Employment @ AAM

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About AAM

Founded in 1906, the American Association of Museums (AAM) is the largest cultural organization representing the museum industry. We serve over 17,000 members including museum professionals, a wide variety of cultural and science institutions from historical societies to botanical gardens and art museums.

Our office is conveniently located just two blocks from the White House in downtown Washington, DC, across the street from the McPherson Square Metro Station. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization. AAM is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.

Our Employees

Creative. Resourceful. Collaborative. AAM carries out its mission of providing leadership to the museum community through the dedicated efforts of our talented staff. We are always looking for service-oriented individuals in a variety of disciplines to join our team. We often recruit candidates experienced in association management, meeting planning, membership, administration, research, writing and editing, and museum operations.

Employee Benefits

We offer a full array of benefits including:

Friendly work environment
Medical & Dental Plan (100% of employee premium paid by AAM)
Flexible Spending Account (medical expenses & dependent care)
Life & AD&D, Long Term & Short Term Disability Insurance
403(b) Tax-deferred annuity plan
Prepaid Legal Service
Pre-Tax Commuting Benefits
Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Opportunities
11 Paid Holidays Each Year
2 Personal Days Each Year
Vacation & Sick Leave
Fitness Center & Access to Rooftop Terrace On Site
AAM Membership

Current Employment Opportunities

Knowledge Manager
The American Association of Museums seeks leadership for the Information Center, a core membership benefit that helps individual & institutional members achieve excellence, solve problems and make informed decisions. This position creates and maintains Association-wide systems for information collection, evaluation, organization, and dissemination.

Responsibilities include managing 400 pages of web content on museum operations, professional standards & best practices, and emerging issues; providing reference services to member museums; and active participation in the continual improvement of Member Services programs and services.

Ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in museum studies or related field; a minimum 5 years of museum experience (a leadership role strongly preferred); a solid understanding of current museum ethics, operations, standards & best practices; proven management experience; experience with or ability to learn knowledge management systems; the ability to analyze complex issues; strong Web research skills; excellent writing skills; and a very high commitment to customer service. Salary is mid $50s.

Web Manager
The American Association of Museums (AAM) seeks a Web Manager who has experience managing multiple projects in a fast paced environment and can effectively coordinate the work of staff website liaisons, contractors and vendors, as well as AAM content authors.

Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day operations necessary to support AAM’s web plans; including management of AAM’s servers, Content Management System (CMS), statistics package, web applications, e-commerce tools, external web tools, and other web-related items, as well as responding to internal and external customer service requests. The Web Manager will be responsible for managing website updates, content review and error corrections as well as communicating with staff about web standards and training key staff on procedures for making website updates.

Ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years in website implementation field; experience working with a content management system (CMS) - CommonSpot preferred; expertise with ColdFusion and HTML; demonstrable knowledge of information architecture, usability and web writing techniques, preferably in a non-profit or association. Excellent organization, analytical and communication skills are a must. Knowledge and experience with SQL and iMIS software systems is extremely helpful. An interest in the museum field is also a plus. Salary is mid $40’s.

Senior Director, Business Enterprises
American Association of Museums seeks this senior-level leader to evaluate, develop, and manage new and existing revenue streams for the largest cultural organization representing the museum field. Working with the AAM Board, development department, and external corporate partners, this position will direct and oversee AAM’s Business Enterprise unit which produces more than half of the association’s revenue. Activities undertaken or overseen by the position include sponsorships, exhibit hall booth sales, advertising, book store sales, affinity programs, cooperative marketing agreements, and new business concept development.

Ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of senior nonprofit management experience in an association or related industry, with at least five years at department director level or above. Proven experience in developing, delivering, and managing complex programs, implementing robust business development plans, as well as short and long-term plans from a total organizational perspective is required. Candidate should also have the ability to work in a collaborative environment; ability to foster effective working relationships with staff, senior management, Board of Directors and external contacts; as well as prior supervisory experience.

Temporary Part-Time Museum Database Assistant
American Association of Museums seeks a quick learner with strong data entry skills to help us identify and fix incorrect data in the AAM database. Working with our IT staff, you will use several processes to verify and update information in the database from direct mail to institutions, web searches, phone calls, etc. and then make corrections directly to the database. Projects include researching and updating AAM Member Museum staff rosters and museum contact and demographic information as well as researching the configuration of Museum Systems and identifying these museum systems in the AAM database.

Ideal candidate will have experience using databases and performing internet research and the ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. College level courses in information technology or related experience is a plus.

Position requires approximately 20 hours per week (between 9am-5pm, M-F) and is expected to last through July 2008. We are able to offer some flexibility in creating a work schedule. Pay is $15.00 per hour.

Assistant Director of Government Relations
American Association of Museums seeks a savvy strategic thinker who can bring his/her government relations know-how to advance the policy interests of our nation’s 17,500 museums. This position works with our Director to advance AAM’s long-range public policy and legislative goals and objectives. Assist the Director in creating strategies and tactics to advance AAM’s agenda with Congress and the executive branch; assist in the supervision of staff; and maintain effective working relationships with congressional staff, federal agency officials, representatives of organizations with common policy agendas, and the museum community.

Ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with congressional and agency staff and lobbyists from other like-minded organizations or coalitions. Previous experience composing written materials such as congressional testimony and position statements; and preparing reports about the department’s activities for multiple audiences is needed. Requires 5-8 years of experience as a lobbyist and/or working on Capitol Hill, college degree, understanding of: public policy process, especially as it relates to Congress and advocacy and lobbying strategies and tactics. Knowledge of museums, non-profits, and associations is a plus. Salary range is low to mid $60’s.

TO APPLY
If you are interested in any of the positions listed here, please specify the position and email a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to hr@aam-us.org. EOE

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The American Association of Museums is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and prospective employees without discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, personal appearance, sexual orientation, political affiliation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, marital status,or any other category protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment at AAM, including, but not limited to recruitment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development, access to facilities, discipline, separation of employment, and other terms and conditions of employment.