MAAM Job Board

Any current, active MAAM member can post a position at no charge for 30 days. This includes all membership level. Non-members will be charged a rate of $50 for a 30 day posting. All postings must include the following in accordance with administrative best practices: job title, location, description of the position, and numerical salary or salary range.
To submit a job posting, please email us at info@midatlanticmuseums.org.

Assistant Tutor, Historic Deerfield, Inc.

Deerfield, MA

Compensation: $5,500 for 11 weeks

The Assistant Tutor is a critical member of the team that supports our Summer Fellowship Program. Over the course of the summer, the Tutor will mentor seven undergraduates in their research and writing projects and will assist with seminars on early New England history, material culture, and museum studies. The Tutor also lives in the same historic house with the Fellows and oversees residential life, including daily meal details. At a minimum, the Tutor will have Master’s level coursework in History (American) or a related discipline (such as American Studies, Art History, Public History, etc.). Museum or other public history experience, as well as residential life experience, will be considered a plus.

View the full position description here.

Director, United States Army Heritage & Education Center

Carlisle, PA

Compensation: $157,448 – $171,163

The U.S. Army War College is seeking a director for the U.S. Army Heritage & Center. Become a part of the largest graduate professional military education institution in the nation! This is a full-time faculty position as provided under Title 10 USC 4021. Initial appointment may be up to four years, the first of which may be a trial period. The appointment may be renewed in increments up to five years thereafter.

Salary will be based on the selectee’s academic credentials, experience, and professional accomplishments. Full details are available at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/778642700.

Duties: You will serve as Director of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (AHEC). AHEC is a national resource comprising an extensive archive of soldier memoirs, photographs and unit records; a high-quality museum; and the largest library in the U.S. Army. As part of the U.S. Army War College, AHEC provides historical support to graduate professional military education courses, engages with the American public, and supports national and international researchers. You will: provide leadership and strategic vision; plan, direct, and administer all programs and activities of the Center, including archival, library, museum, public and educational programs; manage a diverse workforce and organizational budget; maintain close working relationships with the other schools, centers, institutes, and programs that comprise the U.S. Army War College; develop cooperative relationships and partnership ventures with academic and other institutions in support of the AHECs mission and goals; conduct extensive public relations in support of the AHEC mission; work closely with the supporting non-profit Army Heritage Foundation.

 

Registrar & Collections Manager, International Arts and Artists

Washington DC

Compensation:  $55,000 – $60,000

Reporting to the Director of Traveling Exhibition Services, the Registrar & Collections Manager plays an essential role within the Traveling Exhibition Services (TES) department. Working in coordination with the TES Team including the Senior Curator, Exhibition Managers, and Assistant Registrar, the Registrar & Collections Manager is responsible for managing all logistics of past, current, and future touring exhibitions, while ensuring the care and well-being of the artworks during all phases of the tour. The Registrar is a primary contact for IA&A exhibitions in transit and manages logistics with a high level of professionalism, adhering to industry standards and best practices as well as IA&A’s expectation of providing superior customer service.

View the full position description here.

Director of Advancement,  National Children’s Museum

Washington DC

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 plus benefits.

We seek a dynamic, externally facing leader with strength in growing philanthropic support ideally in a cultural institution, with science museum experience preferable. A deep commitment to the Museum mission, demonstrable knowledge and interest in the education and development of young people is essential. The qualified candidate will have previous experience creating and executing multi-year strategies to increase private support. Comprehensive experience completing capital campaigns, a successful track record securing seven figure gifts, as well as knowledge of and experience with planned giving strategies is a plus.

The selected candidate will serve both as the lead on cultivation and solicitation as well as a willing and able support to the Vice President, President + CEO and Board members in their fundraising efforts. The person we seek will be an inclusive, empowering, joyful leader. While prior management experience is a plus, a passion for cultivating a team and providing inspirational leadership is required. A minimum of 10 years of fundraising experience, preferably in the Washington, DC region is sought. Bachelors degree required, Masters degree or Certified Fund Raising Executive certification is preferred.

View the full position description here.

Executive Director,  Art Complex Museum

Duxbury, MA

Compensation: $130,000 – 150,000 per annum

Seeking passionate, engaged museum leader as Executive Director of Art Complex Museum. Over 8,000 works of art and parklike grounds, fully funded budget; opportunity to build upon a treasured legacy. Must have proven skills building community, raising visibility, deep love of art and culture, and collaborative management style. Eight years museum/nonprofit experience, advanced degree in art history or museum studies preferred. Successful supervisory experience. Details: http://www.museum-search.com/open-searches/. Apply by 4/24/24 to SearchandRef@museum-search.com. EA/EO. Nominations welcome.

