1) Sealaska Heritage Institute Archival Curatorial Assistant:

The Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) of Juneau, Alaska is seeking to hire an Archival/Curatorial Assistant to work in its Special Collections Department. The Archival/Curatorial Assistant will assist the Head of SHI Special Collections with archival and curatorial operations, including in and with processing, cataloging, and preservation of collections, display of cultural objects, an archival digitization project, and research of historical holdings. Provides reference and research assistance to Sealaska shareholders and the public. Qualifications: Bachelors of Arts or Science degree. For questions about the position contact Head of SHI Special Collections Zach Jones at zachary.jones@sealaska.com.. To apply submit cover letter, college transcripts, resume, names of three references to Sealaska Heritage Institute, Attn: Lola Foss Director of Finance/HR, One Sealaska Plaza Suite 301, Juneau, AK 99801 or Email to Lola.Foss@sealaska.com. Ph. 907-463-4844, Fax 907-586-9293. Position open until filled. The Institute is a non-profit organization created by Sealaska Corporation. Shareholder preference.

 

 

2) The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center has immediate need for a Public Programs Coordinator.

Under the general direction of the Director of Education & Public Programs the Public Programs Coordinator is responsible to spearhead, develop and coordinate youth and family driven programs at the Museum utilizing the Museum’s resources, collections, and exhibitions to engage diverse audiences and ages. This position works closely with the Leadership Team when necessary to ensure goals align with the departmental and organizations’ mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Adapt and/or modify existing public programming in the areas of art, history, and science to meet the needs of the Museum’s education mission.
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Education and Public Programs and various internal departments to ensure a successful rich programming slate throughout the year.
- Manage and maintain in collaboration with the Art, Social Studies and Science Coordinators a rich docent program involving the teaching and learning of content and development of a variety of museum learning experiences.
- Collaborate and network with a variety of community organizations, public/private schools and universities to provide rich and unique programming.
- Manage related program budgets, existing and/or new funding sources and reporting in collaboration with the Director of Education and Public Programs, Finance department and the Advancement Director.
- Work closely with the Teaching Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator to help recruit, train, and staff on and offsite youth and family public programs offered by the Museum, as well as, marketing those opportunities to the general public.
- Outline program area goals and implement attainable timelines with an interdisciplinary focus in collaboration with the Director of Education and Public Programs.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience in developing youth and/or community public programming. Minimum of 3 years of experience managing projects with discreet timelines and budgets.
- Experience developing cultural and/or science-related youth and family public programs (portfolio pieces helpful).
- Proficiency in current technology and office administration operations.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.

Interested parties should submit a resume and application to Jacquelyn Hoflich, SPHR, Human Resources Director via email (jhoflich@anchoragemuseum.org, or fax to (907) 929-9216. All résumés’ must be accompanied by an application. Position closes when filled.

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6) Juneau-Douglas City Museum internship available September 2010. See full .pdf.