Employment at DeCordova

Please note: DeCordova does not accept or retain general applications for employment. Individuals must apply for specific, open positions.

DeCordova is an equal opportunity employer.

Curatorial | Corporate | Education | Marketing | Visitor Services

Administrative

Director of Development
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Development Assistant (temporary six month position)
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, New England’s largest museum of contemporary art, seeks a full-time Development Assistant for a temporary, six month position to begin immediately. Responsibilities will include supporting the needs of the Development Office through administrative functions. In particular, the Development Assistant will perform the following duties:

Perform administrative tasks associated with DeCordova’s Annual Benefit and Auction, such as coordinating art donations, record keeping using auction software and Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, outreach, and logistical tasks;
Create Gift Receipts and acknowledgment letters for Annual Fund and other gifts as needed;
Print and mail in-house invitations to events;
Take RSVP's for events and track event registrations in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge;
Assist with meeting preparation/logistics and follow-up (including photocopying, assembling meeting packets, mailings, ordering food, scheduling) for various Development-related committees;
Order Supplies for the department;
Assemble in house mailings;
Other filing and photocopying as needed;
Other Administrative functions as needed.

College degree required. Candidates must be computer-literate in PC compatible systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred. Excellent writing skills, interpersonal skills, and willingness to work in a team environment are necessary. Candidates should be able to work independently, handle confidential information, work with extremely detailed information, and be flexible while effectively managing multiple priorities.

Please note that this six month, temporary position will be offered from July through December 2008 and will be eligible for the appropriate DeCordova benefits. EOE

To apply please send resume and cover letter to:
Corey Cronin
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
51 Sandy Pond Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
ccronin@decordova.org

Function Manager
This is a part time position with variable hours. Functions take place in the evenings from 4:30pm until 10pm or midnight depending on the night of the week. The Function Manager reports to the Events Coordinator and is charged with supervising all aspects of rental and museum-hosted events including management of caterers and security guards ensuring that each event runs smoothly and that museum policies and security are safeguarded.

Qualifications:
The candidate must have an ability to deal confidently and politely with the public, the vendors, and his or her colleagues, while being flexible, tactful and clear about museum policies.

Please send your information to:
Barbara Barry Hawtrey, Events Coordinator
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
51 Sandy Pond Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
bbarry@decordova.org

Curatorial

Preparator/Associate Preparator (Full-time)
The DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, located near Boston in Lincoln, MA is seeking a Preparator/Associate Preparator (title at time of hire dependent on experience). The Preparator is part of a museum team responsible for the installation and maintenance of art in the galleries and within a 35-acre sculpture park. The Preparator works closely with the Chief Preparator, artists, the museum registrar and curators in the planning and installation of museum exhibitions. Ideal candidates will have a BA/BFA, previous museum installation experience, familiarity with museum standards and procedures for arthandling and security, skill in building trades including painting, carpentry, and construction, the ability to build high-quality exhibition furniture, installation components, and crates, the ability to mat and frame works on paper, familiarity with rigging of sculpture, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This position requires a valid drivers license and the ability to lift heavy objects.

The DeCordova offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including paid vacation and subsidized health insurance. We are an equal opportunity employer. Salary range: $35-45,000 depending on previous experience.

To apply, send a resume with cover letter to: Preparator Search, DeCordova Museum , 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln , MA 01773 or email materials (PDF or Word only) to info@decordova.org

Curatorial Internships
Curatorial interns at DeCordova engage in a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities as they participate in the day-to-day operations of a contemporary art museum and sculpture park. Interns work closely with staff curators and registrar, and help to install exhibitions, update collection files, maintain records, process loans of artwork, organize daily office operations, and conduct art historical research related to exhibitions or the Permanent Collection.

DeCordova Museum seeks self-motivated interns, graduate students in Art History or Museum Studies, or undergraduate students in Art History (juniors and seniors only) with strong organizational abilities and computer skills. Prospective applicants should be aware that these are unpaid, volunteer positions and that no public transportation serves DeCordova Museum: A car is a must. Internships are available in the summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters, 2 days/week minimum commitment. Please note that the summer 2008 internship position has been filled.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Curator Nick Capasso. Please apply at least three months in advance, as positions fill rapidly. For further information, contact the Curatorial Fellow at 781/259-3627 or curatorialfellow@decordova.org. EOE

Corporate

Corporate Art Loan Program –CALL FOR ARTISTS
DeCordova Museum seeks Boston-area artists to loan 2-dimensional artwork for exhibitions within Boston-area corporations. To apply send artist’s resume and ten to twenty slides or digital images to: Corporate Program, DeCordova Museum , 51 Sandy Pond Road , Lincoln , MA 01773 . Please include SASE for return of your materials. Click here to learn more about DeCordova's Corporate Art Loan Program.

Education

Intern –Adult and Youth Programs
The Adult and Youth Programs interns at DeCordova’s Education Department engage in a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities as they participate in the day-to-day operations of a contemporary art museum and sculpture park. Reporting to the Head of Adult Programs and Head of Youth and Family Programs, Interns work closely with education staff to generate classes and workshops, work on special programming, assist in the purchasing of supplies, organize daily office operations, and conduct survey based research and data collection.

DeCordova Museum seeks self-motivated interns, graduate students in Museum Education, Museum Studies, or Art History undergraduate students in Museum Studies (juniors and seniors only) with strong organizational abilities and computer skills. Prospective applicants should be aware that these are unpaid, volunteer positions and that no public transportation serves DeCordova Museum : A car is a must. Internships are available in the summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters, two days/week minimum commitment. Please note that the summer 2008 internship positions have been filled.

