Director Charleston Marine Life Center

Target Audience(s): Faculty
Technician/Staff


Institution: Oregon Institute of Marine Biology

Institutional Web Link: http://oimb.uoregon.edu/

Position Description: ADVERTISEMENT: DIRECTOR, CHARLESTON MARINE LIFE CENTER
The University of Oregon seeks a Director for the Charleston Marine Life Center, a newly built museum, aquarium and outreach center located on the campus of the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in Charleston Oregon. This is a fixed term, 12 month, officer of administration appointment.
Essential functions
The Director of the Charleston Marine Life Center (CMLC) oversees the day to day management of the CMLC’s operation, budget and finance, plans the design and presentation of formal and informal education programs and exhibits, using current museum-based pedagogy and free-choice learning to assure that the CMLC is effective in reaching its target audiences. The Director coordinates and supervises volunteers and interns, supervises any CMLC employees, raises funds for CMLC improvements and maintenance, and spearheads community outreach and K-12 education programs for the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB).
Minimum Qualifications
• Masters or Ph.D. in Biology, Marine Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related field.
• 2 or more years of supervisory and budgetary experience.
• 3 or more years experience with developing and presenting educational programs, outreach products, and exhibits that reach formal and informal audiences.
• At least one year of experience working with volunteers and interns.
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituents.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated fund raising and/or grant writing experience.
• Management or curatorial experience in a natural history museum or public aquarium.
• Familiarity with the latest literature on museum-based pedagogy, free-choice learning and related fields to ensure that the CMLC is effective in reaching its target audience.
• Experience with web-site design (e.g. Wordpress), photography and computer graphics.
• Experience working with community organizations, including K-12 schools.
Position is subject to criminal background check.
See announcement at http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?id=5370 for complete description of position and application procedures.
The UO is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.



Position Type: Permanent Position

Funding Source(s): Other


How to Apply: See announcement at http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?id=5370 for complete description of position and application procedures.

Application Closing Date: Until position is filled.