Employment Opportunities

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  • 15 Mar 2024 11:32 AM | Anonymous

    [listing expires 4/5/2024]
    Organization Name: Levine Museum of the New South
    Organization Website: www.museumofthenewsouth.org

    The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for planning, implementing, overseeing, and assessing the LMNS’s fundraising plans in support of the organization’s strategic vision and growth. The CDO will effectively represent the organization’s philanthropy interests to all constituencies to establish and advance ambitious goals in support of LMNS’s operations and endowment. Reporting to the CEO and serving as a strategic thought partner and member of the senior leadership team, the CDO will lead LMNS’s annual fund, major gift, membership, planned, corporate, and foundation giving, events, and government relations, including the development of a capital campaign.

    Collaborating with the CEO, Board of Directors, and leadership team, the CDO will contribute to LMNS’ strategic planning process, deliver innovative strategies, and lead by example in a mission-driven work environment balancing the need and relevance of programs with fiscal accountability and organizational impact in keeping with LMNS’s values, mission, and vision.

    Hiring Salary Range: $125,000-$150,000

    Apply via: https://artsconsulting.com/opensearches/levine-museum-of-the-new-south-chief-development-officer

  • 28 Feb 2024 12:32 PM | Anonymous

    [listing expires 3/29/2024]
    Organization Name: Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
    Organization Website: https://moreheadplanetarium.org/learn-more/employment

    Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, a department of UNC Chapel Hill, seeks experienced applicants for the position of Admissions and Retail Coordinator to manage our museum store retail operations and box office/ticket sales operations. Preferred applicants will have 3 or more years of related retail operations or admissions experience. Interested applicants may view the position and apply here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/275369.

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

    Hiring Salary Range: $40,922-50,015

    Apply via:
    https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/275369

  • 28 Feb 2024 10:18 AM | Anonymous

    [listing expires 3/31/2024]
    Organization Name: Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex
    Organization Website: museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov

    OPEN UNTIL FILLED: The Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex is seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to join our Museum Education team. This position is responsible for assisting the Curator of Education with the development and presentation of educational programs for school field trips and student groups in grades K-12. Additionally, this position assists and participates in planning, promoting, and implementing other special events and programs, and assists with visitor services as required.

    Hiring Salary Range: $17/hr

    Apply via:
    https://museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov/job-opportunities#MuseumEducationAssistantPartTime-415


  • 28 Feb 2024 10:15 AM | Anonymous

    [listing expires 3/31/2024]
    Organization Name: Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex
    Organization Website: museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov

    POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED - The Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex is seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to serve as our social media coordinator. This position is responsible for working with the Education staff to develop and implement consistent and creative social media content across all platforms. Additionally, this position assists and participates in planning, promoting, and implementing other special events and programs, and assists with visitor services as required.

    Hiring Salary Range: $17/hr

    Apply via:
    https://museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov/job-opportunities#SocialMediaCoordinatorPartTime-416


  • 22 Feb 2024 3:29 PM | Anonymous

    [listing expires 5/31/2024]
    Organization Name: Blandwood Museum, Preservation Greensboro, Inc.
    Organization Website: www.preservationgreensboro.org/blandwood-museum

    Blandwood Museum Mission

    The mission of Blandwood Museum is to engage and activate Greensboro citizens and visitors through the promotion and preservation of the house, its grounds, and the stories of all people who lived and worked on the site from 1846 to 1866.

    Docent Roles and Responsibilities

    Blandwood Museum Docents are responsible for providing a safe and informative visitor experience for those who tour Blandwood Museum. Docents are responsible for interpreting the material culture, architectural history, and social history of Blandwood, including the history of the Morehead family and the over 30 people that were enslaved here.

    Docents report directly to the Executive Director of Preservation Greensboro or a designated staff person. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 11am till 4pm, and on Sundays 2pm till 5pm. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, and an interest in social or architectural history, decorative arts, museum studies, education, or other related field.

