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Director of Education

Reports to Executive Director

Salary:  $72,000 with a generous benefits package and hybrid work schedule

Job Description

The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education (OJMCHE) is looking for a seasoned manager, team player, motivated leader, an excellent listener, someone who can see the institutional context, develop long range goals, and be able to identify and implement steps along that path. We are looking for a professional who shares our team's compassion for the mission and values of the organization, our Holocaust survivors, and our audiences. We hope to gain a leader on our team who wants to grow and expand their previous roles in museum education. This person needs a strong background in Holocaust education and American Jewish history, experience managing staff, and working with audiences in a museum or similar informal learning setting.

The museum’s education team conceives and provides resources and programs dedicated to introducing or expanding the public’s knowledge about Jewish identity and experiences, the Holocaust and other genocides, as well as human and civil rights. The education team provides school tours, classroom workshops, and professional development seminars for teachers and regional police audiences. Our learning resources and guides strive to help all of OJMCHE’s audiences understand our content and develop critical thinking skills. Our programming is differentiated, transformative, and trauma-informed.

Responsibilities

● Develop educational goals, objectives, and benchmarks for the museum's diverse audiences, adhering to OJMCHE’s strategic plan
● Develop methods to measure outcomes and impact of the museum’s educational goals
● Manage, grow, and support the Education Team, currently consisting of 3 full and 1 part-time staff members
● Maintain the department’s operational budget
● Develop interpretive content for all educational programs and resources in conjunction with the Education Team
● Identify learning outcomes for school groups and teachers in collaboration with the Head of Student Programs
● Establish and grow professional relationships with local, regional, national, and international partners
● Manage, grow, and support the museum’s cadre of Volunteer Educators and Speakers’ Bureau members
● Work with staff, scholars, and consultants to develop interpretive focus, organization, and content of exhibitions
● Conduct/lead workshops and tours as needed
● Represent OJMCHE at conferences and other events
● Attend and participate in internal and external meetings and museum events
● Attend events and programs throughout the state of Oregon

● Other occasional duties as assigned

Qualifications

● 5 years in increasingly responsible education or museum education management positions
● Minimum MA degree in Holocaust, Genocide Studies, American Jewish History and / or equivalent subject(s)
● Experience, comfort, and demonstrated success working with all ages: teachers, students, volunteers, Holocaust and genocide survivors (across intergenerational audiences)
● Experience in developing and delivering education programs
● Experience measuring outcomes of programs
● Passion for the mission of OJMCHE and audience engagement
● Energetic, creative, and organized
● Demonstrates impeccable professional accountability and work ethic
● Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
● Ability to research and learn about unfamiliar subjects, and translate historical knowledge into content
● Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Google, and Zoom products
● Reliable, available transportation to the museum and off site programs
● Must be able to work occasional flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
● Experience and interest meeting with donors, government officials, and community leaders

Additional Desired Skills
● Background/interest in art/art history
● Experience developing and managing budgets
● Experience marketing programs to the public and donors/potential donors
● Bilingual in Spanish
● Proven record of success in education in a variety of rural and urban areas
● Knowledge of Oregon regional history
● Interest and commitment to social justice issues
● Classroom experience

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, or CV and the names of 3 references (one pdf. document please) to: director@ojmche.org. Applications received before November 1, 2024 will receive priority consideration.

About OJMCHE

The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education (OJMCHE) was formed through the 2014 merger of the Oregon Jewish Museum (founded 1989) and the Oregon Holocaust Resource Center (founded 1984). We focus on Jewish art, history, and culture, while recognizing the challenge of remaining relevant in a changing and tumultuous world. OJMCHE is the community repository for the Jewish experience in Oregon and as the proud stewards of the Oregon Holocaust Memorial in Portland’s Washington Park. We have gallery space dedicated to our four core exhibitions and two additional galleries for our temporary special exhibitions. OJMCHE provides audiences robust public programming, year-round tours for school groups as well as adults of both the museum and the Oregon Holocaust Memorial, teacher professional development training, access to our archives and collections, and a museum shop.

OJMCHE’s Commitment To Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion

The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person who they are. We believe that our strength lies in our diversity among the broad range of people we serve. We consider diversity and inclusion a driver of our excellence and seek out diversity of participation, thought, and action. Our goal is for OJMCHE staff, board members, and partners to reflect and embrace these core values. OJMCHE is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.

