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Announcements
CONFERENCES & SYMPOSIA
The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts will be hosting a two-day conference "Where Artifact Meets Exhibition: Preservation and Exhibition Design" in Philadelphia on December 9th and 10th.
WORKSHOPS, INSTITUTES, & WEBINARS
Cornell University invites applications for its History of Capitalism Summer Camp. This two-week workshop is a boot camp on economic methods for historians. Application deadline: January 15, 2015.
CALLS FOR PAPERS
The Graduate Visual Culture Association of Queen's University has issued a call for papers for its annual Context and Meaning Graduate Student Conference on January 29-30, 2016. The deadline for submission is December 5, 2015.
The Center for Material Culture Studies at the University of Delaware invites submissions for papers to be given at the 14th Annual Material Culture Symposium for Emerging Scholars held in Newark, DE on Friday, April 22, 2016 and Saturday, April 24, 2016. Deadline: December 15, 2015.
The Getty Leadership Institute at Claremont Graduate University invites applications for the GLI 2016 and NextGen 2016 executive education programs for art museum leaders. Join a dynamic network of 1,500 alumni worldwide. GLI programs are academically rigorous and address current topics in the museum field. Applications are due in January.
Internships & Volunteer Opps.
FELLOWSHIPS
The American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, PA invites applications for its two-year Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Post-Doctoral Curatorial Fellowship. Deadline: November 23, 2015.
The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Research Center in Santa Fe, NM invites applications for Academic Fellowships in American Modernism. Deadline: November 30, 2015.
The New Museum in New York, NY invites applications for its spring 2016 Research and Development Fellowship program. Deadline: November 30, 2015.
North Carolina State University Libraries invites applications for its two-year NCSU Libraries Fellows program.
LancasterHistory.org in Lancaster, PA seeks Pre- and Post-Dissertation Fellows. Spring/Summer 2016 Deadline: December 1, 2015. Decision: January 15, 2016.
LancasterHistory.org in Lancaster, PA seeks Educational/Curriculum Fellows. Spring/Summer 2016 Deadline: December 1, 2015. Decision: January 15, 2016.
LancasterHistory.org in Lancaster, PA seeks Community Organization Fellows. Spring/Summer 2016 Deadline: December 1, 2015. Decision: January 15, 2016.
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA seeks a National History Day Philly Education Fellow. This is a temporary, part-time position and will run from January through the end of March.
INTERNSHIPS
The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C. invites applications for its spring 2016 internship session. Deadline for application is November 20, 2015.
The Stark Museum of Art in Orange, TX is offering a paid, six-month internship in the Education Department from January 4, 2016 through July 1, 2016. Application deadline: December 4, 2015.
The Presidio Heritage Program invites applicants for its residential exhibition internship at the Presidio of San Francisco. This is a nine-month, full-time internship program with housing and stipend provided. Deadline: December 15, 2015.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland in Baltimore, MD seeks interns for winter 2016.
The Mackinac State Historic Park in Mackinac City, MI seeks a Museum Education and Interpretation Intern. This is a six-month, paid internship with housing provided and will run from February through August 2016. Deadline: December 28, 2015.
The Mandel Center at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. invites applications for the 2016 Summer Graduate Research Assistant Program. This program is designed to provide promising MA-level and first-year PhD students in Holocaust studies professional experience by encouraging participation in the broad range of scholarly and publicly available educational programs offered by the Museum during the summer months. Deadline: January 1, 2016.
The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. invites applications for its Graduate Curatorial Internship Program. This is an eight-month program designed to provide training for advanced PhD students and recent PhD recipients interested in gaining curatorial experience in a museum setting. Deadline: January 11, 2016.
The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. invites applications for its nine-week summer internship program. Deadline: January 11, 2016.
The U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. invites applications for its 2016 National Garden Internship. Deadline: February 1, 2015,
Jobs
INTERDISCIPLINARY
The Ryerson Image Centre affiliated with Ryerson University in Toronto, ON, Canada seeks a Collections Curator and Research Centre Manager. Deadline: November 25, 2015.
The Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg, MB, Canada, seeks a Senior Exhibit Designer. Deadline: November 25, 2015.
