Jobs and Internships

The Association of Maine Archives and Museums provides this forum for members and non-members of MAM to post employment, internship, and contract opportunities for collecting institutions and allied businesses and organizations open to Maine residents. This feature was added in March 2019.

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  • 07 Feb 2025 11:15 AM | Anonymous member

    The Brick Store Museum is in historic Kennebunk, Maine. It was founded in 1936 by American artist Edith Barry in an historic dry goods store. The Museum’s mission is to ignite personal connections to local history, art and cultures. The Museum campus consists of five 19th-century buildings and garden/open spaces. It received accreditation with the American Alliance of Museums and one of only 21 documented museums in the country to be founded by a single woman. All internships provide an introduction to standard museum practice and hands-on experience in museum work and programming. All staff members, as well as interns, are often called on to do any number of things such as assisting with public programs, basic office work, mailings, and visitor services. Interns will be expected to work on major Museum events held during their time here. An intern should be in the process of completing or recently completed his/her undergraduate or graduate degree in; history, education, museum studies, anthropology, archaeology, or a related subject.

    The Brick Store Museum is offering three internship opportunities this summer:

    1. Collections Internship - 100 Hours The Collections Intern will learn how collections are stored, managed, cataloged and cared for in a museum setting. Duties will vary according to availability of projects and student interest. Projects will include any combination of cataloguing into our PastPerfect database; photographing collections, assisting with the storage and organization of collections; digitization of records and researching artifacts. Opportunity to write an article for publication (optional). Please note, this position can involve heavy lifting and carrying as well as other physical activity. The intern must be able to work independently. They will report to the Collections or Archive Manager. Experience in the following areas is preferred: Museum Studies, Archaeology, Anthropology, Art History, History and related fields.

    2. Education Internship - 100 Hours The Education Internship will provide opportunities to develop educational curriculum for programs and exhibitions and create outreach programs for local schools. Projects will vary according to availability and student interests. They include preparing and presenting educational materials for the Learning Gallery, summer story time or class, interacting with visitors and groups at a museum program. The intern will report to the Museum Educator. Experience in the following areas is preferred: supervising children; written communication skills, a background in educational theory and practice, and computer skills.

    3. Custom Internship - 60 Hours This internship is perfect for a student with limited time available for an internship. It is also open to a Sr.in high school. Learning opportunities are based on project availability in museum administrative duties, collections, education and/or programming. Experience in any of the following areas is preferred: education of children; written communication skills, research, computer skills, & ability to work independently.

    Stipends: The stipend for Internship #1 and 2 is $1,500. Internship #3 is $1,000. Interns are paid 100 % at the completion of their service. These internships are supported by the Spofford Museum Advancement Fund. Internship Time Frame: Generally, 8-10 weeks beginning in May/June at 10 hours per week (Internship #1 or 2 = 100 hours total, Internship #3 – 60 hours). The intern is expected to work with staff on a variety of projects within the timeframe agreed at the start (finalized after acceptance and discussion with the intern to determine mutually beneficial project). To Apply: Please email Joyce Schnaars, Museum Educator, at: jschnaars@brickstoremuseum.org

    Share your resume and cover letter explaining which internship you are applying for, how your skills and experience to date would support one or more of the projects described above. Note interviews begin March 2025.

  • 07 Feb 2025 9:39 AM | Anonymous member

    1/23/2025

    Executive Director

    The First Amendment Museum is seeking a dynamic, creative, and passionate leader to usher the museum through our next phase of development.

    Our mission is to examine the history and promote the practice and understanding of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.  We accomplish our mission by developing this landmark museum with interactive exhibits, programs and activities for youth and adults in our city, state, and nation. Civil discourse and critical thinking are central to this mission.

    In close collaboration with the board president, the executive director will develop and implement strategies to engage the citizens of Maine and beyond with the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment: religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

    Responsibilities

    -      Develop and implement fundraising strategies.

