Ohio Museums Job Board

   The Zanesville Museum of Art seeks an applicant for the full-time position of Museum Arts Educator.  Position available immediately through August 31, 2010.  Renewable dependent on funding. Responsibilities and Duties:  The primary responsibilities of this position are:  The development and implementation of public educational programs for diverse audiences; work with school and college/university educators to integrate Museum collections and exhibitions into curricula; create outreach programs for young people and adults, including collaborative programs with sister institutions, such as libraries; develop, research, and write educational materials, including exhibition signage; develop gallery materials for families; enhance the learning opportunities on the Museum website; develop and implement educational program evaluation and assessment tools; assists in the training of docents and volunteers for tour programs. Requirements:  Effective supervisory, interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. The individual will possess a demonstrated ability to use computer software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based and other technologies in educational program development and delivery; as well as knowledge of education theory; curriculum development; current issues and practices in K-12 education. Minimum Academic Achievement: B.A. in art history, education, or history, with an M.A. in Art History or Museum Studies desirable. Minimum of one year professional experience developing and conducting educational programs for school, youth, and family audiences at a similar institution.
For additional information, please contact Susan Talbot-Stanaway, Director, at 740.452.0741 or susantalbot-stanaway@zanesvilleartcenter.org.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has an incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic and creative individual with a passion for rock and roll and planning special events.
Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Manager of Fundraising Events plans and implements fundraising events for the Museum.  These prestigious events include the Rock Hall’s annual spring benefit “It’s Only Rock and Roll”, the induction dinner when held in Cleveland, exhibition openings, member and donor cultivation events and more!
The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of successfully planning, promoting, executing and managing all aspects of special events.
For consideration send resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications along with salary history to:  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland, OH  44114-1022, Attn:  Human Resources – Manager of Fundraising Events or e-mail at hr@rockhall.org or fax to: (216) 515-1998.  See the full job posting at www.rockhall.com/careers. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is an equal opportunity employer and Drug Free Workplace.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is currently considering applicants for the position of Director of Annual Giving (Job No. 1001).  The Director of Annual Giving reports to the Vice President of Development and is responsible for designing, implementing and managing annual philanthropic fund-raising functions for the Museum.  In particular, this position is responsible for soliciting funds to underwrite the Museum’s general operations and related education programs, as well as identifying potential major donors for project support.
Responsibilities:                             

• Develops, plans and implements annual giving strategy to include:

  • Orchestrates broad based annual contributions programs from Cleveland area targeted at individuals, foundations and corporations.

  • Manages and oversees annual fund campaign using personal solicitation, direct mail, and web based fund raising efforts.

  • Leads annual fund-raising and works with staff, members and volunteers to pursue opportunities.

  • Assists manager of foundation relations in drafting of grant proposals for operating and special program support.

  • Provides information to granting agencies and corporations about the Museum and its programs.

  • Establishes relations with Museum members, patrons and donors and creates additional opportunities to receive financial support.

  • Helps membership staff market and grow program.

  • Convert members to annual fund donors.

  • Regularly evaluates and improve donor benefit structure.

• Develop Annual Giving plan and implements plan.

  • Assists with membership strategy to complement annual fund activity.

  • Develops annual giving revenue projections and forecasts.

  • Oversees special events for Annual Fund donors.

  • Supervises and coordinates the activities of annual giving team

  • Reviews workload, schedules, assignments, and monitors status of on-going projects.

  • Manages and directs the activities of the staff including training and development and performance management.

  • Prepares and monitors operational and staffing budgets.

  • Develops long and short-term division goals.

  • Assigns specific duties and projects, considering individual knowledge and experience.

  • Monitors daily operations, provides direction and assists with completion of work when necessary.

  • Coordinates work activities with other departments.

  • Recommends appropriate action to resolve issues and improve operations.

  • Evaluates performance, provides feedback and conducts performance evaluations as appropriate.

• Travels off-site and/or out of state when required.

Duties include but may not be limited to the above.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in related field; advanced education preferred.

• A minimum of five years of professional managerial experience in a responsible development position, preferably in museum, cultural or performing arts institution.

• Bachelor degree required in related field; advanced education preferred.

• Proven record of accomplishments in income production and annual fund growth with extensive knowledge of charitable giving, planning giving and endowments.