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To learn more about OJMCHE, please visit https://www.ojmche.org/

Job Description

The Curator of Exhibitions manages BCHS’s exhibition program, which includes historical and contemporary art exhibitions at both museums. They have a strong commitment to innovative exhibition programming. This position supervises and implements all aspects of exhibition development and production, from design, preparation, installation, and maintenance to de-installation. They work closely with the Curator of Education and the Curator of Collections to coordinate exhibitions with programs and collections. They also serve as staff liaison to the Exhibition Committee and staff advisor to the Collection Committee. As part of a small team, collaboration is encouraged in all work.

It is an exciting time to join BCHS. Not only did we open a new museum in 2021, in 2023 we wrote a new strategic plan and new mission statement. Having a new museum in Corvallis as well as our longtime museum in Philomath has dramatically changed how we can serve the community of Benton County. We’re looking for a Curator of Exhibitions with vision and excitement to help us shape the future of the Benton County Historical Society.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

§  Plans, researches, develops, coordinates, implements, and maintains exhibitions in support of BHCS’ mission and community interests

§  Ensures we appropriately and accurately interpret the history and culture of all our community

§  Is responsible for the interpretation of BCHS collections through exhibitions by telling stories that are meaningful to our community

§  Develops and maintains a one-to-two-year exhibition plan

§  Compiles necessary reports detailing department activities

§  Gives input to the Executive Director for budget for exhibitions, and manages exhibition expenses and income

§  Works with the Curator of Collections to establish and oversee protocol for incoming exhibitions to ensure complete documentation of the loan process, including contract negotiations and insurance valuations and limitations

§  Coordinates with appropriate staff members on the creation and production of graphic materials including interpretive materials, announcements, and reception invitations

§  Installs and de-installs exhibitions, including wall preparation and coordination of pick-up of sold artwork

§  Works with the Curator of Collections to prepare artifacts for exhibitions

§  In coordination with appropriate staff, organizes opening receptions for exhibitions

§  Provides information about each exhibition in a timely fashion to appropriate staff for publicity purposes

§  Keeps abreast of current standards, practices, and developments of the field through workshops, conferences, seminars, and publications

§  Coordinates with appropriate staff to keep current the exhibitions and stories sections of our website

§  Supports the mission, vision, and values of the Benton County Historical Society

§  Contributes to and support the strategic plan, annual action plans, and institutional initiatives

§  Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Volunteers/Docents/Interns
• Museum Preparator

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Multi-lingual, especially in Spanish, preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to sharing diverse stories
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and project management skills
• Adept at managing multiple priorities and stakeholders to effectively meet objectives and competing deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of the theories and history of museum exhibition design and development
• Ability to create highly original exhibitions
• Ability to supervise and inspire volunteers
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently

Education, Formal & Informal Experience

• B.A. in museum studies, history, public history, or a related field with a minimum of five years museum experience or equivalent education and experience including experience in exhibition development
• M.A. in Museum Studies preferred

Job Conditions

• Exempt/full-time
• Schedule is 40 hours per week
• Occasional evening and weekend hours
• May be on call list for alarm company
• Possession of a valid Oregon Driver’s License required

Physical Activities

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Continual computer use
• Frequent sitting/standing/walking
• This is not a comprehensive list of physical activity required for this position

Established Guidelines for Position

AAM Museum Code of Ethics, BCHS Employee Handbook

 

Company Description

The Benton County Historical Society (BCHS) was formed in 1951 to preserve and share the history of Benton County. In the 1970s, a group of local citizens saved the Philomath College Building and restored it for our use. We began operating our Philomath Museum in that building in 1980 and have continued to this day.

This acquisition of the collection of Oregon State Museum’s Horner Museum in the mid-2000s necessitated construction of the Johnson Collections Center, a 13,000 square foot state-of-the-art collection storage facility located behind the Philomath Museum.

Delayed by the pandemic, we opened the Corvallis Museum in February 2021. Designed by Allied Works Architecture (Clyfford Still Museum, Museum of Art & Design NY), it was conceived to be a departure from the traditional history museum.

Our mission is to connect our community by preserving and sharing its diverse, evolving stories through history, culture, and art.

We achieve this through:

• Authenticity - We provide access to history and culture through well-documented collections, accurate interpretation, and reliable scholarship.

• Curiosity - We encourage curiosity about history and culture, within ourselves and our community, when sharing and exploring the relevance of the stories we tell.

• Cultural Humility - We respect diverse cultures and perspectives and continually challenge our biases by engaging in meaningful dialogue with others.

