Frost Art Museum




	Volunteer & Employment Opportunities For more information regarding internships, employment opportunities, or volunteer opportunities at the Frost Art Museum, please call 305-348-2890 or refer to the Florida International University Human Resources website. Working Title Museum Director Position Number 33910 Requisition Number 002382 Job Summary The College of Architecture + the Arts at Florida International University is seeking a highly-motivated individual with demonstrated success in leadership, arts administration, and fundraising to serve as Director of the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum. The Director will provide leadership, vision, and long-range planning for the Museum’s growth, programmatic excellence, and financial stability. The Director’s responsibilities include establishing and managing the museum’s program of activities; maintaining the highest professional standards in the work of the Museum and its staff; representing the Museum to its constituencies in the University and the community; and collaborating with a development officer to raise funds for operating, programming, exhibitions, and endowment. Working with a staff of museum professionals, the Director will lead the Museum through critical changes as the Museum transitions into a new facility to open in 2008. The Director reports directly to the Dean of the College of Architecture + the Arts. Candidates must have a distinguished record of sustained professional achievement with at least 10 years experience as a leader and fundraiser in an art museum; an advanced degree in art history (Ph.D. desired) and/or equivalent experience required. The individual must understand curatorial practices, have experience in exhibition development, and the training and experience to promote and advance excellent scholarship. The Director must understand and be able to address the needs of the academic community and the general public. The successful candidate will have demonstrated proven leadership in an art museum, budget management and strategic planning abilities; effective communication skills; a successful record of promoting diversity; and extensive experience in securing external funds working with development personnel. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Review of materials will begin April 16, 2007 and will continue until finalists are identified. Candidates should submit (1) cover letter, (2) statement of professional goals and administrative philosophy, (3) complete curriculum vitae, (4) 5 references with complete contact information. These materials must be sent to: Director Frost Art Museum Search Committee at www.fiujobs.org Individuals wishing to nominate a candidate may submit information to Dean Juan Antonio Bueno, FIU, College of Architecture and the Arts, UP campus, PCA 284A, Miami, Fl. 33199. Desired Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience. Desired Qualifications Ph.D. desired and ten years of appropriate experience. Department FROST ART MUSEUM Division Division of Academic Affairs Campus Location University Park Advertised Pay Range Commensurate with Qualification and Experience Advertised Pay Basis Annually Job Open Date 03-08-2007 Job Close Date (To be established by HR) Open Until Filled Application review will commence on: 04-16-2007 Job Category A&P Job Type Administrative Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Other times as events and activities dictate. Working Title SANFORD & DOLORES ZIFF MUSEUM EDUCATOR INTERN Position Number N/A Job Summary Work under the supervision of the Curator of Education to assist in the preparation of art tours Learn the basic principles behind teaching art Conduct educational tours of the FIU sculpture park and Frost Art Museum exhibitions to diverse audiences throughout Miami-Dade County Lead and monitor art activities related to the tours Desired Qualifications Demonstrated interest in one or more of the following fields: Art or Art History, Museum Studies, Museum Education or Education Excellent communication skills / public speaking experience A positive, outgoing attitude Knowledge of basic art terminology, movements and interpretative methods Department FROST ART MUSEUM Campus Location University Park Advertised Pay Range 3-credit internship + $500 stipend Job Type Temporary Internship Work Schedule minimum of 2 days per week Working Title SANFORD & DOLORES ZIFF PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING INTERN Position Number N/A Job Summary Collect and archive all press clippings Assist with writing, distributing and follow-up calls for calendar listings Research online calendar and cultural listing sites Develop, assemble and distribute press kits Actively assist in the organization of the annual District 11 Scholastic Exhibition Assist with events planning and coordination Assist with writing and editing articles for the museum’s newsletter Update media lists Desired Qualifications Demonstrated interest in one or more of the following fields: public relations, communications, marketing, art history, and art administration. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Internet research skills A positive, outgoing attitude Department FROST ART MUSEUM Campus Location University Park Advertised Pay Range $500 stipend Job Type Temporary Internship Work Schedule Full or Part-time; 20-40 hours per week. Museum Studies Internships The Museum Studies Certificate Program at FIU requires students to complete an internship in a museum. The internship is intended to provide the student with practical experience in museum work and to learn to function as a professional within an institutional framework. The intern is expected to complete a project or a specified portion of a major project during the internship. A three hour internship requires 10 hours of work per week during one full academic term; 20 hours of work per week during a similar period of time are required for six credits. Summer term internships span the two summer sessions. Students must register for the internship course in order to receive credits. The Frost Art Museum offers internships for FIU Museum Studies Certificate Program in Registration and Curatorial departments. Please send cover letter and resume to: Kitty Dumas Communications Director kdumas@fiu.edu