• Proven experience with budgeting and forecasting. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of direct mail, telemarketing, and web initiatives.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Problem solving and decision making skills.

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

• Ability to successfully pass a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum reference check, background investigation and drug screen.

• Computer Literate: Microsoft Word; Raiser's Edge.

Work Schedule:
Ability to work up to 40 hours per week; any shift as assigned, including evenings, weekends and holidays.  Ability to work additional hours as workload demands.  Hours are primarily 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.
For consideration, send resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications along with salary history to: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44114-1022, Attn: Human Resources – Director of Annual Giving – 1001; Or email hr@rockhall.org or fax to: (216) 515-1998. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is an equal opportunity employer and Drug Free Workplace.

The McKinley Presidential Library and Museum has a part time opening for Discover World Assistant. Full training will be provided. Duties will include, giving tours, animal care, performing science shows, interacting with visitors, light cleaning, and helping Director of Science with special events. Days of work are, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Pay is minimum wage with no benefits. Please submit resume to science@mckinleymuseum.org

The Armstrong Air & Space Museum Association in Wapakoneta seeks qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director. The Armstrong Museum, whose facility and collections are owned by the Ohio Historical Society, will be operated by this local non-profit organization as of April 1. Applicants for the full-time position must possess, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in history, interpretation, museum management or its equivalent experience, and must be similarly skilled in supervisory, retail, community relations, and finance management. The Association is seeking positive, energetic applicants who desire to help us reinvigorate and expand the high quality interpretive experiences provided by the museum. Those interested in applying should submit a resume and a minimum of three references to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum Association, Post Office Box 2061, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895, no later than February 15, 2010.
Established in 1982, the Armstrong Sir & Space Museum honors all Ohioans who have attempted to defy gravity. The facility's collections include a moon rock, an F5D Skylancer, the Gemini VIII spacecraft, and numerous Apollo 11 artifacts.  The Armstrong Air & Space Museum enjoys the highest attendance of the 58 sites owned by the Ohio Historical Society. 

Cleveland Botanical Garden seeks a Green Corps Youth Crew Leader. CBG’s Green Corps is a seasonal work-study program for high school students in Cleveland.  Students work as a team to maintain Learning Farms, sell produce to neighbors and at markets, and make Ripe From Downtown™ salsa.  Throughout the season, students follow a curriculum based on life and works skills, agriculture, community and environmental stewardship, and sustainability.   As part of this dynamic program, students work together to make their own lives and their own communities better. The date of this position will be May through August, with somewhat flexible start and end; 40 hours per week
Primary Function:   This seasonal internship requires a high-energy individual who will be an integral member of the Green Corps team. Responsibilities include the daily programming and supervision of Green Corps youth, their farm work instruction, youth development, student mentoring and supportive team building.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily field operations, supervising student activities and leading the youth crew in the performance of general farm maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, planting; pruning; watering; weeding; mulching; fertilizing.
• In coordination with Learning Farm Site Manager, teach curriculum, evaluate student performance, and create positive relationships and group dynamics with students.
• Participate in production and marketing of Ripe from Downtown® products. 
• Along with the Learning Farm Site Manager, lead volunteer groups, tours, and community programming in the Learning Farm.
• Assist with planning and carrying out Learning Farm Open House, other CBG events, and Green Corps’ farmer’s market stand.

• Assist with maintenance of basic Learning Farm records including student files, gardening records, harvest and market tracking, and volunteer statistics.

• Provide feedback to Cleveland Botanical Gardens on ways to improve and grow the Green Corps program.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:   Candidates at least 19 years old – experience in horticulture, education, child-youth development, agriculture or a related area is preferred.  Experience working with youth is highly desirable.  The ability to work in collaborative relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.  Valid Ohio Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required to be covered on the Garden’s vehicle insurance policy.
This position may be tailored to meet college internship or credit requirements. Extensive staff training provided on teaching skills and gardening/agriculture. Cleveland Botanical Garden offers a competitive compensation & benefit package and a dynamic work environment. 
To apply, send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to: Human Resource Manager, Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH  44106; Email: internships@cbgarden.org; Fax:  216-721-1694. No phone calls, please. 
Cleveland Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. The Garden seeks skilled, knowledgeable and experienced individuals to join our staff and enhance our reputation as one of the country’s foremost public gardens.

