[NHCOLL-L:769] job announcement, Chief of Exhibits

[Barbian, Lenore T.]

> The National Museum of Health and Medicine in Washington, DC has a
> non-federal position open.  
> 
> ANNOUNCEMENT:
> 
> Chief Exhibits: Develop/Eval exhibit proposals.  Generate concepts,
> models, and case layout.  Follow through from detailed drawings to final
> development.  Collab with staff to maximize education/scientific impact of
> museum.  Exp in grant development.  Need an independent worker, exc
> project manger, superb collaborator.  Bachelors in exhibition, design, or
> related field.  3-5 years experience.  Plus for Masters.
> 
> Excel benefits.  Jobs in NW DC near Rock Creek & MD/DC line.  Fax cover,
> resume, & 3 refs to Donna White at 202-782-3573.  No appl considered w/o
> salary history & current req.
> OVERALL DESCRIPTION OF JOB :  
> *	Heads exhibits program at the NMHM/AFIP which is a national and
> international resource for professional health care workers and the
> general public, drawing upon diverse collections with National Historical
> Landmark status.  Develops and/or evaluates exhibits and exhibit
> proposals.  Oversees the planning and production of exhibits ranging from
> single cases to entire galleries.  Oversees temporary exhibit program.
> Supervises Exhibit Department staff and assigns projects.  Develops and
> monitors Exhibit Department budget.  Initiates or participates in the
> development of grant applications alternative funding opportunities.
> Works closely with Education and Collections staff to expand the impact of
> the Museum.  Serves as institutional representative to peer institutions
> and collaborative entities.  Serves as primary advisor to Director on
> exhibit-related issues.  Solicits internal and external exhibit proposals
> for permanent and temporary exhibit installations.  Evaluates exhibit
> proposals based on content, timeliness, use of artifacts, and educational
> potential.  Presents valid exhibit proposals for further approval by
> Museum Director.  Oversees exhibit development process by assembling and
> monitoring exhibit teams consisting of Exhibits Department staff, contract
> labor and other department staff as appropriate.  Generates policy on
> exhibit development process.  Depending on team needs, plays the role of
> project manager or exhibit designer.  Coordinates exhibit production with
> AFIP Exhibits Production Department.  Keeps exhibit development process on
> track and on budget, generating time and cost records as required.
> Coordinates with museum registrar, conservator and collections staff to
> insure that objects are displayed appropriately.  Generates concept
> drawings, models and case-layout sketches.  Creates exhibit environment
> appropriate to content.  Follows through with detailed construction
> drawings to exact scale, determines the best material, finishes and color
> to use to achieve an objective.  Establishes and manages Exhibit
> Department budget.  Participates in grant application development, grant
> implementation and securing extramural funding as related to exhibit
> programs.
>    
> MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (USE BULLET FORMAT):
> 	Include how many people report to and are evaluated by incumbent,
> scope of job, level, independent judgment vs routine work: 
> 
> *	Independently generates exhibit proposals, collaborates on exhibit
> proposals, and identifies appropriate externally generated exhibit
> proposals, based on broad institutional goals.
> 
> *	Independently manages exhibit projects.
> 
> *	Independently tracks project and department budgets.
> 
> *	Conceptualizes, project manages, designs, and generates exhibit
> designs and related documents for exhibits.
> 
> *	Independently determines work priorities for subordinates.
> 
> *	Prepares written reports and makes recommendations on pending
> exhibit projects to Museum Director.
> 
> *	Independently deals with collaborators, product support companies
> and personnel on acquisition of equipment, materials and services to be
> used for exhibits.
> 
> *	Represents the Museum in collaborative exhibit development projects.
> 
> *	Participates in grant application development, grant implementation
> and securing extramural funding as related to exhibit programs.
> 
> 
> 
> MAJOR QUALIFICATIONS :
> 
> 	Education Required:  Bachelors degree in exhibition, design or
> related field
> 
> 	Prior Experience Required:  Five years experience in museum exhibits
> or related design and production.  Knowledge of the current practices in
> exhibition development.
> 	
> 	Other Mandatory Requirements: Excellent oral and written
> communication skills.
> Successful extramural funding track record.
> 
> 	Other Desirable Requirements: Masters degree in exhibition, design
> or related field.
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