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.

Administrative

There are no positions available in Administration at this time.

Curatorial

Curatorial Internship - Fall 2010

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 the registrar, and help to install exhibitions, update collection files, maintain records, organize daily office operations, and conduct art historical research related to exhibitions and the permanent collection, which, at times, can include studio visits with artists.

Interns are integral to the success of the curatorial department and as such, they are fully integrated into the work environment. Interns observe and participate in a variety of department and inter-department brainstorming and organization meetings and learn the structural, strategic, and operational decisions at play in a contemporary art institution.

Specific responsibilities for the fall 2010 semester will tentatively include, but are not limited to, work on publication logistics for brochures to accompany upcoming PLATFORM series exhibitions, research and logistical planning and implementation for the winter 2011 exhibition of well-known Boston conceptual artist Rachel Perry Welty, work on upcoming Sculpture Park installations and related projects, and logistics management for the fall exhibition of work by esteemed sculptor Leonardo Drew.

The curatorial staff at deCordova seeks a self-motivated art history upper level undergraduate or graduate student with specific interest in contemporary art and future career goals to work as a curator in a contemporary art museum. Applicants should have strong organizational abilities and computer skills, including literacy in the Microsoft Office Suite and scanning and image software. Prospective applicants should be aware that the Curatorial Internship is an unpaid, volunteer position and because public transportation does not service deCordova, a car is a must. The Curatorial Intern must commit a minimum of two, eight-hour days per week for the agreed upon duration of the internship, which typically lasts for four months.

Please note that the curatorial department accepts intern applications for future semesters on an ongoing basis.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Koch Curatorial Fellow Lexi Lee. For further information, contact Lexi at 781-259-3627 or at curatorialfellow@decordova.org. For general information about DeCordova, upcoming programming and exhibitions, and future events please visit www.decordova.org.

Interpretation Internship

DeCordova's Curatorial Department is seeking enthusiastic, motivated graduate or college (juniors and seniors only) students for assistance in researching and developing exhibition-related programming. Responsibilities will vary, but may include: researching artists and exhibition-related content, assisting in the development and installation of the Museum's educational Process Gallery, assisting in Museum Guide exhibition training, collecting and editing audio content for cell phone tours, and day-to-day operations. Interns will report to the Curatorial Educator.

Qualifications include: strong organizational and computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a sense of humor. Prospective applicants should be aware that these are unpaid volunteer positions and that no public transportation serves DeCordova Sculpture Park + Museum: a car is a must. Internships are available in the summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters. 16 hours/week minimum commitment. This position has been filled for the winter semester. Applications are being accepted for summer internships only.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to Emily Silet, Curatorial Educator, at esilet@decordova.org or mail to DeCordova Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773

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

Jewelry Instructor

Description:
The deCordova Museum School is seeking a Jewelry instructor that can teach adults of all levels of abilities for evening classes. The jewelry instructor will report directly to the School Director, who oversees the Museum School, and School Gallery. Evening classes are held from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. The jewelry instructor candidate must be available for Tuesday and Thursday evenings for the summer term, and available one evening a week for the fall term.

Qualifications:
A minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience is required, and MFA is preferred. Candidates must also be an active exhibitor in the visual arts.

How To Apply:
Please send resume, letter of interest and slides, or CD of artwork if available, to Emily Garner, School Director, DeCordova Museum School, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773, or email at egarner@decordova.org.

Educational Programming Intern — Winter/Spring 2010
The Education Programming Intern works to develop, administer, implement, and maintain educational programs within a sculpture park and contemporary art museum. Intern will work with a variety of audiences, including artists, faculty, students, children, and families. Intern will assist with monthly programs, activity kit development, Sculpture Park programming, audio tour implementation, classroom and supplies maintenance, and various day-to-day operations.

Intern will work closely with the Interim Head of Education and Education Assistant. Seeking self-motivated candidates pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees in Art Education, Studio Art, Art History, Museum Education, or Museum Studies programs. Intern candidates must have strong organizational, written, verbal, 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. 12 to 20 hour/week commitment for a minimum of three months.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to Laura Hoffman, Education Assistant at edassistant@decordova.org or mail to DeCordova Sculpture Park + Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. Deadline: November 20, 2009 EOE

School Intern
Reports to School Director

The Education intern at DeCordova will 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. Intern will work closely with School Director to generate classes and workshops, work on special programming, and to organize daily office operations. The main responsibilities will be to assist with exhibits in the Museum School Gallery, curriculum development for K-12 Teachers and to assist in the upcoming semester programming, which will include program development, research and evaluation.

