ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR MARKETING & PR/EDITOR, KENTUCKY HUMANITIES MAGAZINE
The Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc., Lexington, a private nonprofit organization affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities and dedicated to Telling Kentucky's Story is looking for someone with editing and writing experience, academic training, and/or general interest in Kentucky history and culture, and public relations/ marketing skills.
Responsibilities include editorship of Kentucky Humanities, published twice a year, all Council publications, and public relations/marketing materials. The Editor/Assistant Director recruits and acts as liaison with outside consultants as contributors to Kentucky Humanities magazine and as speakers for the Speakers Bureau; enhances the visibility and effectiveness of the Kentucky Humanities Council as well as the Council's ability to be effective in fund raising through writing, design management, and dissemination of marketing, public relations, and educational information; and assists and advises the Board of Directors on membership development.
The successful applicant will be creative and intellectually curious, highly organized, able to write for general audiences and communicate with academic, business, and public representatives, and to meet goals and deadlines. Additional requirements: occasional travel.
An equal opportunity employer, the Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc. provides an excellent working environment and benefits. Please see our website, www.kyhumanities.org for a full overview of the Council's programs and services.
For a detailed job description, please inquire by email to Virginia.Smith@uky.edu. No phone inquiries, please.
Application
Please send a letter of interest describing your work and educational background, qualifications, and skills along with your vita or resume, including references, to:
Dr. Virginia G. Carter
Executive Director
Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc.
206 E. Maxwell Street
Lexington, KY 40508
We encourage you to enclose samples of your writing and marketing/public relations work as well as specific addresses, if available, for viewing electronic marketing.
Deadline for Applications: August 6
Applications will be reviewed by a search committee and interviews scheduled in August.
The proposed start date is September, 2008, to enable some overlap and training with the existing Editor, who will retire in December.
RAISER'S EDGE DATABASE MANAGER POSITION, NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL
The North Carolina Humanities Council seeks a Database Manager to be responsible for the relational database Raiser's Edge (a Blackbaud product) and provide strategies for effective assessment and implementation. The position may be part-time or fulltime, combining the database responsibilities with other responsibilities including office and grant administration and/or donor/development outreach. In either case, the position allows for an interdisciplinary mix of humanities and technology. Duties include acting as the Council liaison with Blackbaud account managers; maintaining and updating constituent records in the database weekly; processing donor gifts and letters; providing technical supports for Raiser's Edge; managing queries; data configurations, import/exports, and mass mailings.
QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS or advanced degree in communications, information systems, or related field; 3-5 years experience managing relational databases, preferably with a non-profit, college, or university; an understanding and commitment to public humanities; excellent writing, communications, and editing skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; ability to collaborate and work with a variety of clients including program officers, scholars, and donors; ability to foster and contribute to a collegial work environment; knowledge of North Carolina culture, history, and people.
Send letter of interest, CV, and 3 references by August 15, to North Carolina Humanities Councils, 122 N. Elm St., Suite 601, Greensboro, NC 27401 or to scrisp@nchumanities.org. For complete information about the North Carolina Humanities Council, visit www.nchumanities.org
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HUMANITIES MONTANA
Humanities Montana, Montana's 501-(c)-(3) affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, seeks an Executive Director. Responsibilities include all major functions of this respected and mature organization, including grantmaking, council-conducted programs, Montana Festival of the Book, personnel, finance, external relations, and fundraising. Humanities Montana prefers candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with the work of state humanities councils, Montana and/or the Rockies region, competence in a field of the humanities, and success in targeted fundraising. The position requires an appreciation of the humanities and their importance in today's world and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Humanities Montana offices are located on the campus of The University of Montana in Missoula. Further information is at the council website, www.humanitiesmontana.org/search.htm.
Address applications to: Ms. Kathleen Ralph, Search Committee Chair, 53 East Ridge Road, Columbus, MT 59019, kralph@usadig.com. Applications must include a letter of application, résumé, and names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NEW YORK COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
The New York Council for the Humanities is a private, not-for-profit organization that seeks to ensure that all New Yorkers have opportunities to lead vibrant intellectual lives. The Council's grants and programs strengthen traditions of cultural literacy, critical inquiry, and civic engagement. A talented staff and illustrious Board of Directors work together as the only statewide organization committed to promoting the humanities in public life. Learn more at www.nyhumanities.org.
JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant to the Executive Director provides key administrative support to the Council's chief executive. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing Board communications, taking minutes, handling the schedule of the chief executive, scheduling Board and committee meetings, planning and coordinating special events, and assisting in communications and development work. Other administrative duties include answering the phones, maintaining the database and website, sorting mail, supplying the office, and making travel arrangements. On some occasions the Assistant may work with other staff with special projects, as needed. Some travel is required.
