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Ohio Museums Job Board


    The Toledo Museum of Art is seeking a Docent Coordinator.

·        Responsible for guiding and maintaining the relationship between the volunteer Docent corps and the Museum. 

·        Works collaboratively with the Docent Board to identify need for, and recruit, new Docents.

·        Manages communication with Docents to build their connection with the Museum and enhance their understanding of the Museum’s educational goals and outcomes.  

·        Provides training for new Docents and enrichment/development activities for the existing Docents to increase their understanding of the collection and education initiatives and to enhance their presentation skills. 

·        Provides Docents with feedback, including peer observations and tour evaluations, and provides coaching or corrective action when appropriate. 

·        Administers the program: responsible for keeping updated information on Docents, including contact information and evaluation information; coordinates all logistics for training, continuing education/enrichment sessions, and other Docent activities; ensures that logistics for tours are implemented and any other necessary support for successful presentation is in place.

Requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in art education, education, or art history with a demonstrated understanding of both adult learning principles and K-12 methods, and five years experience in a museum education environment working with volunteers, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience should include at least one year of supervisory experience. Must have basic computer skills with ability to use internet, produce documents using MS Word, perform basic operations in Excel and understand principles of relational databases with ability to learn basic functions and perform queries.  Successful candidate will have an outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy, and demonstrated ability to lead and direct volunteers, with a broad knowledge of art history and creative use of studio art to aid in appreciation of visual art.  Volunteer experience in a non-profit setting is highly desirable.
Full job description is available at:  www.toledomuseum.org. To apply, e-mail resume with cover letter to jobs@toledomuseum.org or mail to HR, Toledo Museum of Art, PO Box 1013, Toledo, OH   43697.  Please make certain to indicate the position applied for. The Toledo Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer.


The Castle Historic House Museum of Marietta seeks an Executive Director who is an enthusiastic, visionary leader with proven administrative experience. The successful candidate will have the talents necessary to create new private and public partnerships, to enhance community awareness and to work synergistically with Castle Board of Trustees, staff, and volunteers.
The Castle is a dynamic not-for-profit, private organization established in 1992 to preserve the buildings and grounds to maintain their architectural and historical integrity, and to operate The Castle as to contribute to the educational, artistic, and cultural well-being of the community of Marietta. The Castle offers a wide range of programs including house tours, educational programs for children and adults, concerts, and exhibits.  For more detailed information please consult our website: www.mariettacastle.org.
The director shall be responsible for the management, administration, and operation of The Castle in accordance with the bylaws and policies established by the Board. The Director shall maintain effective relations with the surrounding communities as well as the museum world.
The ability to apply new marketing techniques, including effective use of electronic and
print media, to promote the mission of the organization is very important, along with a strong personal marketing sense.
Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and initiative, as well as experience with basic accounting. Experience with fund-raising, grant writing, and strategic planning are desirable. Capability in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Past Perfect, and desktop publishing computer programs is essential. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in museum studies, public history, history, arts administration, or a related field with at least three years’ postgraduate experience on a management level is preferred. Comparable years of direct experience will be considered.
A more detailed position description is available from castle@mariettacastle.org. Applicants should send a letter of interest with salary requirements and a resume including three professional references to The Castle, 418 Fourth Street, Marietta, Ohio, 45750. Applications must be received by September 1, 2010.


The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is looking for a Health Education Coordinator/Science Instructor. This full-time position in the Education division reports to the Director of Education and is responsible for instructing, developing, and evaluating engaging standards-based health education programs for school and public audiences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as content expert for the Museum’s health education programming for schools, including in-house, outreach and distance learning:
    • Review, evaluate, and revise existing programs
    • Research, write, and design new health education programs
    • Work with Outreach and DL Coordinator to ensure high quality of Health on Wheels and Health Distance Learning programs
    • Train Museum Science Instructors on health programs
    • Instruct health education school programs
  • Serve as content expert for the Museum’s health education programming for the public:
    • Create and plan a variety of health education programs for the general public
    • Work with Director of Human Health, Youth Programs Manager and Adult Programs Manager to plan and schedule these programs
    • Participate in/instruct health programs for the public
  • Assist Junior Medical Camp Coordinator with planning, executing and instructing Junior Medical Camp
  • Participate in community events, education fairs, and other opportunities to market programs to the public.
  • Communicate and work with an audience that is diverse in culture, age, race and abilities in a pleasant, tactful, and enthusiastic manner.
  • Keep abreast with scientific knowledge and Museum research activities in areas of teaching duties.
  • Performs all duties according to established Museum operating, safety, and environmental and quality policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager or Management.