DeCordova Museum seeks self-motivated interns, graduate students in Art Education, Arts Administration, Museum Education, Museum Studies, Art History or undergraduate students in related fields (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.

To Apply: Please send letter of interest and resume to Emily Garner, School Director, at egarner@decordova.org.

Marketing and Public Relations

Position: External Affairs Coordinator Prepared: December 1, 2009 One year, contract position, ending one year from date of hire Reporting to: Director of External Affairs

DeCordova Sculpture Park + Museum seeks a full-time External Affairs Coordinator for a contract, 12 - month position. The External Affairs Coordinator will report to the Director of External Affairs, who oversees the Museum's development, marketing, public relations, and membership initiatives. Key responsibilities: to create external messaging and identify markets to build audience for the Museum and its exhibitions and programs and increase media visibility.

Provide public relations and marketing support to the Director of External Affairs;
Write copy for press releases and follow-up on press release placements;
Act as liaison to Corporate Art Program, Membership, Development, Curatorial, Museum School, Education Departments and DeCordova Store to generate copy to create Museum messaging to external audiences;
Act as liaison to outside designers, print and mail house vendors, and other vendors
Design in-house collateral content as needed;
Negotiate rates with advertising venues and oversee ad placement ;
Work with designers to create advertisement copy for ads in appropriate venues;
Update press and media contact list on an ongoing basis and respond to general press inquiries;
Explore traditional and new digital venues for marketing;
Oversee ongoing/contractual media relationships;
Coordinate institutional marketing and design production schedules;
Develop exhibition-related marketing programs and recommend placement venues;
Assist in writing development communications for Membership E- Newsletter and other Museum publications;
Write web copy for Museum website and stewardship when appropriate;
Assist in planning and coordination of exhibition openings and other cultivation events;
Provide administrative support for sponsorship and underwriting opportunities;
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, In Design, Adobe Photoshop, and Access 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. Some weekend and evening work will be required.

To apply please send resume and cover letter to:
Laurie J. LaMothe
c/o hr@decordova.org

Visitor Services

Museum Security Officer

About the Visitor Services Department:

The Museum Security Officer is a member of the Visitor Service Department - a collaborative, energetic group of peers. Visitor Services plays a key role in the museum by ensuring that the visitors' first and last impression of their experience is a positive one, through providing excellent service, information and communications.

Position Summary

The MSO is generally responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the museum's artwork and collections, galleries, facilities, sculpture park, visitors, and staff. This is a highly visible, front-line position with much visitor and staff interface. The MSO maintains standing or walking patrol and is responsible for monitoring galleries, and public and non-public spaces throughout the museum; and for enforcing compliance at all levels with established safety and security policies. The MSO is additionally charged with providing information to and assisting visitors, preventing and/or reporting irregular or unauthorized situations, maintaining visitor traffic flow as necessary during events/public programs, and assisting with a variety of daily operations activities as assigned by the Director of Visitor Services, including some light physical labor. The MSO willl be trained to carry out the museum's emergency protocol, and to assist in evacuations or shut down of the Museum as necessary.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

Arrive at work on time, prepared and with a professional dress and presentation
Carry-out opening and closing of the museum building according to security protocol. Responsible for turning on/off lights, unlocking interior and exterior doors and windows, and securing at closing; monitoring climate control; set up of process gallery, scanning galleries/artwork, and reporting any concerns encountered during procedures
Enforce security and safety rules and regulations; monitor galleries and public spaces (specifically: ensure that all artwork is secure, is not touched or photographed, and that there is no food, wet, or potentially damaging objects in the galleries)
Assist visitors by providing information, directions, and accessibility support
Assist with managing traffic and flow of visitors and groups in the galleries and during programs and events
Respond to situations you observe, or those reported by staff or visitors
Admit deliveries and vendors and other outside people to secure/closed areas of the museum as appropriate
Keep Manager informed of record incidence reports, security concerns, and maintenance or exhibit issues in the specified log
Courier daily mail container and other items as needed; and fulfill miscellaneous tasks on an as needed basis, as requested by Director of Visitor Services

Qualifications:

Security or customer service experience preferred
Ability to follow security procedures and enforce related policy
Capable of working with a minimum of supervision, and taking responsibility during an emergency situation
Able to stay on feet and circulate throughout six-level space; and handle light physical labor as circumstances require
Posses sound judgment and problem solving skills; be highly observant; and have excellent tact, communication, and customer service skills

Additional Information
Please send your cover letter and resume to Matt Boney, Head of Security, deCordova Sculpture Park + Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773 or e-mail mboney@decordova.org.