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualified candidate has excellent writing and interpersonal skills, is courteous and professional, works well independently and as a team member, and has a positive, humorous demeanor. A college degree (B.A.) in a humanities field is preferred, as is previous office experience.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and résumé to:
Assistant Search.
New York Council for the Humanities
150 Broadway, Suite 1700
New York, New York 10038-4401
Or fax to (212) 233-4607
Or email to nych@nyhumanities.org
CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES SEEKS PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Deadline for applications: July 9, 2008
The California Council for the Humanities (CCH) is a nonprofit organization devoted to strengthening communities in California by creating, sponsoring and promoting public humanities programs across the state. An innovator in statewide humanities programming, CCH has supported and created award-winning programs, including community-based history programs, youth programs, statewide reading and discussion programs, and Academy Award-winning documentary films. CCH is an independent state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), which provides a stable base of funding. Created in 1975 as a grantmaking organization, the Council now creates and manages projects of its own. The mission of the California Council for the Humanities is to foster understanding between people and encourage their engagement in community life through the public use of the humanities. The Council has supplemented its annual grant from NEH by raising additional funds from foundations and donors committed to improving cross-cultural understanding and community engagement. The Council has a staff of 13 and its main office is located in San Francisco and houses all but two senior programs managers, who are located in Los Angeles and San Diego. "How I See It," the latest phase of California Stories, the Council's multiyear initiative, was launched in early 2007 and includes thoughtful and exciting programs focused on youth. Program descriptions are available on the Council's website: www.californiastories.org These programs are expected to run into 2009. CCH is set to embark on a strategic planning process and the director of programs would be expected to join the staff and board in shaping a new direction for the organization and its programs.
JOB SUMMARY: The director of programs reports to the executive director and is responsible for the Council's programs. Duties include: (1) Oversee and facilitate the development, implementation and coordination of all programs conducted or contracted by the Council and ensure that they meet Council strategic goals and objectives;(2) Coordinate and manage program staff to achieve Council strategic goals and objectives;(3) Oversee grants program and participate in the development of guidelines, counseling of applicants, review of proposals, and monitoring of funded projects; 4) Facilitate development and implementation of programmatic outreach strategy; (5) Establish and maintain relationships with partner organizations;(6) Work with staff to advance public relations, fundraising and organizational performance;(7) Such duties as may be assigned by the executive director.
QUALIFICATIONS: Proven record of managing and inspiring creative staff to achieve organizational strategic goals and objectives; . Demonstrated experience in program development and implementation; . In-depth understanding of the humanities and how they can be used to further civic engagement around issues of importance to California and American democracy; . Understanding of the role and potential of new technologies in program development and implementation; . Experience developing departmental budgets; . Experience working in a team environment and as a teambuilder; . Knowledge and appreciation of California's cultural diversity and the needs of the diverse constituency served by the Council; . Demonstrated capacity as a problem solver with strong strategic and organizational abilities; . Excellent written and oral communications skills; . Spanish language skills are desirable; . Advanced degree in humanities is desirable. Sense of humor is desirable.
This position is located in the San Francisco office of the Council. Candidates must be willing to travel as part of their work. The position currently supervises four full-time professional program staff. Equal employment opportunity; a diverse staff is important to the Council. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
HOW TO APPLY: Please e-mail a letter of interest and resume to: jobs@calhum.org Subject line: Director of Programs
Applications will be accepted through July 9, 2008. No phone calls, please.
MUSEUM DIRECTOR-HISTORY
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under administrative direction, develop through acquisition and fundraising, provide leadership through specialized knowledge, develop policy, acquire funding, plan, organize and direct activities through staff for assigned area. Oversee professional practices such as acquisitions, deaccessioning, preservation, exhibition, interpretation, and presentation.
TYPICAL DUTIES: Plan, develop, organize and direct Museum programs and activities for museum visitors and facility users. Involves: Establish policies and methods to acquire, remove, display, conserve and safeguard permanent and loaned artifacts. Present local and traveling exhibitions. Formulate short and long-range strategic plans, goals, priorities and standards. Research and propose major initiatives to sustain and enhance appreciation of local cultural heritage. Liaison with local, regional and national historical preservation groups, community groups, organizations-with an emphasis on volunteer advisory and foundation boards and city departments to promote museum activities and programs, recruit volunteers and donors or to coordinate facility improvement or capital improvement programs.
