Development Director
The Bead Museum – Glendale, AZ

The Bead Museum fosters the appreciation and understanding of the global historical, cultural and artistic significance of beads and related artifacts.  Beads are the oldest surviving material evidence of human symbolic thought.  The Bead Museum was founded in 1986 to provide a safe home for ancient and contemporary beads and beadwork from around the world.  Beads are found in every culture and we exist to increase awareness of this understudied material culture.  Beads have been used for healing, to honor ancestors, to mark status, as communication, as currency, for prayer and also as adornment.  The Bead Museum is considered a top tier arts organization by the Arizona Commission on the Arts.  In 2006, the Museum doubled its exhibition space to ~3,000 sq. ft. and gained a 2,000 sq. ft. classroom/lecture hall.

The Bead Museum is seeking a skilled, dynamic, team-oriented individual to serve as Development Director for this growing non-profit.  The Development Director will be responsible for the development of the contributed income functions of the institution.  General duties include management of the organization’s annual giving campaign, membership program, special events, sponsorships and underwriting and community relations efforts integrated with those programs.

Ideal candidate will have a minimum Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in each of the following areas: fundraising, special events and grant writing.  A strong network in the arts, education and/or business community is preferred.  A high level of communication skills, schedule flexibility and the ability to handle multiple tasks is required.

We offer a competitive starting salary, full benefits, great team and fun work environment.  Email cover letter indicating experience and interest, resume and salary history to contact@beadmuseumaz.org or fax to 623-930-8561.  Please note Development position in the subject line. 

Museum Store Manager
The Bead Museum, Glendale, AZ

Description:
The Bead Museum is seeking an energetic, creative, enthusiastic and experienced Museum Store Manager responsible for all aspects of the store, future internet store and mail order operations.  This position has overall managerial responsibility for the operational, financial and creative success of all Museum retail functions and establishes and promotes a retail vision and visitor experience consistent with the mission of The Bead Museum.  The Bead Museum Store is an educational outreach component of the museum and adheres to the standards set by the Museum Store Association. The Museum Store Manager is a key staff member who interfaces daily with the general public and may often be the only representative of the Museum with whom a visitor comes in contact. Thus, it is very important that the Museum Store Manager be customer-service oriented and knowledgeable about the Museum and its activities.  The ideal candidate has outstanding customer service skills and enjoys working with a team in an inspiring environment.   The Store Manager supervises several paid and volunteer sales staff.  This is a full-time, professional, exempt salaried, regular position.

Minimum Requirements:

1. High school graduate or equivalent required, some college preferred
2. Three or more years of retail management experience including purchasing, inventory management, and supervising sales staff
3. Experience in cash handling and knowledge of cash handling procedures
4. Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse visitors, members, volunteers and staff
5. Proven experience managing sales staff
6. Strong computer skills in Word and Excel
7. Flexible schedule required, some weekend work
8. Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds
9. Must have reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree
2. Internet sales experience
3. Non-profit or museum retail experience
4. Experience in QuickBooks POS and Constant Contact

Please submit cover letter, three professional references and resume to:

The Bead Museum
Attn: Executive Director
5754 W. Glenn Drive
Glendale, AZ  85301
Fax 623-930-8561
contact@beadmuseumaz.org

Rate: high 20’s to low 30’s plus potential bonus

Job Opening – Administrative & Accounting Assistant
The Bead Museum, Glendale, AZ

The Bead Museum is the premier destination for bead related research, educational programming, and exhibition.  The Museum has the broadest collection of beads and related artifacts in the country with over 100,000 objects that facilitate new pathways to the understanding of art, culture and history across the globe and across time for audiences of all ages.

The Bead Museum is seeking an Administrative Assistant to become part of a strong team of dedicated museum professionals.  Working under the direction of the Executive Director, the AA acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, processes accounts payables and receivables, bank reconciliations, processes payroll, processes membership applications, schedules volunteers, and assists with marketing. 

The ideal candidate for the Administrative Assistant position will be an enthusiastic person who possesses great people skills as well as attention to detail.  This position is highly visible and the ability to communicate well with diverse audiences is essential.  A flair for promotion and public relations is helpful.  The AA should be passionate about sharing our museum with the public.  She/he must be a self-starting and industrious team player.  The candidate must have above average writing, speaking, organizational, and interpersonal skills and be detail-oriented.  Computer literacy, particularly in word processing, databases, and desktop publishing, is required.  Experience with QuickBooks is required.  College degree preferred.  This position is a full-time salaried position with competitive benefits.  Hours are alternating weeks of Mon-Fri and Tues-Sat from 8am-5pm.

To apply, send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Executive Director, The Bead Museum, 5754 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, AZ  85301, via fax to 623-930-8561 or via email to kanderson@beadmuseumaz.org.  Immediate opening.