• Excellence - We strive to meet the highest professional standards through combining best practices and innovation in order to serve our community and engage at the deepest level.

Our vision:

We are a center of the community, fostering dialogue and ideas that catalyze an inclusive understanding of our past and culture, and consideration of the shared future we hope to create.

BCHS is committed to equal opportunity in employment, meaning that employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, and discipline) are made without regard to gender, (including pregnancy-related conditions) race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age (within statutory limits), marital status, retaliation, association with a protected class, or any other status protected by law. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and other legitimate business considerations. This commitment ensures that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application, interview, and hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Jessica Hougen, Executive Director, at jessica@bentoncountymuseums.org or 541.929.6230.

Benefits

• Exempt/Salaried/Full-time
• Budgeted compensation is $57,500
• Healthcare package includes medical, dental, and vision and company contribution
• Retirement program with matching company contribution
• Paid time off: 10 holidays and 2 floating holidays, vacation, sick, adjustment, and bereavement leave
• Gift shop discount

Application Process

To apply email your application to Jessica Hougen, Executive Director, at jessica@bentoncountymuseums.org

Complete applications should include a resume, cover letter, and three references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The listing will be closed once we have a good pool of candidates. Applicants are encouraged to apply soon.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000 - $70,000 per year
Work Location: Onsite (Goldendale, WA)

The mission of Maryhill Museum of Art is to ignite a journey of educational enrichment in the Columbia River Gorge by preserving and interpreting art and historic collections. We achieve this by producing high-quality exhibitions and educational programs, sharing our collections with the public daily, maintaining an engaged member and donor support constituency, and operating our museum in accordance with the standards of the American Alliance of Museums.

Position Overview: As a member of the senior team, the Operations and Project Manager manages the institutional infrastructure and operations of the museum, from building facilities and systems management to daily operations and project management for institutional and capital improvement projects. The Operations and Project Manager manages partnerships and contracts with external stakeholders and vendors, museum leaseholders, and others. This position supervises the Caretaker, Administrative Coordinator, Visitor Services Manager, and Museum Café Manager, and provides support to the Executive Director & CEO.

Key Partners: Partners with Curatorial & Collections Department and with Education Department for specific responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general operation of Museum facilities and operations to maintain or improve policies and best practices that support the delivery of high quality, visitor-centered programs and services aligned with the standards of American Alliance of Museums.
• Supervise the Caretaker, Administrative Coordinator, Visitor Services Manager, and Museum Café Manager.
• Lead new operational projects related, but not limited to building systems (such as HVAC, lighting, fire protection, etc.,); define project scope and objective, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility; develop detailed project plan and timeline to monitor and track progress; manage changes, project schedule and costs; and measure project performance and track deliverables.
• Participate in the development of new revenue-generating programs and services and ensure the institution can measure return on investment.
• Ensure building is operating efficiently and effectively; maintained in a clean and orderly fashion; ongoing maintenance of the facility is completed on time and within budget; monitors custodial services and provides logistic assistance to contracted companies.
• Work closely with the Senior Staff as needed to negotiate contracts, manage relationships of third-party contractors, and oversee all outside vendor bid processes to ensure compliance with Museum policies.
• Manage insurance coverage to ensure protection of assets, the public, and lender assets.
• Maintain an updated emergency preparedness plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Expected Knowledge

• Commitment to our mission as an accredited, education-centered art museum and commitment to our values of equity, innovation, quality, stewardship, and sustainability.
• 5 to 10 years’ equivalent experience with proven knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in operations experience and proven project management skills. Project Management Professional certification is highly desirable.
• Facility management, some IT and audio-visual experience.
• Proven record of coordination and completion of projects, ability to think creatively and generate innovative approaches, and help the organization navigate change.
• Some knowledge of building mechanical/electrical systems and/or grounds management a plus.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, including evaluating internal control effectiveness to help meet the museum’s overall organizational goals and objectives.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and integrate teams.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality, diplomacy and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Special Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to work hours beyond typical business working hours to complete tasks.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The employee is frequently required to walk distances; use hands and fingers to handle or operate computers, objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. May require occasional climbing, bending, twisting, crawling, stooping, working from ladders, and standing for long periods of time. Must be able to operate both small and large machinery, such as manual or powered pallet jacks and drive scissor or similar personal lift type equipment. The employee must lift, and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally move or lift up to 75 pounds. Work is performed primarily indoors but may occasionally be performed outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions and extreme weather for periods of time, also exposure to dust and harsh chemicals that if not handled properly handled may present a health hazard.

