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:
Public Programs Coordinator
The AnchorageMuseum at RasmusonCenter has immediate need for a Public Programs Coordinator.
Under the general direction of the Director of Education & Public Programs the Public Programs Coordinator is responsible to spearhead, develop and coordinate youth and family driven programs at the Museum utilizing the Museum’s resources, collections, and exhibitions to engage diverse audiences and ages. This position works closely with the Leadership Team when necessary to ensure goals align with the departmental and organizations’ mission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Adapt and/or modify existing public programming in the areas of art, history, and science to meet the needs of the Museum’s education mission.
Controller
Controller
The AnchorageMuseum is recruiting for the position of Controller. The successful candidate will be a recognized leader who can collaboratively work on the financial affairs of the organization and with preparation of financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management. The position also oversees the activities of the Accounting Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, and annual audits and annual budgets.
The ideal candidate will:
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Bring significant experience in budget development and oversight, managerial accounting, and working in a team environment.
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Have exceptional skills in the areas of accounting software usage, spreadsheets, problem-solving and analysis.
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Be a self-starter, able to work independently as well as effectively contribute in a team dynamic.
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Have excellent oral and written communication skills, and
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Be an enthusiastic member of the Leadership team for the AnchorageMuseum.
Required qualifications for the position are:
Part Time Sales Associate
The Anchorage Museum has multiple openings for Part-Time (up to 30 hr/wk) Museum Shop Sales Associates.
Under general supervision of the Shop Manager, this position has the responsibility to be active in all tasks associated with sales and customer service in the Anchorage Museum Shop to include stocking of merchandise and replenishing of displays; oversee inventory levels and will assist with special projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Acute awareness to the needs of visitors in the Anchorage Museum Shop with assistance in viewing, locating, and purchasing of Shop merchandise. Emphasis on the best in customer service.
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Oversees sales station when a Shop Volunteer is unavailable.
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Stocks and replenishes merchandize in displays throughout the day.
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Maintains inventory reports on selected departments and makes recommendations for future orders.
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Provides assistance to Shop Volunteers in the operation of the computerized sales system and with general Shop information.
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Responsible for all aspects of Opening and Closing procedures on the point-of-sale system and in the Shop.
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Keeps Shop Staff up-to-date on customer concerns and needs.
Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications:
•Familiarization with merchandise produced and created for Alaska markets.
•Knowledge of Alaska history and Native cultures.
•Ease and experience in using computer technology.
•Friendly and accommodating personality in working with customers and Museum Staff.
•Ability to work independently.
•Interest in the activities planned at the Museum.
Qualifications:
•Require two years of retail sales experience.
•Prefer one year experience as a Volunteer in the Anchorage Museum Shop.
Interested parties must submit a resume and application to Jacquelyn Hoflich, SPHR, Human Resources Director via email (jhoflich@anchoragemuseum.org, or fax to (907) 929-9216. All resumés must be accompanied by an application. Position closes when filled.
“The Anchorage Museum Association 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 of 1990. 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.”
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Science Guides
The AnchorageMuseum has immediate openings for two (2) part-time Science Guides. The position has the responsible is responsible for assisting with implementing public programs specifically science demonstrations; modeling inquiry based-learning through visitor engagement, and on-going exhibit support and upkeep in the new ImaginariumDiscoveryCenter exhibition.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Temporary Metadata Specialist
The AnchorageMuseum at RasmusonCenter has immediate need for a temporary (9/12/2010 – 6/17/2011) Metadata Specialist.
Under general supervision of the Resource Center Mgr/Photo Archivist, this position has responsibility for
either using existing metadata or creates new metadata to catalog 10,000 existing image scans into The Museum System (TMS) collection management software. Two thousand (2,000) of these images will also be catalogued in greater detail for inclusion in the Alaska Digital Archive using CONTENTdm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teen Volunteer Program Assistant
The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center has immediate need for a Teen Volunteer Program Assistant. Under the general direction of the Director of Education & Public Programs, and the Teen Volunteer Program Manager, the Teen Volunteer Program Assistant will assist in the working day-to-day operations and the teaching and learning in the new science galleries. When the Teen Volunteer Program Manager is not present, this position acts as supervisor for Science guides and teen volunteers (ages 13 – 17 years).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Interested parties should submit a completed application, resume and cover letter to the attention of Jacquelyn Hoflich, SPHR, Human Resources Director via email (jhoflich@anchoragemuseum.org); fax (907-929-9216); or mail to 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501. Resumes will not be accepted without a completed application.
Position closes when filled.
“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 of 1990. 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.”
Visitor Services Assistant
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Under general supervision of the Visitor Services Specialist, this position performs cashier duties and provides information to visitors of the Museum. Incumbents work variable scheduled hours conforming to the seasonal hours of the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Ensure that each Museum visitor receives outstanding customer service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every visitor, answering questions, maintaining outstanding standards, and thorough exhibit knowledge along with all other components of customer service.
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Maintain an awareness of all exhibit information, promotions, and advertisements.
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Restricts access to the galleries to ticketed or authorized individuals
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Accurately and efficiently complete all sales transactions and maintain proper cash and media accountabilities at cash registers.
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Process information/merchandise through computer system and POS register system.
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Communicate with associates and guests.
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Read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation.
· Work varied hours/days as business dictates.
Qualifications:
Interested parties should submit a resume and application to
Position closes when filled.
“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 of 1990. 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.”