    • -          Hire, develop and supervise staff for a team-oriented working environment
    • -          Identify and establish relationships with local and statewide stakeholders.
    • -          Write and administer grants.
    • -          Create and manage budgets.
    • -          Spokesperson for the museum
    • -          Give museum tours

    Qualifications

    • -          College degree, preferably in education, law, history, political science, communications, journalism, philanthropy, or related field.
    • -          Experience in nonprofit management.
    • -          Leadership, fundraising and marketing experience.
    • -          Strong financial background.
    • -          Digital and social media acumen.
    • -          Ability to be calmly yet fiercely nonpartisan.

    Please respond with resume and cover letter and provide three recent job references to:

    rwest@firstamendmentmuseum.org

    ggannett@firstamendmentmuseum.org


  • 06 Feb 2025 4:34 PM | Anonymous member

    The Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum, 179 Admiral Fitch Avenue in Brunswick, Maine, is in need of a part-time consultant to support the museum’s fundraising activities.  The applicant must be experienced in all aspects of fundraising.

    Responsibilities include

    • ·        Plan fundraising campaign strategies in collaboration with volunteer staff who are responsible for day-to-day functions and solicitations
    • ·        Be familiar with and work with fundraising software, especially Little Green Light
    • ·        Assist with content and graphics for mailings and brochures
    • ·        Collaborate with Communications Director to develop website and social media content
    • ·        Schedule and lead monthly Development Committee meetings (in-person or virtual).
    • ·        Report to museum Board of Directors at monthly meetings
    • ·        Assist with annual budget preparation

    Schedule/Time commitment

                    Part-time and flexible 10-12 hours/month.  May work from home.

    Stipend

                         $500 per month

    For more information and to schedule an interview, contact Brian Daniels via email at wheelsup@bnamuseum.org.


  • 27 Jan 2025 9:40 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Maine’s First Ship is seeking a dynamic Executive Director responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operations of a community supported, volunteer driven, membership organization. MFS strives to use our reconstruction of the 1607 pinnace Virginia to immerse the public in an exploration of the region’s early history, craftsmanship, and relationships. This is a full-time position based in Bath, Maine.

    Position Overview

    The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and works closely with the board, staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders to advance MFS’s mission and ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability. The successful ED applicant will understand and respect MFS’s origin story and continue our efforts to establish MFS as a highly respected educational resource in Mid-coast Maine. At present, the ED is supported by a part time Director of Educational Programs, a part time Office Operations Manager, and a large team of diverse, experienced, and committed volunteers. The ideal candidate will be experienced in fundraising as well as skilled at delegation and empowerment while monitoring and guiding multiple diverse projects.

    Key Responsibilities

     Implement strategic MFS priorities and annual goals.

     Report regularly to the Board of Directors on organizational performance, opportunities, and challenges.

     Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and operational regulations, including applicable Coast Guard regulations.

     In collaboration with the Development Committee, create and execute fundraising plans, including grants, major gifts, membership, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events, with support from the entire Board.

     In collaboration with the Finance Committee, oversee the management ofthe annual budget.

     Monitor financial performance and ensure MFS’s financial health and sustainability.

     Manage day-to-day operations, including facilities management, IT, and compliance with policies and procedures.

     Oversee the Educational Director to ensure the successful development and delivery of educational programs, exhibitions, and community events.

     Build partnerships with schools, businesses, community organizations, and local governments to enhance public engagement.

     Serve as a trusted and compelling representative of the organization to elevate the public profile of MFS and facilitate fundraising, community partnerships, and visitor engagement with Virginia and her story.

     Oversee the production of publications, online content, and other marketing efforts to promote MFS.

     Recruit, manage, and evaluate staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

     Facilitate clear and positive internal communication, engaging effectively with both volunteers and staff.

     Implement and maintain HR policies to ensure a safe, equitable, and productive workplace.

     Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for staff.

    Minimum Professional Qualifications

    ● A Bachelor’s degree. (degree in History or related field preferred)

    ● Managerial and leadership experience. (experience in a non-profit is preferred)

    ● Budgeting and financial management skills.

