Gallery Manager

Organization: Museum of the American Military Family & Learning Center

Location:201 Eubank NE Ste3A, Albuquerque, NM 87123

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

The Museum of the American Military
Family & Learning Center (MAMF) is a small, local, nationally-recognized
award-winning museum dedicated to preserving American military family history.
The Museum offers a variety of in-person and virtual programs nationally and
internationally throughout the year. MAMF is led by an all-volunteer board of
directors and provides an excellent opportunity for a work-study student to get
practical hands-on experience in many aspects of museum operations.

MAMF has a diverse collection of
artifacts dating from pre-American Revolutionary War to present. MAMF also
publishes anthologies, theatrical plays, and scholarly books. MAMF hosts a
podcast and produces seven blogs. Currently in transition, the museum has
relocated some of its collection from long-term storage into a workspace in
Albuquerque and will be setting up a gallery and archives.

MAMF's Vision:
The Museum of the American Military
Family and Learning Center is where people with shared and converging paths
come together as community, inspiring a sense of place and history. As a
repository for their stories, we shape the future by preserving our heritage,
recording its evolution, and inviting dialogue by sharing our experiences with
the world.

MAMF's Mission:
The Museum of the American Military
Family and Learning Center brings together people with shared experiences
showcasing and honoring those who also served-America's Military Families.

MAMF's Values:
The Museum welcomes everyone
regardless of age, ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race,
religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,
political belief, or veteran status. We value unity, camaraderie and esprit de
corps.

MAMF Gallery Manager Duties &
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will:

The Big Picture
Have the desire to work independently and as part of team to grow a grassroots museum
Seek opportunities to collaborate with other cultural, community, military-connected, and educational organizations to expand and diversify the museum's audience, extend the museum's reach, and advance its mission and interests
Bring creative energy to MAMF's projects/initiatives
Be able to design/create graphics, take photos, make small cellphone videos, conceptualize and develop exhibit "sets," and marketing materials for exhibits and programs.
Assist the Workspace Manager as needed

Responsibilities:
Maintain clear lines of communication with Director
Follow MAMF policies and procedures
Work is mainly onsite, but can be remote in some instances (Schedule TBD part-time hours-8-16-weekdays and an occasional weekend day.)
Interact with visitors and members of the press
Work with MAMF volunteers, board members, and interns
Create social media posts, innovative pop-up displays, set up exhibits
Write articles, press releases, other content for member newsletters, blogs, and website

Shared Tasks:
With Executive Director:
Develop and implement marketing efforts for gallery programs.
Meet regularly for direction and event planning
With WorkSpace Manager: Assist as needed with the setup of the archive, library,
and administrative spaces.
With Volunteers/board members:
Perform minor cleaning (e.g., dusting, vacuuming, straightening/dusting artifacts)
With Interns:
Work cooperatively with interns who
are doing other projects

Hours: Up to 16 hours per week

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Qualifications:
Education:
(Enrolled in B.S./B.A/ M.S/M.A. in museum studies, history, arts, marketing,
journalism, media, or related field)
Professional,
innovative, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
Excellent
decision-making skills
Ability
to work independently, sometimes without clear direction
Excellent
communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Creative,
energetic and outgoing
Empathetic,
compassionate, and diplomatic
Ability
to deal with people with diverse viewpoints
Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Suite and other creative programs
Working
knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and WordPress
Physical
ability to climb stairs, short ladders, bend, reach and lift to 30 pounds
BONUS:
(but not mandatory) Have a military/military family connection

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.