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A full-time exempt position
The Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manager of Public Relations and Promotions to manage the overall planning, implementation and evaluation of the Adler's public relations efforts and promotional marketing initiatives in support of the Adler's attendance, revenue and awareness goals.
This candidate, who reports directly to the Director of Museum Communications, will possess expert writing and communications skills; be an innovative and pro-active strategist; and have the ability to manage multiple projects and meet important deadlines.
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Adler's PR and promotional efforts aimed at
driving attendance and enhancing the Adler brand. This candidate will also contribute to various
communications-related projects and provide support to the Director of Museum Communications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Day-to-day liaison for the media and the Adler's outside PR agency
• Pitch and secure national news stories and service press requests
• Write and distribute press materials (press kits, media calendars, Adler statements, etc.) on tight deadlines; oversee b-roll shoots and production; craft talking points for media interviews and speeches for public events
• Plan and execute press previews and special events
• Coordinate and supervise media interviews - on and off-site
• Write communications plans, media reports
• Track and archive media coverage and maintain press lists
• Manage online pressroom, provide PR/promotional content for website
• Develop, secure and execute promotional partnerships that include advertising, marketing and PR opportunities that result in increased exposure for the Adler
• Write/edit e-Newsletter, collateral and contribute to member newsletter
• Work with Social Media team on web-based promotions
• Assist the Director of Museum Communications with overall communications strategies, plans and departmental budgets.
• Pitch and secure national news stories and service press requests
• Write and distribute press materials (press kits, media calendars, Adler statements, etc.) on tight deadlines; oversee b-roll shoots and production; craft talking points for media interviews and speeches for public events
• Plan and execute press previews and special events
• Coordinate and supervise media interviews - on and off-site
• Write communications plans, media reports
• Track and archive media coverage and maintain press lists
• Manage online pressroom, provide PR/promotional content for website
• Develop, secure and execute promotional partnerships that include advertising, marketing and PR opportunities that result in increased exposure for the Adler
• Write/edit e-Newsletter, collateral and contribute to member newsletter
• Work with Social Media team on web-based promotions
• Assist the Director of Museum Communications with overall communications strategies, plans and departmental budgets.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• A Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or a related field.
At least five years or more progressive experience in the public relations field, agency experience preferred.
• Nonprofit and cultural experience a plus.
• Proven track record of securing national press coverage (print, broadcast and online), executing successful media events (press conferences, previews and junkets), promotional campaigns and high-profile special events
• Possess extensive media contacts (local and national)
• Solid experience using social media for PR and promotional projects
• Ability to utilize a variety of software programs and search engines; design and desktop publishing experience preferred.
At least five years or more progressive experience in the public relations field, agency experience preferred.
• Nonprofit and cultural experience a plus.
• Proven track record of securing national press coverage (print, broadcast and online), executing successful media events (press conferences, previews and junkets), promotional campaigns and high-profile special events
• Possess extensive media contacts (local and national)
• Solid experience using social media for PR and promotional projects
• Ability to utilize a variety of software programs and search engines; design and desktop publishing experience preferred.
This is a full-time position; weekend and evenings as needed.
The salary for this position is commensurate with education and experience.
To apply for this position
Please email a cover letter, resume and salary history to:
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A full-time exempt position
The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL, is seeking a Coordinator of Government Grants to coordinate and manage information for grants submitted to and received from competitive programs through federal agencies. This position reports to the Director of Grant and Project Management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop, maintain and monitor cross-institutional process for managing and tracking competitive federal, state and municipal grant information
• Configure data for and enter into a database grant requests as well as grant award data including financial and narrative information
• Interface with key staff members and senior staff to issue, track and manage relevant contracts and subcontracts related to grant awards and institutional partnerships
• Assist senior staff and the Business Office with financial and audit tasks related to grants (A-133 audits, renegotiation of indirect cost allowance, preparation of financial reports for grants drawdown, etc.)