    ● Human resource management skills.

    ● Excellent written and oral communication skills.

    ● An ability to develop collaborative partnerships with donors and granting agencies as well as volunteers and community agencies.

     An understanding of and appreciation for maritime history, and issues related to work in the marine environment.

    Work Environment

    This is a full-time, salaried, twelve-month appointment. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for special events and meetings will be required. Some limited remote work is possible as appropriate.

    Compensation

    The compensation package range is $70,000 to $90,000, dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

    Applications

    Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three professional references to info@mfship.org. Completed applications must be submitted by March 1, 2025.

    For further information, please visit our website at www.mfship.org or contact Jeremy Blaiklock, Chair, Executive Director Search Committee, at jeremy@seaflowerdesign.com


  • 26 Jan 2025 11:23 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Scarborough Historical Society Seeks Facility Planner

    The Scarborough Historical Society, dedicated to preserving the heritage of our coastal town, is expanding! With the recent acquisition of a new building adjacent to our existing location, we are seeking an experienced facility planner to collaborate with an architect in optimizing the use of both spaces.

    About the Role

    In this crucial role, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping the future of the Scarborough Historical Society. You'll work closely with an architect to develop a functional and inspiring plan that accommodates our diverse needs.

    Responsibilities

    • Collaborate with the architect to design a space that effectively integrates the functionalities of our two buildings.
    • Designate areas for essential functions, including administrative offices, collection storage, exhibit space, a presentation area, a volunteer workspace, a research center/library/reading room, a museum shop, a food and beverage area, a public restroom, and storage for maintenance equipment and supplies.

    Qualifications

    • Experience in facility planning or a related field.
    • A strong understanding of space utilization principles.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
    • The ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.

    What We Offer

    • The opportunity to make a lasting impact on a historical institution.
    • A collaborative and rewarding work environment.
    • A flexible temporary position with negotiable compensation for a possible hourly wage, or one sum remuneration for the completed project.

    To Apply

    Please submit your resume and cover letter to lsmcloon@gmail.com.

    We are excited to welcome a passionate and skilled individual to our team!

  • 17 Jan 2025 9:48 AM | Anonymous member

    Contract job opportunity with a private collection in rural Western Maine. The Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research is seeking a project-based collections care technician for a material culture collection with the primary directive to assist with a local collections move. To be considered, applicants should have prior experience with collections care tasks including object handling, packing, surface cleaning, and rehousing. The collections care technician will report directly to the collections manager. Professional degree in museum studies or related degree preferred. Starting hourly rate of $22/hr; flexible work timeline (during spring–fall); two-month trial period with possibility for extension up to 6 months. To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume, cover letter, professional references, and your availability to The Firebird Foundation’s Collections Manager, Anne Olivares @ anne@firebirdfoundation.org

  • 09 Jan 2025 3:21 PM | Anonymous member

    Wilson Museum Summer Internship

    Castine, ME

    The Wilson Museum in Castine, Maine is seeking an intern for the summer of 2025. Located on the shores of Penobscot Bay, the Wilson Museum is an eclectic small museum with collections, exhibits, and programs that range from geology to local history, European prehistory to living history, cultures in North America and around the world, and more. This internship is intended for upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students and will be project-focused. The museum will work with the intern to identify a project that meets both the strategic goals of the museum and the student’s interests and academic requirements.

    Examples of projects:

    • Collections research to correct/update/augment records in our collections management system
    • Develop new hands-on learning experience(s) for museum visitors
    • Research and write exhibit content
    • Support NAGPRA consultation and repatriation work
    • Develop and implement creative marketing ideas for the Artisan Market & Community Picnic
    • Develop a learning garden on the museum campus

    The intern will also be encouraged to participate in other museum work, both internal and external. Additional paid shifts as a docent will also be available if interested.

    Compensation: A stipend of $2,500 will be provided, and housing on the museum campus is available. The Wilson Museum will work with your academic program to provide academic credits where applicable, and students who will be getting academic credit for their internship are preferred. Dates and total time commitment are flexible, with the primary onsite work taking place June through August.