Benefits

• Generous 90% Employer-paid medical health insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan fund with employer match
• Employee discount in the museum café and store
• Paid time off package with vacation and company holidays

Schedule

• Tuesday to Saturday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM onsite; on-call evenings or weekend availability

Please submit application materials to Amy Behrens, Executive Director & CEO: amy@maryhillmuseum.org

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Title: Executive Director
Classification: Salaried, Regular Full-Time
Salary: $68,000 - $73,000
Location: Eugene

About the Lane County History Museum:
The Lane County History Museum was founded in 1951, specifically to preserve and interpret the history of the pioneer generation. Over time, our mission expanded to include the diverse histories of all Lane County residents. We meet our mission by sharing our extensive object, archive, and photograph collections, creating compelling museum exhibits, hosting history pubs and other educational programs, and assisting individuals in understanding Lane County’s past through publications, academic talks, digital access to collections, and archival research.

Recent initiatives have focused on creating a more inclusive and accessible museum while also finding new ways to share history throughout the county. LCHM sees the role of a museum as one of activism, in which the dissonant stories of our past can be used to guide a more harmonious present.

We seek an Executive Director with a proven track record of leadership, fundraising for capital projects and operations, collaborative, strategic institutional planning, and recruitment and professional development for board and staff. In short, we need an individual to take the museum to new levels of visibility, stability, and excellence.

Administrative Responsibilities:
a) Implement all LCHM adopted plans and board policies.
b) Attend Executive Committee and Board meetings, work with the Board President to plan meeting agendas and report on the organization's business and activities.
c) Participate in planning, development and implementation for all departments.

Fundraising and Capital Campaign Responsibilities:
a) Create and oversee the implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising which may include major gifts, planned giving, corporate donations, grant solicitation, capital campaigns, special events, membership, and in-kind resources in collaboration with the Board of Directors.

Financial Responsibilities:
a) Develop and present to the Board of Directors for approval an annual operating budget.
b) Administer approved budget with direction from the Board of Directors when needed.
c) Support Board of Directors with their fundraising activities.
d) Research, write and administer grant applications in collaboration with staff and contractors on behalf of the Lane County History Museum.
e) Work with staff to identify financial needs and advocate for them to the Board.

Museum and Facilities Management:
a) Maintain security for the organization's facility, grounds, and collection.
b) Monitor and maintain the condition of buildings and grounds in collaboration with Lane County departments.
c) Schedule staff and volunteers to ensure the Museum is open during scheduled hours.

Personnel:
a) Oversee hiring, training, and supervision of staff and volunteers.
b) Fulfill human resources responsibilities across the organization.

Public Relations:
a) Liaison between the organization and the public.
b) Be involved in community engagement through the Chambers of Commerce, community businesses, county and city government, and other non-profit and community-based organizations.

Skills and Abilities:
a) Ability to communicate directly and frequently with donors, board members, volunteers, and other constituents at all levels and build and maintain productive working relationships with them.
b) Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
c) Ability to collaborate and work strategically as a leader and as part of the museum team.
d) Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening skills.
e) Demonstrate commitment to the LCHM mission.
f) Demonstrate organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
g) Prioritize, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
h) Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
i) Must possess an Oregon Driver's license and able to connect with museums and historical organizations throughout Lane County.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Comparable experience in a non-museum field will be considered an asset.

Experience:
a) A minimum of 5 -10 years professional, nonprofit fundraising experience.
b) Proven experience in designing and managing capital campaigns
c) Experience working in an arts/cultural setting preferred, but not required.
d) Foundation relationships and grant writing experience

Compensation and Director Benefits:
a) Direct monetary compensation will begin at the rate of $73,000 per year.
b) Compensation will be paid for 12 pay periods per year.
c) Executive Director will receive employment benefits described in the most recent version of the Employer’s Employee Handbook.
d) Employee shall be eligible for one hundred and sixty (160) hours annual vacation leave.
e) Employee shall be eligible for nine (6) floating holidays per year.
f) Employee shall be reimbursed at the current IRS designated rate per mile for miles traveled on behalf of the organization.
h) Employee shall be reimbursed for approved expenses incurred for the organization. Employee shall also be reimbursed for continuing education and professional development expenses and travel at the discretion of the Board.

To apply:
Please email PDFs of your resume, cover letter and contact information for three references to: boardpresident@lchm.org

Your application should include three references.

The Museum provides an equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.