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Education Listings

POSTED 5/10/2013
J3930. Director of Education and Programs
Life Sciences Foundation, San Francisco, CA

As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Education and Programs serves as the point person for educational projects within the Foundation and with partner organizations. The Director will build a phased approach to creating new programs and ensuring that the Foundation’s materials and research activities bring novel biotech information to audiences both within and beyond the life sciences community. The Director will increase public awareness and understanding of biotechnology and build a broader appreciation for biotech’s impact on health and society. Visit here for more information.

POSTED 5/9/2013
J3929. School Learning Experiences Coordinator
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC

This position closes on May 17, 2013. The School Learning Experiences Coordinator develops inquiry-centered science learning experiences for students in informal learning settings that meet their specific needs for growth and development in science content, skills, and career opportunities. The coordinator develops, evaluates, and delivers activities, programs, and products, linked to national curriculum standards and classroom curriculum, including distance learning and technology-based educational programming. The coordinator will play a critical role in increasing the number of students served with high quality onsite and online programming that meets the needs of 21st Century learners. Full description and application are available at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/342885300.

POSTED 5/7/2013
J3926. Associate Director of Education
Austin Children’s Museum, Austin, TX

The Austin Children’s Museum is seeking an Associate Director of Education (ADE) to develop innovative experiences that equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers. This ADE oversees STEM content across program and exhibit formats, ensuring it is accurate and consistent with the Museum’s educational framework. ADE serves on the exhibits team to develop content and experiences that attract diverse audiences. ADE is a key member on the leadership team which aims to synergize resources and expand the organization’s capacity to deliver our mission and achieve financial stability.

The Museum seeking a candidate who demonstrates a passionate approach to informal learning and has proven success imagining and implementing playful, engaging interactive and interpretive experiences in a science center or children’s museum setting.

Visit http://austinkids.org/About-Us/Careers.aspx for complete description, qualification and application instructions.

POSTED 4/11/2013
J3909. Director, Community and School Professional Development
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CA

The Director of Professional Development is responsible for assessing, developing a strategy for, implementing and overseeing a professional development program that provides high-quality experiences for teachers including preschool/early childhood teachers, the Discovery Rooms, K – 12 teachers, parents, community youth educators, and school administrators. The program will include both pre-service and in-service programs. The Director manages two staff and works closely with the Development Department to design, implement and evaluate a fundraising plan. The Director develops and administers program budgets; works closely with the Director of Community and Public Programs to ensure alignment between their programs; participates in departmental strategic planning; works with other departments to schedule, promote and publicize education programs; and oversees the documentation and reporting of programs.

Full-time. Benefits. Salary: $68,000-$72,000.

Send Cover Letter, Resume, Salary History: HR Dept. fax (213-744-2673), email (HR@cscmail.org), or mail: 700 Exposition Park Dr., LA, CA 90037. EOE.

More info here.

POSTED 4/11/2013
J3908. Preschool and Elementary Education Manager
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CA

The Preschool and Elementary Project Manager is responsible for the research, development, prototyping, project staff, implementation and evaluation of all preschool and elementary (pre k – 5th) science programs and preschool and elementary educator professional development workshop curriculums. This individual works in cooperation with other in-house team members and outside organizations.

Full-time. Benefits. Salary: $42,000-$44,000.

Send Cover Letter, Resume, Salary History: HR Dept. fax (213-744-2673), email (HR@cscmail.org), or mail: 700 Exposition Park Dr., LA, CA 90037. EOE.

More info here.

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Exhibit/Curatorial Listings

POSTED 5/6/2013
J3923. Several Positions
Miami Science Museum, Miami, FL

The Miami Science Museum is seeking to fill multiple positions to support the development of a wide range of exhibits for its new 250,000 SF facility now under construction in downtown Miami, scheduled to open in 2015.

Key components of the new Museum include an aquarium, planetarium, indoor and outdoor science exhibits. The permanent exhibitions will span a wide range of topics including ecology, marine biology and environmental science; physics, chemistry and nanotechnology; renewable energy, hydroponics, aquaculture, sustainability science; astronomy and earth sciences; health, fitness and nutrition; psychology and neurobiology; and computer science and communications technology.

