Employment Opportunities

Anchorage Museum Association

Working for the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and its support organization the Anchorage Museum Association means working with dynamic people and doing meaningful work for Anchorage's premier cultural hallmark.

Interested parties must submit a completed application, along with resume and cover letter via email or via mail/fax to:

Anchorage Museum Association
ATTN: Jacquelyn B. Hoflich, SPHR
Human Resource Director
625 C Street
Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone: (907) 929-9217
Fax: (907) 929-9216

The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and Anchorage Museum Association are equal opportunity employers.

Below are current job opportunities:

Summer Internship

Anchorage Museum Association Summer Internship Opportunity

WHEN: 10 weeks, June-September 2010, start and end dates can be flexible.

Work schedule will be Tuesday – Saturday.

WHERE: Atwood Resource Center (formerly known as the Library and Archives), AnchorageMuseum at RasmusonCenter, in beautiful Anchorage, Alaska. No relocation assistance is offered with the position.

WHAT: The AtwoodResourceCenter is seeking enthusiastic applicants for this year’s William E. Davis Internship. This summer internship position is funded by the Cook Inlet Historical Society and the Anchorage Museum Association. The recipient will receive a stipend of $2700. Work experience and training will include reference services, processing and describing negatives from the Steve McCutcheon Collection, and an introduction to The Museum System collection management software.

WHO: Applicants must be at least 18, must be computer literate, and should have an interest in a career in archives and libraries. Previous experience with historical photographs, databases, Alaska history and/or special collections research preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a completed application with a resume and a letter describing your interest in the position, to Jacquelyn B. Hoflich, SPHR, Human Resource Director, Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK, 99501; by fax: (907) 929-9217, or e-mail: jhoflich@anchoragemuseum.org.

All resumes and letters must be accompanied by a completed application.

DEADLINE: Open until filled.

Animal Care/Exhibits Technician

The AnchorageMuseum has an opening for a full time Animal Care/Exhibits Technician position.

Under the general direction of the Exhibits Director, the Animal Care/Exhibits Technician provides oversight of the Imaginarium Discovery Center’s (IDC) live animal program, including daily care and maintenance, implementation of policies and procedures, training staff and volunteers, assisting with creating and maintaining live animal exhibits and interpreting the live animals to visitors. Provide routine maintenance and cleaning of marine mechanical room. Position requires flexible work schedule, and occasional weekend shifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintains and complies with the State of Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game Fish Resource permit.

· Oversee the care and maintenance of the ImaginariumDiscoveryCenter’s live animals, including, but not limited to, reptiles, amphibians, marine, and insects and spiders which requires flexible work schedule and occasional weekend shifts.

· Responsible for the daily care of all live animals, including feeding, cleaning, healthcare, handling, and monitoring and maintaining an adequate environment. This will include performing or supervising the majority of these tasks on scheduled work days and leaving detailed information for these tasks to be performed in your absence.

· Responsible for the monitoring, ordering, and acquiring of all live animal food and supplies.

· Coordinate the implementation of policies and procedures relating to the live animal program; make recommendations for changes or additions to existing procedures, communicate changes or additions to all necessary staff, and document/update the written policies and procedures as needed.

· Participate in any live animal training for staff and volunteers.

· Regularly communicate with supervisor to discuss live animal needs, volunteer training status, and to maintain a mutual understanding of policies and procedures regarding live animals.

Qualifications:

· High School diploma or equivalent required.

· BS in Biology or a related science preferred.

· Proven work experience with marine life collection, care and husbandry required.

· Experience with animal collection & care, specifically reptiles and Alaska marine life preferred.

· Knowledge of AZA and AAM animal care standards preferred.

· Experience working with science laboratory chemicals preferred.

Interested parties must submit a completed application and resume via email or fax to:

Jacquelyn Hoflich , SPHR

Human Resources Director

Anchorage Museum

625 C Street

Anchorage , AK 99501

907-929-9216 fax

Jhoflich@anchoragemuseum.org

Resumes must be accompanied by an application to be considered for the position.

“The AMA will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex or marital status or who is a ‘qualified individual with a disability,’ as that phrase is defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. The AMA will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status or physical or mental disability.”