    This internship at the Wilson Museum is made possible by the Patricia L. Hutchins Internship Endowment Fund.

    To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jgray@wilsonmuseum.org. Applications will close on March 1, 2025.


  • 03 Dec 2024 6:41 PM | Anonymous member

    Salary  $125,000 - $142,000

    The Colby College Museum of Art seeks an imaginative, strategic, collaborative, and experienced leader to serve as head curator.

    Reporting to the Colby Museum’s director, the head curator oversees all aspects of the curatorial team’s contribution to the Colby Museum’s artistic, research, and interpretive vision to ensure the museum’s role as a destination for American and contemporary art and a place for meaningful education and engagement with campus, local, national, and global communities. They supervise and mentor the curatorial team and student interns, inspiring innovative and relevant work that is also pragmatic in its approach. They lead the development of a multi-year exhibition schedule, including Colby-organized projects that travel to other venues, in partnership with the museum’s director and the director of exhibitions and publications. The head curator directs the ongoing research and presentation of its renowned collection, partners with collections staff and the deputy director for planning and operations to ensure the comprehensive stewardship of the collection, shapes and enacts the collections development strategy, and oversees acquisitions with guidance from the Collections and Impact Committee of the museum board of governors. They collaboratively develop interpretation strategies with engagement team members. The head curator is responsible for curating a selection of projects within the multi-year cycle of exhibitions and museum publications, and contributes new scholarship; they may also serve as a venue curator. Active in the field of art, the head curator partners with the Lunder Institute for American Art to help identify mission-aligned opportunities related to fellowships and areas of inquiry that can benefit from research, field-wide dialogue, and documentation.

    Day to day, the head curator balances creativity and ambition with pragmatism as they lead the team and manage budgets, time, and commitments. They maximize resources and actively contribute to fundraising in order to allow the museum to remain a generative and innovative institution. They maintain active relationships with supporters and partners and frequently represent the museum in a variety of contexts.

    As part of the museum’s senior team, the head curator provides ongoing institutional-level advice to the museum’s director. They foster an equitable and inclusive culture that prioritizes collective accomplishment and values a diversity of perspectives and expertise in project development. They seek to increase access to the museum for Colby students, faculty, families, and alumni; artists, peers, and scholars; and local and regional communities, strengthening the Colby Museum’s reputation as one of the nation’s leading academic museums. With the museum’s director, other senior leaders, and the museum’s board, the head Curator plays an essential role envisioning, planning, and enacting institutional initiatives that significantly advance the museum’s mission and goals.

    The museum’s trajectory of evolution and increased visibility is entering a new phase guided by
    its 2023 - 2028 strategic direction. In the coming years the Colby Museum aspires to
    strategically adapt and expand its facilities to support an innovative model for the care of and
    access to its collection, with the possibility of an art conservation program that would be
    uniquely designed for Colby’s liberal arts context, in order to promote and encourage
    interdisciplinary research, learning, and pathways at the undergraduate level. These initiatives
    related to infrastructure and programs would increase the museum’s capacity to manage its
    collection and engage wider audiences with art, including launching a new art-on-campus
    program. The head curator will be an essential partner and leader in researching and advancing
    these initiatives.

