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Assistant Director, International Museum of Art & Science, McAllen, Texas

10/7/2008

Assistant Museum Registrar-Data Center, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

11/11/2008

Collections Manager / Exhibit Designer, Texas Sports Hall of Fame

10/7/2008

Collections Manager, J. Wayne Stark Galleries/Texas A&M University

10/21/2008

Collections Manager (Req 7246), Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum

11/4/2008

Education Manager, Rienzi, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

10/15/2008

Exhibit Manager, Don Harrington Discovery Center

10/24/2008

Facilities Manager, Part Time, Museum of Printing History

12/1/2008

Facilities Manager, Don Harrington Discovery Center

10/24/2008

FACILITY SUPERVISOR / EXHIBITS FABRICATOR, Austin Children's Museum

10/23/2008

Guest Services Representative, Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park

11/11/2008

History Museum Director, The City of El Paso

10/29/2008

ICAA Research Assistant, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

10/13/2008

Museum Advancement Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

10/27/2008

Museum Education Intern, Lubbock Lake Landmark/Museum of Texas Tech University

11/17/2008

Objects Conservator, Art Restorations, Inc.

10/31/2008

Receptionist / Telephone Host, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

11/19/2008

THDI Outreach Coordinator, Texas State Library and Archives Commission

10/21/2008

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Assistant Director, International Museum of Art & Science, McAllen, Texas

Posted: 10/7/2008

Closes: December 31, 2008

Summary of Responsibilities:
The Assistant Director assists the Executive Director by supervising the day-to-day internal operations of the museum and its staff. Responsible for the planning, organizing, staffing and coordination of all internal activities required for ensuring a great visitor experience in accordance with museum policy and procedures. Supervises, directs, and trains department heads and other personnel. Plans, organizes, staffs, coordinates and executes activities required to provide excellence in its day to day educational programs, cultural events, and exhibits. The Assistant Director derives authority and responsibility from the Executive Director, and so is responsible for the conduct of the internal affairs of the Museum in accordance with Museum policy and for the benefit of the public. Directly responsible for Human Resources Management

Required Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication, management, leadership, and museum experience

Compensation: $40-$50K

How to apply: Please email resume and cover letter to Executive Director, Serena Rosenkrantz at s.rosenkrantz@imasonline.org

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Assistant Museum Registrar-Data Center, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Canyon, Texas

Posted: 11/11/2008

Closes: When Filled

Summary of Responsibilities: Maintains the collection management database which includes acting as system administrator, overseeing database guidelines, security and installation of software updates; performs data entry from written documentation, may include composing concise descriptions of artifacts; updates existing records; researches the database and produces requested information in the appropriate format; particpates in complete and random inventories per inventory schedule, helps to reconcile the inventories; and assists the Assistant Museum Registrar with collection management duties.

Required Qualifications: B.A. in History, Art History or Museum Studies;

Minimum of two years museum registration or museum collection management experience;

Proficiency with a museum collection management database, Microsoft Office applications, and knowledge of AAM standard museum practices;

Works well with little supervision, good problem solving skills, attention to detail, and good communication skills.

Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record; must be able to obtain a State of Texas vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment; and must qualify to operate a vehicle within the TAMUS guidelines. Must be able to maintain TAMUS approval.

Compensation: Annual salary of $24,937; see employment page on website regarding information about insurance, vacation, holidays, and other benefits.

How to apply: All applications must be submitted with a cover letter and resume online at www.wtamu.edu/employment. Texas law requires that males, ages 18 through 25, be registered w/Selective Service. AA/EOE

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Collections Manager / Exhibit Designer, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Waco, Texas

Posted: 10/7/2008

Closes: When Filled - will hire no earlier than mid November

Summary of Responsibilities: Responsible for overall care, documentation and exhibition of Texas Sports Hall of Fame collections in accordance with standard museum management practices. Will be expected to plan projects, work with outside contractors, develop and monitor budgets. Also have the ability to conceptualize, organize and implement exhibits. Keep records, prepare reports and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in history, museum science and/or related field is required. Knowledge of sports a plus. Must have some experience as museum curator, registrar and/or exhibit designer. Must have knowledge of current cataloguing techniques (TSHOF has PastPerfect). Experience with AV / Computers preferred. Must be well organized, detail oriented, and flexible.