Tufts University's Digital Collections and Archives in Medford, MA seeks a University Records Manager.
The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Grant Writer for its Advancement Department.
Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA seeks a Processing Archivist.
Iowa State University Library in Ames, IA is seeking qualified candidates for a Preservation Services Manager.
The University of New England in Portland, ME seeks a part-time Maine Women Writers Collection Archivist responsible for processing archival collections and creating finding aids, digital imaging, updating the website, and assisting researchers as needed.
Derse Inc. in Pittsburg, PA seeks an Exhibit Designer.
Derse Inc. in Coppell, TX seeks an Exhibit Designer.
Skyline Exhibits Iowa/Nebraska in Omaha, NB seeks an Exhibit Designer.
The Creative Group in Rochester, MI seeks a 3-D Exhibit Designer for a 6-month project.
Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, CA seeks a 10-month Exhibition Archivist responsible for tracking, record keeping, care and handling of the archives collection for internal and external exhibitions.
Walt Disney Studios in Glendale, CA seeks a Digital Archivist.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN seeks a Digitization and Metadata Specialist.
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany seeks a Records and Information Specialist to develop, implement, and oversee records and document management.
Texas A&M University San Antonio seeks an Archives and Special Collections Manager.
The University of Oregon in Eugene, OR seeks a Director of Special Collections and University Archives.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. seeks an Advancement Specialist of Online Giving.
The Smithsonian Office of Advancement in Washington D.C. seeks a Program Specialist.
The Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, MD seeks a Supervisory Librarian.
The Penn Museum in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Group Sales Manager.
ART
The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) in Olympia, WA seeks an Art in Public Places Manager. Deadline: November 22, 2015.
The Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, VA seeks a Special Events Manager.
The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, CA seeks an Audience and Business Development Assistant to provide administrative support and project coordination for the Chief Engagement Officer.
The University of Maryland University College in Adelphi, MD seeks a Curator to work in the Office of the President.
The Tweed Museum of Art in Duluth, MN seeks an Associate Curator.
The John Michael Kohler Arts Museum in Sheboygan, WI seeks an Art Museum Educator.
The Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, IL seeks an Exhibition Manager to serve as the lead preparator and supervisor for exhibitions and programs.
The Carnegie Art Museum in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Education Assistant.
The Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, IL seeks a Productions Coordinator.
The University of Miami's Lowe Art Museum seeks an Assistant Director for Collections & Exhibition Services responsible for ensuring the Lowe Art Museum's compliance with the highest professional standards in the field of collections management, exhibition management and organization, and curatorial research and education.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks an experienced Exhibition Designer.
The Lowe Art Museum affiliated with the University of Miami seeks an Assistant Director for Collections and Exhibition Services.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks a Collections Manager for Offsite Storage.
The Tampa Museum of Art invites applications for a Curator of Contemporary Art.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, VA seeks a Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, VA seeks a Director of Exhibit Planning.
The San Jose Museum of Art in San Jose, CA seeks a Curator.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks a Development Officer of Foundation and Government Relations.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks a Department Coordinator.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks a Marketing Coordinator.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks an Exhibitions and Public Programs Coordinator.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks a Senior Manager of Database Marketing.
Michigan State's Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum in East Lansing, MI seeks a director.
Michigan State's Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum in East Lansing, MI seeks a Manager of Public Programs.
The Roswell Museum and Art Center in Roswell, NM seeks a Curator of Education. All applications must be mailed to the City of Roswell, not the Museum. (City of Roswell, attn. Human Resources, 425 North Richardson, Roswell, NM 88201).
The Indiana University Art Museum in Bloomington, IN seeks a Senior Gallery Technician.
The Rowan University Art Gallery in Glassboro, NJ seeks an Art Gallery Assistant.
The Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte, NC seeks an Exhibitions Designer.
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco seeks a Chief Registrar and Director of Collections Management.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY seeks a Senior Associate of Archival Processing.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY seeks an Experience Ambassador in the Department of Museum Experience.
The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, NY seeks a Coordinator of School and Education Programs.
The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University seeks a Manager of Interpretation.