Education and/or Experience: Required: minimum Bachelor’s degree in a field related to human health and school health teaching licensure. Certified Health Education Specialist preferred; Experience teaching in museum or other informal education settings; Excellent organizational, programming, and teaching skills.
Interested candidates: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Carin Miller, Director of Education at cmiller@cmnh.org. No phone calls, please. EOE.


  The Cleveland Museum of Natural History seeks a full-time School Programs Coordinator/Science Instructor. This position is a professional level staff member responsible to the Director of Education to develop, coordinate and execute programs for preschools, public, private and parochial schools related to the Museum’s goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop, manage and evaluate in-house educational programs for Cleveland area school children, pre-K through 12th grade.

  • Develop, manage, and evaluate educational programs for homeschooled students.

  • Responsible for aligning all school programs with Ohio Academic Content Standards.

  • Instruct gallery and classroom lessons in geology and paleontology at elementary, secondary, college, and adult levels.

  • Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate part-time school program instructors.

  • Work with Distance Learning Coordinator to evaluate in-house, outreach, and distance learning program offerings.

  • Work with Science Resource Center Coordinator to align school programs with the Museum’s educational loan program and teacher professional development offerings.

  • Design and teach in-house classes for Museum members and the public.

  • Manage operating budget and develop funding proposals for in-house school programs.

  • Serve as liaison with area schools to determine how the Museum can enhance their curricula.

  • Work with area institutions to develop collaborative school programs.

  • Keep abreast of scientific knowledge and Museum research.

  • Maintain and supervise the Education Division’s teaching collection.

  • Maintain professional conduct at all times with Museum staff and the public.

Education and Experience:

  • Master’s degree in an earth science field such as paleontology or geology.

  • Experience teaching in a museum or other informal education setting.

  • Excellent educational program development skills.

  • Familiarity with Ohio Academic Content Standards and local school districts.

  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with Museum staff, school administrators, teachers, students, parents and public groups in a professional, pleasant, tactful, and enthusiastic manner.

  • Willingness to include weekends in a normal work schedule and to work evenings when necessary.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references to: Carin Miller, Director of Education, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106; cmiller@cmnh.org. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is an equal opportunity, ADA employer and a substance-free workplace.


