The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) will
be the world’s first global instrument museum, celebrating the history
and diversity of musical instruments from every country of the world. MIM is
scheduled to open in
Development Director
MIM seeks a dynamic Development Director to establish,
direct, implement, and track a comprehensive program of fundraising during its
exciting inaugural years that will include a capital campaign, annual giving
campaign, planned giving, membership, and grant applications. The
individual will be an integral part of the MIM senior management team, and will
solicit and secure gifts in partnership with the Board of Directors and the
President. Other duties include directing prospect research, contribution
acknowledgements, recognition events, stewardship, and cultivation
activities. The Director will select, train, and manage development team
members and volunteers.
Undergraduate degree required; Master’s
preferred. Minimum of 10 years of experience meeting fundraising or sales
goals in a development or high level sales role. Demonstrated record of
leadership and management in at least one capital campaign, including direct
experience in obtaining outright gifts of $1 million or more. Ability to
problem solve, work independently and excel in a high performance culture.
Evening and weekend work and travel as necessary.
Submit a cover letter, resume and names of three
professional references to Development Search,
Registrar
MIM is seeking an experienced and
highly motivated individual to fill the position of Registrar. The
Registrar will be responsible for directing and implementing all registration
activities for MIM as it builds an outstanding, global collection of musical
instruments. This position will report to the Director, and will
coordinate with other MIM departments, including Conservation, Curatorial,
Exhibits, Education, Operations, and Security.
Manage the museum’s Re:discovery collection database.
Provide accurate and consistent cataloging and data entry for the permanent
collection of musical instruments as well as associated objects, archival
material including audiovisual media. Develop and maintain electronic and
paper records of acquisition, accession, provenance, condition, location, and
de-accession. Use the program to manage incoming and outgoing loans and
internal exhibitions. In coordination with other MIM staff, oversee
development of requests for instrument loans from other institutions and review
requests for loans to other institutions. Negotiate loan contracts as
needed. Make arrangements for packing and crating, domestic and
international shipping and receiving, customs clearance, and courier
travel. Oversee unpacking and storage of incoming and out-going loans.
In coordination with Conservation and Exhibits, oversee installation and
de-installation of exhibitions. In coordination with the Conservator, provide
condition reports and digital images for new acquisitions and outgoing loans. Contribute
to the production and update of collection-related planning and management
documents. Oversee the storage of the permanent collection and the purchase of
appropriate storage furniture and supplies. Manage the work of registration
team members, volunteers and student assistants as needed.
Minimum of a B.A. in Anthropology,
Museum Studies, or related field. Minimum of five years of experience in
museum registration. In-depth knowledge of accepted museum registration
and collection management practices and procedures, museum ethics,
artifact-related
Submit a cover letter, resume and names of three
professional references to Registrar Search,
Amanda Birnstengel
Operations Manager
MIM- The World's First Global
612-746-2072 Direct
www.themim.org