Director, Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum
University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum located in Superior, Arizona. The Arboretum, established in 1925, is managed under an agreement between the University of Arizona, Arizona State Parks  and Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum, a private nonprofit corporation, which owns the physical facility. The tripartite management seeks to maintain an appropriate balance between the public programs and academic endeavors. The Arboretum is primarily a service-oriented institution seeking to ascertain the types of plants that will thrive within the Sonoran Desert; displaying these and introducing them for use within the state and the Southwest; making seeds available to botanical gardens, arboreta, parks departments and government agencies; and offering a wide range of educational services dealing with plant science and biotic communities. Additional information may be obtained at the Arboretum’s website:  http://ag.arizona.edu/BTA
The successful candidate must be an exceptionally qualified individual with strong management experience and demonstrated abilities of leadership, organization, commitment, enthusiasm, creativity and vision necessary to ensure that the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers work together in a collaborative effort to accomplish the mission of the Boyce Thompson Southwest Arboretum.  Preferred qualifications include senior level administrative experience in a related or similar type of organization; ability to oversee and support research efforts of the Arboretum;  demonstrated fund raising experience and ability; excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Applicant must possess a minimum of a Masters degree in an appropriate field. The position is available July 1, 2008.  Review of applications will begin June 1, 2008.

Applicants must submit an on-line application, and attach a current curriculum vitae, the names, addresses (including email), telephone numbers of six references, and a statement of qualifications and goals for Job Number 40572 with UA Human Resources at http://www.hr.arizona.edu.  For more information, contact Dr. Colin Kaltenbach,  College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona, PO Box 210036, Tucson, AZ 85721-0036. Phone: (520) 621-7201 Fax: (520) 621-7196. kltnbch@ag.arizona.edu.  

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans.

Please note that for candidates attending the AAMs, preliminary interviews can/will be conducted for the following position.  Please indicate your availability in Denver when submitting application materials.
 
Assistant Registrar
Musical Instrument Museum
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) celebrates the history and diversity of musical instruments from countries and cultures around the world.  The museum’s new 190,000 square-foot building, currently under construction in north Phoenix, is scheduled to open to the public in 2010 and will contain approximately 75,000 square feet of gallery space.
 
The collection and offices are located in Tempe, AZ, while the museum building is under construction.

Position Description:

MIM seeks a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Assistant Registrar.  The Assistant Registrar will participate in all aspects of registration and collections management activities for MIM as it builds an outstanding collection of musical instruments. This position will report to the Registrar, and work closely with staff in MIM departments, including Conservation, Curatorial, Exhibits, Education, Operations, and Security.  
 
The Assistant Registrar is a full-time position and includes benefits.  It is a term position of 2 years with the possibility of extension.  Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of object, archival, and audiovisual media collection records (manual and electronic), including acquisition, accession, provenance, condition, location, and other records.
• Input and update collection data into MIM’s collection database, TMS, as needed.  Provide and create database searches and reports as needed by all museum departments. Assist with general museum-wide support for TMS users as needed.
• Work with the Registrar to manage all logistics and paperwork for loans (loan agreements; receipts; object checklists; object condition reports; crate and packing lists; packing, crating and transportation logistics; and courier documents).
• Working closely with Conservation, assist with the handling, packing, and inspection of all objects entering or leaving the museum; inspect condition of museum objects; assist in collections inventories.
• Assist in the routine care and maintenance of galleries and object storage areas, ensuring the security of collections, monitoring environmental conditions in permanent storage and galleries, and making storage mounts.  
• Assist with the planning and executing of the movement of the collection to MIM’s permanent facility, and the installation of exhibits in the new building.
• Arrange access to the collection for MIM staff and visiting scholars.  Respond to research inquiries and other requests from institutions and the public.
• Supervise the work of volunteers and student assistants as needed.
• Manage and assist in selected special projects and performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• B.A. in Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related field with a minimum of 3 years experience, OR Master’s Degree in Museum Studies with 1 year of internship or practical experience.
• Knowledge of accepted museum registration, collection management, and loan practices, procedures, as well as legal and ethical issues.
• Experience with collection management databases, cataloging standards, and controlled vocabularies.  Familiarity with TMS is preferred, but not required.
• Must be technically literate, including experience with digital photography and the processing and management of digital media.
• Ability to problem solve, work independently and excel in a high performance, team-oriented culture.
• Strong writing and collaborative interpersonal skills.
• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb a step ladder.
• Valid driver’s license.

To Apply:
Identifying a candidate for this position is a priority for MIM, therefore applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.  Candidates available for preliminary interviews at the AAMs should indicate this in their application.

Submit a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three professional references to:

Sharon Aponte Misdea
Registrar
Musical Instrument Museum
8550 S. Priest Dr.
Tempe, AZ   85284
Or email application materials to:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 Curatorial/Museum Specialist,  
The Center for Creative Photography
Job# 40532  
Posting Closes:  05/30/08

For  details, go to the University of Arizona’s online application system at http://www.uacareertrack.com/  search for Job by # to apply.  
Complete a staff application and attach a cover letter, resume and reference contact information for 3 direct supervisors where indicated.  Be sure to answer all supplemental questions.