The Akron Art Museum is looking for an Assistant to the Director. This position reports to and is responsible to the Director and CEO, handles secretarial requirements related to Board of Trustees and works with other staff as required. The Assistant to the Director is directly responsible to the Director & CEO for administrative duties, correspondence, research, and scheduling and coordinates special projects as needed with other professional staff.  This position has been classified as non-exempt.
Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manages administrative functions for Director’s Office.
    • Organizes and maintains Director’s correspondence files.
    • Handles incoming and outgoing mail for the entire museum.
    • Undertakes volume correspondence on computer.
    • Submits purchase orders for expense accounts.
    • Manages Director & CEO’s schedule, including travel and entertainment reservations and community functions.
  • Assists Director & CEO with museum management functions.
    • Assists in coordination and preparation of the Operational Plan and Strategic Plan and with other operating manuals.
    • Attends meetings with/for Director & CEO and follows up as necessary.
    • Prepares communications for legislators regarding museum priorities and needs.
    • Assists with various responsibilities for Association of Art Museum Directors.
    • Assists with donor relations and development activities, including cultivating donors and managing trustee relations.
    • Maintains museum program calendar with respect to staff meetings, board and executive committee meetings, and other meetings as requested by the Director.
  • Handles all matters pertaining to the Board of Trustees.
    • Develops thorough knowledge of the Constitution and By-laws of the museum.
    • Acts as liaison between Director and Board of Trustees regarding routine matters of the museum; assists with Board President’s correspondence.    
    • Prepares agendas for board meetings; distributes information to trustees regarding Board of Trustee meetings.
    • Attends Board meetings and other meetings at Director’s discretion.  Records, files, and distributes minutes from such meetings.
    • Schedules meetings of Planning Committee and records, files and distributes minutes from the committee.
    • Schedules Nominating Committee meetings and follows up with materials relating to election of new trustees in accordance with By-Laws.
    • Handles whatever matters are required from members of the Board, as requested, with Director’s approval.
  • Maintains supplies and office equipment.
    • Keeps track of workroom office supply stocks, orders as needed, and keeps supply storages area organized.
    • Orders supplies for staff as requested.
    • Schedules routine maintenance on office machines and arranges for repair as needed.
  • Performs duties for professional staff as needed with approval of Director.
    • Assists Curatorial Department with mailings in relation to accessions and donor gifts.
    • Records and assists on-line scheduling of museum meetings.
    • Answers rollover calls form the automated phone system and directs callers as necessary.
  • Performs other duties as requested by Director.

Undergraduate degree and full range of experience in a computerized office environment. Excellent typing, proofreading, and interpersonal skills. High level of writing skills for recording complex minutes and writing business letters.  Excellent at telephone communications. Advanced word processing skills required; shorthand desirable.  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook scheduling and email.  PowerPoint desirable.  Ability to coordinate schedules. Mature judgment and discretion to manage donor and trustee relations. Ability to undertake complicated organizational tasks and report clearly to director and trustees.  Interest in the mission of the museum.
Work area consists of an indoor, climate-controlled office environment, with exposure to frequent interruptions and noise from other workers. Evening and weekend work may be          required for meetings and programs. Work may require occasional long periods of sustained standing.
Send resume with cover letter and references by July 18 to:  Human Resources, Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron, OH 44308, or by email to gwild@akronartmuseum.org. EOE.


The Akron Art Museum seeks a Membership Manager. The Membership Manager reports to the Director of Development and works with them to plan all membership programs for the museum. This position also supervises the Membership Assistant, works with the membership committee, and consults director, educators and curators to devise member programs that support the mission of the museum.  The membership manager is responsible for developing and coordinating the implementation of all aspects of the museum’s membership programs. This position is classified as exempt.
Duties and Responsibilities

  • Works to develop a comprehensive membership program which will result in the attainment of all financial goals.

  • Develops strategies with the Membership Committee for soliciting new members at all levels including Director’s Circle, ensuring adequate membership renewals and encouraging all possible membership upgrades.

  • Works with Communications Department and Membership Committee to develop major printed materials for membership programs.

  • Works with Director of Development to determine budget for membership programs.

  • Writes promotional brochures, letters and other membership materials.

  • Plans and implements all Members Only! Events, and attends all such events, which may require evenings, weekends, or overnight travel.

  • Directs all operational activity of the membership program.

  • Monitors and ensures that annual membership goals are being met and that                                                 strategies are adjusted as needed.

  • Initiates communication with members – by phone, in person, and in writing - to gain understanding of their interests and to answer any questions members may have about the membership program.  Uses focus groups to plan events and recruit committee members.

  • Provide statistical data on membership to other staff members as needed.

  • Responds to questions or concerns from staff and other museums regarding membership and reciprocal benefits.

  • Assists Director of Development to identify potential donors from membership base.  Solicits donations for selected programs under direction of Director of Development.

  • Develops annual budget for membership programs.

  • Supervises the Membership Assistant in entering all data into the database, sending   renewal notices, adding new members, deleting expired members, plus all other data changes.

  • Works with Director of Development and/or Director and CEO to plan and implement Director’s Circle events.  Is available as needed for Director’s Circle events.

