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Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture

Residency theme: Care & Stewardship

Online Q&A Sessions:

May 28, 9–10am, PST

May 28, 12–1pm, PST

June 14, 10-11am, PST

June 14, 3-4pm, PST

Application deadline: June 30, 11:59pm, PST

Our vision at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture (PMRCAA) is to connect sustainable agricultural practices, conservation, arts, and sciences with traditional and contemporary crafts and skills integral to ranching life.

PMRCAA’s residency program offers a space where cultural practitioners, ecological scientists, and creative thinkers can immerse themselves in their work and research through access to studios, open spaces, and beautiful scenery. PMRCAA seeks cultural practitioners and scientists who want to engage with the atmosphere of a working ranch and with the local community.

We invite artists, ecological scientists, and scholars whose work explores the theme of “Care & Stewardship” to apply for a 2025 residency in Sisters, Oregon (USA).

At the heart of this theme is the idea that care transcends human boundaries and acknowledges our interconnected existence in the world. We invite individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to explore the multifaceted dimensions and essence of care.

At its core, Care & Stewardship beckons reflection upon reciprocal responsibility we hold as stewards of the Earth. It prompts us to consider the consequences of our actions, both immediate and in the future, on ecosystems, biodiversity, and future generations. Yet, its reach extends far beyond interpersonal dynamics to encompass the stewardship of our environment, the pursuit of social justice, and the cultivation of collective well-being. Through this exploration, we invite artists, scientists, scholars, and cultural bearers to critically engage with the concept of care, probing its intersections with issues of social justice, environmental sustainability, and ethical responsibility. Together, let us delve into the transformative potential of care in shaping more compassionate and sustainable futures.

Residency program summary

Residency length: two to four weeks.

Country of residency: only open to artists based in the USA.

Discipline: all disciplines are welcome. 

Type: Self-directed residency.

Average number of residents at a time: three.

How does residency program support residents: we provide studio space, accommodation, stipend, access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support, opportunities to develop relationships and work with local or regional artists/residents/organizations.

Languages: English.
Application deadline: Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 11:59pm PST.

Zoom Q&A sessions

PMRCAA leadership will host two Zoom Q&A sessions about the 2025 residency program. These will be informal, attendee-oriented sessions. PMRCAA leadership will begin by sharing about the residency program, but most of the session will be designated for answering questions posed by those in attendance. Please join at your convenience and do not feel obligated to attend the full time.

Space is limited and registration is required. Due to high demand, we ask that interested attendees register for only one of the Q&A sessions.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 9–10 am PST,  register here 

Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 12-1pm PST  register here

Friday, June 14, 2024, 10–11am PST, register here 

Friday, June 14, 2024, 3–4 pm PST  register here

Please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Pine Meadow Ranch Center for the Arts & Agriculture

PO Box 2078
Sisters, Oregon 97759 United States

T +1 541 904 0700

arts@roundhousefoundation.org

roundhousefoundation.org

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Job Title: Exhibit Developer
City, State: Eugene, OR
Position Type: Full-time, non-exempt
Starting Salary: $38,000-$42,000

Eugene Science Center seeks an enthusiastic and creative individual to primarily envision, create, and maintain a wide variety of STEAM-themed, inquiry-based, interactive educational experiences for our community. This is a full-time position with full science center benefits.

Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin on April 22, 2024.

Please visit this website - https://eugenesciencecenter.org/visit/about/employment/ - for complete position description and application instructions.

Salary: $17.50 Hourly

Duration: Immediate openings through June 15, 2024

Shifts: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Flexible days working as little as 2 days total to up to 5 days a week.

Location: Stauffer-Will Farm 13551 Stauffer Rd. NE, Hubbard

Job Type: Temporary, Part Time, No Benefits

To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to info@auroracolony.org

Closing: Open until filled

Application Review: Upon Receipt

Summary: Step back in time as you work one of five stations at the Stauffer-Will Farm, the Old Aurora Colony Museum's living history field trip program. Guide 3rd-6th grade students through the process of using tools, woodworking, making bread on a wood stove, learning about fiber arts, and dipping a candle. No experience required. Training will be provided. As a Stauffer-Will Farm Interpreter, you will play a vital role in delivering an engaging educational experience for our young visitors.

Job Titles: Summer Camp Instructors & Summer Camp Floater
Location: Eugene, OR
Position Type: Seasonal (11 Weeks, June 17th – August 30th)
Salary: $16/hr, 33.75hrs/week average for Instructors & 30hrs/week for Floater

Eugene Science Center is seeking reliable, upbeat, and positive individuals to work in its summer camp program for children entering grades 1 – 5. Multiple educator positions are available as well as a floater position. Camp staff will be responsible for groups of campers each week, creating a fun, safe, and inclusive camp experience for each child.