    Essential Functions
    Leadership, Curatorial Management, and Integrated Program Development
    ● Inform strategic and long-range museum initiatives. Convey the organization’s vision,
    plans, and annual institutional priorities. Initiate and facilitate external partnerships that
    advance the museum’s mission and curatorial priorities.
    ● Supervise and mentor the curatorial staff (current direct reports: four curators and one
    curatorial fellow), and interns; establish and manage workflows and delegate projects and
    tasks. Provide guidance related to project content and approach. Communicate regularly with the curatorial team to align priorities and clarify roles. Ensure the effective
    completion of projects as well as accountability to the curatorial work and to each other.
    Anticipate and, as needed, address challenges as these arise.
    ● Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and, with other museum senior team leaders,
    share responsibility for interconnected program development related to exhibitions,
    research, collections development, interpretation, learning and engagement, and
    publications.
    ● Co-develop exhibition and curatorial budgets on an annual and multi-year basis in
    collaboration with the director of exhibitions and publications, as well as senior team
    leaders. Ensure effective management of project and area budgets and contract drafting.
    ● Foster a supportive and collaborative culture. In keeping with Colby’s values, model and
    encourage self-awareness in matters of equity and access, applying these principles to
    management practices and the development of the museum’s curatorial and engagement
    program. Participate in and help shape learning processes as needed and ensure the
    professional development of curatorial staff.
    ● Develop and nurture relationships with artists, collectors, dealers, and donors.
    Represent the Colby Museum, serving as a visible and vocal advocate for its artistic
    program and mission on campus, locally, regionally, nationally and, as appropriate,
    internationally. Advocate for the arts at Colby and the College’s vision for academic and
    community impact. Travel and interact with a range of peers to ensure the visibility of the
    museum’s activities and contributions.

    Collection Development and Stewardship
    ● Strategy, policies, and practices: Establish and enact the strategy for long-term
    collections development and related initiatives. Set practices for assessing the
    museum’s collection and refining collecting directions as well as policies with the deputy
    director of planning and operations and manager of collections and registration. Lead
    acquisition and deaccessioning decisions in partnership with the collections team
    members, the museum director, and the museum board of governors. Oversee and
    advance collection-related processes and practices. Serve as liaison to the Collections
    and Impact Committee of the Museum Board of Governors.
    ● Acquisitions: Lead and manage the regular cycle of identifying and proposing works of art
    for acquisition. Cultivate collectors and artists and pursue gifts of art and artworks for
    purchase.
    ● Loans: Assess loan requests in partnership with collections and engagement staff.
    ● Research and display: Set the agenda for research and display in relation to the
    museum’s collection.
    ● Collections Care and Documentation: Oversee curatorial team's development of content
    and content sharing, contributing to the timely documentation of the collection. Inform needs for storage and conservation. Ensure orderly maintenance of curatorial archives.
    Inform plans for spaces, digital access, and workflows that support the collection and
    access to it.
    ● Art on campus: Work with the museum director, deputy director for planning and
    operations, manager of collections and registration, and the College to develop over time
    an art on campus program, contributing curatorial vision to this initiative. Eventually
    supervise an art on campus curator.

    Exhibitions, Publications and Programs
    ● Exhibition schedule: Plan a multi-year exhibition schedule (approximately twelve
    exhibitions annually on site and one–two traveling exhibitions) in partnership with the
    director of exhibitions and publications. Identify and secure institutional partnerships for
    exhibitions and co-producing arrangements for projects that travel.
    ● Curatorial leadership: Guide curatorial staff in generating exhibitions and programs that
    make the most of the collection and museum resources, enact the museum’s mission,
    garner attention, and both interrogate and broaden established narratives of art,
    especially American art.
    ● Exhibition and Collection Presentations: Curate loan and collection exhibitions as well as
    select traveling exhibitions, and guide the curation of the permanent collection galleries.
    ● Learning and Engagement: Inform and support the pedagogical and strategic vision for
    engagement and interpretation of the museum’s artistic content, producing content and
    at times leading or co-leading programs, including class visits, public programs, and other
    forms of academic and public engagement.
    ● Scholarship and Interpretation: Generate and, as needed, edit scholarly publications and
    other forms of writings (essays, exhibition texts, labels, and digitally shared content)
    related to the exhibition program and the collection.
    ● Community: Participate in cross-departmental and community-based committees and
    initiatives as needed.

    External Communications and Fundraising
    ● Provide content to inform fundraising and communications strategies that promote the
    Colby Museum, its programs and its scholarship broadly. Draft content for grants; ensure
    the timely contribution of content by curatorial staff. Cultivate donors and actively solicit
    gifts of art. Partner with the director to steward relationships with key benefactors as well
    as artists who are represented in the museum’s collection. Regularly report on donor
    interactions and communications.
    ● Prepare reports and other communications, ensuring the effective management of
    grant-funded curatorial projects.
    ● Actively represent the museum in media stories, digital contexts and in-person settings.

