CURATOR

DEPARTMENT: HOWARD COUNTY MUSEUM

WORK SCHEDULE: M-F 8-4, hours may vary. Total hours/week: 35

STATUS:  Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

The Howard County Historical Society and Museum is seeking a focused, enthusiastic leader with a passion for local history as its Curator. The successful candidate will be an employee of Howard County in partnership with the Howard County Historical Society and, as such, is the curator of the Howard County Historical Society and the Howard County Museum. They will be report directly to the Executive Director.

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

DUTIES:

  • Assist the Executive Director with staff management of the Assistant Curator and Photo Tech. Assist the Executive Director in the hiring, evaluation, and termination of staff in related areas.
  • Assist with day-to-day operations, event planning and execution, grant writing and fundraising, oversee internships, and assist with membership and volunteer communications while representing the organization in a professional manner. Assist the Executive Director with marketing/media/ communications/public relations as needed. Assist with programming of all kinds, not just curation or exhibits.
  • Work with other local history and preservation groups and with state historical society and museum groups to exchange information concerning curatorial best practices, collections, research, and educational programs. Oversee and communicate knowledge of the museum’s collections and additional acquisitions, in addition to the development, production, and maintenance of interpretive exhibits together with the Executive Director.
  • Manage, preserve, maintain, and handle the Howard County Museum’s collections, communicating knowledge concerning them, and analyzing and recommending acquisition and deaccessioning of the Museum collections and loans from and to the Museum.
  • Catalog, record, document, and register collections, in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Plan, prepare, and interpret educational displays for viewing by the public, ensuring orderly rotation of inventory.
  • Undertake research, articles, exhibition text, catalogues, lectures, and workshops in areas of expertise.
    Establish policies in conjunction with appropriate standing committees and the Board of Trustees approval.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor the Museum’s Collection and Interpretation Plans, as well as collections-related aspects of the long-range plan.
  • Work with the Collections Management Committee of the Board of Trustees on all matters related to collections and with the Exhibits Committee of the Board on exhibit planning and fabrication.
    Participate in professional organizations.

SKILLS:

  • Ability to supervise and work effectively with staff and volunteers, as well as productively interact with members of the Board of Trustees. Ability to collaborate successfully.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies, or businesses. Ability to write speeches and articles for publications. Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumes.
  • Computer skills are mandatory, including the ability to work with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and Past Perfect software, among other standard programs. Proficiency in social media and website management is a plus.
  • A basic knowledge of the techniques of selection, evaluation, preservation, restoration, conservation, and exhibition of museum objects, following standards of ethical collecting.

RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Directly supervises numerous employees, volunteers, and interns in the museum.
  • Serves as Acting Executive Director in their absence.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Howard County’s policies and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
    Maintaining the collections records, including the database, database software, and all physical records.
  • Understanding of the techniques of selection, evaluation, preservation, restoration, conservation, and exhibition of objects, along with knowledge of standards of collecting ethics and current museum practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Master’s Degree (MA/MS/MLS/MLIS) or equivalent or Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and three years experience and/or training.

 

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

  • Ability to communicate tactfully, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Ability to take direction from the Executive Director. Ability to oversee the Assistant Curator, Photo Tech, and interns.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

The physical demands and work environment 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.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Duties are performed mostly in a standard building environment with moderate noise levels. Some public events require working outside with the public.

 

COMPENSATION: $48,439 plus benefits (health insurance, paid vacation, retirement plan).

 

Apply by July 1, 2024 with a resume and cover letter to:

Howard County Historical Society

Attn: Anne Shaw

1200 West Sycamore St.

Kokomo, Indiana 46901

anne.shaw@howardcountymuseum.org.

Howard County Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

1907 Archaeological Laboratory Supervisor

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JOB TITLE: Archaeological Laboratory Supervisor

LOCATION: Kellogg Center, 328 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102

COMPENSATION: $58,560.00 annual minimum

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, (approximately 2,080 annual hours) project position through June 30, 2026.

BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.