Cleveland Botanical Garden seeks a Green Corps Learning Farm Site Manager. Green Corps is a seasonal work-study program for high school students in Cleveland.  Students work as a team to maintain Learning Farms, sell produce to neighbors and at markets, and make Ripe From Downtown™ salsa.  Throughout the season, students follow a curriculum based on life and works skills, agriculture, community and environmental stewardship, and sustainability.   As part of this dynamic program, students work together to make their own lives and their own communities better. The date of this position will be April 1 (or sooner) through October, with somewhat flexible start and end; 40 hours per week.
Primary Function:   This seasonal full-time position requires a high-energy individual who will be an integral member of the Green Corps team with responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a Cleveland Botanical Garden Learning Farm site including planting, maintenance and harvesting as well as the overall education and management of the student employees.
Primary Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the process of recruiting and hiring students for the Green Corps program.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with each Green Corps student.
• Build and maintain a healthy, safe, and supportive work and learning environment within the Green Corps Learning Farm.
• Under the supervision of the Green Corps Youth manager, teach curriculum.
• Assign daily work and ensure students’ meet work requirements.
• Evaluate students’ work, behavior, and learning performance using specified tools and format.
• Act as a liaison with students’ parents and Learning Farm neighbors and community members.
• Under the supervision of the Green Corps Farm Manager, manage the day-to-day operation of a Learning Farm site, which involves general garden maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching and fertilizing.
• Participate in production and marketing of Ripe from Downtown™ products. 
• Lead volunteer groups, tours, and community programming in the Learning Farm.

• Maintain basic Learning Farm records including student files, gardening records, harvest and market tracking, and volunteer statistics.
• Assist with planning and carrying out Learning Farm Open House, other CBG events, and Green Corps’ farmer’s market stand.

