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Tuesday, 07 February 2012 Tuesday, 07 August 2012 |
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Arab American National Museum (AANM) 13624 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126 |
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A leadership position that requires vision, strategic planning, initiative, supervision of staff, strong curatorial skills in exhibits and collections, grant writing and reporting, and knowledge of the Arab American community. Applicant must embrace the mission and vision of both ACCESS and the AANM. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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A successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the understanding of material culture and the use of objects in documenting and interpreting community and personal narratives, demonstrate leadership and organizational skills; a talent for inspiring and building confidence within the institution and among a broad range of constituencies, must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure and meet deadlines. Must have high energy, strong motivation, and a hands-on work ethic. Must have the ability to work without close supervision, take initiative and anticipate actions needed, and to exercise discretion and independent judgment, must have the ability to supervise, mentor and train employees. Successful candidate must have the ability to think beyond the present and envision the future of the AANM, its collections, exhibits, and programs; ability to conceive a plan, set attainable goals and objectives, and develop and implement effective strategies to creatively achieve those goals; technical and personal skills for conducting and archiving oral history interviews; willingness to travel and work occasional weekends; a thorough understanding of collections principals and practices, collections management issues and trends, and care and conservation of collections; exceptional oral and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse populations including staff, members of the Arab American community, potential donors, and the general public. Must have knowledge of Arab and Arab American history and culture. Education/Experience: An ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in museum studies, anthropology, sociology or a relevant field along with five years experience in Museum work. Must have experience in grant development, including the preparation of successful grant applications to foundations, corporations and state and federal government agencies. If you are interested in this position or would like to view our other job openings, please visit our website, www.accesscommunity.org. |
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