Plan, research, design and execute new, temporary and permanent exhibits. Involves: Oversee contracts for permanent exhibit planning, design, fabrication, and traveling exhibits. Accept art work and artifacts on behalf of the City. Assist advisory board in developing and implementing plans for American Association of Museum (AAM) accreditation.
Plan and direct or engage in fundraising solicitations, artwork acquisition negotiations, oversee media relations and marketing of museum programs and services to general public. Involves: Oversee research, prepare and submit grant and endowment proposals. Oversee the timely preparation of documents, applications and reports for governmental and foundation grants and gifts. Network with other museums, galleries and collectors to arrange for authentication, exchanges, loans, donations and purchase of artifacts. Oversee, write or edit treatises, journal articles, collection catalogs, program brochures, press releases, advertising copy and correspondence. Represent City museum at professional conventions to participate in or conduct seminars and community social events.
Prepare strategic long and short-term plans, goals and objectives. Involves: Prepare annual budget including budgetary projections for personnel resources, facilities, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to meet long and short term plans and goals. Monitor and approve expenditures within budgetary constraints for operating and capital budgets. Research, prepare, submit and administer grants and other outside funding sources. Prepare and submit regular reports for grant requirements. Inspect buildings and facilities to ensure museums are properly maintained, secured and environmentally controlled to protect the artifacts and exhibits.
Supervise professional, clerical, security and volunteer staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, and review operational and procedural activities. Prioritize and coordinate
Museum activities. Instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide training and development. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work standards. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. As appointing authority, interview applicants and hire, terminate, transfer, discipline, assign merit pay or other employee status changes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: A Master's degree in public history, history, American studies or related field and six (6) years of museum exhibit development or design, or curatorial experience or museum education experience, which includes four (4) years of supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Department
Two Civic Center Plaza - 3rd Floor
El Paso, TX 79901-1196
Applications may also be downloaded from this web site
All applications with supporting documentation must be received by the Human Resources Department (or as advertised on the job announcement) no later than 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the advertised filing period. Email option: Applicants who are not City employees may send a completed application with supporting documentation to EPApplications@elpasotexas.gov
*Supporting documents may include: College Diplomas, College transcripts, Driver's license, other pertinent Certificates or Licenses required for employment, and/or supplemental forms one and two.
HISTORY MUSEUM SENIOR EDUCATION CURATOR
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under direction, supervise and recruit museum's volunteer tour guides and public education programs for an assigned area.
TYPICAL DUTIES: Plan, implement and direct a variety of public educational programs. Involves: Develop, prepare, conduct and/or supervise the museum's educational programs that include outreach to schools, civic and service organizations and other public and private organizations. Make and supervise support staff in formal presentations. Research, design, write and print interpretive materials, exhibition brochures, press releases, gallery guides and regional publications. Prepare written materials for publication and distribution including the museum calendar of upcoming programs, activities and events. Develop and coordinate plans, promotions and events.
Supervise the tour guide program and training. Involves: Research historical information for artifacts and prepare lectures and written materials for the temporary, traveling and permanent exhibitions. Prepare and approve training materials. Create, monitor, evaluate and conduct history, and formal tour guide training classes for the public. Assess training effectiveness based on development of evaluation tools and analysis of program evaluations and implement changes. Recruit volunteers and volunteer guides. Monitor and coach tour guide job performance. Adjust training to improve tour content. Schedule guides and maintain work records. Respond to tour inquiries. Schedule and conduct tours.
Perform administrative duties as assigned. Involves: Read and edit written matter by other museum divisions. Lecture at regional and national level about museum programs, history education, or museum education. Network and develop museum programs for teachers and students in El Paso and surrounding areas. Promote programs and activities through contact with media. Maintain activity records and prepare related reports.
Supervise assigned regular and volunteer staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, and review operational and procedural activities. Prioritize and coordinate museum's educational activities. Instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide training and development. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work standards. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS
MININIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: A Master's degree in museum studies, American history, or related field, and two (2) years of museum educational program experience.
Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Department
Two Civic Center Plaza - 3rd Floor
El Paso, TX 79901-1196
Applications may also be downloaded from this web site
All applications with supporting documentation must be received by the Human Resources Department (or as advertised on the job announcement) no later than 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the advertised filing period. Email option: Applicants who are not City employees may send a completed application with supporting documentation to EPApplications@elpasotexas.gov
*Supporting documents may include: College Diplomas, College transcripts, Driver's license, other pertinent Certificates or Licenses required for employment, and/or supplemental forms one and two.