DESIGNATION: Supervisory

POSTING DATE: May 22, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: Open Until Filled

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

DESCRIPTION: The Archaeological Laboratory Supervisor coordinates laboratory workflows and supervises archaeological laboratory processing, inventory, analysis and research and curation for the Archaeology Department at the Minnesota Historical Society.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Supervises the planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of archaeological laboratory processing, analytical, inventory, and curation projects; 2) Conducts laboratory analysis and supports reporting of all phases of archaeological research; 3) Supports the care and management of incoming archaeological collections as a State Repository, ensures proper documentation through the appropriate recording protocols; 4) Provides overall work direction for the hiring, training, supervision, and motivation of assigned staff, interns, and volunteers and ensures overall compliance with MNHS policies and procedures; and 5) Provides professional expertise to others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology or related field.

● One year of supervised field and analytical experience in general North American archaeology.

● Four years conducting research to identify, evaluate and protect archaeological and historical resources.

● Practical experience in the application of archaeological methods for archival, field, and laboratory research and analysis.

● Ability to meet licensing and permit standards established by federal and state agencies, including the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards and the Minnesota Office of the State Archaeologist.

● Ability to spend extended periods of time outside in all weather conditions.

● Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, sit, stand, reach, pull, push, and lift up to 30 pounds as necessary to perform field duties.

● Ability and willingness to travel.

● Valid Driver’s License.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS IN:

● Application of archaeological methods for archival, field, and laboratory research and analysis.

● Computer skills necessary to develop quality project and program documentation.

● Proficiency in technical skills such as photography, technical writing, surveying, and drafting.

● Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with a variety of representatives of public and private organizations; communities, governmental officials and agencies, members of boards, foundations, commissions, and support groups; organizational managers; and the general public.

● Working independently and taking individual initiative while also being able to collaborate effectively and contribute positively in a team environment.

● Multitasking, working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritizing and adapting to changing priorities.

● Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing situations.

● Thinking imaginatively and problem solving.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● An advanced degree in anthropology, archaeology or related field.

● Experience in Upper Midwest archaeology.

● Experience with cultural resource management, the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Archaeology and Historic Preservation, applicable Code of Federal Regulations, and applicable Minnesota Statutes.

● Familiarity with the basic principles of cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, geography, geomorphology, geology, soil science, biology, zoology, botany, paleo-ecology, chemistry, and statistics.

● Expertise in a specialized skill such as GIS, geomorphology, material culture studies, or advanced laboratory analyses.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org.

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

Curator of Collections

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WORKING AT THE FLINT CULTURAL CENTER CORPORATION
At our organization, we cultivate a culture of passion and purpose. Nestled in the heart of Genesee County and the City of Flint, we are a hidden gem—a non-profit committed to delivering high-quality services that are valued by our community. Our employees thrive in a caring environment where their dedication is not only noticed but celebrated. We take pride in the impact we make, providing essential services that resonate with our guests. Here, support and appreciation are woven into the fabric of our workplace, fostering a team that is not just engaged but deeply passionate about the meaningful work they do.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This position leads the collections department of the Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium. In addition to supervising staff and volunteers, this person oversees operation of the Sloan Museum Archives Reading Room and management of both the archival and three-dimensional collections. This person leads content development for in-house history-based exhibits, collaborating with internal and external partners to further the museum’s mission and vision. The Curator also helps coordinate community engagement efforts for the institution and participates in DEAI/IDEA initiatives.

RESPONSIBLITIES
1. Supervise and direct the staff responsible for various operations of the collections department and ensure that professional best practices are followed.
2. Set overall vision for the department; identify priorities and craft strategies for accomplishing those priorities.
3. Work with Executive Director in setting and monitoring both operational and special project budgets; responsible for purchasing for the department.
4. Act as the primary adviser to the executive director in collections-related matters, advocating for and protecting the museum’s collection.
5. Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of collections policies.
6. Lead content developer for in-house history exhibits, to include research, label writing, selection of artifacts, and images.
7. Coordinates community engagement efforts. Collaborate on projects with both internal and external partners to push the museum’s mission and vision forward, including work with community groups and organizations.
8. Participates in the museum’s DEAI/IDEA initiatives.
9. Lead collections-based disaster planning and preparedness efforts.
10. Act as a member of the Museum Collections Committee and the Exhibits Committee.
11. Perform research on artifacts and subjects for general knowledge and for exhibits.
12. Catalog and provide direct care to artifacts, to include mount making and rehousing.
13. Responsible for environmental monitoring in galleries and storage areas.
14. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED
1. At least five years of experience in a museum or other collections setting and familiarity with basic best practice in the field.
2. Knowledge of collections based database programs. Comfort with common software such as Microsoft Office.
3. Familiarity and experience with research best practices and standards
4. Strong writing and communication skills, particularly with exhibit label writing, and comfort with public speaking.
5. Experience developing interpretive museum exhibits.
6. At least one year of supervisory experience.
7. Experience with developing and implementing policy.
8. Master of Arts degree in Museum Studies or related subject preferred.

