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1. N/A. I have never worked for or volunteered for a museum, but I have had work experience that could pertain to those items listed by Burcaw, such as completing an accreditation, completing a million dollar budget, supervision of employees, managing a large information database, public speaking (AA degree in Telecommunications), and P/R and advertising. I have also worked on grant proposals, federal and state reporting, and scholarship awards while employed as Interim Associate Dean for the College of Education at Touro University. I also have experiance in the selection process of grant proposals as well as with lobbying government officials, in my previous position as a District Representative for Congressman George Miller.

2. Programs Officer
Job ID: 6688454
Position Title: Programs Officer
Company Name: Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Job Function: Exhibitions
Entry Level: No
Location(s): Big Cypress Reservation, Florida, 33440, United States
Posted: April 5, 2010
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Indefinite
Min Education: Master's Degree
Min Experience: 5-7 Years
Required Travel: 10-25%
Company: Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
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APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person:
Anne McCudden
Email Address:
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amccudden@semtribe.com
Phone: 863-902-1113 Ext. 12201
Fax: 863-902-8879
Apply URL: http://www.semtribe.com/

Job Description
PROGRAMS OFFICER

NATURE OF WORK

The candidate for this position will be responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and managing all exhibits, educational, special events, traditional arts and community outreach programs conducted for the benefit of the Museum, consistent with the Museum mission. The Programs Officer is an integral member of the Museum Management team and directly reports to the Museum Director and directly supervises the Curator of Exhibitions, the Education Coordinator and the Outreach Coordinator. This is an exempt position.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this position. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed, if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Manage staff and operations of the Programs Division and directly oversee the Exhibits, Educational and Outreach Programs within the Museum.

Direct all operational aspects of these programs including but not limited to budgeting, logistics, public relations, staffing, etc..

Oversee production and distribution of related collateral items in conjunction with the programs being carried out

Assist in the marketing and promotions campaigns that will accompany the program activities.

Assist in effort to maintain the best practices with the museum field, this includes the ability to maintain the proper policies and procedures applicable to this division.

Lend support in other Museum areas as directed by Museum Director and/or Executive Director.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of all types of museum programming (public and non-public)
Ability to develop and implement the strategic goals and objectives of the Programs Division as per the long term strategic plan.
Proven successful grant writing skills.
Ability to define and achieve annual and capital development objectives.
Ability to effectively and professionally represent Museum to potential collaborative partners.
Strong planning and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Strong verbal, writing and public speaking skills.
Ability to maintain accurate and appropriate gift and research records.
Ability to work with considerable initiative.
Knowledge of Past Perfect museum software helpful.
Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft programs and add-ins.
Ability to serve the Tribal community, the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the STOF community, general public, co-workers and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and Holidays.
Ability to travel as necessary.

Job Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum five (5) years resource development experience, Museum Industry preferred. Proven successful grant writing is a must. Strong planning and organizational skills are imperative. English written and verbal communication skills essential. Knowledge of Past Perfect museum software helpful. Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft programs and add-ins. Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and Holidays. Ability to travel as necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Typically, the incumbent may sit comfortably to do the work; there will be travel, occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying of items; may occasionally drive company vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a clean, air-conditioned enclosed office area.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Anne McCudden
Email Address: protect_email2("amccudden", "semtribe.com"); amccudden@semtribe.com
Phone: 863-902-1113 Ext. 12201
Fax: 863-902-8879

(American Association of Museums)

I chose this job post, because it is exactly the type of position I would be looking for upon completing my MA in Museum Studies. I am minoring in Native American Studies, because I would like to work for a Native American tribal organization in which I could work directly with them to help preserve and maintain aspects of their culture as wells as educate the public from a Native American perspective.

As for job related skill sets and experience, please see my answer to question number 1 above. (Over 5 listed, but wrote it out before I read the last part of the assignment)