Summer Camp Instructors will facilitate indoor and outdoor age-appropriate activities and lead STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programming.

The Summer Camp Floater will supervise children during snack and lunchbreaks, plan and lead fun recreational activities, maintain snack supplies, and assist with materials preparation, supply shopping, and classroom management as needed.

Summer Camp training is currently scheduled for June 17th – 21st and camp sessions are currently scheduled for June 24th – August 30th.

Please visit this website - https://eugenesciencecenter.org/visit/about/employment/ - for complete position description and application instructions.

Job Title: Educator
City, State: Eugene, OR
Position Type: Full-time, non-exempt
Starting Salary: $35,000

A Eugene Science Center Educator provides a wide variety of STEAM-themed educational experiences such as facilitating public programs and birthday party activities, leading and supporting Enrichment Labs for visiting school groups, leading and supporting camps and workshops, leading and supporting outreach activities, and facilitating occasional planetarium shows. They will also assist in the development of new educational programs and experiences.

Please visit this website - https://eugenesciencecenter.org/visit/about/employment/ - for complete position description and application instructions.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Development Manager 

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full Time Non-Exempt, 35-40 hr/wk

SALARY RANGE: $20 to $21 per hour, depending on experience

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Paid PTO (Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays)

BASIC FUNCTION  

The Development Manager works closely with the Executive Director to increase the museum’s contributed income through designing, executing, and managing fundraising strategies. This includes individual giving, corporate sponsorships, events, and grants. This position also oversees maximizing earned income through rentals. 

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS 

The Development Manager reports to the Executive Director. They may work with museum assistants and other staff to ensure successful development functions and provide proactive support to the Director. The Development Manager serves as the initial point of contact for financial donors and institutions. 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Institutional Responsibilities 

• Supporting the Museum’s commitment to the visitor experience, community engagement, and institutional relevancy for the future.

• Contributing to and supporting institutional initiatives.

• Contributing to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives.

• Participating in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement.

Development and Fundraising Responsibilities

• Creating, in collaboration with the Executive Director, a fundraising plan to align with the museum’s mission, vision, and core values. The plan will include individual giving, events, corporate sponsorships, and grants. 

• Researching and creating targeted proposals for potential individual donors and institutions that fit the fundraising plan.

• Researching potential private and public grants that fit the fundraising plan. Working with contracted grant writer to submit, track, and manage all grants. 

• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with major donors and institutions.

• Managing fundraising and donor cultivation events.

• Growing membership through targeted campaigns.

• Maintaining membership and donor database. Updating information as it is received. Preparing monthly reports for the Executive Director to review.

• Developing marketing materials related to fundraising.

• Coordinating and processing all museum fundraising mailings and newsletters.

• Preparing fundraising letters, documents, reports, etc. as directed.
  
  

EARNED REVENUE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee rentals and develop earned revenue goals and strategies.

• Oversee marketing for rental programs.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Staying abreast of all Museum happenings both ongoing and upcoming.

• Staying abreast of local and state happenings.

• Performing duties required during major museum events and festivals.

• Attending special events at the Rice Museum as requested by the Executive Director.

• Helping in the gift store when other colleagues are sick or on vacation.

• Performing other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge in nonprofit management principles and practices; fundraising principles, practices, and methods; supervisory experience, including techniques of planning and delegating work. 

• Strong leadership, decision making, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills; solid presentation, negotiation, problem solving, conflict resolution, and meeting management skills. 

• Creative and enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial environment.

• Ability to communicate with a wide audience with enthusiasm.

• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

• Comfortable with asking questions and suggesting improvements or alternatives.

• A multitasker with the ability to wear many hats.

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion as key strategies toward broad-based institutional excellence, representing a range of perspectives, thought, and actions.

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of the Rice Museum.

• Candidates must have a positive attitude.

• Roll-up your sleeves attitude; step up to take control; use your good judgment to move projects along.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General small office environment. The collection is displayed in a 1950s ranch house with two levels with stair and elevator access, and in a second gallery in a former woodshop. Both interior locations are fully climate controlled. Our grounds consist of 23 acres of wooded property and we regularly hold outdoor events. The Museum is education oriented and has several weekly school tours with groups of students from preschool through college. Must be able to work in an occasional noisy setting. Will occasionally work outside and will access both climate controlled and non-climate controlled storage areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The person selected for this role will frequently be required to navigate uneven surfaces and narrow spaces, ascend/descend step ladders and stairs, and remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Hours for this position will be set in a Wednesday-Sunday schedule. Some flexibility allowed in setting hours, but will typically take place when the museum offices are open.