The Museum anticipates up to 700,000 visitors per year, including 150,000 school children and large numbers of international tourists. Exhibition development will encompass indoor and outdoor spaces, with experiences targeting multi-generational audiences, responding to multiple learning styles and different educational levels. Expected formats include hands-on interactives, individual and multi-user digital media, immersive experiences, live animal exhibits, artifacts, and personalized, web-based content delivered via mobile devices. All exhibits will be delivered bilingually.

The Museum is seeking multiple individuals for part-time or full-time positions in Miami, with experience in the following areas:

POSTED 5/1/2013
J3922. Exhibit Content Developer
Museum of Science, Boston, MA

The Exhibit Content Developer will develop engaging, educational, accurate, accessible and relevant facilitated and un-facilitated museum experiences that effectively communicate their intended messages to a wide audience and that reflect input from the public, experts in the scientific and engineering community and from Museum staff. This position will collaborate with team members, project managers, other museums, and members of the community to develop and produce exhibits according to the goals of the project, on time and within budget. This position will also support a collaborative work environment within project teams and with all Museum colleagues. The Exhibit Content Developer will participate in the design and implementation of an effective program of prototyping and testing of exhibit and program components, as an integral part of the project development process. Lastly, this position will use results of front-end and formative evaluation to develop appropriate project goals and objectives, and summative evaluation to assess their ultimate success. Visit www.mos.org/jobs for details. Email cover letter and resume to JOBS@MOS.ORG. Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSTED 4/19/2013
J3915. Vice President, Exhibits, Facilities & Digital Initiatives
Science World, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Vice President provides overall direction to the conception, development, construction and maintenance of Science World exhibits and the facility as a whole, as well as the initiation and implementation of a comprehensive digital strategy across the organization, all in support of the Science World Mission. As a member of the Executive Management Team, this individual will contribute a unique perspective on current developments in the promotion of science and technology and the effective development and delivery of Science World services to the community and the province of BC.

As the ideal candidate, you have built an outstanding reputation as a leader in an innovative, customer-driven, interactive science centre or museum. You bring a deep knowledge of trends as they relate to visitor experiences both internal and external to the facility, and understand how to create an experience that isn’t only contained to the facility. You also have hands-on experience in facilities management and have the expertise to manage teams in the development and maintenance of exhibits, exhibit space and the facility itself. In addition, you are a leader who nurtures and supports a team and also takes a leadership position in the community, as an advocate for the mandate of the Centre. Your professional experience is augmented by an undergraduate degree in the sciences or education. Current knowledge of trends and innovations in science and technology centres will be an asset, as will demonstrated commitment to the incorporation of digital experiences for visitors.

To play a pivotal role in the success of this leading organization, please send your covering letter and résumé, in confidence, to Shelina Esmail, Allison Rzen:

PFM Executive Search / Panorama Search Partners
Suite 2020, 1055 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9
Tel: 604.689.9970
E-mail: pfm@pfmsearch.com
Web: www.pfmsearch.com

POSTED 4/11/2013
J3907. Exhibit Developer
Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul, MN

Minnesota Children’s Museum’s mission is sparking children’s learning through play. We are in search of an Exhibit Developer to interpret and develop exhibit concepts, goals and messages into innovative exhibit activities and components that playfully engage visitors and are interactive, interdisciplinary, educationally sound and developmentally appropriate. This is a full-time, benefited project position up to 30 months, with a possible 6 month extension (pending future project needs). The successful candidate is required to have: Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies or related field required. Minimum of 3-5 years experience working in a museum or similar organization, including a background working with family audiences and traveling exhibits. Experience working with licensed characters is a plus. To view the full description, go to: http://www.mcm.org/about-the-museum/employment/. Minnesota Children’s Museum is located in the heart of downtown St. Paul.

To be considered for this position, please submit a letter of interest, resume and portfolio of applicable work to jobs@mcm.org. An on-site interview will be required during the selection process. Relocation financial support is not available for this position.

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Management Listings

POSTED 5/1/2013
J3918. CEO (Executive Director)
Prince Salman Science and Technology Oasis (PSSO), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Prince Salman Science Oasis (PSSO) is a new international standards science and technology center under construction in Riyadh, KSA, with 7 pavilions of various scientific themes and Riyadh’s first IMAX theater, all due to be completed by April 2014.

The PSSO Board of Directors is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced executive to take the leadership role as CEO. The CEO is expected to help create suitable business and operations plans, with related human resources requirements and development strategies for sustained successful operations.

