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The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.
The Museum's dedicated employees and volunteers who serve in a variety of ways are each a part of the Museum community, and are each important to the life of the Museum.
If you would like to consider joining our organization, please view our current job openings. Our online employment application system is available 24 hours daily.
The American Museum of Natural History provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who can perform the essential functions of their positions. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Department. Decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
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The Staff Accountant will assist in various aspects of financial statement accounting and will report to the Associate Controller. Job responsibilities include the following: Analyze and record retail activity on a monthly basis. Prepare and remit the Museum’s sales tax payment on monthly basis and prepare the sales tax filing on a quarterly basis. Provide support to the Assistant Director of Restricted Funds over the accounting for the federal grants program - this includes federal grant setups and maintenance in Oracle, and it also includes various reconciliations and monthly grant closeouts. Review and record to the general ledger the monthly activity for the Museum’s travel account. Other special projects and duties as assigned.
A bachelor’s degree is required (preferably in accounting). Candidate must have good interpersonal skills. Prior knowledge of Oracle is preferred. Interested applicants may send their resume with cover letter and salary history/requirements to: finance@amnh.org.
Staff Accountant, General Accounting
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.
AMNH is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to assist in various aspects of general accounting. The position reports to the General Accounting Manager. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Clear biweekly ACH direct payment batches in oracle and assist in the ongoing set up of new enrollees. Clear bank’s tasks for vendor payments made in the bank’s credit card pay mode application. Perform merging and modification of the vendor supplier sites for Accounts Payable & Purchasing purposes. Reconcile and analyze quarterly activity to assist in a timely and accurate 1099 filing. Assist in the Oracle Holds Report reconciliation for the month end close. Prepare monthly closing entries and perform various account analyses. Manage and trouble shoot requests and inquiries from departments and vendors. Analyze/Review vendor statements to ensure past due invoice rectification. Audit and back up payables function. Manage various queues awaiting invoice processing and audit within Markview invoice imagining/workflow system. Develop and maintain other special projects and duties as assigned.
A bachelor’s degree is required (preferably in accounting). The individual must have good interpersonal skills. Prior knowledge of Oracle and Markview is preferred. Interested applicants may send their resume with cover letter and salary history/requirements to: accounting@amnh.org.
Vice President for Development
The Vice President for Development (VP) provides leadership and direction to the American Museum of Natural History’s individual and corporate fundraising efforts. The VP oversees the functions of Individual Major Gifts, Corporate Giving, Planned Giving, Membership, Special Events, and Research. In addition to possessing superior people management and development skills, the successful candidate must be hard working, genuinely collaborative, and have the gravitas and leadership presence to interact with high level donors, corporate leaders, scientific and academic luminaries, as well as curatorial, administrative, and Board leadership. Interested applicants should apply directly to Gerard Cattie (gerard.cattie@divsearch.com) with Diversified Search and/or call 212-542-2587.
Diversified Search
Attention: Gerard Cattie
275 Madison Avenue, Suite 1801
New York, NY 10016
www.diversifiedsearch.com
Main: 212-542-2587
Fax: 212-542-2574
Any resumes received directly at the American Museum of Natural History will be forwarded to Diversified Search for review.
Associate Director, Licensing and Publishing, Global Business Development
Position Description:
The Global Business development department is seeking a qualified individual to distribute and monetize the American Museum of Natural History’s assets to advance the institutions mission, enhance its brand, and generate funds to support mission related programs. The Licensing and Publishing team is charged with growing and managing a portfolio of partnerships and projects that include trade and educational publishing, image/video and product licensing. This team also has primary responsibility for the distribution of AMNH Space Shows to planetariums and distributors around the world.
Responsibilities:
- Drive growth from the research and development of new leads through analysis to negotiation, contract and implementation
- Manage relationships with scientists, educators, communications, finance and other department
- Cultivate new and existing external relationships, including relationships with outside vendors, distributors, licensees, agents and consultants
- Manage the publishing and licensing portfolio which includes a busy publishing schedule and ongoing licensing projects
- Create guidelines and workplans for projects and partnerships
- Develop and maintain program budget and accounting records
- Conduct research and analysis on prospective partnerships
- Create memos and presentations detailing ongoing and potential partnerships
- Supervise image licensing program
- Work with partners and internal marketing staff to develop and execute marketing plans for all licensing and publishing projects.
