Jobs and Internships

The Washington County Museum is now accepting proposals for two Guest Curator opportunities:

1. The 2020 Summer Exhibit Guest Curatorship focused on fine art
2. 2020-21 School-year Exhibit Guest Curatorship focused on cultural and historical content

Do you want to share your unique cultural perspectives and help shape the defining stories of our region?

The Guest Curator program at the museum de-centers the authoritative voice of major exhibits, creating a platform for culturally embedded storytelling. Guest Curators have creative control over the design, content, and texts of a major exhibit filling the museum’s 1,200 square foot exhibit hall. Staff will support the Guest Curators in utilizing the museum’s cultural resources, developing curriculum, logistics and project management as needed.

Info Session: Tuesday, January 14th from 1-3pm

Compensation

Guest Curators receive a fixed stipend as compensation for the entire project. Stipends are paid 50% at the beginning of the work period and 50% at completion. Recipients must submit a W9.

Summer Exhibit: $1,000 / School-year Exhibit: $3,000

Application Period Closes: Monday, February 3rd at 5pm

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• Location: Museum, Portland, OR
• Pay: $15.00/hour
• Seasonal

The Oregon Historical Society is currently recruiting 3 Exhibits Preparators to join our team! The Exhibits Preparator assists the Exhibits Production team in the timely preparation, construction, installation, lighting, and de-installation of museum exhibitions as assigned, including temporary, traveling, and permanent exhibits.  

This position is on-call, non-exempt with a schedule that varies according to the demands of the organization. The first project is expected to start mid January 2020. This position does not qualify for participation in the OHS benefits package.  This position does not provide relocation assistance.

Essential Duties for the Exhibits Preparators are:

1. Assists Exhibit Production team in change out of exhibit elements from gallery (cases, vinyl, panels, etc.); spackling and painting; deinstallation and installation of artifacts under supervision of Museum staff.
2. Installs/deinstalls exhibit components including but not limited to, walls, floors, case work, text panels, photographic murals, vinyl wall treatments, and artifact mounts.
3. Construct and assemble exhibit components and furnishings, including but not limited to, fabricating custom artifact mounts, as directed by Exhibit Production Manager and/or Registrar.

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The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is looking for a Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating a wide range of complex projects at OMSI, from strategic planning priorities and exhibit development to capital projects. You will be responsible for building and managing project teams, reporting to project sponsors, and ensuring quality throughout the life of the project.

Position Requirements

• Ability to effectively manage and track multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize, work well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy, and meet stringent and overlapping deadlines.
• Work as a senior resource to provide direction for others on the project, facilitate meetings, ensure milestones are aligned to project objectives, track project timelines, productivity, and resource allocation.
• Lead cross-functional development and implementation of best practices for project management organization-wide.
• Minimum 5 years of complex project management.
• Minimum 2 years of building and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Pass pre-employment checks, such as criminal background check and reference checks.

Compensation Package

• $65,000 - $75,000 per year
• Regular, Full-Time
• Competitive health benefits.
  
• Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days, and Holiday pay!
  
• Free OMSI annual membership
  
• Reciprocal Employee Attractions Pass – Valid for two free general admissions to 21 Oregon attractions.

Position closes December 13, 2019.

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The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is looking for a Director of Development. This position will oversee the individual giving team and lead annual, capital and planned giving for the organization. You will be part of a high-performing development team with a strong track record and an organization that stands on the doorstep of major transformation and growth. The Director of Development reports to the Vice President of Development and works closely with the President, OMSI Board, and Director of Institutional Giving.

We are looking for an experienced development professional who wants to be part of driving change and growth at one of Oregon’s most beloved organizations. You should have a strong understanding of local philanthropy, experience with developing strategies for individual giving, and a passion for serving our community. In joining the OMSI team, you also participate in OMSI’s vision to ignite an education transformation at the intersection of science and technology that spreads educational opportunities across the Northwest.

Position Requirements

• Strong interest in and passion for OMSI’s mission and vision.
  Working knowledge/understanding of the Portland philanthropic community.
• Proven success in achieving results, particularly with soliciting and closing major gifts, and building and implementing multi-faceted fundraising programs.
• Ability to effectively manage and track multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize, work well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy, and meet stringent and overlapping deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Record of successful career growth leading to significant management responsibilities
• Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising individual gifts, major gifts or management.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive program management, including staff supervision, multiple project management, and budget responsibility.
• Pass pre-employment checks, such as criminal background check and reference checks.

Compensation Package

• $75,000 - $90,000 per year
  
• Competitive health benefits
• Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days, and Holiday pay!
• Free OMSI annual membership
• Reciprocal Employee Attractions Pass – Valid for two free general admissions to 21 Oregon attractions

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Application deadline December 11, 2019.