• Maintain knowledge of grant regulations and requirements of government agencies to which grant proposals are submitted
• Provide project management services as required
• Configure data for and enter into a database grant requests as well as grant award data including financial and narrative information
• Interface with key staff members and senior staff to issue, track and manage relevant contracts and subcontracts related to grant awards and institutional partnerships
• Assist senior staff and the Business Office with financial and audit tasks related to grants (A-133 audits, renegotiation of indirect cost allowance, preparation of financial reports for grants drawdown, etc.)
• Maintain knowledge of grant regulations and requirements of government agencies to which grant proposals are submitted
• Provide project management services as required
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree; an advanced degree is preferred
• Three or more years of progressive experience in managing and tracking government grants; museum grant coordination preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant government agencies and their grant submission systems and requirements
• Demonstrated financial accounting experience
• Demonstrated project and contract management experience
• Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, FirstClass, Internet, Raiser's Edge or an equivalent database system
• Experience working in a museum environment, grant writing abilities, knowledge of contract writing and executive assistant abilities are preferred
• Three or more years of progressive experience in managing and tracking government grants; museum grant coordination preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant government agencies and their grant submission systems and requirements
• Demonstrated financial accounting experience
• Demonstrated project and contract management experience
• Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, FirstClass, Internet, Raiser's Edge or an equivalent database system
• Experience working in a museum environment, grant writing abilities, knowledge of contract writing and executive assistant abilities are preferred
To apply for this position
Please email a cover letter, resume and salary history to:
Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
E-mail address: hr-CoordGovtGrants@adlerplanetarium.org
Director of Human Resources
E-mail address: hr-CoordGovtGrants@adlerplanetarium.org
EEO
A full-time exempt position
The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL, is seeking a Senior Educator for Student Programs to assume the responsibility for student-based programming, i.e. design, evaluation, implementation and coordination of school field trip programs and all camp programs. This includes hiring part-time staff and overseeing some part-time and some junior staff. The Senior Educator also designs lessons, curriculum and other materials for student populations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate, evaluate and redesign existing field trip programs for students
• Write classroom extensions for existing programs
• Design standards and curriculum-aligned field trip guides for student groups
• Coordinate, evaluate, and redesign existing camp programs
• Manage the camp budget and registration process
• Consult with staff and work on projects that are intended to impact school populations.
• Write classroom extensions for existing programs
• Design standards and curriculum-aligned field trip guides for student groups
• Coordinate, evaluate, and redesign existing camp programs
• Manage the camp budget and registration process
• Consult with staff and work on projects that are intended to impact school populations.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• A Bachelor's degree in education, science education or museum education
• Coursework in physics or astronomy or a Master's degree in education or science education are preferred
• Three or more years of experience in education, program development and management
• Five years plus budget and staff management is preferred.
• Coursework in physics or astronomy or a Master's degree in education or science education are preferred
• Three or more years of experience in education, program development and management
• Five years plus budget and staff management is preferred.
The salary for this position is commensurate with education and experience.
To apply for this position
Please email a cover letter, resume and salary history to:
Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
E-mail address: hr-senioreducator@adlerplanetarium.org
Director of Human Resources
E-mail address: hr-senioreducator@adlerplanetarium.org
EEOC
A part-time, temporary position
The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL, is seeking a Curatorial Research Assistant. This part-time temporary position (1 to 2 days per week) will report to the Director, History of Astronomy/Vice President of Collections. The expected duration of this assignment is the Fall, 2009, to the Summer, 2012.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Identify and locate portraits, paintings, works on paper, and other images
containing or referring to telescopes prior to 1750
• Obtain photos and permissions for inclusions in the Dioptrice database
• Assist with design, management, and data input for project database and Dioptrice website
• Assist with and carry out research on telescopes as decorative art
• Obtain photos and permissions for inclusions in the Dioptrice database
• Assist with design, management, and data input for project database and Dioptrice website
• Assist with and carry out research on telescopes as decorative art
Education and Experience
• B.A. or equivalent or a higher degree in a related field such as
astronomy, history, art history, or museum studies is required; some graduate
coursework or training is preferred
• One year of research and curatorial experience in a museum, library or cultural institution is required; three years is preferred
• One year of research and curatorial experience in a museum, library or cultural institution is required; three years is preferred
Applicants must have the ability to communicate effectively and to work independently on multiple simultaneous projects, to carry projects through to completion, to have insight into museum practices, and to have some working knowledge of modern foreign languages. A working knowledge of Latin is preferred.