The Cantor Arts Center seeks a Patrick J.J. Maveety Associate Curator/Curator of the Arts of China and Japan. This position is responsible for the development of this area of the collection, including its documentation, research, preservation, and growth.
The Katonah Museum of Art in Katonah, NY seeks an Associate Curator of Public Engagement.
The Indiana University Art Museum in Bloomington, IN seeks an editor responsible for all museum publications, both print and electronic, including calendars, brochures, press/news releases, advertisements, website, and exhibition catalogs and labels for both content, style and format.
The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation in Chicago, IL seeks an Executive Director.
The Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, MA seeks a Curator of Contemporary Art.
The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach, FL seeks an Education Program Manager.
The Cahoon Museum of American Art in Cotuit, MA seeks a Director.
HISTORY
Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Deborah, IA seeks a Director of Development. Deadline: November 27, 2015.
The King Manor Museum in Jamaica, NY seeks a Director of Education. Deadline: November 30, 2015
The Concord Museum in Concord, MA seeks a Director of Finance and Administration. Deadline: December 20, 2015.
The Old Colony History Museum in Taunton, MA seeks a Curator of Collections. Deadline: December 31, 2015.
George Washington's Mount Vernon seeks a Director of Archaeology.
George Washington's Mount Vernon seeks a Director of Architecture.
Delaware County Historical Society in Muncie, IN seeks an Executive Director.
The Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Docent Program Coordinator.
The Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, AZ seeks an Anthropology Collections Manager.
The Trustees of Reservations, one of Massachusetts' largest non-profits and the nation's first conservation and preservation organization, seeks a Director of Education who can be based out of one of the offices in Stockbridge, Holyoke, Sharon, or Boston.
The Mariposa Museum in Peterborough, NH seeks an Education Director.
The Arizona Memory Project in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Digital Content Coordinator. This position will work with cultural organizations, government institutions, universities, publishers, and other branches of the State Library to identify, acquire, digitize, and provide access to unique Arizona content through digital platforms.
The Witte Museum in San Antonio seeks a Grants Officer.
Ohio History Connection in Columbus, OH seeks a Coordinator of the Creative Learning Factory. This position involves creating and presenting engaging and innovative humanities lessons and programs for K-12 teachers and museum educators. Additional duties include managing relationships with external partners, grant writing, and grant administration.
The Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement in St. Petersburg, FL seeks a Curator.
Gunston Hall in Lorton, VA seeks a Curator of Collections.
Newport Historical Society in Newport, RI seeks a Visitor Services Coordinator.
The Kentucky Historical Society in Frankfort, KY seeks a Finance and Operations Director.
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs seeks a Curator for the Heller Center for Arts and Humanities.
The St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum in St. Augustine, FL seeks an Exhibit Experience Coordinator.
The Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison, WI seeks an Administrator of Programs and Outreach.
The Roosevelt Institute in New York, NY seeks a Director of Development.
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Museum Programs Demonstrator.
The Plymouth Antiquarian Society in Plymouth, MA seeks an Executive Director.
The Bartow-Pell Mansion in Bronx, NY seeks an Education Director and Curator.
The New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston, MA seeks a Director of Research Services.
Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach, CA seeks an Executive Director.
The Washington State Historical Society in Tacoma, WA seeks a Director of Audience Engagement.
The McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington, IL seeks a Museum Registrar.
The Minnesota Historical Society in St. Paul, MN seeks an editor.
The African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Deputy Director.
The City of Fredericksburg, Virginia seeks a Historic Resources Planner.
The Linn County Historical Society in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Curator and Education Coordinator to plan and mount exhibitions and to create collateral education activities.
The Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Librarian.
The Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Docent Program Coordinator.
Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington, DE seeks a Science Program Manager.
The Department of Energy in Washington D.C. seeks a historian who will research, write, publish, document, and promote the history of the Department of Energy.
The Aircraft Restoration and Maintenance Department of the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, FL seeks an Exhibits Specialist.
The Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Museum Aid to the Curator of the Sioux Indian Museum in Rapid City, SD.
The National Park Service's office in Lakewood, CO seeks a Director of Indian Affairs and Cultural Anthropology.
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. seeks a User Experience Designer.
