The Fine Arts department at the University of Louisville is looking to hire a Program Coordinator Senior to serve as the general office manager and assistant to the Chair. Responsibilities include promoting programs of the department by assisting with printed and online materials. Coordinator will be responsible for departmental social networking sites, manage external communication and direct marketing, and assist with departmental functions, including; weekends and evenings for exhibition opening receptions. The position will assist with community outreach to high schools, museums and other art venues to promote programs of the department and coordinate Admission Office tours with faculty. More information here.
Job Posting -- CFO/COO, Fund for the Arts
Fund for the Arts is a convener, promoter, leader, and driver of Imagine Greater Louisville 2020, the region’s arts & cultural plan. It facilitates the largest arts grant program in Kentucky, providing over 600 grants to organizations, artists, schools and other partners annually. The Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer (CFO/COO) will set the Fund for the Arts’ (Fund) financial policy and will actively participate in the organization’s overall strategy. In addition, the CFO/COO will work closely with a motivated and engaged Finance and Audit Committee and Board of Directors, with additional direct reporting to the organization’s Board of Directors. More information here.
Job Posting -- Editorial Assistant, Kentucky Historical Society
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) seeks an Editorial Assistant to join the staff of the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition (CWGK), a digital humanities project that provides visual, textual and intellectual access to documents associated with the state’s Civil War governors. More information here.
Curator of Collection -- Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Owensboro, KY
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is seeking and experienced museum curator who is professional and knowledgeable with the ability to play an integral role in shaping the overall visitor experience. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, has the ability to function at a high level within an ever-changing environment, and must have an interest in preserving the historical record of bluegrass music. The Curator of Collections is responsible for all aspects of artifact collection, procurement, assessment, evaluation, and preservation. BA or MA in Museum Studies, Public History, or Related field. More information here.
Job Posting -- Associate Curator for Digital Projects, Filson Historical Society
The Filson is seeking a motivated and tech-savvy individual to join our team as the Associate Curator for Digital Projects. Tasks will include: Carrying out and overseeing digitization; Digital humanities project planning; Conceptualizing digitization projects in conjunction with the development team; and more. Experience: Library or Information Science: 3 years (Preferred). Education: Master's (Required). More information here.
Job Posting -- Exhibitions Assistant, University of Louisville
Under the supervision of the Hite Art Institute Gallery Director, coordinate the preparation and installation of exhibitions including necessary construction, negotiation of loan agreements, scheduling shipping, and condition reporting. Bachelor's degree in Art, Art History or related field and three years of related experience. Wage minimum $14.72/hr. More information here.
Two Job Postings -- Speed Art Museum
Director's Office Manager & Membership Coordinator
More information about both positions here.
Part-time Job Posting -- Museum Specialist, Louisville WaterWorks Museum
Assists in Louisville Water Tower Park operations and marketing, educational programming, and tours at Louisville WaterWorks Museum. Provide a welcoming, hospitable environment and learning experience to museum visitors through guided tour at the WaterWorks Museum. More information here.
Job Posting -- Museum Curator, Fort Campbell, KY
This position is located with the "Mission & Installation Contracting Command", Fort Campbell, KY. NOTE: This is a limited eligibility position but includes veterans and military spouses. See "This job is open to" section. The curator:
- Performs work in the collection, research, classification, preservation and exhibit of artifacts pertinent to the history of the United States Army.
- Performs historical research to document description, identity, significance and approximate value of each piece of historical property.
- Provides technical care of the historical property in the collection including maintenance, minor repair, and restoration.
- Presents informal and formal presentations using visual aids or items from the collection.
More information here.
Job Posting -- Events and Special Projects Coordinator, Louisville Public Media
Not exactly a museum job, but certainly "museum-adjacent" for someone interested in music, art, and culture!
The Events and Special Projects Coordinator will work closely with Louisville Public Media news, music, membership, and underwriting teams to create new events and assist with the execution of current events, from WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays to classical music education to Next Louisville conversations. To get this job, you must have experience in the planning and execution of public events of all sizes. This work demands someone who is organized, exhibits excellent problem-solving skills, and is able to think on their feet.
More information here.
Job Posting -- Director of Facility Rentals and Events, The Frazier Museum
Responsible for executing all museum events and maximizing revenue opportunities. Sell, coordinate and manage events and implement and monitor the Museum’s Events Policies. Supervises Part-Time Event Staff, Event Department Coordinators and Interns. Responsible for managing/oversight of all business-related duties for the Events Department including contract agreements, liquor sales and other vendor arrangements.
More information here.
Job Posting -- School and Teaching Programs Assistant (PT), Speed Art Museum
The Speed Art Museum seeks a Teaching Programs Assistant for the Department of Education, interfacing between public visitors, patrons, community constituents, and the Museum staff. He/she is responsible for general administrative duties related to school and teacher programs, including scheduling tours and Art Detectives. This position reports to the Interim Director of Education, but works closely with all members of the Education team.
More information here.
Job Posting -- Rare Books Librarian, University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center seeks an enthusiastic and forward-thinking library/archives professional to attentively develop and promote its diverse collections of rare books and printed materials. The incumbent will serve faculty and students in a variety of disciplines across the curriculum and provide specialized reference, access, outreach, exhibition development, and instruction as part of the Research Services & Education team. Additionally, the position will administer the King Library Press and associated endowed fund, work closely with donors, collaborate with departments and administration across UK Libraries functions, and will have purchasing responsibilities for specific endowments associated with the development of the rare books and printed materials collections.
This is a full-time, tenure-track position.
More information here.
Job Posting -- Social Media Promotions Coordinator, Speed Art Museum
The Social Media Promotions Coordinator oversees all social media content initiatives across multiple platforms and formats to drive engagement, storytelling, and awareness of the Museum. This individual is an expert in all things related to social media content and strategy. This includes written communication, advertising, an eye for visuals, a sense of brand consistency, and ability to research and adapt based on the success of social media efforts. The position collaborates with all departments. Especially, this individual collaborates with marketing, curatorial, engagement, and leadership teams to tell the story of the Museum through our collection, exhibitions, events and programs, outreach efforts, and cinema.
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Job Posting -- Kentucky Historical Society (1 year July '18 – June'19)
The Kentucky Historical Society seeks a Research Associate to join the staff of the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition (CWGK), a digital humanities project which provides visual, textual and intellectual access to documents associated with the state’s Civil War governors.
The Research Associate will perform editorial work and will also assist KHS staff in developing, publishing, and promoting a themed lesson plan scaled for K-12, higher education and public forum settings
This is a Federally Funded, Time Limited position made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Anticipated timeframe is July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019.
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