JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Denver Botanic Gardens
Teacher Intern Status: Seasonal Position
Posted May 4, 2008

Job Summary: Works alongside children's education staff to develop, teach and evaluate plant based programs and self-guided garden activities for children and families. Uses classroom teaching skills and knowledge of child development to develop new and creative programs. Enhances curriculum development, teaching skills and plant knowledge.

Position is for 20 hours per week for 8 consecutive weeks; exact schedule to be determined upon hiring; sometime from late May to mid August 2008

Qualifications/Experience: Must be a currently practicing classroom teacher in grades prek-6th. Strongly believes in hands-on, constructivist teaching philosophy. Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.

Working Conditions: Will work in an office, classroom and outdoor setting. Willing to work with children for multiple hours at a time. Must be able to withstand heat and the outdoors for an extended period of time.

Camp Counselor Status: Temporary Position

Job Summary: Under general supervision, actively supervise ~12 children (ages 6-12) in a day camp setting while implementing creative, hands-on, plant based activities. Activities may include gardening, science, arts and crafts and storytelling.

Position is from June 19-20 and July 7-18, 2008. Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Qualifications/Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years experience working with elementary-age children in a classroom, camp or after school setting. A valid teachers license or education degree is preferred. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A background of plants is desired, but not necessary.

Working Conditions: Will work in both a classroom and outdoor settings supervising and teaching children. Must be able to withstand heat and the outdoors for an extended period of time.

Send resume and/or application to Human Resources, Denver Botanic Gardens, 909 York St., Denver CO 80206, or e-mail your resume to hr@botanicgardens.org.

We are a nonprofit, EOE.

Fort Laramie, WY
Museum Technician
Posted May 4, 2008

Fort Laramie just opened a Museum Technician position. It closes May 20. More information can be found here: LINK

Boulder History Museum
Fall 2008 Education Intern
Posted May 4, 2008

The Museum Education Intern will work with the Curator of Education to assist in organizing and implementing the Museum’s educational programming including school programs, after-school Scout programs, and occasional weekend family programming.

Typical Duties

• Manage communications with school groups, scout groups and adult groups to register, schedule and evaluate tours and programs
• Keep museum education master calendar both online and onsite
• Lead museum tours and programs for students and scouts in the permanent exhibition and museum classroom space
• Assist in research and development of new Boy Scout programs in partnership with Boulder Genealogical Society
• Manage upkeep of Museum interactives including materials, cleaning and minor maintenance
• Assist Museum staff in projects as needed including exhibit installation and de-installation, and Museum reception duties including answering phones, greeting visitors and visitor orientation

Employment Terms

• Reports to Curator of Education
• Stipend will be $10/hour
• Employment term is 5-6 months, July/August-December 19, 2008. 15 hours/week, not including Thanksgiving week.
• Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required for programs and reception
• Intern is responsible for maintaining own time sheet and submitting to supervisor in a timely manner

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference given to those participating in a graduate level museum studies program
• Demonstrated understanding of youth group management skills and the needs of Museum family and youth visitors preferred
• Successful candidates will demonstrate flexible and positive attitude, a willingness to take risks, and creativity. Team players and those who can demonstrate an ability to take initiative will be given preference.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and two professional references by Friday May 23 to:
Laura Stroud
Curator of Education
Boulder History Museum
1206 Euclid Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
lstroud@boulderhistory.org

Museum Curator
The Town of Windsor
Posted April 19, 2008

The Town of Windsor is seeking a Curator to perform educational programming, plan exhibitions and collections management. Will secure and monitor grants, participate in fund raisers, handle publicity and marketing as well as staff for major events.

Accessions, authenticates, evaluates, catalogues, indexes, and stores artifacts and achival materials for a municipal museum. Preserves and maintains collections and records; plans, researches, designs, organizes, interprets and presents exhibitions. Supervises, recruits, trains and schedules volunteers; creates, promotes and implements educational programs; coordinates with communities, business and grant agencies.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in history, or museum studies, two years experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be an expert user of Past Perfect software. Photoshop, Adobe, Excel and Publisher preferred. Previous supervisory experience a plus.

Hiring Range: Hourly Range $38,472 to $45,204 DOQ

Closing Date: May 23, 2008

For a complete job description and employment application, please visit our website at www.windsorgov.com. Submit application and resume to hrm@windsorgov.com or fax to 970-674-2496 or mail to Town of Windsor, Human Resources, 301 Walnut Street, Windsor, CO 80550.