    This is a paid position that must perform the following:

    1. Open and close museum according to established procedures.

    2. Collect admission fees and accurately record income and visitation statistics.

    3. Lead visitors on tours of Blandwood (refer to document Blandwood Docent Manual).

    4. Sell merchandise in Museum Shop.

    5. Safeguard the building and museum collection while on duty.

    6. Arm and/or disarm security system when required.

    7. On occasion work special events or provide off-hours tours with advanced notice.

    Duties

    Procedures

    1. Arrive on time to allow for opening procedures. You will be scheduled 10-15 minutes before opening to make sure the museum is well-lit and the main entry is neat and orderly (brooms and other cleaning supplies are found in the front hallway closet).

    2. Employees are expected to dress in business casual attire unless the day’s tasks and responsibilities require otherwise, or they are told otherwise by the Supervisor. Employees must present themselves in a clean and professional manner. Clothing should be free of holes, tears, or rips. Clothing should be without offensive language or inappropriate designs. Hats are not permitted indoors.

    3. Wear comfortable, soft-soled shoes. High heels are not permitted as they can damage the floor.

    4. Do not handle or move items in the museum collection unnecessarily.

    5. Stay current on changes to the collection and updates to the historical interpretation of Blandwood (refer to document Blandwood Docent Manual).

    Security

    1. Notify the Supervisor immediately of any security problems noted on arrival. Before leaving, make sure all doors and windows are secure and the security system is armed.

    2. If the temperature is expected to drop below 25 degrees, please leave hot and cold faucets dripping in all restrooms and the Docent Office.

    3. Blandwood keys are to be used only during weekend tour hours and normal PGI office hours.

    4. Smoking is prohibited inside Blandwood.

    Administration

    1. Accurately record hours worked on timesheets.

    2. Docents are responsible for responding to all email and phone communications from the Supervisor.

    3. Refrain from using your phone or other electronic devices during tours. Keep phones concealed and on your person during the duration of your shift in case of emergency.

    4. Do not use PGI offices (other than the Docent Office) without prior approval from the Supervisor.

    5. Visitor restrooms are located on the back porch using a separate key. The staff restroom is upstairs.

    6. Food and drink are permitted only in the Docent Office. Please make sure all food items are taken away at the end of your shift. Mice and ants are definitely a problem in a 225-year-old building!

    7. Professional conduct is always required while representing Blandwood Museum.

    Attendance

    Blandwood is open year-round except for major holidays, a three-day period in November in order to decorate, and the first week of January to un-decorate. Docents are expected to work regularly scheduled shifts year-round, despite school holidays and breaks.

    If you are unable to work your shift due to illness or an accident, you must contact the Supervisor as soon as possible prior to your shift. Please remember that it is the mission and responsibility of the museum to be open to the public during our posted hours of operation, when a docent does not arrive for work at the scheduled opening time or misses a shift, we often must close the museum. Thus, arriving late or missing shifts are grounds for dismal. Each docent will receive one verbal and written warning after the first offense; the second offense will be grounds for dismissal.

    About Preservation Greensboro Incorporated

    Preservation Greensboro Incorporated serves as the only donor-supported organization dedicated to saving the Gate City’s historic and architectural treasures. Since 1966, the organization has worked to preserve historic buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes that provide Greensboro with a unique sense of history and place. As a result of these efforts, Greensboro has developed an enhanced sense of heritage through a series of landmarks, sites, and historic neighborhoods and maintains a vibrant tradition of preservation, adaptive reuse, and renovation.

    Preservation Greensboro has several programs that help preserve Greensboro’s unique character and identity by raising awareness of the importance and value of historic preservation and reuse, including informative Walking Tours; Architectural Salvage of Greensboro, a vintage materials recycling program; Blandwood, a National Historic Landmark house museum; the Carriage House, a two-level rental pavilion; and Educational and Advocacy programming through events and publications.

    How to Apply

    To apply, please send an email with your cover letter and resume attached, as well as your favorite museum, to Kat Hertelendy, Blandwood Manager, at blandwoodmanager@preservationgreensboro.org.

    The Preservation Greensboro Incorporated Employee Handbook shall be provided for you as an easy-to-use reference. It explains expectations, rules, benefits, and policies. Read through the entire handbook so that you understand the material covered. Your employment relationship with PGI is voluntary; therefore, there is no specified length of employment. Either you or the company may terminate this relationship at will, with or without cause, at any time. This Handbook is neither a contract for employment nor a legal document.