Compensation: Salary Commensurate with Experience. Health Benefits. Paid Vacation. Holidays. Retirement Plan.

How to apply: Send Resume, cover letter and 2 professional references to Jay Black, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, 1108 S. University Parks Drive, Waco, TX 76706 or email jay.black@tshof.org

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Collections Manager, J. Wayne Stark Galleries/Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Posted: 10/21/2008

Closes: When Filled

Summary of Responsibilities: The Collections Manager is responsible for basic art collections management duties including processing of gifts and loans, cataloguing and computerization of collections records. She/He will assist also in the installation of exhibitions in the Stark Galleries, handle shipping arrangements for traveling exhibitions, and will supervise a graduate collections assistant in the coordination of the Campus Art Loan Program. Occasional duties include: coordinate insurance on the permanent and temporary art collections; represent the department on university committees as directed; public relations and visitor interaction during gallery functions and events.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Art, Art History or related area required with a minimum 2 years of museum registration experience. Master of Arts in Museum Studies or related degree preferred with 5 years museum registration experience.

Compensation: $33,000-$39,000 range commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.

How to apply: All applications must be submitted online at https://tamujobs.tamu.edu. Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to diversity. Position open until filled.

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Collections Manager (Req 7246), Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Waco, Texas

Posted: 11/4/2008

Closes: When Filled

Summary of Responsibilities: The Collections Manager is a division-level hands-on position reporting to the Director with a full-time professional assistant. Competitive candidates will be familiar with the museum environment, work effectively and cordially with casual and professional clients, and multitask in a collaborative environment.

Major/ Essential Responsibilities:
- Register & catalog donated/loaned artifacts and artwork.
- Conduct basic registration of donated/loaned archives and library materials.
- Maintain database and hardcopy records.
- Maintain, monitor and ensure the security of collections in storage and on exhibit.
- Conduct annual inventory of holdings.
- Collaboratively create and implement a Collections Development plan and conduct specific solicitation of donations and loans.
- Maintain positive donor/lender relations through correspondence and meetings.
- Perform basic documentation of artifacts and works of art.
- Stabilize and clean permanent collections as necessary.
- Submit required periodic reports to insurance underwriters.
- Transport, ship or receive collections, pending donations and loans.
- Participate in the design, fabrication and installation of basic exhibits as a member of the staff exhibits team.
- Assist with public programs and annual events.
- Prepare and administer division budget.

This is an exempt full-time position. May be required to work some weekend, evening and holiday hours.

Required Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (M.A. preferred) in Museum Studies, Museum, Administration, Arts Administration, History, Anthropology or related field. Candidates must have formal training in Collections Management and three years related collections management experience. Facility with Past Perfect software (or other database systems) and Texas/Western history is desirable.

Compensation: Hiring Salary: $1,247.93 - $1,453.25 / Bi-wkly

How to apply: Contact Human Resources Department, City of Waco, PO Box 2570 Waco TX 76702, (254-750-5740) for application or visit www.waco-texas.com. Reference REQ # 7246. Specific questions (not applications): Byron Johnson, Director, 254-750-8631.

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Education Manager, Rienzi, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston, Texas

Posted: 10/15/2008

Closes: When filled

Summary of Responsibilities: Rienzi is a house museum with gardens and the MFAH's collection of European decorative arts. It is a division of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Rienzi is located in a residential neighborhood approximately four miles from the MFAH, and ¼ mile from the MFAH's Bayou Bend Collection. Rienzi is open to the public five days a week.

