Director of Collections and Exhibits (30 hrs/week)
Oregon Nikkei Endowment (O.N.E.)
Portland, Oregon
Applications due at Oregon Nikkei Endowment: 5:00 PM (Pacific Daylight Time) on Friday, June 29, 2012. THIS IS NOT A POSTMARK DEADLINE. Applications can be hand delivered or mailed to Oregon Nikkei Endowment, 121 NW 2nd. Ave, Portland, OR 97201 or sent electronically to [log in to unmask]
Responsibilities
§ Overall supervision and management for all exhibits and collections sponsored by Oregon Nikkei Endowment (O.N.E.).
§ Management of the museum's collection of artifacts, photographs, and archives. Serve as the staff person for the Collections Committee of the Board. Train interns and volunteers in the artifact collection and preservation process for current and future collections of historical information. Maintain an inventory of acquired items and provide for proper storage. Oversee all aspects of collections management: accessioning, conservation of collection, as well as working within the community to identify and acquire appropriate additions to the collection. Work with the O.N.E. board to create a long-term plan for funding, care and display of collections.
§ Development of temporary exhibition schedule. Creation and curation of 2-4 temporary exhibits new exhibits per year. Duties include: original research, exhibition design, program development, and writing labels, essays and publications as needed – and/or implementation of exhibitions originating at peer institutions, with guest curators and/or artists. Train and supervise volunteers and interns working on exhibits.
§ Serve as staff for the Program Committee which carries out the responsibility for monitoring and evaluating exhibits, programs, and cultural-related activities. The Program Committee meets bi-monthly to review the status of all work in progress as it relates to exhibits, special events and promotions. Work with the Program Committee to ensure that exhibits are consistent with O.N.E.’s mission.
§ Updating of permanent exhibit as necessary to ensure that subject matter is relevant to O.N.E.’s mission.
§ Assist with operations when needed, including special event staffing and special tours. This may require work on the weekend or during the evenings.
§ Collaborate with staff on exhibit interpretation, public programs, outreach, and social media.
Qualifications:
Three years of progressive professional museum experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
Demonstrated experience with project planning and management including program development, coordination/delivery, evaluation, and budgeting required.
Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to work as a team member with other staff, the board of directors, and volunteers.
Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing (including email).
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people, especially volunteers.
Ability to work without supervision and as a team member.
Ability to work on several projects at the same time.
Familiarity with Past Perfect Museum software a plus.
Have the highest standards of integrity, be outgoing, self-starting, well-organized, tactful, detail-oriented, innovative and capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
Interest or experience in Japanese American history and culture is preferred but is not required.
Education:
Master’s degree in museum studies, museology, or curatorial practices.
A combination of education and experience, which meet the minimum qualifications, may be substituted.
Salary: $17.50 - $18.50/hour depending on qualifications
Benefits Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) vacation and sick leave
Application Instructions Please submit a letter detailing your work with collections and exhibits, and include a resume with 3 references.
Selection Process A search committee will review the applications and will generate a list of candidates to be interviewed. After this initial round, a selection may be made or a second round of interviews will be held, which may include a larger group.
It is expected that the successful candidate will begin work on August 1.
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