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Dir, Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center
University of Pittsburgh | |
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirement plan | |
United States, Pennsylvania, Bradford | |
4200 Fifth Avenue (Show on map) | |
May 01, 2024 | |
Dir, Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center Love where you work! Inspire and educate new generations on the importance of art, culture and philanthropy through the life and achievements of renowned mezzo-soprano, Marilyn Horne. Pitt-Bradford is looking for a self-directed professional with a strong creative vision to lead the university's 3,400 square-foot Art Deco exhibition space celebrating the craft of Opera and the achievements of renowned diva and Bradford-native Marilyn Horne. This full-time, 12-month, majority independent position is supported by the Director of Arts Programming. Hiring Range: $39,000 - $45,000/year Duties: The next Museum Director will take over all aspects of our successful museum, focusing on three primary areas: Creative Community Engagement:
Museum Operations & Revenue Sourcing:
Supporting the Museum's Future:
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Museum Studies, or related field. Minimum 3-years' experience in arts management, non-profit, or a museum-related business. Strong ability for independent work and creative problem solving. Must be able to work some nights and weekends. Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter with your application. Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including education benefit (university-paid tuition) for employee and dependents; retirement plan with up to 8% employer match; group medical insurance, life insurance, optional vision, and dental insurance; and generous vacation, sick and personal time. For more information visit www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits Job Summary Manages of all activities of a University Museum & Exhibit Center and oversees the collection and archives. Directs the advancement of the unit's efforts in education, programming, development, fundraising, communication, and outreach as well as directs the curatorial, operational, administrative, financial and personnel responsibilities for the programs. Works with artists to curate program content and creates and promotes highly effective, guest-centric services. Essential Functions The essential functions of the position are: the physical ability to give daily tours to visitors and school groups which includes maneuvering though the exhibit space and discussing the exhibit and answer questions; the ability to remove and add pieces from the archives during each rotation cycle of the exhibit. Frequency of this would most likely be annually or bi-annually; the knowledge to perform daily administrative tasks in order to ensure the successful financial success of the center. The ability to manage and move items from the museum store. These responsibilities are solely of the person accepting the position and will need the experience level as stated above in order to perform them. Physical Effort Position will include - sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling to work in the office, give tours, manage inventory, and rotate the exhibits. Lifting includes 25 lbs or less The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Manager - Museum & Exhibit Center Job Family: Academic & Student Services Job Sub Family: Performing Arts Campus: Bradford Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Work Schedule to vary with events. Reg hours 8:30am - 5:00pm Work Arrangement: Work Schedule to vary with events. Reg hours 8:30am - 5:00pm Hiring Range: $39,000 - $45,000/year Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Please see job description PI239152926 |