To apply for this position, email a cover letter, resume and salary history by September 30 to:
Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
The Adler Planetarium
E-mail address: hr-CurResAsst@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: 312.322.0591
Director of Human Resources
The Adler Planetarium
E-mail address: hr-CurResAsst@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: 312.322.0591
EOE
A part-time, temporary, unpaid position
Job Qualifications
• Communications or Journalism major preferred
• Must possess outstanding writing and communications skills with keen attention to detail and editing
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• A proven track record of prioritizing and completing multiple assignments and a self-starter that is able to work both independently and within a team setting
• Background with special events, media relations or nonprofit experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
• Must possess outstanding writing and communications skills with keen attention to detail and editing
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• A proven track record of prioritizing and completing multiple assignments and a self-starter that is able to work both independently and within a team setting
• Background with special events, media relations or nonprofit experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
Job Description
• Assist in the daily activities of the Communications Department
• Marketing and editorial-related tasks
• Preparation and distribution of press materials, vetting and servicing media inquiries
• Development and distribution of monthly and quarterly press information
• Media monitoring
• Assisting in the coordination and execution of special events
• Generating and managing appropriate press lists
• General clerical duties
• Marketing and editorial-related tasks
• Preparation and distribution of press materials, vetting and servicing media inquiries
• Development and distribution of monthly and quarterly press information
• Media monitoring
• Assisting in the coordination and execution of special events
• Generating and managing appropriate press lists
• General clerical duties
This internship position is an excellent opportunity for students looking to pursue a career in public relations, marketing and communications, as well as those interested in entering the field of cultural or nonprofit organizations.
Hours are flexible, 14-35 hrs/week.
To apply for this position
Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
E-mail address: hr-MusCommIntern@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: 312.322.0591
Director of Human Resources
E-mail address: hr-MusCommIntern@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: 312.322.0591
EEO
A part-time, temporary, unpaid position
The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL seeks an Advancement Intern to support Membership and Annual Fund activities. The intern will service member requests, offer general office support, and conduct stand-alone projects to be eligible for academic credit. We desire a twenty hour per week commitment with flexible scheduling, and some evening and weekend hours will be required at special events. This unpaid position begins September, 2009 and ends December, 2009.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support member service through Members’ Hotline
• Support member events, including registration confirmations and day-of-event participation
• Draft and conduct surveys, summarize results and make recommendations
• Conduct a competitive analysis of Chicago-area institutions
• Work with Advancement office to assist with general duties and mailings
• Assist with member records and work in database, Raiser’s Edge
• Perform prospect research as assigned
• Support member events, including registration confirmations and day-of-event participation
• Draft and conduct surveys, summarize results and make recommendations
• Conduct a competitive analysis of Chicago-area institutions
• Work with Advancement office to assist with general duties and mailings
• Assist with member records and work in database, Raiser’s Edge
• Perform prospect research as assigned
Education Required
Must be conducting or have recently completed studies towards a Bachelor Degree at an accredited college or university.
Experience Required
• Strong customer service skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Interest in non-profit, fundraising, and/or membership
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Interest in non-profit, fundraising, and/or membership
To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and resume to:
Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
The Adler Planetarium
E-mail address: hr-advancementintern@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: 312.322.0591
Director of Human Resources
The Adler Planetarium
E-mail address: hr-advancementintern@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: 312.322.0591
EOE
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