MAM members, you have a new discount that comes with your membership! This benefit has been arranged in cooperation with HistoryIT™, a Portland-based full-service information technology firm that specializes in the review, preservation, digitization, presentation, and electronic management of historical collections. Effective immediately, MAM members will receive $100 off of the annual fee for HistoryIT's digital collections management software, ArchivesTree™. The discount is available for both new and renewing subscriptions (regardless of the package level) every year that your MAM membership continues.

Building Community Through Oral History 

SUMMER LIBRARY CLERK - 2013
SWAN’S ISLAND EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY (SIES)

... SIES is seeking a mature, responsible, organized and friendly person to fill a summer clerk position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attending the needs of patrons: finding materials, gaining access to the wireless network, troubleshooting basic computer problems, and answering general questions
• Assisting our volunteers as necessary
• Re-shelving materials such as books, videos, and more
• Assisting with check-out when necessary
• Organizing and stocking the gift shop, keeping track of inventory
• Tidying library as needed
• Creating information sheet on how to use SIES equipment
• Keeping a regular schedule as decided by the Director and keeping a work log

Pay: $2500 stipend for mid-June/August 2013
Expectation of 10 weeks of work for 20 hours/week.

Qualifications: This position would be appropriate for a mature high school age student or older who is organized and friendly. Should enjoy the library environment and be interested in learning about working in a small non-profit organization.

To apply: Please fill out application (available at library) or submit resume and mail or deliver to SIES by May 18.

SIES
Attn: Candis Joyce, Director
PO Box 12
Swan’s Island, ME 04685

The Maine Arts Commission is currently seeking a full-time Visual Arts Director to develop and oversee the agency's visual arts programming for the state of Maine.

The Visual Arts Director will work in a strong team setting with other program directors and under the supervision of the agency's Executive Director to further the arts in Maine. This position is an exciting one with a great deal of scope to develop new partnerships and programs that are essential to Maine's cultural development.

The person selected will take the reins of some of the agency's ongoing programs, such as Arts in the Capitol, the Maine Youth Excellence in Art Project, and Maine's Congressional Art Awards Competition.

Beyond that the Visual Arts Director will collaborate and consult with state and national arts organizations and institutions to promote best practices, exemplary visual arts programming, and to implement professional development opportunities.

To be considered an applicant must have a bachelor's degree in an Arts or Humanities related field and two (2) years experience working with artists, art groups, and/or humanities organizations. Preference will be given to applicants with a master's degree or commensurate work experience preferably in the field of visual arts. Knowledge of Maine artists, galleries and museums is a benefit.

To view the full job posting and for details of how to apply, please visit http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/direct_jobs.shtml

The Owls Head Transportation Museum is accepting resumes for the position of Volunteer Coordinator/Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess a strong desire to work with volunteers. Duties include, though are not limited to, coordinating volunteers for specific events and special projects, recruiting and interviewing volunteers, facility use scheduling, contracts and documentation, reception with the front office and phones and providing assistance in the Museum Store as required. The Volunteer Coordinator/Administrative Assistant is part of a team involved in Museum events, programs and services. He/she must be detail-oriented with strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work under pressure and interact with volunteers and the public is a must. Experience in non-profit volunteer management is a plus.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone wishing to work in a dynamic, people-oriented work environment that offers excellent compensation.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume with cover letter to Sherrie Schmitt - ss@ohtm.org or mail to OHTM, PO Box 277, Owls Head, ME 04854.

Portland Observatory Site Manager

Greater Portland Landmarks, Inc.

Company:	Greater Portland Landmarks, Inc.
Location:	Portland Observatory Museum, 138 Congress Street, Portland, Maine
Type:	Temporary/Seasonal
Salary:	$12.75/hr up to 32 hours/week
Start Date:	May 25, with pre-season training

Job Description

The Portland Observatory Site Manager will work closely with the Manager of Education Programs to oversee daily operation of the Portland Observatory Museum and leading public tours. Portland Observatory is open daily from Memorial Day to Columbus Day.

