Good Morning Heather,
To answer your question, "Is there a greater need in
certain concentrations within the field?"
For over 30 years at several museums (and museum systems), I have been involved in the hiring of museum directors, curators, exhibit designers, educators, business managers, registrars, planetarians, museum theater staff, nature center staff, and museum development staff. We have always had "more than plenty" of talented, knowledgeable, and experienced applicants for all the above listed positions except....museum development staff openings. Therefore, in my humble opinion, there is a greater need for qualified applicants in museum development positions; and, I would suggest that you investigate career training and experience in museum development, including but not limited to, institutional advancement, membership, fund-raising, sponsorships, corporate and donor relations,....etc......
Best Wishes for Success!
Wesley
Wesley S. Creel
Administrator of Programs
Pink Palace Family of Museums
3050 Central Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111-3399
www.memphismuseums.org
(901) 320-6370 Direct
(901) 320-6391 FAX
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Greetings,
I'm a first time poster hoping to solicit some opinions from you all
working and living museum life each day. I want to return to school to get
a MA in Museum Studies in San Francisco. Although I was a cinema
(archivist) major as an undergrad, I have had a life long fascination and
appreciation of museums. For the past five years I have worked
professionally in sales and marketing. When I was recently laid off I
decided to take stock of my life, realizing that I am not happy in this
field, and adventure in the world of museums, hopefully fusing a passion of
my life with a permanent career. I have been volunteering in a reputable
local museum for many months now, trying to gain experience in which area of
concentration I should pursue (curatorial, acquisitions, administrative,
collections, education, conservation).
My main concern is being employable and obtaining work once I've
graduated with a Masters in Museum Studies. Is there a greater need in
certain concentrations within the field? Is there anything I'm not taking
into consideration? My biggest fear is to rack up debt and then not be able
to get a job in what may be an extremely competitive market. I don't need
to make much, simply a comfortable living in a field I enjoy. I'm hoping
some of you can take a few minutes and offer me your opinions and insights.
I thank you in advance and all help is greatly appreciated.
Kindly, Heather
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