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For more information about posting a related listing of your own, please contact Priscilla Brendler at director@greaterhudson.org or call 914-592-6726
For more information about posting a related listing of your own, please contact Priscilla Brendler at director@greaterhudson.org or call 914-592-6726
Executive Director, Historical Society of Rockland County
The Historical Society of Rockland County is seeking a full time Executive Director. The Executive Director oversees HSRC's planning and programs in fulfillment of the mission and in accordance with professional, scholarly and ethical standards and supervises HSRC’s staff and operations to ensure that HSRC functions as a visitor-centered, public service-oriented, high-profile organization that maximizes the potential of its human and financial resources. Working with staff, volunteers and the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for fundraising, financial management, collection management and preservation, programming, marketing and supervision of staff. S/he is responsible for keeping the organization's operations, finances, policies, program, and reputation up-to-date and relevant to contemporary audiences, ensuring the overall well-being of HSRC on a day-to-day basis. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of institutional experience in a senior leadership position, demonstrating success in fundraising, financial and staff management, and obtaining resources necessary to move the institution forward. A master's degree in a related discipline is highly preferred. For a complete position description, including qualifications and responsibilities, please click here.
Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to: Search Committee, Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Road, New City, NY 10956
The Historical Society of Rockland County is seeking a full time Executive Director. The Executive Director oversees HSRC's planning and programs in fulfillment of the mission and in accordance with professional, scholarly and ethical standards and supervises HSRC’s staff and operations to ensure that HSRC functions as a visitor-centered, public service-oriented, high-profile organization that maximizes the potential of its human and financial resources. Working with staff, volunteers and the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for fundraising, financial management, collection management and preservation, programming, marketing and supervision of staff. S/he is responsible for keeping the organization's operations, finances, policies, program, and reputation up-to-date and relevant to contemporary audiences, ensuring the overall well-being of HSRC on a day-to-day basis. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of institutional experience in a senior leadership position, demonstrating success in fundraising, financial and staff management, and obtaining resources necessary to move the institution forward. A master's degree in a related discipline is highly preferred. For a complete position description, including qualifications and responsibilities, please click here.
Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to: Search Committee, Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Road, New City, NY 10956
Mid to Senior Level Paper Conservator, West Lake Conservators
West Lake Conservators, a 38 year old mixed specialty preservation firm providing comprehensive services for paintings, painted objects, paper, textiles and frames established in 1975, seeks a mid- to senior level Paper Conservator to join our team. Our Paper Conservator will have no paper mentor in house. They must have the experience necessary to work independently without treatment guidance on a broad range of paper objects including fine art, library & archival holdings, photographs and oversize objects. Our staff is available to provide the paper conservator occasional extra hands and collaboration, if needed, between specialties. When requested you may be expected to help with on site large projects, such as surveys, disaster recovery, public education and outreach.
Required qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Art Conservation from a recognized conservation program, or equivalent professional experience; a command of the English language; competent writing and computer skills. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes an educational stipend, benefits of health insurance,holidays, and bonuses. Confident paper conservators are encouraged to apply. For full job description, please click here.
Interested US citizens are asked to send a letter of interest and resume via e-mail to:
susan@westlakeconservators.com .
Susan Blakney, Chief Conservator
AIC Fellow, IIC Fellow
West Lake Conservators Ltd.
Box 45
Skaneateles, NY 13152
West Lake Conservators, a 38 year old mixed specialty preservation firm providing comprehensive services for paintings, painted objects, paper, textiles and frames established in 1975, seeks a mid- to senior level Paper Conservator to join our team. Our Paper Conservator will have no paper mentor in house. They must have the experience necessary to work independently without treatment guidance on a broad range of paper objects including fine art, library & archival holdings, photographs and oversize objects. Our staff is available to provide the paper conservator occasional extra hands and collaboration, if needed, between specialties. When requested you may be expected to help with on site large projects, such as surveys, disaster recovery, public education and outreach.
Required qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Art Conservation from a recognized conservation program, or equivalent professional experience; a command of the English language; competent writing and computer skills. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes an educational stipend, benefits of health insurance,holidays, and bonuses. Confident paper conservators are encouraged to apply. For full job description, please click here.
Interested US citizens are asked to send a letter of interest and resume via e-mail to:
susan@westlakeconservators.com .
Susan Blakney, Chief Conservator
AIC Fellow, IIC Fellow
West Lake Conservators Ltd.