Responsibilities:
• Open and close the Observatory for business during its scheduled hours of operation.
• Schedule docents to cover tour shifts using on-line Google Calendar/Master Calendar and supervise volunteer docents on-site
• Greet visitors and create a positive and professional atmosphere for both docents and visitors
• Sell tour tickets and retail merchandise; present tours to the public, as needed
• Oversee cash management and make bank deposits
• Attend Staff Meetings when possible
• Be available to work alternating weekends with Assistant Site Manager as needed

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
1. Awareness and responsibility for visitor safety
2. Oversee docents and the “docent sign-in” log
3. Manage gift shop, including keeping shelves stocked and notifying Manager of Education Programs when stock items are low
5. Close the cash register and credit card purchases
6. Provide additional assistance to the Manager of Education Programs during scheduled special events.
7. Keep Manager of Education Programs informed of scheduling additions and changes through daily phone conversation or e-mail correspondence.
8. Make last minute or emergency scheduling changes due to unforeseen situations (i.e. a docent does not show up for a shift, the Observatory is “over run” by ship tourists and an extra docent is needed, etc.)

KEY COMPETENCIES:
- ability to walk up and down stairs
- basic computer skills
- excellent human relations skills
- demonstrated customer service skills
- strong oral and written communication skills
- enthusiasm for working with people of various ages
- ability to manage, and organize activities and people
- enthusiasm for sharing knowledge
- available to work on the weekends and/or evenings
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A background and/or interest in history or historic preservation is preferred but not required – we will provide training.

How To Apply

Interested applicants please send cover letter explaining your background and interest in the project, a resume, and three references by April 22, 2013 to: Jennifer Pollick, Education Manager, Greater Portland Landmarks, jpollick@portlandlandmarks.org. Electronic applications are preferred.

The Farnsworth Art Museum is seeking a full time Membership Coordinator. Reporting to the Director, this individual oversees and aggressively works to grow membership at the Farnsworth Art Museum. Creates, implements and evaluates membership renewal and acquisition programs. Assists in the production of related advancement activities, creates correspondence, reports, and other written materials related to servicing membership, prospect research and advancement activities. Responsible for program marketing, data processing, benefit fulfillment and data analysis.

Strong organizational skills and problem solving ability essential, attention to detail, and capability to recognize and address day-to-day and long term responsibilities without direct supervision. Successful candidate is goal oriented; flexible; cooperative; and supportive of colleagues in all areas of museum operations. Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge or comparable database software is essential.
Qualifications include B.A. in Liberal Arts or related field, a minimum of five years museum or non-profit fundraising experience, including membership, or equivalent work experience. Demonstrable strengths in information and budget management and membership communications, excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills, professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills and a high level of comfort working with the public, trustees, members and donors.

How To Apply

Please email cover letter and resume to employment@farnsworthmuseum.org or mail to Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland, ME 04841, attn: Membership Coordinator Search.

The Owls Head Transportation Museum is now accepting resumes for the position of Finance Manager. The successful applicant will be an experienced professional with a strong knowledge of accounting principles. Duties will include, though are not limited to, AP/AR, GL, payroll, applicable taxes and filings, financial recording, reporting and related controls. The Finance Manager is part of a team involved in Museum events, programs and services. He/she must be a detail-oriented self-starter with strong organizational skills. The ability to work under pressure and interact with volunteers and the public is a must.

Experience in non-profit financial management is a plus. This is a perfect opportunity for someone wishing to work in a dynamic, people-oriented work environment that offers excellent compensation.

How To Apply

Please forward resume with cover letter to: ss@ohtm.org or the Owls Head Transportation Museum, ATTN: Sherrie Schmitt, P.O. Box 277, Owls Head, Maine 04854.

The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) announced today that Curator of American Art Karen Sherry has been promoted to Chief Curator. Her new title will be Chief Curator and Curator of American Art. Sherry joined the museum staff in June 2012 and was instrumental in the opening of the Winslow Homer Studio and the exhibition Weatherbeaten: Winslow Homer and Maine last September. Sherry will organize her first exhibition at the PMA, entitled Winslow Homer’s Civil War, which opens on September 7, 2013. She is also working on a major reinterpretation and installation plan for the museum’s permanent collection slated for 2015.

