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The Museum employs individuals in a broad range of capacities across
varied professions and specializations including fields of curatorship,
registration, research, history, exhibitions, development, event planning,
facilities, operations, public relations, marketing, education, public
programs, customer service, finance, administration, information systems,
human resources, and retail. Current Job Opportunities Collections and Exhibitions Department Registrar The Museum is seeking a Registrar to manage the preservation of and access to the Museum’s collection. Responsibilities include: making loan arrangements for all exhibitions, including contracts, shipping, couriering, condition reporting and artifact mount fabrication; administering the permanent collections, including accessioning, conservation, storage and transportation, and administering the collection database (MIMSYxg); managing the digital imaging of the collection and the digital imaging archive; managing the Museum’s rights and reproductions program; arranging insurance coverage for the collection; and maintaining legal records and agreements pertaining to the collection. The Registrar supervises the Registrar’s Office staff, which includes preparators.
A Master’s Degree in Museum Studies or Museum Administration with a concentration in collections management and preservation and 5 years’ experience in a registration department, or 8 years’ experience as a Museum Registrar; excellent organizational, interpersonal and supervisory skills; collections database management experience (MIMSYxg preferred). The Museum has a dynamic exhibition program, and an active collecting mandate. The Registrar should have the ability to manage diverse, simultaneous projects and deadlines. Communications Department Marketing Manager Be part of this dynamic communications team and create effective marketing strategies to promote exhibitions, concerts, films, education initiatives, and special events. Candidate will manage print and interactive media campaigns; cultivate media sponsorships; write copy for ads and other collateral material. Some evenings and Sunday hours required. Candidates must have: BA/BS in relevant discipline; at least 5 years of marketing experience (non-profit and/or cultural organization experience preferred); interest and familiarity with New York cultural markets and media, especially as they relate to the Jewish community and the Museum’s mission; excellent interpersonal and outreach skills; superior writing ability; computer proficiency (MS Office, new media); attention to detail, and ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
Development Department Manager of Donor Relations The Museum is seeking a fundraising professional to manage and cultivate relationships with and solicit gifts from a wide variety of donor groups. Reporting to the Director of Development for Grants and Annual Giving, the Manager of Donor Relations will: cultivate/steward existing donors from a variety of constituencies, including: Young Friends Division, Patron Members, Associates Division, and general mid-level donors; create and manage stewardship activities for a range of donors and prospects, with particular emphasis on the Associates and Young Friends divisions, including special events and large scale fundraisers; develop strategies for other special fundraising initiatives and donor recognition programs as well as plan and implement such events; promote and advocate Museum programs and exhibitions to prospects; and complete ancillary duties such as budget preparation, production of collateral materials, board reporting, and project management. Candidates must have: BA/BS in related field; at least 2 years’ non-profit fundraising experience; good computer skills (knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred); knowledge of Jewish philanthropic community; superior communication and organization skills; ability to cultivate relationships with colleagues and donors; a calm and friendly demeanor; ability to multitask; and commitment to the Museum.
The Museum also offers a generous package of benefits to its employees, including the following: -Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave -Dental Plan -Vision Plan -Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)- Medical and Dependent Care -Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance -403(b) Savings Plan (the Museum will match up to 5%) -Discounted gym membership with Crunch Fitness and New York Health and Racquet Club. -Short-term Disability Plan -Long-term Disability Plan -Worker's Compensation -Employee Assistance Program (counseling/referral services) -Commuter Benefit Program
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