TRAVEL

Minimal travel may be required locally (less than 30 miles). Expenses for travel will be reimbursed. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience. 

• Two years of progressive experience in philanthropic or non-profit organization, museum experience preferred.

• Highly proficient with computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office including extensive experience with PowerPoint and Excel.

WORK AUTHORITY AND SECURITY CLEARANCE

Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals does not sponsor work visas. Due to working around valuable objects and the public, employee must be able to pass a background check.

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties may be assigned to this position as needed.

If interested in this position, please email resume and cover letter to Kimberly Vagner, Executive Director, kim@ricenorthwestmuseum.org. 

Museum Curator

The mission of the Clackamas County Historical Society is to enrich the lives of current and future generations through collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history and culture of Clackamas County.

The Museum Curator collaborates with community stakeholders, an exhibit team, the Museum Educator, and contractors to implement a history project that includes a museum exhibit, education programs/materials, oral history interviews, and a website. The position reports to the Executive Director.

Job type: 40 hours/week; no benefits                                         Wage: $40,000 – $50,000 year/exempt

Experience, Preferred Qualifications, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university in history, museum studies, or equivalent professional experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• The ideal candidate is adept at research and able to analyze, manage, and organize information.
• The ideal candidate is an active listener, skilled at communicating with others and gaining their cooperation.
• Demonstrated success in creating exhibits for museums, schools, or communities.
• Familiarity with the American Alliance of Museums standards and best practices in museum exhibit design and project management.
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor and is a team player willing to collaborate for institutional success.

Position Description Specific Responsibilities

·       Consult with community stakeholders to gather history and collaborate on projects.

·       Collaborate with a team to conduct history research and design a museum exhibit geared to an audience of families adhering to the American Alliance of Museums best practices in exhibit design.  

·       Coordinate the research of the Museum Educator focused on audience of families/4^th-5^th graders.                                        

·       Conduct oral history interviews.

·       Collaborate with the Executive Director on an ADA accessibility audit and exhibit review by a teacher advisory group and museum professionals.

·       Collaborate with a team to implement a marketing and fundraising plan.

·       Manage exhibit grant budget.

·       Coordinate the development of a digital exhibit on the website.

Work Environment

• The position is located at the Museum of the Oregon Territory.
• Must be available to work Tuesdays – Saturdays with occasional evening hours.
• Physical activity may include moderate lifting, kneeling, bending, and using stairs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results.

To Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume to the Clackamas County Historical Society at director@clackamashistory.org and place in the subject line “Museum Curator – [Last Name].” Apply by Friday, March 29, 2024.

Museum Educator      

The mission of the Clackamas County Historical Society is to enrich the lives of current and future generations through collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history and culture of Clackamas County.

An essential part of the museum team, the Museum Educator provides the highest standards of interpretation and audience engagement by implementing education programs. The position also coordinates events relevant to our audiences and based on our mission. The position reports to the Executive Director.

Job type: 40 hours/week; no benefits                                         Wage: $16.00-$20.00/hour non-exempt

Experience, Preferred Qualifications, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university in education, history, museum studies, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least one year of experience in the museum or education fields working directly with youth in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated success in creating education programs for museums, school children, families, or communities.
• Working knowledge of Oregon history and awareness of the Oregon Social Sciences Standards.
• Familiarity with the American Alliance of Museums standards and best practices in museum education.
• Displays excellent and respectful communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in collaborating with coworkers, visitors, volunteers, and leadership.
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor and is a team player willing to collaborate for institutional success.

Position Description Specific Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Executive Director, plan, create, and schedule 4^th -12^th grade education programs that develop connections between exhibits, collections, and school curriculum.
• Create museum programs that adhere to American Alliance of Museums best practices and align with Oregon Department of Education standards.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to research and design the educational interactives for the Timeline Hall Exhibit.
• Create a welcoming space for all visitors by engaging guests and sharing the history of Clackamas County to enhance the overall museum experience.

Work Environment

• The position is located at the Museum of the Oregon Territory and the Stevens-Crawford Heritage House.
• The work schedule for this position is approximately 40 hours/week. Must be available Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with occasional evening hours.
• Physical activity may include moderate lifting, kneeling, bending, and using stairs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results.

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Clackamas County Historical Society at director@clackamashistory.org and place in the subject line “Museum Educator – [Last Name].” Apply by Friday, March 29, 2024.