I nterested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to Head of Youth and Family Programs Lynn Thomson or 51 Sandy Pond Road , Lincoln , MA 01773

Areas of Responsibility
Generate new ideas for classes
Assist with brochure development (editing, layout, etc.)
Provide administrative support, including mailings and emails to faculty
Assist with class registration and phone support
Distribute rosters to faculty and other correspondences
Gather evaluation data on classes (student surveys)
Compile data from evaluations
Assist with studio supervision
Assist with programs as needed and hands on art activities
Promotion assistance with programs as needed
Photograph and document workshops as they occur
Assist with ordering and organizing supplies

General Preferred Skills for this Internship:
Education/Teaching experience (art history or studio arts)
Excellent writing skills
Excellent organizational skills
Enjoys working with people

Intern –Youth Program Intern
The Youth Program interns at DeCordova’s Education Department engage in a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities as they participate in the development and realization of a month long summer youth program that consists of 400 plus students. Interns report to the Head of Youth and Family Programs and works closely with them to assist in the planning, organizing, and implementation of the DeCordova’s 2008 Summer Program. Responsibilities will include hiring and managing summer assistants, promoting classes and workshops, purchasing of supplies, photographing classes, organize daily office operations, and various administrative duties. Interns will gain wide exposure to various teaching techniques, programming experience, and managerial skills.

DeCordova Museum seeks self-motivated interns, graduate students in Museum Education, Museum Studies, or Art History undergraduate students in Museum Studies (juniors and seniors only) with strong organizational abilities and computer skills. Prospective applicants should be aware that these are unpaid, volunteer positions and that no public transportation serves DeCordova Museum : A car is a must. Internships are available for winter, spring, and summer semesters, 2 days/week minimum commitment. Please note that the summer 2008 internship positions have been filled.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to Head of Youth and Family Programs Lynn Thomson or 51 Sandy Pond Road , Lincoln , MA 01773

Areas of Responsibility
Hire and manage summer assistants
Plan and organize meetings with summer faculty and assistants
Provide administrative support, including mailings and emails
Assist with class registration and phone support
Distribute rosters and other correspondences to faculty
Gather evaluation data on classes (student surveys)
Compile data from evaluations
Assist with studio supervision
Assist with programs as needed and hands on art activities
Promotion assistance with programs
Photograph and document workshops as they occur
Assist with ordering and organizing supplies

General Preferred Skills for this Internship:
Education/Teaching experience (youth or art classes)
Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
Enjoys working with people

Marketing and Public Relations

Marketing Internships
DeCordova’s Marketing and Public Relations interns assist in various aspects of information distribution including the writing of press releases and announcements. Based on their level of experience, interns may provide general public relations support for Museum activities including: special events and projects, The Museum School, The Café @ DeCordova, and The Store @ DeCordova. Other duties may include the maintenance of the Museum’s newsclip files, electronic images, and the distribution of specified materials. Interns work directly with the Director of Marketing and Public Relations and will leave with a portfolio of writing samples, project plans, and clips.Self-motivated candidates pursuing graduate or undergraduate (seniors only, please) degrees in Art History, Museum Studies, or Marketing/Communications programs are encouraged to apply. Intern candidates must have strong writing, organizational, and computer skills. Prospective applicants should be aware that these are unpaid, volunteer positions and that no public transportation serves DeCordova: a car is a must. Internships are available in the summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters, two days/week commitment. Please note that the summer 2008 internship position has been filled.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Corey Cronin. Please apply at least three months in advance, as positions fill rapidly. EOE

Visitor Services

Security Guard
Wish you could surround yourself with artwork everyday? The DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park seeks enthusiastic and dependable applicants to work as Security Guards. Museum Security Guards are responsible for the overall security of the museum spaces and all artworks within the galleries.

General Areas of Responsibility:

Assists in managing the flow of visitors to the Museum
Ensures that all gallery spaces are secure; that no artworks are being touched or photographed by visitors
Monitors all public spaces for safety and general security
Ensures that all appropriate lights and ‘mechanical’ functions of specific art are on and working properly
Checks that all windows and doors in the museum are properly secured upon museum’s closing
Monitors the activities of families and children to prohibit unattended youths and or disruptive actions by our child visitors
Other tasks as directed by the Director of Visitor Services

Qualifications:

Dependability and punctuality
Strong verbal communication skills
Good attitude with the public
Interest in contemporary art and sculpture
Attention to detail

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Jessica Kriley
Director of Visitor Services
DeCordova Museum & Sculpture Park
51 Sandy Pond Road
Lincoln, MA 01773 -2600
jkriley@decordova.org

Visitor Services Staff
The DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park seeks creative, enthusiastic, and dependable applicants to work in the Visitor Services Department.

Visitor services staff are responsible for the general activities within the visitor services department occurring prior to and during public hours of operations. Visitor services staff are cross trained in the various activities in and around the museum so as to maintain a high level of quality participation in visitor services operations. The position reports to the Director of Visitor Services.<p>

General Areas of responsibility:

Front Desk Reception/Information activities.
Café operations
Visitor Station activities
Security
Assists as needed with museum activities
Participate in representing the museum to the public
Other tasks as directed by the Director of Visitor Services

Qualifications:

Dependability and punctuality
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks
Excellent public relations skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interest in contemporary art and sculpture
Attention to detail

Please send cover letter and resume to:
Jessica Kriley
Director of Visitor Services
DeCordova Museum & Sculpture Park
51 Sandy Pond Road
Lincoln, MA 01773 -2600
jkriley@decordova.org