The Education Manager manages Rienzi's Education Department, overseeing all aspects of the programs and interpreting Rienzi's European Decorative Arts Collection to the public. Working with education and curatorial staff and volunteer docents, the Rienzi Docent Manager, defines Rienzi's education philosophy and then plans, supervises and sometimes implements a range of programs for adults and children appropriate for it. The programs include lectures, concerts, story time and other events, some of them s offered in collaboration with the MFAH´s various community partners. The Education Manager supervises all aspects of Rienzi's docent program-including docent meetings, training, programs, and special events.

Responsibilities:

. Manages Rienzi's Education department

. Plans and executes Rienzi's educational programs for all ages

. Works with the MFAH publicity and marketing department to ensure that Rienzi's events are publicized

. Supervises the Public Programs person, and the tour and docent coordinator

Public Programs include:

. Plans and executes programs for families, students, teachers, adults, and children, such as public lectures, family days, teacher workshops, Houston Grand Opera Studio Recitals Series, an Early Music Concert Series, monthly Gallery Talks, May Thursday Night Twilight Tours, Summer Storytime Tours, "A Great Read", a Language/Visual Arts Series, and monthly evening lecture series

. Works with Rienzi's curators to plan and implement educational programs relevant to Rienzi and its collections

. Plans Story Time Tours, special tours for children ages 4 to 10

. Plans special tours for students of all ages introducing them to the world of art using interactive, participatory techniques to encourage dialogue

. Recruits and selects all docents

. Develops and oversees docent education for both new and returning docents

. Works to improve the quality of tours through effective evaluation systems and education sessions

. Develops docent study materials and docent handbooks; works with curatorial staff to provide information to the museum docents about collection and exhibitions

. Develops tour topics focusing on collection and exhibitions and seeks to build new audiences for all tours

. Acts as liaison to area school districts to build new audiences for school tours

. Coordinates Rienzi's annual social skills class for at-risk middle school students.

. Works with the MFAH and Bayou Bend educators and Docent Council on the Docent Leadership council

Administrative:

. Works with Development to identify funding opportunities

. Writes select components of grant proposals and grant reports

. Writes or edits promotional copy for public programs, including brochures and web content

. Works closely with the MFAH education department staff, using the resources of that department when planning and implementing all Rienzi activities

. Prepares annual budget and manages budget for all education programs

. Represents Rienzi, at MFAH marketing and other MFAH meetings

Required Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
. Strong writing, public speaking, and verbal communication skills

. Excellent organizational skills

. Experience teaching from works of art

. Able to work evenings and weekends on occasion

. Strong computer skills - (Microsoft Word preferred)

. Must have transportation to go to several museum locations

. Knowledge of art history, European Art or Decorative Arts and/or European History

. Able to motivate and support staff and volunteer docents

. Ability to multi-task and to handle multiple requests in a fast-paced, busy environment

Education and Experience:
. B.A. in Museum Studies, Art History, or related field and advanced arts or related coursework

. M.A. is highly desirable

. Minimum 2-3 years museum experience, preferably in European decorative arts, art or education, including supervisory/management experience

. Volunteer management experience preferred

Compensation: Pay Type: Salaried, Exempt, Full Time, 35 hours/week
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Benefits: Group Medical and Dental Insurance, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, Credit Union, Flexible Compensation Plan, Paid Time Off, Reserve Time Off, and Holiday Pay

How to apply: Send resume to Human Resources, Job 133, P.O. Box 6826, Houston TX 77265-6826; Fax 713-639-7597 or email: jobs@mfah.org or apply at www.mfah.org/employment

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Exhibit Manager, Don Harrington Discovery Center, Amarillo, Texas

Posted: 10/24/2008

Closes: 12/23/08

Summary of Responsibilities: The Don Harrington Discovery Center is a hands-on learning center devoted to inspiring curiosity, promoting family-learning, and helping individuals discover their inner genius. The Center is in the midst of a five-year renovation project, which will include significant investment in the physical and programmatic features of the organization.

