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CONTACT US / OPPORTUNITIES Position Description: Director Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit Download PDF Organization The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is a new independent, privately funded museum in the City of Detroit whose mission is the exhibition and exploration of new ideas in the contemporary arts and the dialogue it represents. Founded in 2006, the museum is a non-collecting institution dedicated to cultivating awareness of local, national and international artists and presenting and interpreting their work for the metropolitan area and surrounding communities as well as national and international audiences. Programming is multi-disciplinary and includes the fine arts, time-based media, design, architecture, music, literature, theater and dance. Publications include a bi-annual journal and catalogues. Collaborations with area institutions are part of the museumís stated mission. Location MOCAD is located in the midst of the cultural center area of Detroit. Neighboring institutions include the Detroit Institute of Art, Wayne State University, College for Creative Studies, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Opera Theater, Music Hall and many art galleries. Facility The 21,500 square foot former auto dealership has been renovated for museum purposes. The three main galleries are raw and cavernous - intentionally so to maintain a sense of urban history specific to post-industrial Detroit. A 3,000 square foot center space contains a café, bookstore and museum shop. This area is also used for lectures, performances, readings, music and film. The Position The Director of MOCAD is the Chief Operating Officer of the Museum, overseeing all operations and administration. This will be the first permanent Director position. As such, it will be a formative position for the Museum. The Director reports to the Board of Directors and works with the advisory board. The Director is responsible for all staff of the Museum. Currently, the Museum employs an Administrator, a Programming and Development Coordinator, an Exhibition Coordinator (part-time), and a bookstore manager (part-time), and an administrative assistant. Duties and Responsibilities - Serves as the key spokesperson for the Museum. - Conceives of, recruits and contracts with guest curators for ongoing shows and exhibitions. - Oversees exhibitions, programming, education and publications. - Provides direction for, formulates and executes strategic planning to ensure appropriate levels of growth and success. - Provides leadership and direction for a comprehensive fundraising campaign. - Plans, develops, directs and administers operational activities of the Museum. - Oversees outreach activities directed at broadening the Museumís exposure and reputation. - Actively seeks collaborations within the community including cultural, educational or other relevant organizations or institutions, as well as on the national and international level, where practical and desirable. - Communicates MOCADís vision, mission, values and programs internally and externally. Qualifications - Passion for and working knowledge of the contemporary art world and solid relationships within its community - Curatorial experience in contemporary art - Museum, gallery or relevant management and administrative experience required - Understanding of and experience in working with a Board of Directors - Demonstrable fundraising success in the non-profit world - Media, public relations and marketing experience preferred - Bachelorís Degree in Art History, Fine Art , or Museum Studies required, M.A. preferred; or Bachelorís or Masterís Degree in Business Administration with a demonstrable understanding of contemporary art and the non-profit world - Familiarity with one or more European languages helpful - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Excellent organizational abilities - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team Deadline The review of credentials will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Contact Nominations and expressions of interest including curriculum vitae should be sent, in confidence to Marsha Miro, Acting Director, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48201, or email it to mmiro@mocadetroit.org by March 15, 2007. Position Title: Development and Programming Coordinator Date posted: February 7, 2007 Download PDF Organization The following job description identifies the core activities of the job. As this is a small start-up operation, job responsibilities may vary from time-to-time. Classification Full-Time Salary: $32,000 annually Exempt Qualifications - Working knowledge of fundraising and development activities particular to an arts organization - Working knowledge of the initiation and coordination of arts-related programming - Demonstrable research skills - Keen passion for contemporary arts - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Excellent organizational abilities - Knowledge of Apple OSX, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook). Working knowledge of FileMakerPro preferred - Bachelorís degree required, Masterís degree or advanced studies degree preferred and/or relevant experience Responsibilities - Researches, writes and coordinates grants - Coordinates with grants-writing agencies, grants writers, and outside development consultants as needed to develop funding sources - Develops strategies for membership development and direct mail fundraising - Assists in development and strategies for fundraising events (2-4 per year) - Develops and organizes junior board and related fund-raising and programming events - Assists curator in development of programming for exhibitions - Works with program committee to develop and implement film, lecture and performance series at museum If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so in writing to Director, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 or email mmiro@mocadetroit.org by February 28, 2007. Position Title: Exhibition Coordinator Date posted: February 7, 2007 Download PDF Organization The following job description identifies the core activities of the job. As this is a small start-up operation, job responsibilities may vary from time-to-time. Classification Part-Time Salary: $15 per hour Non-Exempt Qualifications - Keen passion for and working knowledge of contemporary art - Bachelorís Degree in Art History, Fine Art or Museum Studies required, M.A. preferred - Installation experience required - Knowledge of facilities management preferred - Some museum experience preferred - Working knowledge of Apple OSX, MS Office Suite (Word and Excel), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop) - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Excellent organizational abilities - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team Responsibilities - Coordinates logistics of installing and de-installing exhibitions - Assists guest curators in compiling data and conducting assigned research in conjunction with current exhibitions and future exhibitions for catalogues and museum publications. Data and research may include photography and documentation in various media. - Assists in organizing and maintaining exhibition records and documentation - Assists in the general administration and maintenance of museum and grounds including set-up for various programs - Monitors conditions of galleries and departmental art storage areas - Coordinates and facilitates artist visits and projects - Lifts and moves works of art weighing up to 50 lbs If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so in writing to Director, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 or email mmiro@mocadetroit.org by February 28, 2007.