Manager of Curatorial Affairs, Applewood Estate

Flint, MI

Compensation: $61,770 to $74,126 annually

Oversees the preservation and supports interpretation of the historic collections and buildings at Applewood Estate. Leads and provides mentorship to the estate-based team of paid staff and volunteers in the care and conservation of diverse collections, tells the story of the Mott Family and Applewood through a variety of programming by supporting the education team with historical information and research, developing exhibits on and offsite and through various media, and providing technical assistance at Applewood Estate and in the community. Researches and shares the collections to provide new insight into the Mott Family’s legacy and commitment to civic participation. Supervises the Collections Technician and volunteers.

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General Manager/Executive Director, National Medal of Honor Museum

Arlington, TX

Compensation: $175,000 – $200,000

In 2019, The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation announced that Arlington’s Entertainment District had been selected by the Foundation’s Board of Directors as the site for the future National Medal of Honor Museum. The museum, which is set to open in March 2025, will showcase the Medal of Honor recipients and their stories of valor and inspiration in the face of impossible odds. Of the more than 40 million Americans who have served in the United States Armed Forces since the Civil War, fewer than 4,000 have been awarded the medal. Ultimately, it is granted to soldiers for heroic action and risking loss of life in the call of duty. The Museum, designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Viñoly, will sit amidst a five-acre landscape adjacent to major attractions including Six Flags Over Texas, AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field and Esports Stadium Arlington. The 101,000 square foot footprint will encompass 25,000 square feet of exhibition galleries, a state-of-the-art Education Center, retail and café, as well as conference, theater and event spaces.

The General Manager of National Medal of Honor Museum functions as the strategic business leader of the property and the lead on-site representative to our partners at the Foundation. He/she/they will have responsibility for all aspects of marketing the venue and managing the operation of the overall business, including guest experience, facility operations, staff, financial performance, sales and revenue generation and stakeholder satisfaction. The GM ensures implementation of best practices associated with Legends, with the objective of exceeding guest expectations and maximizing profitability. The person stepping into this role holds the property leadership team accountable for strategy execution and guides their individual professional development. The GM ensures Legends sales engines are leveraged, and initiates independent and proactive sales activities, when appropriate, to generate demand.  This role is aligned with the Foundation’s mission and actively involved in the entertainment, and tourism communities, building strong relationships with local officials, businesses, and customers. The GM oversees a staff of seasoned professionals across the entire operation including Operations, Sales & Marketing, F&B, Retail, Finance and Human Resources.

View the full position description here.

Senior Director of Development, Emily Dickinson Museum

Amherst, MA

Compensation: $125,000-$135,000

The Senior Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director, Board of Governors, senior staff, volunteers, museum partners, and the community to strengthen existing donor relationships, attract new support to meet ambitious goals, and ensure that development activities are deeply embedded in the mission, work, and culture of the Museum. With support from the Board of Governors and other senior leaders of the organization, the incoming Senior Director of Development will be charged with designing a strategic philanthropic plan to meet the short- and long-term philanthropic and organizational priorities – with an expanded, fully restored, and accessible campus, leading-edge educational programs and resources, a singular visitor experience both onsite and online, and increased operational capacity for the Museum’s long-term at the center of the organization’s vision for the future.

The Senior Director will be responsible for securing five- to seven-figure major gifts and corporate partnerships and identifying new institutional and private foundation grant opportunities that may provide seed money for existing priorities. They will also oversee and implement the museum’s Twice as Bold fundraising campaign to ensure that goals are met and that the philanthropic program is well positioned for future growth and new donor engagement.

For more information and to apply, please visit DevelopmentGuild.com.

Curator, Cahoon Museum of American Art

Cotuit, MA

Compensation: $65,000 – $75,000 plus benefits.

Seeking a Curator to guide interpretive framework, exhibition programming, and collections management. Located on Cape Cod on a growing campus of historic and modern buildings. Operating budget $1.2 million, staff team of nine, 10,000 visitors March – December.

EA/EO. Apply by April 12, 2024 to SearchandRef@museum-search.com. For details, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches. Apply early: candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations welcome.

 

Executive Director, Ontario County Historical Society

Canandaigua, NY

Compensation: $55,000-65,000

The Ontario County Historical Society is seeking a new Executive Director to guide them through an exciting time of growth and opportunity. The Executive Director is the principal administrative officer of the Ontario County Historical Society and reports regularly to the President of the Board of Trustees and the Board of Trustees on a monthly basis.

The Ontario County Historical Society is a 501(c)3 Not-for-Profit Corporation that was established in 1902. It owns and operates a museum and research center located in the Historic District in Canandaigua, NY, which is the seat of Ontario County. It is also a part of New York State’s Path Through History. OCHS operates on public donations, membership dollars, and limited public and private grants. This includes an annual operating donation from the New York State Council on the Arts.

View the full position description here.

PO Box 4 Cooperstown, NY 13326

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