  • Manages the use of the Raiser’s Edge database software in a manner that results in optimum use of the system for tracking and compiling data and for the generation of reports.

  • Ensures that the database is kept up to date.

  • Supervises membership mailings for the museum.

  • Stays current on use of Raiser’s Edge through online training features.

  • Provides training to staff on system capabilities and usage

  • Directs Volunteer Program.

  • Recruits volunteers for museum programs and events.

  • Interviews potential volunteers to determine best placement within the museum.

  • Maintains volunteer records, such as applications, hours, activities, etc.

  • Develops, implements, and maintains volunteer database.

  • Assists with implementation of the Akron Art Museum Wine Auction fundraiser.

  • Adapts work schedule as needed for museum functions, including working Dec. 31 for Akron’s city-wide celebration of First Night.  May be required to work additional hours for other special projects and events.

  • Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director and Director of Development.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in development, membership, public relations work, volunteer management, or related fields. 
Skills and Personal Characteristics: Excellent verbal and writing skills, interest in the visual arts, ability to independently conceive, develop, and implement a coherent and dynamic membership program. Must have a friendly, warm demeanor and proven ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of people. Must be very proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Previous experience using Raisers Edge or other computerized member database program a plus.
Send cover letter with salary requirements, resume, & references by July 18 to:  Human Resources, Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron, OH 44308, or by email to gwild@akronartmuseum.org. EOE.


   The Cleveland Botanical Garden seeks a full-time Maintenance Mechanic. This position maintains safe efficient operation of all building mechanical equipment including but not limited to all HVAC, Plumbing, water features, Lighting and Fire System. This includes general maintenance items such as painting, hardware repair as well as other duties assigned. The Maintenance Mechanic reports to the Facilities Manager.          
Responsibilities:

  • Maintain Building Fire system up to city code including all documentation

  • Maintain Building HVAC systems including preventive maintenance documentation

  • Maintain Building Plumbing systems

  • Maintain Lighting systems of building and grounds

  • Maintain Safe building operations of all systems

  • Follow all safety procedures while performing all maintenance and repairs

  • Prepare and maintain all preventive maintenance documentation

  • Work with Facilities Manager and Assistant Manager on new and existing construction projects

  • Work with Local and State officials I.E. inspections

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems

  • Excellent troubleshooting skills

  • Must be able to read blueprints

  • Working knowledge of 110 volt, 230 volt, 277 volt and 460 volts mechanical equipment.

  • Working knowledge of lock out / tag out procedures

  • Available to respond to building issues 24/7 as required

Requirements:

  • Must work a Tuesday through Saturday work week

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

  • Must be able to operate and work off of lift systems

  • Requires frequent lifting and bending

  • Must successfully pass a criminal background check

To apply, please forward resume (including salary history), cover letter and references to: Human Resources Manager, Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106; Email: hr@cbgarden.org. No phone calls, please. 


  Dayton History seeks a part-time (20 hours per week) Development Coordinator. The Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting Dayton History’s membership program, sponsorship program and fundraising events to achieve annual goals, working with the Director of Development and the Director of Community Development.  He/she assists in developing and implementing plans for membership, corporate sponsorships, foundation and government grants, and fundraising events.
Responsibilities:

  • Manage membership database, including all membership and gift data, and ensure records are kept accurately.
  • Assist in developing and implementing programs for retaining current members and for acquiring new members.
  • Perform membership renewal functions by sending reminder notices in ongoing and timely manner based on schedule determined with Director of Development.
  • Produce Annual Fund appeals on an ongoing and timely manner based on schedule determined with Director of Development.
  • Produce regular reports to track the effectiveness of membership and annual fund programs.  Recommend options for continuous improvement.
  • Assist in creating call packets that communicate sponsorship opportunities and preparing for meetings to retain and recruit sponsors.
  • Assist in grant writing and proposal development to foundations, corporations, and government entities.
  • Assist in ongoing recruitment and organization of the Dayton History Bell Board, our volunteer fundraising event committee.
  • Assist Director of Development, Director of Community Development and volunteer committees in coordinating three major fundraising events annually – Heritage Festival, Dayton Concours d’Elegance at Carillon Park, and Ringing in the Holidays.  Duties may include securing auction items, managing ticket sales and guest lists, communicating with vendors, etc.
  • Assist in the planning and implementing of special open houses and events as requested by the Director of Development and the Director of Community Development to achieve fundraising and development goals.
  • All other duties as assigned by supervisors.