Meeteetse Museum District
Operations Manager
Posted April 17, 2008

Applicants should have:

• Proven management, business and development skills
• Capacity to lead, inspire and motivate through networking and communication.
• Understanding of computer operating systems, business and software, building maintenance, media and marketing, volunteer recruitment, accounting and finance, grants and grant writing.
• Background designing and building museum displays, receiving and organizing artifacts, and maintaining accession records and historical archives will be helpful.

Send letter of application and resume to:
Meeteetse Museum District
P.O. Box 248
Meeteetse, Wyoming 82433
307-868-2423

The City of Greeley Museums
Posted April 13, 2008

The City of Greeley Museums seeks a detail-oriented and self-motivated person to assist the collections staff at the Greeley History Museum in the scanning of historic images and the digitization of audio and video files for patrons, staff and other city departments; and the digital preservation of the museum's collection. This position will also assist in the processing of new museum acquisitions, which may include writing descriptions of artifacts, writing condition reports, photography, cleaning, marking artifacts with numbers, and making mounts. Other duties as assigned. The City of Greeley Museums collection consists of historic objects, textiles, photographs, books, maps, archival records, ethnographic and numerous other items.

Open until filled.

The job description is attached as a PDF

ROCK LEDGE RANCH HISTORIC SITE
LEAD INTERPRETER
Posted April 9, 2008

JOB DUTIES: Seeking an energetic and creative individual with a passion for communicating history in a wide variety of public forums. This position is responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of historic site public programs for daily visitation, special events and school programs. Works under the supervision of the Historic Site Manager to recruit, hire, train and schedule hourly staff. Responsible for the recruitment, training and scheduling of adult and youth volunteer Docents.

Minimum Qualifications: Three years of progressively increasing responsibility in developing and implementing public education programs at Parks, Museums or Historic Sites, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Proven capabilities in verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in the field of Natural and Cultural Interpretation, History, Education or related field and three years experience in interpretive programming at Parks, Museums or Historic Sites. Demonstrated abilities and experience in supervision of adults and youth. Possesses previous front line experience in hands on cultural interpretation.

Working knowledge and abilities in computer skills such as word, graphic design and digital photo applications. Knowledge and understanding of Museum accessioning policies and collections care.

Successful applicant will be a team player with the organizational skills required to meet multiple simultaneous challenges on a daily basis.

Working Conditions: Salary Range: $10-12 per hour

Position requires equal parts office and field work components.

This is a year round hourly position. Position does not include health benefits, sick or vacation compensation.

Please send cover letter and resume to:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Dept
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
1401 Recreation Way
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905
719.578.6777

The University of Denver Museum of Anthropology
NAGPRA Coordinator
Posted April 9, 2008

Applicants must apply through the University of Denver Human Resource’s website: https://www.dujobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1206392355918.

Job Title: NAGPRA Coordinator

Posting Hiring Range: $17.00 - $18.00 / Hour

Work Schedule: (Days & Hours) M - F (20 Hours per week)

Contact Email: ckreps@du.edu

Department: Anthropology

Job Summary
The NAGPRA Coordinator ensures that the University of Denver Museum of Anthropology (DUMA) is in compliance with NAGPRA regulations; responds to tribal inquiries for DUMA collections information; leads museum repatriation activities; coordinates and documents consultations with tribes; researches funding opportunities and helps write grants for NAGPRA activities; works with the national NAGPRA office in publishing Notices of Inventory Completion; notifies tribes of DUMA NAGPRA actions, including Federal Register publications; maintains NAGPRA museum records including NAGPRA contact database; review and revise DUMA NAGPRA policies when needed; assist with collections management duties and help oversee care of NAGPRA related museum collections; monitor NAGPRA budget; write NAGPRA annual report; present guest lectures on NAGPRA in university classes and other public venues; supervise students on NAGPRA related projects; attend department meetings.

Preferred Qualifications
M.A. in Anthropology, Museum Studies or related field.
Experience working with researchers, students, and faculty; grant writing and budget management

Minimum Qualifications
These qualifications refer to education and/or experience.
B.A. in Anthropology, Museum Studies or related Field

Required Qualifications
These qualifications are mandatory in order to perform the functions of the job (i.e. valid drivers license, certifications.)
Knowledge of and experience implementing NAGPRA; experience working in museum collections; experience working with Native American communities

Job Open Date: 03-21-2008

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Job Category: Staff

Job Type: Part-Time

Appointment Status: Benefited
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered an applicant, you must submit your application, resume and cover letter online. The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans. DU is an EEO/AA employer.