    ● Participate in and attend local, regional, and art world events making the museum visible
    among the communities we serve while listening and learning from our audiences and
    partners.
    ● Cultivate and solicit collectors and donors to support artistic projects, collections
    development, and museum priorities in consultation with the director, deputy director for
    planning and operations, director of museum development and Advancement colleagues.
    ● Inspire a positive and supportive working relationship with the Museum Board of
    Governors and attend meetings.

    Position Qualifications
    Education and Experience:
    ● Masters degree required, knowledge of art history and proven track record of direct working
    relationships with artists.
    ● Seven to ten years of experience working in the arts, culture and/or education; minimum
    five years of progressive leadership experience in curatorial practice in exhibition,
    publications, collections, and artistic program management. Demonstrated experience
    managing staff and budgets.
    ● Distinguished track record of developing and realizing exhibitions and publications,
    conducting strategic collections research and development, and collaborating on
    interpretation and public programs.

    Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
    ● Effective management and mentorship of staff, students, and emerging professionals.
    ● Strong organizational skills and ability to establish and communicate priorities; project
    and budget management skills, cross-departmental leadership and collaboration skills,
    meeting management; negotiation skills.
    ● Strong written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal skills and public
    speaking; ability to compellingly communicate the museum’s mission, vision, and artistic
    program to a diversity of audiences.
    ● Demonstrated passion for the value of a liberal arts education and commitment to
    fostering an equitable work environment supportive of people from different cultures,
    backgrounds, and life paths.

    ● Ability to use a team approach to plan and produce complex, interdisciplinary
    programming, and to integrate community engagement within curatorial processes of
    exhibition-making and interpretation. Ability to assess and act on opportunities to
    increase the narrative complexity and diversity of the museum’s collections and
    programs, advance equity in our daily practices and work culture, and to promote and
    implement inclusive practices across all aspects of curatorial work.

    To Apply:
    Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the Colby College website. Please upload a cover letter and resume to your application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply here


  • 07 Sep 2024 8:23 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Job Description:

    Department: Lunder Institute of American Art

    Pay Type: Salary

    Job Summary:

    Reporting to the Director of the Lunder Institute for American Art (LIAA), the Manager of Programs & Fellowships will work closely with the LIAA Director to plan and provide leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of the Lunder Institute’s programs and fellowships. The Manager works with residential and non residential fellows to conduct their research while operationalizing the Institute’s goals and values. They will also provide the LIAA Director with the support needed to see all fellowships and related projects through to completion. They will serve as the next point of contact, to assist and support these fellows with orientation of the campus, the community and the institute, through to the culmination of their work with the Lunder Institute. They collaborate with Colby Museum staff and others at Colby College to realize academic, community-based and public programming that emerges from the fellows’ practices and contribute to shaping the direction of the Lunder Institute's fellowship programs. They evaluate these programs and prepare reports, communications, reflections, substantive writing, and presentations–as appropriate–so that the work of the Lunder Institute stimulates dialogue and is shared widely.
    They represent the Lunder Institute on campus, locally and regionally, being an active participant of these communities while also contributing to broader conversations in the field. The Manager of Programs and Fellowships is a lead participant and collaborator of all the programs and fellowships the Lunder Institute offers, including but not limited to, its annual summer think tank, its audio archive, its fellowships and its Lunder Institute@ outreach program and other LIAA convenings and incubator projects. They support how the Lunder Institute initiates, cultivates and sustains the partnerships, and relationships that enable and ensure that LIAA “...expands who shapes American art and alters its contours, while demonstrating the value of art as a public good.”

