Job Function:  Assist in the installation/deinstallation of exhibitions, the maintenance of galleries and art handling

Job Type/Duration:  Full Time/Permanent

Education:  BA or BFA in an area of the visual arts and 1 year experience in art handling, exhibition installation or a related field is required

Essential Functions:  Preparatory responsibilities include all tasks related to the installation/deinstallation of exhibitions and the maintenance of permanent galleries as well as art handling, gallery lighting and painting, packing/pick up/delivery of art work and loading/unloading crates.

Work Environment: The preparation department works as a team in collaboration with registrars, curators, and the exhibition designer on permanent gallery installations and temporary exhibitions and on collection care. Duties are sometimes performed outdoors, off-site, out of town, or after hours.

Physical Demands:  This job requires frequent physical effort including walking, standing, lifting and/or carrying heavy objects, climbing, and working from ladders and from scaffolding and scissor lift, and use of power and hand tools.

Knowledge and Skills:  Previous art handling and/or gallery experience necessary. Knowledge of standard museum procedures and art exhibition methods and materials necessary. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work comfortably both as part of a team and independently. Organized and flexible.

License/Certification Required:  Valid Driver’s License

Reports to:  Head Preparator   

To Apply:  E-mail cover letter and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Priscilla Tapio, Head Preparator, Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama  35203. EOE. Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012.

DEPARTMENT: Development

SUPERVISOR: Director of Development

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Development Officer for Events and Annual Fund reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for events designed to steward relationships with Museum donors and prospects, and to secure and increase support from donors, volunteers and corporate sponsors through the annual fund campaign and support group initiatives.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·    Plan and execute every aspect of events as assigned and in concert with key staff, associated committees or volunteers; including but not limited to catering contracts, floor plans, invitation design, guest list preparation, mailings, RSVP tracking, entertainment booking, etc.

·    Provide oversight and coordination for events related to the Museum’s development efforts, including but not limited to: Museum Ball, Art on the Rocks, Donor Dinner, Wells Society Luncheon and Support Group Acquisition Dinners

·    Work with Director of Development, Corporate and Membership Officers on sponsorship and/or fundraising components; this may include preparing prospect lists, helping prepare proposals and solicitation materials, and attending solicitation visits

·    Prepare event-related budgets and revenue projections in conjunction with the Director of Development; submit check requests for vendor payments in timely manner; work with appropriate staff on invoicing and tracking of guest payments

·    Prepare event briefings and donor biographies, and final event reports (fundraising, expense budgets, attendance, etc.) for key staff and event files

·    Produce follow-up materials and acknowledgements

·    With Director of Development, develops and implements comprehensive fundraising goals, objectives and plans

·    Implements, tracks and  manages the Annual Fund Campaign and follow up

·    Acts as Development liaison to the Curatorial Department to assist with identification, cultivation and stewardship of Support Group members.

·    Continue personal professional development through trainings, conferences, seminars, etc.

Please send resume and cover letter to Kate Cleveland, Director of Development, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or mail to her attention at Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr., Blvd., Birmingham, AL, 35203-2278.

No phone calls, please.