    Hiring Salary Range: This is a part time position. Compensation is $10/hour with no benefits.

    Apply via:
    blandwoodmanager@preservationgreensboro.org

  • 22 Feb 2024 3:26 PM | Anonymous

    [listing expires 5/31/2024]
    Organization Name: Blandwood Museum, Preservation Greensboro, Inc.
    Organization Website: www.preservationgreensboro.org/blandwood-museum

    Blandwood Museum Mission

    The mission of Blandwood Museum is to engage and activate Greensboro citizens and visitors through the promotion and preservation of the house, its grounds, and the stories of all people who lived and worked on the site from 1846 to 1866.

    Docent Roles and Responsibilities

    Blandwood Museum Docents are responsible for providing a safe and informative visitor experience for those who tour Blandwood Museum. Docents are responsible for interpreting the material culture, architectural history, and social history of Blandwood, including the history of the Morehead family and the over 30 people that were enslaved here.

    Docents report directly to the Executive Director of Preservation Greensboro or a designated staff person. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 11am till 4pm, and on Sundays 2pm till 5pm. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, and an interest in social or architectural history, decorative arts, museum studies, education, or other related field.

    This is a paid position that must perform the following:

    1. Open and close museum according to established procedures.

    2. Collect admission fees and accurately record income and visitation statistics.

    3. Lead visitors on tours of Blandwood (refer to document Blandwood Docent Manual).

    4. Sell merchandise in Museum Shop.

    5. Safeguard the building and museum collection while on duty.

    6. Arm and/or disarm security system when required.

    7. On occasion work special events or provide off-hours tours with advanced notice.

    Duties

    Procedures

    1. Arrive on time to allow for opening procedures. You will be scheduled 10-15 minutes before opening to make sure the museum is well-lit and the main entry is neat and orderly (brooms and other cleaning supplies are found in the front hallway closet).

    2. Employees are expected to dress in business casual attire unless the day’s tasks and responsibilities require otherwise, or they are told otherwise by the Supervisor. Employees must present themselves in a clean and professional manner. Clothing should be free of holes, tears, or rips. Clothing should be without offensive language or inappropriate designs. Hats are not permitted indoors.

    3. Wear comfortable, soft-soled shoes. High heels are not permitted as they can damage the floor.

    4. Do not handle or move items in the museum collection unnecessarily.

    5. Stay current on changes to the collection and updates to the historical interpretation of Blandwood (refer to document Blandwood Docent Manual).

    Security

    1. Notify the Supervisor immediately of any security problems noted on arrival. Before leaving, make sure all doors and windows are secure and the security system is armed.

    2. If the temperature is expected to drop below 25 degrees, please leave hot and cold faucets dripping in all restrooms and the Docent Office.

    3. Blandwood keys are to be used only during weekend tour hours and normal PGI office hours.

    4. Smoking is prohibited inside Blandwood.

    Administration

    1. Accurately record hours worked on timesheets.

    2. Docents are responsible for responding to all email and phone communications from the Supervisor.

    3. Refrain from using your phone or other electronic devices during tours. Keep phones concealed and on your person during the duration of your shift in case of emergency.

    4. Do not use PGI offices (other than the Docent Office) without prior approval from the Supervisor.

    5. Visitor restrooms are located on the back porch using a separate key. The staff restroom is upstairs.

    6. Food and drink are permitted only in the Docent Office. Please make sure all food items are taken away at the end of your shift. Mice and ants are definitely a problem in a 225-year-old building!

    7. Professional conduct is always required while representing Blandwood Museum.

    Attendance

    Blandwood is open year-round except for major holidays, a three-day period in November in order to decorate, and the first week of January to un-decorate. Docents are expected to work regularly scheduled shifts year-round, despite school holidays and breaks.

    If you are unable to work your shift due to illness or an accident, you must contact the Supervisor as soon as possible prior to your shift. Please remember that it is the mission and responsibility of the museum to be open to the public during our posted hours of operation, when a docent does not arrive for work at the scheduled opening time or misses a shift, we often must close the museum. Thus, arriving late or missing shifts are grounds for dismal. Each docent will receive one verbal and written warning after the first offense; the second offense will be grounds for dismissal.