The Flint Cultural Center Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please apply online at: https://fcccorp.org/pages/index.php?title=openings/

 

Archivist, Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation

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POSITION TITLE: ARCHIVIST, Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation

Contact / email: Jun Kaneko Studio 402-341-4523

Troia Schonlau, collection@reeandjunkanekofoundation.org

Hours: 9-5 M-F w lunch paid hour, yearly salary

Pay: $48,000-54,000 depending upon qualifications.

Location: Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation, Omaha, NE

SUMMARY:

The Archivist directs and manages the operations for the Ree & Jun Kaneko

Foundation Archives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

● Develop and implement archival policies and procedures with regards to appraising,

accessioning, processing, documenting, and accessing archival collections.

● Research, compare, select, and implement vital technologies and services to achieve

archive objectives, especially: Archival Collection Management System(s), Digital

Asset Management System(s), digitization

equipment/technologies. We currently use Claris Filemaker as our database software.

● Facilitate archives access requests by internal staff and outside researchers.

● Respond to archives information inquiries and requests.

● Supervise and train archives staff, interns, and volunteers.

● Create and maintain digital archives collections, maintain digital objects and their

corresponding metadata.

● Promote collections through the Web, online exhibits, print/electronic guides,

newsletters and other publications, social media, presentations, instructional

sessions, and other outreach activities.

● Collaborate with partner organizations to deploy outreach events, tours, exhibits, and

programs to promote use of archives collection materials.

● Identify funding opportunities and participate in writing grant proposals.

● Represent the Archives on relevant internal and external committees and

organizations.

● Perform other duties and assist with special events as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program, preferably with an

emphasis in archives, OR Masters degree in Art History or a related field with an

Archivist Certification from Academy of Certified Archivists or Society of

American Archivists.

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● 3 years of relevant work experience

● Knowledge of standard archival theory and practice, preservation concepts,

principles, and methodologies, finding aids

● Knowledge of developing digital collections

● Knowledge of current metadata standards used for describing digital materials

● Experience with archival and museum collection management systems

● Experience with digital asset/content management systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

● Experience with digitization of collection items, especially photographic

materials

● Experience in conservation techniques and digital preservation

● Successful grant writing experience

● Experience managing assistants and volunteers

● Basic familiarity with ceramic art terminology and processes.

Director of Development

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The Director of Development will lead the full range of fundraising efforts for the Bell Museum, Minnesota’s state natural history museum and planetarium and the gateway to the sciences at the University of Minnesota. This work is both strategic and hands-on. The Development Director will oversee the Museum’s significant and growing portfolio of philanthropy, including individual giving, annual fund, membership, and corporate/foundation giving in the forms of sponsorship and philanthropic grants, in partnership with the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF) corporate and foundation relations team. They will also serve as an architect and principal leadership gift officer for Bell Museum fundraising efforts. They will lead a current team of four and directly supervise three full-time staff (Associate Development Officer, an Annual Giving Manager, and a Membership Manager). The Director of Development will serve as a member of the Bell Museum’s Executive Leadership Team. This dynamic role has a dual reporting structure to the Chief Development Officer of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), the Bell’s home college, and the Executive Director of the Bell Museum.