HistoryMiami in Miami, FL seeks a Development Associate. This position is responsible for participating in all fundraising activities with a particular focus on fundraising and grant writing.
J. Paul Getty Trust in Los Angeles, CA seeks a temporary Curatorial Assistant who will assist the senior curator in developing a special exhibition on the relations between the Classical World and Egypt from the Bronze age to Roman times.
The Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, IN seeks an Executive Director.
The Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Gamble Curator responsible for the interception and development of collections, exhibitions, publications, core galleries, and programs that explore the twentieth-century American West and popular culture.
The Witte Museum in San Antonio, TX seeks a Manager on Duty responsible for managing all museum efforts to ensure the Witte Experience meets visitor expectations.
The Washington State Historical Society in Tacoma, WA seeks a Director of Engagement.
The Minnesota Historical Society in St. Paul, MN seeks a Benefits Administrator.
The City of Lubbock Municipal Museums in Lubbock, TX seeks a Marketing and Events Coordinator.
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Deputy Director.
The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Manager of School Partnerships.
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Senior Specialist of Development and Administration.
SCIENCE & NATURE
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is looking for a well-qualified Assistant Conservator with a specialization in the conservation of objects. Deadline: November 30, 2015.
The University of Texas at El Paso's Biodiversity Collections (UTEP-BC, natural history collections) seeks a Collections Manager. Deadline: December 4, 2015.
The Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, NY seeks a Special Events Manager. Deadline: December 4, 2015.
The Seneca Park Zoo Society in Rochester, NY seeks an Events and Experiences Sales Coordinator. Deadline: December 4, 2015.
The Trustees of Reservations, one of Massachusetts' largest non-profits and the nation's first conservation and preservation organization, in Easton, MA seeks a Horticulturalist. Deadline: January 5, 2016.
The University of Oregon's Charleston Marine Life Center in Charleston, OR seeks a Director.
The Powerhouse Science Center in Sacramento, CA seeks a Director of Exhibitions and Education.
The Powerhouse Science Center in Sacramento, CA seeks a Director of Finance and Operations.
The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, IL seeks an Institutional Giving Coordinator responsible for managing the zoo's grant cultivation, application, and stewardship process.
The Jacksonville Zoo in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Zoo Educator.
The Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul, MN seeks a President & CEO.
The Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL seeks an Exhibition Design Lead.
The Museum of Science, Boston seeks an Adult Programs Coordinator.
The National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD seeks a Director of Membership.
The Science Factory Children's Museum in Eugene, OR seeks a Development Director.
The Museum of Science, Boston seeks a Senior Curriculum Developer to create and develop high-quality curriculum for a national elementary engineering project.
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Senior Coordinator of Institutional Funding.
The Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way, WA seeks a Development Coordinator.
The Buffalo Museum of Science in Buffalo, NY seeks a Facilitator of Learning.
The San Diego Natural History in San Diego, CA seeks a Paleontology Collections Assistant to curate marine invertebrate fossils from Baja, CA.
The Seneca Park Zoo Society in Rochester, NY seeks a Manager of Formal Programs to ensure that the curriculum-based programs offered by the zoo are engaging, educational, and of the highest quality to achieve the zoo's objectives.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in Philadelphia, PA seeks a 3-D Design Assistant.
The Mammoth Site, a non-profit natural sciences research center and museum, in Hot Springs, SD seeks a business manager.
The Maryland Science Center in Baltimore, MD seeks an External Programs Manager.
The University of Kansas Natural History Museum seeks an Exhibits Developer to create permanent and temporary exhibits that will engage visitors.
The Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, FL seeks a Science Educator.
The Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Coordinator of Audience Research to manage audience databases, and to coordinate and support projects in audience engagement and program evaluation.
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum in Sanibel, FL seeks an Education Director.
The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, FL seeks a Vice President of Development.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Science Education Research Manager.
The Lancaster Science Factory in Lancaster, PA seeks a Director of Development.
The Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur, AL seeks an Education Director.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Assistant Curator of Horticulture.
The Wagner Free Institute of Science in Philadelphia, PA is seeking applicants for the position of Audience Engagement Facilitator.
The Morris County Park Commission in Morris County, NJ seeks a Volunteer Coordinator of Horticultural Education.
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