Museum Manager

Organization: Museum of the American Military Family & Learning Center

Location: 546B State Rd. 333, Tijeras, NM  87059

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position

The ideal candidate will:

The Big Picture
Have the desire to work as part of team to grow a grassroots museum
Familiarize self with military/family culture and learn the back stories/significance of the artifacts
Seek opportunities to collaborate with other cultural, community, military-connected, and educational organizations to expand and diversify the museum’s audience, extend the museum’s reach, and advance its mission and interests
Participate in MAMF planning/initiatives
Keep current on best practices in the museum profession and apply them at MAMF

Operations
Be on-site when MAMF is open to the public. (Schedule TBD part-time hours ideally 20—NTE 28 per week. Weekdays or weekends.)
Interact with visitors and researchers
Follow MAMF policies and procedures
Provide support offsite at outreach initiatives/exhibitions (as needed)
Work with MAMF volunteers and board members
Participate in MAMF board meetings (as appropriate)

Tasks
Catalog artifacts into PastPerfect computer database
Organize, maintain and display artifacts
Write a quarterly article, other content for member newsletters
Build and keep MailChimp email lists up to date.
Send out periodic mailing through MAMF Mail Chimp database
Provide monthly reports and other reports and statistics as requested
Provide information and support for grant applications and advancement initiatives
Accept and process donated artifacts

Shared Tasks

With Executive Director:
Develop and help implement marketing efforts for museum/programs.
Develop/establish artifact and library collections policy/guidelines
Develop curriculum for, and conduct volunteer training
Serve as the third administrator on MAMF FB, Instagram, and Pinterest
Responsible for periodically sending out e-newsletters/marketing campaigns

With Volunteers/board members:
Perform minor cleaning (e.g. dusting, vacuuming, straightening/dusting artifacts)

With Interns:
Work cooperatively with interns who are scanning or doing other projects

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Qualifications
Education: (Enrolled in B.S./B.A ideally M.S/M.A. in museum studies, history, library, or related field)
Professional, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
Excellent decision-making skills
Ability to work independently, sometimes without clear direction
Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Energetic, and outgoing personality
Empathetic, compassionate, and diplomatic
Ability to deal with people with diverse viewpoints
Knowledge of preserving historic documents and artifacts
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Proficiency in PastPerfect Cataloguing software
Working knowledge of LibraryThing, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Wordpress
Physical ability to climb stairs, bend, reach and lift to 30 pounds
BONUS: (but not mandatory) Have a military/military family connection

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.