This position reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for creating the center’s key performance indicators as they relate to issues of visitors: Safety, comfort, learning, satisfaction and desire for repeat visits. Responsibilities also include creative innovative school programs, managing the creation of engaging scientific content and developing exceptional multi-channel media and communications programs with the community.

The ideal candidate has 7 to 10 years’ experience as an executive in a similar organization, with a track record in sustained successful operations and human resources development.

For a full job description, and to apply, visit http://pssoksa.org/2013/en/Employment-Opportunities.html

Please contact us for more details

Dr. Akram F Masri
Phone: +966 1 4603481 Ext: 207
E-mail: amasri@duniaintermedia.com

POSTED 4/25/2013
J3917. Executive Director
Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington, DE

At Hagley, we invite people of all ages to investigate and experience the unfolding history of American business and innovation, and its impact on the world. It is an outdoor, cultural heritage site that explores the history of innovations in science, technology and engineering through the du Pont story. Located on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. The site includes restored mills, a workers' community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family.

In March 2013, the Board and staff of Hagley completed a 12-month strategic planning process. The new plan shifts Hagley’s focus to the history, process, and outcomes of innovation. Hagley seeks an accomplished leader who has a compelling vision for engaging diverse audiences, in lifelong learning related to science, technology and engineering. S/He has experience leading and directing complex organizations or operating units of complex organizations, with varied internal and external constituencies. S/He will have a background that includes high-level decision-making and implementing best organizational practices.

This individual will have at least five (5) years of executive leadership in a multi-million dollar organization, in the education, not-for-profit, corporate or government sectors. The ideal candidate has business acumen and experience allocating resources in support of a strategic plan, setting quantified objectives, meeting those quantified expectations, and running a fiscally sustainable organization. This individual has experience building durable relationships with donors, stakeholders and constituencies. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, a graduate degree is preferred.

To learn more about Hagley, please visit their website at www.hagley.org. Nominations and applications for this position will be accepted by contacting:

Raylene Decatur, Principal, Kittleman & Associates, LLC
299 Milwaukee Street, Suite 327, Denver, CO 80206
resumes@kittleman.net

Additional information regarding this position is available at www.kittleman.net.

POSTED 4/16/2013
J3914. Visitor Services Director
Explora, Albuquerque, NM

The Visitor Services Director oversees much of the visitor experience at Explora including admissions, retail, exhibit facilitation, birthday parties, volunteers, and other engagement activities. The position manages 40 full-time, part-time, seasonal, and event staff to deliver excellent customer service, both internally and externally. The VS Director works with other managers and directors to define and achieve budgetary targets, strategic direction, positive organizational results, and desirable community impact. The Visitor Services group is an integral part of the Explora team, and the VS Director is a full-time, senior-level position that reports to the Executive Director.

Please email résumé and cover letter with the header Visitor Services Director to Joe Hastings, jhastings@explora.us.

POSTED 4/11/2013
J3911. Executive Director
Madison Children’s Museum, Madison, WI

Madison Children's Museum seeks an Executive Director ready to provide strong fiscal management, fundraising, and bold, visionary leadership to guide this world-class institution into its next phase of growth and service to the community. The Executive Director provides passionate and creative leadership for the museum and is an aggressive champion of its philosophy and operating strategies, develops and implements multi-year strategic plans and annual work plans, creates and maintains an appropriate staff structure and supervises department heads. In addition, the Executive Director serves as the museum's advocate and interface with the external community by cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with the Board of Directors, donors, civic leaders, the media, and national organizations. The Executive Director is responsible for a $2.6 million operating budget, developing new funding sources locally and nationally and seeking out new opportunities for innovation and growth. Founded in 1980, the museum moved into a new facility in 2010. The Executive Director will optimize use of the new building as a community asset and will lead architectural, funding, and operational planning for building, exhibit and program expansion. Qualifications include a minimum of three years of successful senior management experience; salary is commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by email only to Andrea Conrad, Operations Manager, at aconrad@madisonchildrensmuseum.org by April 30, 2013. Full job description can be viewed here.