     A COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION

    Working to advance equity and inclusion in the field of American art—and, by doing so, in the wider world—is core to our mission. We feel the urgency of national and campus conversations on inequality and are keenly aware of the unique responsibility that we have as an academic art museum—as a place where we can listen, ask questions, and challenge assumptions—to engage in this dialogue, and to act. We affirm the Colby Museum’s commitment to multidisciplinary teaching and learning and our potential for deep engagement with students will be leveraged in this effort toward fighting racialized violence, injustice, and inequality; and we encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

    Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

    • Organize, implement and evaluate LIAA programs; which consist of the annual Summer Think Tank, Lunder Institute@, the LIAA Audio Archive and fellowships, in addition to related gatherings and events with fellows, artists, museum staff, and Colby and community partners.
    •  Through day-to-day interactions and choices, contribute to creating an environment of hospitality and care for residential and nonresidential fellows, collaborators, students, staff, and community members.
    • Serve as one of the key collaborators and managers for LIAA convenings and incubator projects.  Provides conceptual outlines, organizational maps, and timelines to guide the planning, logistics, budgets and implementation of proposed and scheduled convenings and related programs, that both precede and culminate such events. 
    • Support fellows by identifying needs, finding opportunities to connect them with each other and with others in the contexts of Colby, its museum, and the broader community. 
    • Work closely with the resident fellows and non-resident fellows, visiting artists, the Arts Office at Colby, the Colby Museum’s Engagement team, Colby and and both the museum’s and Colby College’s communication teams to design, develop, and promote fellowships and programs.
    • Identify, propose and assist in selecting prospective LIAA fellows and partner institutions.
    • Work closely with individuals on campus, locally, and regionally, as well as national/international organizations, to cultivate fellowships and other partnership opportunities.
    • Mentor the Lunder Institute’s research, studio, and administrative interns and contribute to mentorship and pathway programs designed by the Engagement team of the Colby Museum and Colby College’s Davis Connects.
    • Work closely with the Lunder Institute’s Manager of Administration & Strategic Initiatives and other supporting staff, to ensure payments to fellows and vendors, manage budgets, fulfill grant requirements, and ensure ongoing archiving and documentation of work created at Colby. 
    • Assist with the development, implementation and organization of the LIAA audio archive, and related administrative systems that document and shape the work.
    • Contribute to and organize processes of reflection to ensure documentation of these discussions.
    • Serve as a visible and accessible representative of the Lunder Institute and contribute to the field, as appropriate.
    • Prepare and present, as needed, reports and presentations about the work.
    • As a member of the Colby Museum’s staff, participate in regular meetings that involve the Lunder Institute team, such as bi-weekly all-staffs, programming meetings, and museum-wide events. meetings.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience
    • Minimum 3-5 years experience developing and/or implementing arts-related public programs,  working with artists, facilitating projects, and/or curating exhibitions, performances and/or community-based projects
    • Knowledge of contemporary art and artistic practices, art history training and scholarly research
    • Demonstrated capacity for community-building and relationship building
    • Understanding of the value of a liberal arts education and commitment to fostering an equitable, just work environment supportive of people from different cultures, backgrounds, and life paths.
    • excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and follow-through on tasks, and ability to attend to and execute on programmatic and administrative logistics
    • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong relationship skills and ability to work with people with a wide range of life experiences
    • Strong creative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and Google applications
    • Collaborative, constructive, and positive approach to work

     Key Relationships:

    Colby Museum: Lunder Institute Director, Carolyn Muzzy Director, Colby Museum Deputy Director for Planning and Operations, LIAA Manager of Administration and Strategic Initiatives, LIAA fellows, Colby Museum curators and engagement team, communications team, Colby Museum Executive Assistant, student interns

    Colby College: Diamond Family Director of the Arts and their team, student interns, Communications office, Events office

    Additional Requirements (Colby may have different language):

    This position requires occasional evening and weekend work, occasional light lifting, and access to a car.