- Oversee coordinator-level staff
Qualifications:
- Strong business acumen and ability to negotiate complex transactions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, comfortable interacting with a wide range of people
- Both strategic and highly organized with great attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and work independently on a wide variety of tasks
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Experience in publishing or licensing a must
- Experience negotiating contracts, royalties and the product development process critical
- Thrives in a busy and demanding environment
- Must enjoy working with numbers; accounting skills a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and CRM
- 4-year college degree plus at least 4-6 years work experience
Interested applicants should forward their resume, cover letter and salary history to: busdev5@amnh.org.
Registrar, Traveling Exhibitions
Due to the continued growth of its traveling exhibits program over the past five years, the AMNH is seeking a Registrar to oversee planning, procedure and implementation ensuring effective travel of AMNH and loan objects. The AMNH traveling exhibitions program has presented content at over 150 venues, in over 35 countries. It continues to grow by 2-3 exhibitions per year making it a leading provider of high-quality scientific content to museums, science centers and planetariums around the world. A highly trained team of Registrar, Operations and Sales staff collaborates to execute these exhibits at both collaborator and host institutions.
The Registrar will manage object loans comprising up to 5 traveling exhibits. He/she will oversee and advise on all relevant issues concerning his/her shows. The Registrar will be expected to travel domestically and internationally; approximately 20-25% of their time will be spent outside of the office. He/she will provide travel coverage for other shows as needed, will accompany team members on site visits to evaluate potential venues and may be required to train new staff.
The position is responsible for ensuring close relationships with critical partners outside the Office of the Registrar including: museum legal counsel, directors of operations, project managers, sales team members, conservators, curators and collections managers, exhibit designers, security personnel, packing and shipping vendors, lenders, and brokers. The Registrar will be an integral part of the team responsible for enforcing existing policy/procedures and development of new procedures.
The Registrar must be skilled in project management and have excellent interpersonal skills, sound written and oral skills, and a flexible personality. Attention to detail, patience, adaptability, and strong organizational and problem-solving skills are critical.
He/she must be proficient in registrarial skills, particularly:
- Reviewing, creating and maintaining registration records (museum insurance records, facility reports, loan agreements, condition documentation)
- Organizing domestic and international shipments (arranging transport; facilitating customs; applying for import/export permits & immunity from seizure; supervising fine art packers, craters & shippers)
- Creation and management of project budgets and project software
- Relevant legal issues surrounding collections and their display, transport, and storage
- The installation, de-installation, and handling of traveling exhibition loans, involving a range of materials (natural science specimens, anthropological artifacts, library collections, and fine art)
Candidates must have knowledge of museum policies and procedures according to AAM standards and be familiar with various computer applications [Excel, File Maker Pro, Photoshop]; experience with KeEMu a plus.
At least five to seven years experience with museum registration, traveling exhibitions and project/staff management is required. While formal training is preferable, experience is a key factor to performing this job. The completion of at least a B.A. is required, although an M.A. in museum’s specialty field and/or museum studies is a plus. The Registrar will report directly to the Museum Registrar.
Qualified applicants may submit their resume with cover letter and references to: registrar@amnh.org.
Event Associate, Event and Conference Services
- Manage, coordinate, and execute meetings, programs and special events for both internal and external groups.
- Liaise with internal departments, caterer and vendors.
- Manage internal and external expectations.
- Answer telephone inquiries.
- Prepare and reconcile invoices. Control expenses.
- Collect monies based on contractual payment schedule.
- Oversee inventory of equipment.
- Support revenue, sales and marketing efforts.
- Follow up with clients post event.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree plus minimum of 3 years of related experience in event operations and planning, and/or hospitality.
- Highly organized with great attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of food and beverage services.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities, work under pressure in fast-paced environment, and interact with wide range of people.
- Good management, supervisory and customer service skills.
- Familiar with budgeting and sales reporting.
- Able to work evenings and weekends/holidays.
- Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Qualified candidates should email resume and cover letter with salary history and requirement to event@amnh.org.
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The American Museum of Natural History does not solicit or accept applications or résumés unless it is for a specific job listed on this website. The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum encourages Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, Vietnam Era and Disabled Veterans to apply. The Museum does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.
If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please call the Office of Human Resources.
Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open positions. If interested in any positions listed below, please send résumé, cover letter and salary requirements specifying vacancy to: hrdesk@amnh.org
Last updated: June 12, 2013