Box 45
Skaneateles, NY 13152
Editor, New York Archives Magazine
New York Archives is a magazine (not an academic journal) designed to appeal to the general, educated public with an interest in the history of New York State that serves as a primary benefit of membership in the Archives Partnership Trust. The New York Archives editor is responsible for the planning, preparation, publication, and business management of the magazine. The New York Archives editor role includes acquisitions (content and
illustrations) and managing production. Please see complete Request For Quotes for Scope of Work, Selection Criteria, and Submission instructions.
Quotes (one signed original and four copies) may be submitted by mail to:
Jill Rydberg
Archives Partnership Trust
New York State Archives Partnership Trust
9C49 Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
In addition to addressing the specifications/deliverables in the RFQ, the quotes must also include (any omission may lead to disqualification):
• Name, telephone, email, and address information.
• Description of how you meet the Selection Criteria in the RFQ
• A list documenting relevant editorial projects.
• Relevant work samples (non-returnable).
• Hourly rate and a per issue not-to-exceed rate.
• A minimum of three references.
The contract resulting from this RFQ will be for one (1) year and shall contain an option to renew the contract for up to four additional one-year periods. Closing date for submission of quotes is April 9, 2013 at 12:00 PM (noon).
New York Archives is a magazine (not an academic journal) designed to appeal to the general, educated public with an interest in the history of New York State that serves as a primary benefit of membership in the Archives Partnership Trust. The New York Archives editor is responsible for the planning, preparation, publication, and business management of the magazine. The New York Archives editor role includes acquisitions (content and
illustrations) and managing production. Please see complete Request For Quotes for Scope of Work, Selection Criteria, and Submission instructions.
Quotes (one signed original and four copies) may be submitted by mail to:
Jill Rydberg
Archives Partnership Trust
New York State Archives Partnership Trust
9C49 Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
In addition to addressing the specifications/deliverables in the RFQ, the quotes must also include (any omission may lead to disqualification):
• Name, telephone, email, and address information.
• Description of how you meet the Selection Criteria in the RFQ
• A list documenting relevant editorial projects.
• Relevant work samples (non-returnable).
• Hourly rate and a per issue not-to-exceed rate.
• A minimum of three references.
The contract resulting from this RFQ will be for one (1) year and shall contain an option to renew the contract for up to four additional one-year periods. Closing date for submission of quotes is April 9, 2013 at 12:00 PM (noon).
Director of the Leadership in Museum Education Program, Bankstreet College of Education
Bank Street Graduate School of Education is seeking a director for the Leadership in Museum Education Program. The program director is responsible for all aspects of this nationally recognized program in museum education and leadership. Students are mid-career working professionals who currently come to New York City for monthly weekend classes over a period of two years. The successful candidate must have significant professional experience and expertise in leading in the museum environment and a master’s degree in education, museum studies, or related field, doctoral degree preferred.
For further information, click here. Bank Street College of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, candidates of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. We will begin to review applications April 3, 2013 and will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, current CV and writing sample to: gradschoolpositions@bankstreet.edu.
Bank Street Graduate School of Education is seeking a director for the Leadership in Museum Education Program. The program director is responsible for all aspects of this nationally recognized program in museum education and leadership. Students are mid-career working professionals who currently come to New York City for monthly weekend classes over a period of two years. The successful candidate must have significant professional experience and expertise in leading in the museum environment and a master’s degree in education, museum studies, or related field, doctoral degree preferred.
For further information, click here. Bank Street College of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, candidates of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. We will begin to review applications April 3, 2013 and will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, current CV and writing sample to: gradschoolpositions@bankstreet.edu.
Assistant Director of Education, The Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages
The Assistant Director of Education is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and delivery of education programming for children,
adults and senior citizens. This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Education. Position begins March 1, 2013.
Responsibilities: Works with the Director of Education to develop, assess and revise education programs; Becomes familiar with all education programs and is available to teach them; Recruits and supervises docents; Prepares contractual agreements as necessary; oversees all administrative aspects of scheduling, arrivals, participants, services and payments; Manages the administration of programs for senior citizens; Analyzes data and provides reports on program attendance, income and expenses; With Director of Education, prepares budgets and administers grants; Works with Director of Education to develop multidisciplinary programs designed to support the exhibits and attract visitors according to Museum priorities.