The Development Coordinator reports to the Director of Development and the Director of Community Development and serves as part of the overall development team.  He/she will be reviewed annually by the Director of Development in a professional development/performance evaluation process.  This process will provide annual goals for the position. 
Qualifications:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, with coursework in fundraising preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows-based software – experience with Raiser’s Edge software required.
  • Some event planning experience preferred.
  • Basic accounting proficiency required for preparing financial summaries and reports.
  • Excellent interpersonal and both written and oral communication skills.
  • Self-motivated worker with good project management skills.
  • Guest service orientation.
  • Ability to be a solid team player.

Please submit cover letter and resume to: Amanda Burks, Director of Development, Dayton History, 1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, OH  45409 or email to: aburks@daytonhistory.org.


   The Ohio Humanities Council is engaged in a national search for an Executive Director to begin work in Ohio with the Council on or about January 4, 2011.  The Board of Trustees seeks a leader with a vision and passion for the public humanities and who has:

  • an appreciation for regional history and culture as well as local public policy issues;

  • leadership experience in organizing and implementing public programs;

  • an understanding of the value of diversity for the future of the Council;

  • an understanding of how technology can be used to enhance and promote the public humanities;

  • experience in partnering and collaborating with public, private, and nonprofit institutions; and

  • an advanced degree in a humanities discipline (preferred).

A competitive applicant will have experience working with a volunteer board of trustees; hiring, managing, and retaining excellent staff; and strategic planning and assessment.  S/he will be knowledgeable about budget planning and monitoring as well as legal requirements for non-profit organizations.
The Board also expects its Executive Director to be engaged in and enthusiastic about his/her involvement in fundraising, development, and advocacy for the Council.  Therefore, a competitive candidate would have had experience in collaborating with board members in making solicitation requests; working with elected government officials and staff; obtaining individual and corporate support; and writing grants and being generally knowledgeable about foundations.
The Council has a $1.4 million budget, with substantial funding from the NEH, and is governed by a 25-member volunteer board which creates programs, awards grants, and sets policy.  The work of the Council is conducted by eight full-time and one part-time staff members who manage Council programs, provide assistance to grant applicants, and promote the humanities through collaborations with other cultural and educational institutions. 
The Executive Director Job Description and Position Application are available at www.ohiohumanities.org.  To apply for the OHC Executive Director position, send a letter of application, resume, and names of three professional references by mail or e-mail, and complete the e-mail application on www.ohiohumanities.org by August 30, 2010 to: Michael C. Griffaton, Esq., Chair, Ohio Humanities Council, c/o Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP,
52 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215; mcgriffaton@vorys.com.
The salary is negotiable for a well-qualified candidate.  The application process will be kept open until the position is filled, but the Council anticipates beginning first-stage phone interviews in September with an offer made on or about November 15, 2010.  The Ohio Humanities Council is an equal-opportunity employer.


Historic Southwest Ohio, which operates the Heritage Village Museum, seeks a candidate for the position of Executive Director. Heritage Village, a picturesque gathering of thirteen historic buildings located in Sharon Woods in the Greater Cincinnati area, is the setting for guided visits, special events, school programs, summer camp and exhibits relating to the period.
The Executive Director reports to the HSO Board of Directors and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to establish long-range goals, plans and policies. The successful candidate must be able to increase and diversify funding and earned income; plan, implement and facilitate HSO’s programs and special events; cultivate relationships with corporate, educational, arts, social and neighborhood constituencies, locally and regionally; and overseeing budgets and finances, the organization’s personnel and volunteers, advertising and promotion, and maintenance.
The position will require weekend duties from time to time for special events.
Minimum requirements include a college degree, Master’s preferred, in museum management, business or public administration, art history or related field; five years’ related experience desirable; three years supervisory and development experience; and the ability to understand and analyze financial statements. Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, leadership and supervisory skills required.
Please send resumes and cover letters to : Carolyn Nightingale c/o HSO 11450 Lebanon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241or pcnightingale@hotmail.com.