“Over the last few months, Karen has shown strong leadership skills in directing the vision of the museum’s curatorial staff and programs,” said PMA Director Mark H.C. Bessire. “The schedule of future exhibitions and the reinstallation of our permanent collection will give the museum new and diverse offerings for our visitors and members.”

In addition to her curatorial duties related to the interpretation and exhibition of pre-1950 American art, Sherry will supervise the PMA’s curatorial activities and staff, which includes: Jessica May, Curator of Contemporary and Modern Art; Margaret Burgess, The Susan Donnell and Harry W. Konkel Associate Curator of European Art; Ariel Hagan, Curatorial Coordinator; and Emily Friedman, Curatorial Assistant.

Prior to coming to the PMA, Karen Sherry was the Associate Curator of American Art at the Brooklyn Museum in New York, where she worked from 2003 to 2012. She has contributed to numerous exhibitions, catalogues, and other publications including: Fine Lines: American Drawings from the Brooklyn Museum (2013); American Moderns: From O’Keeffe to Rockwell, 1910-1960 (2012); Japonisme in American Graphic Arts, 1880-1920 (2008); “Under the Open Sky”: Landscape Sketches by Nineteenth-Century American Artists (2007); Picturing Place: Francis Guy’s Brooklyn, 1820 (2006); andThe Gist of Drawing: Works of Art on Paper by John Sloan (1997). She also worked as a research assistant at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and as an adjunct professor at various colleges. In addition to her professional positions, Sherry has been the recipient of fellowships from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and Winterthur Museum. She earned a Ph.D. and M.A. in Art History from the University of Delaware and a B.A. in Art History from Boston University.

More info: www.portlandmuseum.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 4, 2013

Contact: Eric Pourchot

Phone: (202) 661-8061

Email: epourchot@conservation-us.org

FAIC Announces May 1 Deadline for Tru Vue® Optium® Conservation Grant

Tru Vue® Inc. has partnered with the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC) to offer grants to support projects in glazing applications for preservation of museum and library collections. Funds are to help defray direct project costs, including supplies and publicity. Projects must be supported by a conservator and demonstrate conservation goals.

Up to four awards will be made each year. Each award includes a cash amount of up to $4,000 and donated Tru Vue® Optium® acrylic glazing materials.

Past recipients of the grant include the Flint Institute of Arts, the Rockingham Free Public Library, the Newark Museum Association, Friends of Old Ship Meeting House, the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples, Norman Rockwell Museum, New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation, Bureau of Historic Sites, the Harry Ransom Center of The University of Texas at Austin, The Fairbanks House, the Phillips Collection, The Walters Art Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Mariners’ Museum of Newport News, Virginia, the Newark Museum of New Jersey, the New York Historical Society, and the Museum of Art at the Rhode Island School of Design.

To be eligible,

•· The applicant must be a not-for-profit collecting institution (museum or library) with active exhibition programs and located in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories.

•· The institution must have at least one full-time conservator on staff, or a conservator who will be on contract for the project.

•· Projects should be completed within 12 months of the award date.

The deadline for receipt of all materials is May 1 and November 1 of each year. Electronic submissions are encouraged but not required.

Guidelines and forms are available on both the AIC/FAIC website, www.conservation-us.org/grants and Tru Vue, www.tru-vue.com/museums/grants, or by calling the FAIC office at 202-452-9545.

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About FAIC

FAIC, the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works, supports conservation education, research, and outreach activities that increase understanding of our global cultural heritage.

About Tru Vue

Tru Vue is a manufacturer of high performance glazing products for the custom picture frame and museum markets. Tru Vue is a leader in both UV protection, as well as anti-reflective and specialty glazing products for these markets. The company is located in McCook, Illinois and Faribault, Minnesota and is a subsidiary of Apogee Enterprises, which is traded under “apog” on the NASDAQ. For more information on Tru Vue, visit the company website at www.tru-vue.com.

Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works

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202-452-9545 • info@conservation-us.org • www.conservation-us.org