Employment Opportunities

Anchorage Museum Association

Working for the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and its support organization the Anchorage Museum Association means working with dynamic people and doing meaningful work for Anchorage's premier cultural hallmark.

Interested parties must submit a completed application, along with resume and cover letter via email or via mail/fax to:

Anchorage Museum Association
ATTN: Jacquelyn B. Hoflich, SPHR
Human Resource Director
121 W. 7th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone: (907) 343-6110
Fax: (907) 343-6427

The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and Anchorage Museum Association are equal opportunity employers.

Below are current job opportunities:

Information Technology Director

The Anchorage Museum has an immediate opening for a full-time Information Technology (IT) Director. This position works under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer. The IT Director is responsible for oversight of all aspects of the Information Technology (IT) Department to include hands-on oversight of network systems, hardware, and software infrastructure. He or she develops, coordinates and supports the Anchorage Museum’s IT infrastructure as well as protects company data assets by ensuring security, backups, redundancy, and reliability. The IT Director develops proactive plans to ensure the IT department capabilities correspond and support The Anchorage Museum’s business needs while providing users with the highest degree of performance and security. The incumbent services all areas of a dynamic information system network focusing both on day-to-day operations as well as setting and implementing long-term IT goals.

This position includes a competitive salary as well as a full benefit package including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(a) and 403(b) investment plans and parking. Interested parties must submit a completed application and resume. Resumes must be accompanied by an application to be considered for the position. Position closes when filled

Public Relations Coordinator

The Anchorage Museum has an opening for a full-time Public Relations (PR) Coordinator. This position works under the direct supervision of the Director of Marketing & Public Relations. The PR Coordinator is responsible for maintaining an active and effective public relations program, expanding the museum’s visibility in the community through development and implementation of effective communications strategies and vehicles.

Qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, English or in the written communications field required.
Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in editing, writing and publication production within an organization required. Experience within museums preferred.
Minimum of two years experience in public relations, including media relations preferred.

Imaginarium Science Educator

The Imaginarium has an immediate opening for a full-time Science Educator. This position works under the direct supervision of the Director of Programs to create and execute program goals, objectives and action plans, organize, implement and evaluate Outreach Programs with an emphasis on development and delivery of quality programs, cultural connections and community relations; manages inventory and storage for Outreach Program. Formulates operating practices by establishing, developing and implementing education curricula. Teaches science workshops, performs demonstrations, facilitates programs as needed and/or scheduled; works effectively as a team member of the Program Department to provide all Imaginarium visitors with a quality, meaningful museum experience.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in education, science (biology, geology, chemistry, physics) and/or other science related field (medicine, veterinary, psychology, environmental) required

· Minimum of two years experience in teaching and/or the sciences

· Basic understanding of child development, learning styles and multi-sensory teaching techniques preferred

· First aid training and CPR certification preferred

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint, Internet navigation and research required

· Experience working with live animals and science laboratory chemicals preferred

Interested parties must submit a completed application and resume. Resumes must be accompanied by an application to be considered for the position.

Position closes when filled.