The Exhibit Manager reports to the Director of Exhibits and Facilities, leading and participating in all aspects of exhibit work at the DHDC, including creating, developing, prototyping, building, installing, repairing, and maintaining new, existing, and traveling exhibits and exhibitions. The successful candidate will have experience with exhibit design, development, and fabrication; good problem solving skills; ability to lead and work with a team; and a track record of getting quality work done on time and budget.

See our website at www.dhdc.org for full position description.

Compensation: Based on experience

How to apply: Send résumé and cover letter to chip@dhdc.org, subject line "Exhibit Manager."

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Facilities Manager, Don Harrington Discovery Center, Amarillo, Texas

Posted: 10/24/2008

Closes: 12/23/2008

Summary of Responsibilities: The Don Harrington Discovery Center is a hands-on learning center devoted to inspiring curiosity, promoting family-learning, and helping individuals discover their inner genius. The Center is in the midst of a five-year renovation project, which will include significant investment in the physical and programmatic features of the organization.

The Facilities Manager reports to the Director of Exhibits and Facilities and works with other staff members to enhance the experience of members and visitors. The Facilities Manager directs and/or performs the daily maintenance, repair, and improvement of Discovery Center facilities, ensuring that the Center is clean, safe, and attractive, inside and out. The successful candidate will have experience with building maintenance, ability to work individually and in a team, good problem solving skills, and a strong work ethic.

See our website at www.dhdc.org for full position description.

Compensation: Based on experience

How to apply: Send résumé and cover letter to chip@dhdc.org, subject line "Facilities Manager."

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Part Time Facilities Manager, Museum of Printing History, Houston, Texas

Posted:12/1/2008

Closes:12/15/2008

Summary of Responsibilities: Public relations: Represent Museum during all rentals for events and meetings. Open and close Museum for after hour events. Set up and operate audio visual equipment for renters.

Maintenance: Set up and tear down for Museum events. Prepare galleries for exhibitions (paint or retouch walls as needed). Change lights. Hang banners on Museum façade. Maintain Museum grounds (cut grass, maintain beds) and parking lot.

Custodial: Clean offices, galleries, kitchen and restrooms. Empty trash cans three times a week. Vacuum, shampoo carpet as needed. Dust offices and galleries as needed.

Other: Maintenance and Custodial responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications: The Museum seeks a courteous person who can interact positively with facility users, the general public and Museum staff. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and use a ladder. Should have carpentry skills. Desired qualifications: interest in working in a museum and experience handling art. Approximately 20 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, 4-9 PM. Subject to change if week-end rentals or Museum events dictate.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

How to apply: Please send resume and three references by December 15, 2008 to: Ann Kasman, Executive Director akasman@printingmuseum.org

For information, please visit the Museum's website at www.printingmuseum.org

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FACILITY SUPERVISOR / EXHIBITS FABRICATOR, Austin Children's Museum, Austin, Texas

Posted: 10/23/2008

Closes: when filled

Summary of Responsibilities: Provide building maintenance and act as liaison with outside maintenance service providers. Assists with exhibit fabrication building high quality, hands-on exhibit components, props, and furnishings for Museum galleries, exhibits, and traveling exhibits.
Please visit www.austinkids.org/About-Us/Careers.aspx for full position description.

Required Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Strong mechanical background and project multi-tasking ability ;Has in depth knowledge of carpentry, cabinet making and woodworking.;Skilled in one or more of the following: metal working, plastics fabrication, welding, electrical work, electronics, or other area related to exhibit fabrication;Plan, coordinate, and perform skilled facility maintenance work in areas of assignment; Ability to be flexible to meet changing needs and priorities; Properly operate and maintain equipment and hand/power tools used in facility maintenance.; Ability to work independently; Good verbal, written and interpersonal communications; Must have a valid driver's license

Compensation: This position offers:
Health and dental benefits
Short term and long term disability
Life Insurance and AD&D
403B retirement plan
Eleven paid holidays
Two weeks vacation
Annual salary of $25,000

How to apply: Please submit a letter of interest and your resume to ppaine@austinkids.org or mail to 201 Colorado St., Austin, TX 78701 Attn: Pam Paine. No phone calls please.