    The Preservation Greensboro Incorporated Employee Handbook shall be provided for you as an easy-to-use reference. It explains expectations, rules, benefits, and policies. Read through the entire handbook so that you understand the material covered. Your employment relationship with PGI is voluntary; therefore, there is no specified length of employment. Either you or the company may terminate this relationship at will, with or without cause, at any time. This Handbook is neither a contract for employment nor a legal document.

    To apply, please send an email with your cover letter and resume attached, as well as your favorite museum to Kat Hertelendy, Blandwood Manager, at blandwoodmanager@preservationgreensboro.org.

    Hiring Salary Range: This is a part time position. Compensation is $10/hour with no benefits.

    Apply via:
    blandwoodmanager@preservationgreensboro.org

  • 14 Dec 2023 1:00 PM | Anonymous

    [listing expires 07/31/2024]
    Organization Name: Preservation Greensboro Incorporated
    Organization Website: www.preservationgreensboro.org

    The Executive Director of Preservation Greensboro Inc. is responsible for creating an atmosphere in which volunteers and staff can successfully meet the objectives of the organization’s mission. This action-oriented professional is responsible for day-to-day leadership, financial management, and growth of the organization. S/he will cultivate and sustain a strong team-oriented culture with an emphasis on collaboration, results, and accountability. A successful Executive Director will ensure organizational financial sustainability, maintain a reputation for excellence, and identify opportunities for mission-related impact in the community.

    Key Responsibilities

    Strategic Leadership

    Provides inspired and motivating leadership to the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers; mobilizing the varied talents and resources available to plan for and deliver growth in mission impact. This involves developing overall goals, timelines, and budgets in partnership with the Board and ensuring goals are achieved and performance meets or exceeds expectations.

    Fundraising

    Leads the execution of strategic revenue plans to drive diverse and sustainable growth; consistently delivering against established revenue/expense targets. This includes ensuring that the responsibilities and accountabilities are well-defined in the functions of relationship management, cultivation, stewardship, and pipeline development.

    Board Recruitment; Development

    Nurtures ongoing development of an engaged and high-performing board by fostering mutual trust and respect, emphasizing shared leadership and responsibility, and providing thoughtful reflection on performance. Keeps board leadership current on all PGI communications and programs.

    Public Policy and Advocacy

    Positions PGI as an effective, vital, historic preservation organization. Represents Preservation Greensboro at all appropriate public meetings and functions and makes effective public presentations. Establishes and maintains relationships with key individuals in both the public and private sectors. Works for strong communications with local elected officials and related nonprofit organizations.

    Marketing, Communications and Public Relations

    Oversees the development of all promotional and communications strategies. Leads all public relations efforts and serves as the Preservation Greensboro spokesperson.

    Staff and Financial Management

    Establishes administrative policies and procedures for all day-to-day functions and operations for a full-time staff of three plus contracted services. Preserves the fiscal responsibility by operating within the approved budget; maximizing resource utilization and maintaining financial records and forecast reports. Oversees submission to the board of annual and monthly statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization. Performs personnel management functions including but not limited to performance management, training, supervision, and hiring/termination.

    Desired Qualifications

    ● At least 5 years’ professional nonprofit experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization; minimum of 2 years in a supervisory capacity preferred.

    ● Bachelor's degree in disciplines related to business, public administration, communications, planning, and/or historic preservation. Advanced degree in historic preservation or related fields is preferred.

    ● Record of success in a fundraising leadership role, particularly in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies, and volunteers. It is anticipated PGI will conduct a capital campaign in the near future so professional or volunteer experience is a plus.

    ● Experience with managing a preservation revolving fund and/or preservation projects is desired.

    ● Strong financial management skills including budget preparation, analysis, decision making, and reporting.

    ● Exceptional management skills and the ability to inspire, lead, and motivate a talented staff team; developing and sustaining an inclusive and respectful work environment through all interactions with staff and volunteers.

    ● Ability to be a passionate spokesperson/representative of PGI’s mission.

    ● High degree of energy, integrity, transparency, and creativity.

    ● Proven track record of success and accomplishments.

    Hiring Salary Range: $70,000-80,000

    Apply via:
    estherhall@gmail.com


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