This individual is an entrepreneurial and seasoned fundraising professional with a passion for public education and cultural institutions. They embrace and represent the mission and vision of the Bell Museum, and inspire others with their enthusiasm, knowledge, and integrity.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Front-line Fundraising and Strategy (70%)

– Identifies and qualifies a personal portfolio of 100 major gift prospects and donors with primary focus on qualifying prospects and closing major gifts of $50,000 to $1,000,000+
– Performance expectations include: 15 solicitations per year at $50,000+ and total annual gift production of $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 and above
– Leverages the resources of the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF) with the public face and reach of the Bell Museum to expand the potential of museum fundraising and pipeline development
– Serves as the primary architect and guide for Bell fundraising, including the development of case materials and collaboration with UMF on future campaign efforts
– Leads with a strong commitment to a high-touch, donor-centered approach to fundraising that embraces collegiality and procedures of UMF
– In coordination with the CFANS Chief Development Officer and Bell Executive Director, sets fundraising goals and objectives and develops and executes strategies for cultivating and soliciting major gifts, planned gifts, and corporate/foundation gifts
– Identifies and expands opportunities for collaboration with the CFANS development team centered around donor stewardship
– Manages a blended portfolio of prospects (individual, corporate and private foundation) with a focus on developing and implementing effective strategies to move donors through the pipeline (cultivation, solicitation, stewardship)
– Participates in trips to key geographic areas as assigned to qualify and cultivate donors, and collaborate with regional development officers, other university development colleagues, and CFANS leadership as appropriate to maximize results, approximately 2-3 times per year
– In collaboration with the CFANS stewardship coordinator, prepares and delivers progress reports for donors regarding the impact of their gifts/grants
– Clears and coordinates prospective donors through appropriate UMF procedures to ensure effective solicitation of the donor that maximizes the gift to the University and the donor’s satisfaction with the institution
– Updates regular reports on progress and results of the prospect solicitation process and portfolio in the donor management system (DMS). Completes and files thorough reports of all contacts in a timely manner. – Review research reports and information from DMS on assigned donors and prospects
– Ensures a cohesive and nuanced annual giving strategy
– Ensures the Bell Museum membership program has a clear acquisition and retention strategy
– Partners with the University of Minnesota Foundation’s staff and services, as necessary

 

Collaboration, Coaching and Supervision  (30%)

– Supervise, coach and evaluate development team members within the Bell Museum with a focus on professional development and team growth

– Serve on the Bell Museum’s Executive Leadership Team, advising the Executive Director and playing a role in institutional decision-making, policy, budget, and strategy
– Work collaboratively across museum departments – particularly Public Engagement and Science Learning, Statewide Engagement, and Research and Collections – to develop fundraising proposals and strategies that advance the museum’s programmatic and scientific initiatives
– Serve as a liaison to the Bell Museum Community Advisory Board Nomination and Development Committee, leveraging networks, relationships, and corporate ties.
– Support museum-wide initiatives related to diversity, equity, access and inclusion, ensuring these values are integrated into all aspects of the museum’s internal and external work.
– Collaborate with the Bell Marketing team and external vendors on the development of materials and coordination of events that support fundraising objectives and donor recognition

Required Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree and five years demonstrated ability to successfully solicit major gifts; or experience in marketing, sales, public relations, financial advisement or related field with emphasis on relationship cultivation and solicitation of individuals/businesses
– Demonstrated track record of securing gifts of $100,000 and above
Supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and/or coach a team in a professional or volunteer setting
– Demonstrated ability to promote and successfully solicit gifts, manage a prospect portfolio, design and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies, and ensure follow-up activities and stewardship
– Proven ability to work effectively and tactfully with a diverse group of internal and external constituents
– Ability to work independently and with excellent judgment and attention to detail
– Master storyteller – excellent written and oral communication skills
– Impeccable and detail-oriented organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
– Thrives in a collaborative environment
– Operates with integrity and discretion
– Willingness to participate in  occasional regional travel and attend approximately 1-2  evening and 1-2 weekend events per month
– Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel for donor visits is required

Preferred Qualifications:

– Fundraising experience in cultural or nature/environment/science-based institutions
– Capital campaign experience
– Events development and management experience
– Experience working with advisory or other board structures and members

For more information or to apply:

UMN Job Board ID: 361399

In addition to the online application, we ask that you submit a CV and a cover letter.

Questions about the position can be directed to Kate Sigurdson, ksigurds@umn.edu.