Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), Director and Vice President of SCC

Scottsdale Cultural Council
Scottsdale, Arizona

The Scottsdale Cultural Council (SCC) seeks nominations and applications for the position of Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), Director and Vice President of SCC.
 
The Director of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art reports to the President and CEO of the Scottsdale Cultural Council.  The Council seeks a seasoned leader of vision and integrity with a background in contemporary art, talented at inspiring consensus and can work in partnership with all levels of stakeholders to carry out the mission of SMoCA.  The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art champions creativity, innovation and the vitality of the visual arts.  We seek both, to build and to educate audiences for modern and contemporary art, as well as to provide opportunities for the artistic community—locally, nationally and internationally.  SMoCA provides a memorable experience of art, architecture, design and photography by exploring new curatorial approaches and by highlighting cultural context.  We interpret, exhibit, collect and preserve works in these media.
 
Qualifications for the position include, but are not limited to:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field is required and a Doctorate is highly desirable.
• Minimum ten years contemporary art curatorial experience at a senior management level
• Demonstrated accomplishments and achievements in the area of exhibitions, scholarly art publications, arts education programming, fund raising, audience development, budgeting, and working with volunteers
• Leadership skills in managing and inspiring a staff of 20-25
• Ability to work effectively and relate confidently and with authority with top-level executives in the private and public sectors.
• Resourcefulness with highly creative skills
• High energy level and initiative, resourcefulness and a visionary
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Deep knowledge and experience in the contemporary arts
• Possesses an extensive network of contacts with museum curators, directors and artists in the contemporary and visual arts
  

Salary: Depending Upon Experience
 
TO APPLY:
Please submit your cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements to:  Resumes@sccarts.org  
or visit www.sccarts.org/employment for the full listing.  EOE
 
Deadline For Submissions: May 31, 2009

Membership Coordinator

The Heard Museum
Phoenix, Arizona

The Heard Museum seeks a full-time Membership Coordinator. Responsibilities include administrative support, processing membership data, responding to membership inquiries, preparation of reports and coordinating member events. Raiser’s Edge experience is preferred. Submit resume to coordinator@heard.org by May 31st, 2009. Visit us at www.heard.org. No phone calls.

The role of the Membership Coordinator is to coordinate the daily operations of the department under the direction of the Membership Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide administrative support to Membership Manager
• Respond to member inquiries via phone, online and email.
• Process and enter new membership and renewal applications.
• Prepare weekly/monthly revenue reports.
• Coordinate weekly, monthly and miscellaneous membership mailings
•  Prepare purchase orders/check requests for department expenses.
• Coordinate member events and exhibit openings under the direction of the Membership Manager.
• Manage RSVP phone lines for member related events.
• Prepare and coordinate the mailing of membership acknowledgement letters on a weekly basis.
• Update member subscription lists for Native Peoples and American Indian Art magazines.
• Supervise Membership Assistant on special assignments and in the absence of the Membership Manager.
• Provide assistance with development projects (annual fund, Circles, etc.) as needed.
• Build strong relationships with members and prospective members through excellent customer service, thorough knowledge of the Heard museum and its mission.

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 18 months 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
1219 W. Geneva Drive
Tempe, AZ   85282

Or email application materials to:

The Arizona Capitol Museum
Volunteer Positions Available

The Arizona Capitol Museum is now accepting volunteers for the following positions:

• Museum Guides: Provide tours for visitors.
• Rotunda Ambassadors: Welcome visitors and provide directions for the museum and Capitol grounds.
• Museum Store Customer Service: Assist the manager in the day to day operation of the Capitol Museum Store. Help complete customer purchases, and maintain the displays.

Training can begin at any time, and we will work with your schedule to provide the volunteer experience you are looking for.  
Must be available weekdays, daytime hours.
 
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator to be sent an application, or get more information:
Website: http://www.lib.az.us/museum
Jason Czerwinski

Email: volunteer@lists.lib.az.us
Telephone: 602-926-3731
Fax: 602-256-7985
1700 West Washington
Phoenix Arizona, 85007

Mesa Historical Museum
Internship

Become an intern at the Mesa Historical Museum! We can work with you to receive college credit as an intern at the Mesa Historical Museum. Unpaid internships can be developed for students interested in museums, marketing, history, education, and more.

To apply, send a resume and letter of interest to our Curator of Education at kaia@mesahistoricalmuseum.org. Applications for summer are due no later than May 1, 2009.