    APPLY HERE: LIAA Manager of Programs and Fellowships

  • 07 Sep 2024 8:14 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Job Description
    Department: Lunder Institute of American Art

    Pay Rate Type: Salary

    Job Summary:
    The Lunder Institute fellowship coordinator reports to the director of the Lunder Institute of American Art (LIAA) and works closely with LIAA managers to ensure the timely and high-quality execution of the LIAA fellowship programs and other LIAA programs and their operations. The coordinator’s primary responsibilities are focused but not limited to coordination of Lunder Institute’s residential and non-residential fellowship activities, convenings, annual summer think tank, Lunder Institute@ program, and other campus and public engagements. The successful candidate will perform diverse and complex administrative and program support functions that require strong attention to detail, independent judgment, and initiative. The ideal candidate brings a high degree of skill in communicating and interacting with artists, scholars, researchers, students, staff, faculty and the public. As a facilitator of programs and communications the coordinator will possess strong writing, planning and organizational skills. As the primary point of contact for residential fellows, visiting artists, and other fellows, the Coordinator significantly contributes to creating an environment of support and welcome. As a result, the Coordinator will project a positive and professional attitude to the work of coordinating logistics and supporting the needs of LIAA fellows on and off campus. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Work with the LIAA managers to plan and implement the logistics of all LIAA fellowships, programs and events
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for all residential fellows, scholars and visiting artists; help create a welcoming space and experience for all fellows and visiting artists
    • Serve as the liaison between LIAA, Colby, and fellows, managing and organizing the administration associated with fellowship selection process, onboarding and on site accommodations, and the required communication needed between the artists, staff, departments at Colby, and external community partners
    • Organize meetings and events such as artists studio visits, open studio events, fellow orientation, and other required fellowship engagements
    • Collaborate with Colby Museum academic and public engagement staff and college faculty to facilitate and coordinate curricular engagements and community partnerships
    • Create, update, and distribute LIAA Fellowships program schedule and calendar to museum staff/ programs participants/campus colleagues/communications team
    • Assist with monitoring, tracking, and evaluating the quantity and quality of fellowship programs, including data-gathering, writing reports, etc.
    • Manage administrative support and student workers, setting behavior expectations, ensuring adherence to campus/work study limits, and providing mentorship, as needed
    • Work with the LIAA staff to coordinate with internal and external program stakeholders, communications staff and media outlets
    • Prepare and organize communication, marketing and promotion of LIAA programs about LIAA Fellowships, LIAA alumni and LIAA programs
    • Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience
    • Minimum of 1-3 years of related work experience in higher education, artist residencies or nonprofit arts organizations preferred; experience organizing events and facilitating community engagement preferred
    • Proven experience successfully leading complex projects through completion
    • Attention to detil and ability to track material such as budgets and projects
    • Knowledge and/or interest in American and contemporary art and art history preferred,
    • Excellent verbal/interpersonal communication skills and organizational skills, experience with social media, marketing and website management preferred
    • Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced working environment; perform effectively under pressure; ability to anticipate potential problems and take initiative to implement resourceful, appropriate solutions
    • Exceptional time management skills to supervise multiple projects as well as the flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities as new projects are assigned
    • Adept at exercising independent judgment in a highly visible and fast-paced environment
    • High level of proficiency with technology, including superior skills with Microsoft Office and Google Suite software
    • Ability to make an impact as a member of a team and diverse community
    • Deep appreciation for the liberal arts model and Colby’s mission and values

    KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

    Reporting to the director of Lunder Institute of American Art, this position has direct contact with the LIAA managers and  Colby Museum of Art staff, faculty, students, alumni/parents, trustees, senior administrators, vendors, and the local community.

    WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary. Some evening and weekend work is required throughout the year to be determined by the needs of the department.

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

    Successful and satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).

    TO APPLYLunder Institute Fellowship Coordinator

    Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply" button on the Colby Careers website. Please submit a letter of interest including salary requirements, resume, and the contact information of three professional references. Materials should be addressed to:

    Lunder Institute Fellowship Coordinator - Search Committee

    A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.


    Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or military or veteran’s status. Colby is an equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

    For more information about the College, please visit our website:  www.colby.edu


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