The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum seeks a Visitor Services Manager. This position reports to the Executive Director and is FLSA exempt.
Often the first contact for the public either in the Hall of Fame or on the telephone, the visitor services manager will lead a contingent of part-time and volunteer museum ambassadors to present the Hall of Fame in a professional, friendly and courteous manner to ensure optimal visitor experience and maximize revenue opportunities. A team player, the manager will perform daily box office operations, handle inquires from the public, process sales of tickets and merchandise, balance cash drawers, compile daily reports and deposits as well as other administrative duties.
Expectations:

  • Adhere to Organization Policies and Procedures

  • Act as a role model within and outside the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum

  • Perform duties as workload necessitates to achieve the goals of the Reds Hall of Fame

  • Meet department productivity standards

  • Demonstrate flexible and efficient time-management skills and ability to prioritize workload

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the Hall is presented in a professional and courteous manner at all times

  • Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising part-time museum ambassadors for

  • the museum, ballpark tours, education programs, and other events as well as performing regular

  • reviews of ambassadors

  • Recruit and manage volunteer museum ambassadors to assist with museum activities

  • Work directly with the public to perform transactions related to all sales activities including

  • tickets, events, memberships and merchandise and prepare essential reports

  • Ensure the effective and thorough implementation of new initiatives designed to increase

  • revenue and improve the visitor experience

  • Responsible for the accurate completion of daily financial and attendance reports

  • Organize and maintain the appearance of the museum’s stores, Community Corner and other

  • game-day events to maintain proper appearance and to maximize sales

  • Conduct inventory management and control activities

  • Perform outreach sales activities to generate group tour business at the museum

  • Attain budgeted financial and attendance goals related to group tour business

  • Prepare regular written reports to the building operations manager and executive director

  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of visitors and staff within the Hall of Fame

  • Other duties as assigned

Experience, Education and Licensure: The candidate must have a proven track record of success in customer service related field with a supervisory background and be willing to work weekends and extended hours as required. Primary hours will include Saturday and Sunday but not normally Monday and Tuesday.
Qualified individual should be, dependable, enthusiastic, warm and friendly; a highly proficient multitasker; customer service focused; organized; and detail-oriented. The individual should also possess leadership skills and the ability to promote teamwork among employees and volunteers. Excellent written and oral communications skills are a must as well as knowledge MS Office applications. Point of sale experience is preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Part-time museum ambassadors and volunteers. For more information visit
http://baseballjobs.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/jobskey.cfm?s=Cincinnati+Reds.


  Spring Hill Historic Home, located in Massillon, Ohio, is looking for a Director. Spring Hill is a non-profit, member-supported and volunteer-operated historic home, whose mission is to preserve unimpaired for future generations the home, outbuildings and grounds known as Spring Hill; to interpret Spring Hill and the families who lived there in light of their historical importance; and to maintain Spring Hill as an historic site open to the public.
The Director is a part-time, salaried position with no benefits, with the opportunity to expand to full-time, based on performance and funding.  Responsibilities include daily administration of the home; coordination and oversight of all volunteers, docents, and tours; event planning and coordination; fundraising and grant-writing; and community relations.  Historic home/museum experience is required, and curatorial education is preferred.  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in history/museum studies will be considered in lieu of experience.
Send resume and letter of interest by April 30, 2010, to Brad Davis, Personnel Committee Chair, Spring Hill Historic Home, 1401 Spring Hill Lane. NE, Massillon, Ohio, 44646.


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 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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