• Provide direction to the work of Green Corps Crew Leaders.
• Provide feedback to Cleveland Botanical Gardens on ways to improve and grow the Green Corps program.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:   Candidates must be at least 21 years old – an Associate or Bachelor degree in horticulture, education, child-youth development, agriculture or a related area is preferred and/or relevant experience or background required.  Experience working with youth is highly desirable.  The ability to work in collaborative relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, as well as excellent communications skills is essential. Valid Ohio Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required to be covered on the Garden’s vehicle insurance policy.
Extensive staff training provided on teaching skills and gardening/agriculture. Cleveland Botanical Garden offers a competitive compensation & benefit package and a dynamic work environment. 
To apply, send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to: Human Resource Manager, Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH  44106; Email: hr@cbgarden.org; Fax:  216-721-1694. No phone calls, please.
 Cleveland Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. The Garden seeks skilled, knowledgeable and experienced individuals to join our staff and enhance our reputation as one of the country’s foremost public gardens.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is currently considering applicants for the position of Catalog and Metadata Librarian. The Catalog and Metadata Librarian reports to the Director of Library and Archives and is responsible for overseeing the cataloging of library materials and the creation of metadata for digital collections in the Library and Archives. The Catalog and Metadata Librarian performs original and copy cataloging for library materials in several formats; performs subject analysis, classification, and authority work; and monitors and supports adherence to standards of bibliographic control and access. The Catalog and Metadata Librarian creates metadata for digital objects, including text, images, audio, and video; and monitors and supports adherence to standards for metadata. He/she supervises and provides training to one or more support staff in performing cataloging and metadata work; serves as a resource for Library and Archives staff on cataloging and metadata issues; remains current on national standards for cataloging practices, revisions in cataloging rule interpretations, and metadata standards; and evaluates, recommends, and implements the use of metadata standards in the Library and Archives. He/she may also devote a few hours per week to providing reference service to library users and participate in collection development for the Library and Archives.
Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program in library or information science; minimum of three years experience cataloging in an academic, research, or special library environment; experience performing original and copy cataloging of music and music-related materials in several formats, including monographs, serials, sound recordings, and video recordings; knowledge of AACR2, Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, Library of Congress Subject Headings, MARC formats, and DACS; experience creating metadata for description of digital objects in a digital asset management system; understanding of metadata standards and schemas used to describe and manage digital collections, including Dublin Core, TEI, VRA, MODS, and METS.
Preferred: Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in music or other relevant degree; knowledge of music reference sources and research tools; knowledge of the history of rock and roll and related popular music genres; familiarity with archival arrangement and description; supervisory experience.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a nonprofit organization that exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music. It carries out this mission both through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its Library and Archives as well as its educational programs. The Library and Archives of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will be the most comprehensive repository of written and audiovisual materials relating to the history of rock and roll. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and provide access to these materials for scholars, educators, students, journalists, and the general public in order to further their understanding of rock and roll, its roots, and its impact on our society.
For consideration, send resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications along with salary history to: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44114-1022, Attn: Human Resources - Catalog and Metadata Librarian. You may also e-mail hr@rockhall.org or fax to: (216) 515-1998. No telephone calls please. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace. See the full ad at http://www.rockhall.com/careers/catalog-and-metadata-librarian-job-no-0908.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is currently considering applicants for the position of Assistant Archivist. The Assistant Archivist reports to the Archivist and is responsible for assisting in the archival activities of the Library and Archives, including appraisal, arrangement, description, preservation, reference, and digitization. He/she assists the Archivist with determining departmental needs and advocates for issues relating to or affecting the archival collections; works with the Archivist to set priorities for collection processing and for digitization; participates in the implementation of EAD for encoded finding aids; identifies and refers items as necessary for conservation treatment; submits regular reports on archival processing; and assists with reference and reproduction requests. In the absence of the Archivist, he/she supervises the activities of certain student employees, interns, and volunteers.
Required: Master’s degree in library science, archival studies, or related field; minimum of two years processing archival materials in an academic or research library setting; background in archival appraisal, arrangement, and description; experience working with various physical formats, including paper, sound recordings, video materials, and photographs; working knowledge of current metadata and descriptive standards, including DACS, EAD, and MARC 21.
Preferred: Additional degree in music or related discipline; knowledge of rock and roll and related popular music genres; conservation experience; supervisory experience.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a nonprofit organization that exists to educate visitors, fans, and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music. It carries out this mission both through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets this art form and through its Library and Archives as well as its educational programs. The Library and Archives of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will be the most comprehensive repository of written and audiovisual materials relating to the history of rock and roll. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and provide access to these materials for scholars, educators, students, journalists, and the general public in order to further their understanding of rock and roll, its roots, and its impact on our society.
For consideration, send resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications along with salary history to: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44114-1022, Attn: Human Resources - Assistant Archivist. You may also e-mail hr@rockhall.org or fax to: (216) 515-1998. No telephone calls please. See the full ad at http://www.rockhall.com/careers/assistant-archivist-job-no-0909. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is currently seeking candidates for the position of Temporary Preparator / Exhibit Installer.  The individual will work with the exhibits team to design and prepare artifact mounts, and to install/deinstall collections-based exhibitions. This is a temporary, full-time (40 hours a week, Monday-Friday) job that begins on February 15, 2010 and ends on May 14, 2010. The wage for this position is $15.00/hr.
The qualified candidate must have previous experience with proper handling and care of museum artifacts, exhibition installation techniques, mount making and framing.  Requires knowledge of basic carpentry tools and machinery and an understanding of materials used in the construction of museum exhibits.
Candidates must successfully pass a background investigation, drug screening and reference check.  For consideration send resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications to:  Christie Lucco, Director of Exhibitions, clucco@rockhall.org.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

The Cleveland Botanical Garden has an opening for a part-time security officer. This position provides security for Cleveland Botanical Garden. The selected candidate will report to the Assistant Manager of Visitor Services.
Responsibilities

• Secure public and staff areas, including the loading dock, parking garage, cafe, shop and gardens

• Have ability to implement disaster preparedness plan

• Perform security rounds on as needed basis for building, parking garage, and grounds

• Be experienced with all safety and alarmed systems

• Provide all necessary assistance for special events and rental needs

• Have ability to enforce security procedures and policies for the garden

• Have ability to enforce building evacuation plans

Qualifications:

• High school diploma

• One year work experience

• Ability to work flexible schedule

Compensation will be hourly. To apply, send resume to: Human Resource Manager, Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH  44106; Email: hr@cbgarden.org; Fax:  216-721-2056. No phone calls, please.

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