POSTED 4/11/2013
J3906. Assistant Director
University of Texas, Richardson, TX

The Science and Engineering Education Center (SEEC) at the University of Texas at Dallas (www.utdallas.edu/seec/) is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Director. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading the Contact Science program (http://www.utdallas.edu/seec/contact_science.html) while also contributing to other SEEC programs. Leading Contact Science will involve program management skills to include expansion of the program via relationship building, development of new exhibits and activities, and associated fundraising. Highly desirable for the position would be the ability to carry out high quality education research on Contact Science and other SEEC programs, such as those involving project-based learning and robotics. Strong organizational and interpersonal relationship skills are a must, along with a minimum educational requirement of an undergraduate degree. A science, engineering, and/or science education background, experience with outreach programs, and an appropriate advanced degree are highly preferred. Please apply online at www.utdallasjobs.com. This is a security sensitive position. The University of Texas at Dallas is an EEO employer.

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Programs Listings

POSTED 5/8/2013
J3928. Senior Director of Public Programs
San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego, CA

The San Diego Natural History Museum is seeking an experienced and creative museum professional to direct the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for public programs, exhibitions, and community partnerships that strengthen the Museum’s mission. The selected candidate will collaborate with colleagues across the institution and stakeholders in the community to conceptualize, develop, and implement public programs that are relevant, engaging, and accessible for a diverse audience.

For full job description please visit here.

POSTED 5/1/2013
J3919. Camp Coordinator
Adventure Science Center, Nashville, TN

Adventure Science Center-Nashville has an opening for a full-time Camp Coordinator who is responsible for developing, planning, marketing and implementing all summer and holiday Science Quest day camps and all Science Sleepover programs for schools, scouts and other youth groups. Experience (minimum 3 years) with budgeting process, hiring, training and evaluation of camp staff required. To learn more about the position, please visit our website at www.adventuresci.org and click on “About Us” and “Employment.” EOE

POSTED 4/16/2013
J3912. Associate Director of Programs
Austin Children’s Museum, Austin, TX

The Austin Children’s Museum is seeking an Associate Director of Programs to provide leadership in developing and implementing innovative programs that equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers.

This is a new position that will support the Museum in a significant capital expansion by serving on the leadership team to synergize resources and achieve the museum’s strategic objectives.

We seek a candidate who demonstrates a passionate approach to informal learning and has proven success imagining and implement playful, engaging experiences for a variety of audiences.

This staff member will guide the programs team in infusing innovative informal science learning throughout all programs to achieve the Museum’s Science, Technology, Engineering, art and Math (STEaM)-focused approach. They will lead program evaluation efforts and ensure industry best practices are implemented.

Visit http://www.austinkids.org/About-Us/Careers.aspx for complete job description, qualification and application instructions.

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Miscellaneous Listings

POSTED 5/8/2013
J3927. Research Associate
COSI, Columbus, OH

Support COSI by contributing to the work of the Lifelong Learning Group, part of the Center for Research & Evaluation, by supporting the development and delivery of high-quality research, evaluation, and consulting projects with external clients in the informal learning field. Support development and dissemination of field-wide insights into informal learning and the value of visitor studies across the informal learning field.

Visit www.COSI.org for full job descriptions and to apply.

POSTED 4/29/2013
J3920. Digital Media Developer
Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA

The Digital Media Developer will utilize their creative programming skills that integrate audio, video, motion, with user interface design to create unique visitor experiences that translate into the physical space. He/she will conceive, program and design interactive media experiences for science museum exhibits and special projects. He/she will work closely with a team of scientists and the design team to brainstorm, storyboard, program and/or customize software to prototype interactive experiences for testing and evaluation. The digital media developer will use all mediums of interactive digital media, including software, hardware, and web-based platforms, and is expected to understand and adopt new technologies as they become available. He/she will work closely with technical and exhibit designers to integrate technology into physical spaces. He/she will serve as a member of the core team for the development and design of capital campaign exhibit projects and creative services projects as assigned.

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POSTED 4/16/2013
J3913. Editorial Style Guide Intern
Austin Children’s Museum, Austin, TX

The Austin Children’s Museum is in the midst of a rebrand as it prepares to move to a new, larger facility at Mueller later this year. New style guidelines have been developed for the brand’s graphic identity.

This internship will be responsible for developing a comprehensive Editorial Style Guide for the Museum that can be utilized by all staff, interns and volunteers. ACM is looking for a graduate student with strong writing skills and knowledge of Associated Press style.

This is a project based internship that will require the student to work mostly offsite. Some face-to-face interaction with the marketing and communications manager will be necessary.

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