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Guest Services Representative, Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park, Dallas, Texas

Posted: 11/11/2008

Closes: When Filled

Summary of Responsibilities: Guest Services Representatives are dynamic, outgoing and responsible people who serve nearly 80,000 guests at Dallas Heritage Village annually.

Job duties:
. Check in and orient school groups
. Greet and assist museum visitors as they purchase tickets or items in the store
. Maintain school group packets
. Provide high quality customer service to all museum visitors
. Give tours of select structures
. Assist visitors in the Brent Place Learning Lounge
. Stock and maintain items in the store
. Teach select public programs and classes, including Girl Scout Workshops, Boy Scout Workshops and Birthday Parties
. Assist staff with special projects as necessary

Required Qualifications: . Must be comfortable speaking to large and small groups of all ages
. Be comfortable handling money and working a register
. Have a desire and demeanor for working with the public
. Love of history is a plus!
. Previous customer service experience preferred
. Flexible schedules available, but must be able to work some weekdays and some weekends

Compensation: GSR position is set on an hourly pay scale and will accumulate 20-35 hours per two-week pay period, depending on the season and events scheduled. Shifts are 9:15 to 4:15, Tuesday-Friday; 9:45 to 4:15 Saturday; 11:45 to 4:15 Sunday. Teaching opportunities are primarily weekends and are paid on a per program basis.

How to apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to Melissa Prycer, Director of Education, Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 South Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75215-1273. Email: mprycer@dallasheritagevillage.org. Fax: 214-428-6351

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History Museum Director, The City of El Paso, El Paso, Texas

Posted: 10/29/2008

Closes: When Filled

Summary of Responsibilities: The City of El Paso, Texas seeks a highly motivated and experienced leader to serve as its next History Museum Director. Under administrative direction, the ideal candidate will develop through acquisition and fundraising, provide leadership through specialized knowledge, develop policy, acquire funding, plan, organize and direct activities through staff for assigned area. The ideal candidate will also oversee professional practices such as acquisitions,deaccessioning, preservation, exhibition, interpretation and presentation.

Required Qualifications: Candidate must have a Master's degree in public history, history, American studies or related field in assigned area, and six (6) years of museum exhibit development or design, or curatorial experience or museum education experience, which includes four (4) years of supervisory experience. An evaluation of education and experience will be conducted on qualified applicants. Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or an equivalent from another state by time of application.

Compensation: Salary Range: $70,099.70 to $92,882.10

How to apply: Interested individuals must send a complete application along with supporting documents to Ms. Nuria Valdez with the City Of El Paso, Human Resources Department, 2 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, El Paso, Texas 79901. Phone: 915/541-4088, Fax: 915/541-4220, E-Mail address: Valdeznx@elpasotexas.gov

Please visit our website at www.elpasotexas.gov to obtain an application and job description.

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ICAA Research Assistant, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston, Texas

Posted: 10/13/2008

Closes: When filled

Summary of Responsibilities: Provides administrative and research support to the Senior Research and Publications Associate as well as to other staff members of the International Center for the Arts of the America (ICAA), for the Center's multi-year projects and publications series. These include the Documents of 20th Century Latin American and Latino Art: A Digital Archive and Publications Project, its parallel book series, as well as ICAA research-driven exhibition projects at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Documents of 20th Century Latin American and Latino Art Project:
. Coordinates and provides text for the ICAA quarterly digital newsletter

. Assists ICAA Senior Research and Publications Associate in the recovered document review process

. Assists in the recovery of documents from artists, archives and other sources not covered by project teams

. Researches artists, archives and other sources for document recovery

. Contacts these sources on behalf of the ICAA in order to obtain relevant textual material

. Responsible for image scanning resulting from the research efforts of the ICAA/MFAH-based team

