(Remote) Project Manager with The Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York
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Ryan Hata
Apr 19, 2024, 4:17:01 PMApr 19
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Thanks to The Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York for passing along the following job opening.
Job Position: Project Manager
Organization: The Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York
Salary/Hourly Rate: 25-35
Where: remote
Visa Sponsorship: No
Description:
The Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Project Manager. This role will work closely with the Curator to maintain and expand the museum’s collection, including collecting, organizing, and cataloging new materials, along with managing the museum’s website and archive. It will also seek out, build relationships with, and collaborate with various organizations and individuals who could contribute to the museum’s mission. It will furthermore be responsible for maintaining close communication with and providing regular updates to the museum’s board on the progress of collections, exhibits, and other museum projects.
This position is part time and will be conducted remotely.
About the Digital Museum:
The Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York was established in May 2021 in
order to collect, preserve, and disseminate Japan-related history of New York and its surrounding areas. The digitally-based museum is dedicated to highlighting the many influential contributions and legacies of both Japanese citizens and Japanese-Americans in the region to American history and Japan-U.S. relations. There is a rich, diverse history of collaboration, integration, and mutual growth between each of these communities and the museum strives to make these stories accessible to the public in engaging and informative ways.
Responsibilities of the position:
• Research and identify materials for acquisition for the museum’s collections/archive
• Manage the documentation, cataloging, and storage for the museum collections, and maintain the collections management database
• In addition to uploading and cataloging materials, inventory collections on a regular basis, and manage artifact loans between the museum and its lenders
• Contribute to exhibit planning and installation
• Identify, contact, and keep track of organizations and individuals in the U.S., Japan, and
around the world that can collaborate with and contribute towards the museum’s efforts
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, including both the board and collaborating
organizations on the progress of the museum
• Draft press releases, news, and updates for the public and serve as the primary point of contact for public inquiry about the museum
• Monitor and report museum website traffic and metrics
• Report to the Curatorial Committee
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in Japan-related history and culture in the United
States
• General familiarity with digital management and data storage
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks at once
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic office functions (scanning, filing, etc.)
• Must be able to commit to the position long term
Preferred Skills and Experience:
• History-focused curatorial and/or archival experience in a museum, an archive, or a
library
• Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn and utilize different types of archival
software
• Current/former resident of New York City and surrounding areas, with connections to
the Japanese and Japanese-American communities
• Japanese language skills
• MA in Archives, Public History, or Museum Studies
• Graduate-level certification in either Digital History or Digital Humanities
Schedule and Compensation:
We are looking for an individual who can commit approximately 10 hours per week to this
position, although additional hours will be needed during busy periods, at a rate of $25-35/
hour depending on skills and experience.
If selected, there will be a probation period between 6 and 12 weeks long at the beginning
of employment.
Application Submission Instructions:
Application period is rolling.
Please email resume/CV and cover letter to his...@jaany.org.
Apply at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qMFlmq7uoF_gx7vDL19pzxQHZjFCFxpO/view?usp=sharing
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Have a listing of your own? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/k4KS6v6WdLvHTPKt9
Job Position: Project Manager
Organization: The Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York
Salary/Hourly Rate: 25-35
Where: remote
Visa Sponsorship: No
Description:
The Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Project Manager. This role will work closely with the Curator to maintain and expand the museum’s collection, including collecting, organizing, and cataloging new materials, along with managing the museum’s website and archive. It will also seek out, build relationships with, and collaborate with various organizations and individuals who could contribute to the museum’s mission. It will furthermore be responsible for maintaining close communication with and providing regular updates to the museum’s board on the progress of collections, exhibits, and other museum projects.
This position is part time and will be conducted remotely.
About the Digital Museum:
The Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York was established in May 2021 in
order to collect, preserve, and disseminate Japan-related history of New York and its surrounding areas. The digitally-based museum is dedicated to highlighting the many influential contributions and legacies of both Japanese citizens and Japanese-Americans in the region to American history and Japan-U.S. relations. There is a rich, diverse history of collaboration, integration, and mutual growth between each of these communities and the museum strives to make these stories accessible to the public in engaging and informative ways.
Responsibilities of the position:
• Research and identify materials for acquisition for the museum’s collections/archive
• Manage the documentation, cataloging, and storage for the museum collections, and maintain the collections management database
• In addition to uploading and cataloging materials, inventory collections on a regular basis, and manage artifact loans between the museum and its lenders
• Contribute to exhibit planning and installation
• Identify, contact, and keep track of organizations and individuals in the U.S., Japan, and
around the world that can collaborate with and contribute towards the museum’s efforts
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, including both the board and collaborating
organizations on the progress of the museum
• Draft press releases, news, and updates for the public and serve as the primary point of contact for public inquiry about the museum
• Monitor and report museum website traffic and metrics
• Report to the Curatorial Committee
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in Japan-related history and culture in the United
States
• General familiarity with digital management and data storage
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks at once
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic office functions (scanning, filing, etc.)
• Must be able to commit to the position long term
Preferred Skills and Experience:
• History-focused curatorial and/or archival experience in a museum, an archive, or a
library
• Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn and utilize different types of archival
software
• Current/former resident of New York City and surrounding areas, with connections to
the Japanese and Japanese-American communities
• Japanese language skills
• MA in Archives, Public History, or Museum Studies
• Graduate-level certification in either Digital History or Digital Humanities
Schedule and Compensation:
We are looking for an individual who can commit approximately 10 hours per week to this
position, although additional hours will be needed during busy periods, at a rate of $25-35/
hour depending on skills and experience.
If selected, there will be a probation period between 6 and 12 weeks long at the beginning
of employment.
Application Submission Instructions:
Application period is rolling.
Please email resume/CV and cover letter to his...@jaany.org.
Apply at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qMFlmq7uoF_gx7vDL19pzxQHZjFCFxpO/view?usp=sharing
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Have a listing of your own? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/k4KS6v6WdLvHTPKt9
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