Requirements: Degree in museum education or related field; Experience in museum education; Demonstrated organizational, administrative and supervisory skills; Collaboration, flexibility and teamwork are essential; This position involves occasional weekend work.
How to apply: Send resume and cover letter to agass@longislandmuseum.org. The position will be open until filled.
The Assistant Director of Education is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and delivery of education programming for children,
adults and senior citizens. This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Education. Position begins March 1, 2013.
Responsibilities: Works with the Director of Education to develop, assess and revise education programs; Becomes familiar with all education programs and is available to teach them; Recruits and supervises docents; Prepares contractual agreements as necessary; oversees all administrative aspects of scheduling, arrivals, participants, services and payments; Manages the administration of programs for senior citizens; Analyzes data and provides reports on program attendance, income and expenses; With Director of Education, prepares budgets and administers grants; Works with Director of Education to develop multidisciplinary programs designed to support the exhibits and attract visitors according to Museum priorities.
Requirements: Degree in museum education or related field; Experience in museum education; Demonstrated organizational, administrative and supervisory skills; Collaboration, flexibility and teamwork are essential; This position involves occasional weekend work.
How to apply: Send resume and cover letter to agass@longislandmuseum.org. The position will be open until filled.
Collections Associate, Museum Village (2 positions available)
The Collections Associate (CA), together with several other Collections Associates, under the direction of the Museum Director, is responsible for transferring information from our recently completed Inventory, as well as other sources, into our Past Perfect catalog in accordance with a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The CA will be expected to use his/her knowledge of museum artifacts, museum standards and knowledge of Museum Village’s (MV) mission statement and Collections Management Policy and Interpretive Plan to properly inform the cataloging.
This position is 20 - 35 hrs/week for a 14 month period (9/1/12 to 10/29/13). Experience with the Past Perfect collections database is required, as well as a Master's Degree in Museum Studies or equivalent museum collections experience. For a complete position description, including qualifications and job requirements, please click here.
Interested individuals should e-mail a cover letter and resume to Michael Sosler at msosler@museumvillage.org or fax it to (845)782-6432. No phone calls please.
The Collections Associate (CA), together with several other Collections Associates, under the direction of the Museum Director, is responsible for transferring information from our recently completed Inventory, as well as other sources, into our Past Perfect catalog in accordance with a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The CA will be expected to use his/her knowledge of museum artifacts, museum standards and knowledge of Museum Village’s (MV) mission statement and Collections Management Policy and Interpretive Plan to properly inform the cataloging.
This position is 20 - 35 hrs/week for a 14 month period (9/1/12 to 10/29/13). Experience with the Past Perfect collections database is required, as well as a Master's Degree in Museum Studies or equivalent museum collections experience. For a complete position description, including qualifications and job requirements, please click here.
Interested individuals should e-mail a cover letter and resume to Michael Sosler at msosler@museumvillage.org or fax it to (845)782-6432. No phone calls please.
Volunteer Archivist for HHAR Archives
The Hebrew Home at Riverdale seeks a volunteer Archivist to maintain the Home's archives of historical documents and photographs documenting its 90-year history. The Volunteer will need to become familiar with the existing archiving system in order to be able to add new materials, such as photographs, press clippings, exhibition materials and other historical documents related to the history of The Hebrew Home at Riverdale and to the Derfner Judaica Museum + Art Collection at the Hebrew Home. Required skills include precise attention to detail, the ability to handle fragile objects, ability to work independently, and knowledge of archival storage materials and systems. Past library or archival experience helpful.
For further information, please contact the Hebrew Home at 718-581-1330.
For more information on the Hebrew Home at Riverdale please visit our website at http://hebrewhome.org
The Hebrew Home at Riverdale seeks a volunteer Archivist to maintain the Home's archives of historical documents and photographs documenting its 90-year history. The Volunteer will need to become familiar with the existing archiving system in order to be able to add new materials, such as photographs, press clippings, exhibition materials and other historical documents related to the history of The Hebrew Home at Riverdale and to the Derfner Judaica Museum + Art Collection at the Hebrew Home. Required skills include precise attention to detail, the ability to handle fragile objects, ability to work independently, and knowledge of archival storage materials and systems. Past library or archival experience helpful.
For further information, please contact the Hebrew Home at 718-581-1330.
For more information on the Hebrew Home at Riverdale please visit our website at http://hebrewhome.org