. Drafts synopsis and annotations of documents recovered by the ICAA/MFAH-based team

. Compiles bibliographic data and creates bibliographic files from on-line or library catalogs

. Assists in the organization of the project's annual meetings and conferences, symposia and other related working meetings

ICAA Publications
. With the supervision of the ICAA Senior Research and Publications Associate, assists in the preparation and production of Center's publications, including books, symposia proceedings, and exhibition catalogs

. Supports the coordinators of the ICAA Critical Documents of 20th Century Latin American and Latino Art, a 13-volume book series

. Compiles and organizes texts submitted for consideration by the volume coordinators in the aforementioned series

. Assists ICAA Senior Research and Publications Associate in the production of the ICAA Documents Project Working Papers series

. Researches copyright holders for copyright protected materials in ICAA publications; contacts copyright holders on behalf of the Center and initiates pertinent procedures to secure copyright

. Assists in the organization of working meetings related to ICAA publications

ICAA Exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
. Assists the ICAA Senior Research and Publications Associate and ICAA Director in research-driven exhibition initiatives at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

. Assists in the elaboration and production of the exhibition catalogues that complement relevant exhibition projects

. Secures images and copyright permissions reproduced in these publications

. Assists in the organization of scholarly symposia and other working meetings related to research-driven exhibitions at the MFAH

. Maintains appropriate project files and records

. Performs any other related duties as required by the Senior Research and Publications Associate and other ICAA staff members

Required Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
. Proficiency in both Spanish and English is a requirement; reading and verbal knowledge of Portuguese is desirable

. Outstanding research and writing skills

. Capable of setting priorities, organizing large loads of work and multi-tasking

. Ability to work accurately under pressure

. Flexibility and willingness to work in various areas to help deal with changing work flows and needs within the unit/department and the partner institutions abroad

. Ability to attend occasional after hour events both at the museum and elsewhere

. Attention to detail, good organization skills, computer/word processing and scanning experience required

Education and Experience:
. M.A. in Art History, History, Spanish and/or Portuguese Language, Latin American Studies or related Humanities discipline

. Broad knowledge of Latin American art history from 1900 to the present

. General knowledge of twentieth century art is desirable

. Previous publishing and/or research experience desirable

. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required

Compensation: Pay Type: Salaried, Exempt, Full Time, 35 hours/week
Salary: Commensurate with Experience and Education
Benefits: Group Medical and Dental Insurance, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, Credit Union, Flexible Compensation Plan, Paid Time Off, Reserve Time Off, and Holiday Pay

How to apply: Send resume to Human Resources, Job 024, P.O. Box 6826, Houston TX 77265-6826; Fax 713-639-7597 or email: jobs@mfah.org or apply at www.mfah.org/employment

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Museum Advancement Coordinator, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Canyon, Texas

Posted: 10/27/2008

Closes: When filled

Summary of Responsibilities: This position reports to the director of the museum and is a part of the museum's senior management team. The ability to work closely with others and articulate the mission and vision of the museum is essential. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of success in fund raising for a cultural or civic organization.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is required. Minimum of five years experience in fund raising for a non-profit is also required. Demonstrated success in securing funding for special projects and operating budget. Exceptional writing and communications skills. Knowledge of state and federal grant opportunities for cultural organizations. Available for occasional weekend or evening work. Travel for conferences and donor development. A valid driver's license and good driving record; must be able to obtain a State of Texas vehicle operation license within 30 days of employment; must qualify to operate a vehicle within the TAMUS guidelines and ability to maintain TAMUS approval.

Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is preferred. Familiarity with museums/cultural organizations is also preferred.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

How to apply: For complete job description and to apply, visit website: www.wtamu.edu/employment. Texas law requires that males, age 18 through 25 be registered with Selective Services. AA/EOE

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Museum Education Intern, Lubbock Lake Landmark/Museum of Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

Posted: 11/17/2008

Closes: January 15, 2009

Summary of Responsibilities: Develop and teach classes and workshops throughout the year for area youth;
Assist with planning and implementation of public programming initiatives workshops, tours, and outreach programs;
Develop methods to evaluate public programming initiatives;
Write articles for the Landmark newsletter;
Assist with visitor services including answering the phones, interacting with visitors, and gift shop operations;
Assist with other institution activities as needed.

Required Qualifications: Graduate-level or recent graduates of master's degree programs who intend to pursue careers in fields of interpretation and non-formal education.
Understanding of and familiarity with non-formal education and interactive teaching theory and methods;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Strong organization and research skills;
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple, diverse tasks, seeking help when needed;
Self-motivation to achieve goals and complete projects individually and with groups;
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with people of varying levels of experience and expertise;
Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office; PageMaker 7.0, and Filemaker Pro 7 a plus

Compensation: This is a full-time internship for a period of twelve months. University credit is available with applicable. Salary is $1,700/month plus University benefits.

How to apply: Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for three references by December 15, 2008 to: Education Program Manager, Lubbock Lake Landmark, Museum of Texas Tech University, Box 43191, Lubbock, Texas 79409-3191

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Objects Conservator, Art Restorations, Inc., Dallas, Texas

Posted: 10/31/2008

Closes: When Filled

Summary of Responsibilities: Art Restorations, Inc. has a full-time position for an Objects Conservator specializing in 3-D objects focusing on ceramics, glass, and composition materials. As a large, multifaceted company, we are known for superior workmanship and exacting standards in conservation.

Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree required. Qualifications include strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to work independently with others and acute attention to detail. Problem solving capabilities are vital.

Compensation: Benefits include vacation and personal days, health care and a retirement plan. Salary is commensurate with experience.

How to apply: Mail a cover letter with resume and references to Cher Goodson, Art Restorations, Inc., 7803 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75209. For general information about our company please visit:
http://www.artrestinc.com

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Receptionist / Telephone Host, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Fort Worth, Texas

Posted: 11/19/2008

Closes: When Filled

Summary of Responsibilities: This position provides reception and telephone support to the Museum and sets the tenor for an extraordinary guest experience through telephone and personal contact. This position reports to the Vice President for Guest Services. Work days are Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 to 5:00. This is a part-time, hourly position.$8.00 / hour

Required Qualifications: .High School Diploma/GED
.Experience in delivering guest service
.Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
.Experience with a multi-line telephone system
.Ability to handle multiple tasks, simultaneously
.Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
.Ability to sit for long periods of time and lift 25 pounds
.Willingness to be flexible as priorities change throughout day

Compensation: $8.00/ hour plus museum discounts

How to apply: www.fwmsh.org for the application and email hr@fwmsh.org

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THDI Outreach Coordinator,Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Austin, Texas

Posted: 10/21/2008

Closes: When filled

Summary of Responsibilities: Performs training and outreach activities for the Texas Heritage Digitization Initiative (THDI). THDI is a collaborative effort of libraries, archives, museums, state agencies, and other institutions established in order to enhance access to distributed special collections of cultural heritage materials.

Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in education, museum studies, library science, or a related field.
Two years professional experience in training or instruction.
Two years professional experience in writing or editing informational or educational materials.
Professional experience with or training in Web-based instruction techniques.
Experience planning meetings and events for diverse off-site participants.
Experience in preparation of reports.
Knowledge of instructional and curriculum design.
Knowledge of training procedures and techniques.
Ability to create training objectives and requirements and evaluate effectiveness of delivery.
Ability to assess training needs for a diverse audience of learners.
Ability to communicate tactfully with the public in writing and orally.
Ability to work as part of a project team.

Compensation: Starting Wage: B-09/$3,064 - $3,750 per month

How to apply: CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing Address
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Human Resources Office
PO Box 12927
Austin, TX 78711

Physical Address
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Human Resources Office
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building
1201 Brazos, Room 413
Austin, TX 78701

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