Gallery Manager

Position Summary

Organization: Museum of the American Military Family & Learning Center

Location:201 Eubank NE Ste3A, Albuquerque, NM 87123

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

The Museum of the American Military Family & Learning Center (MAMF) is a small, local, nationally-recognized award-winning museum dedicated to preserving American military family history. The Museum offers a variety of in-person and virtual programs nationally and internationally throughout the year. MAMF is led by an all-volunteer board of directors and provides an excellent opportunity for a work-study student to get practical hands-on experience in many aspects of museum operations.

MAMF has a diverse collection of artifacts dating from pre-American Revolutionary War to present. MAMF also publishes anthologies, theatrical plays, and scholarly books. MAMF hosts a podcast and produces seven blogs. Currently in transition, the museum has relocated some of its collection from long-term storage into a workspace in Albuquerque and will be setting up a gallery and archives.

MAMF’s Vision:
The Museum of the American Military Family and Learning Center is where people with shared and converging paths come together as community, inspiring a sense of place and history. As a repository for their stories, we shape the future by preserving our heritage, recording its evolution, and inviting dialogue by sharing our experiences with the world.

MAMF’s Mission:
The Museum of the American Military Family and Learning Center brings together people with shared experiences showcasing and honoring those who also served–America’s Military Families.

MAMF’s Values:
The Museum welcomes everyone regardless of age, ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. We value unity, camaraderie and esprit de corps.

MAMF Gallery Manager Duties & Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will:

The Big Picture
Have the desire to work independently and as part of team to grow a grassroots museum
Seek opportunities to collaborate with other cultural, community, military-connected, and educational organizations to expand and diversify the museum’s audience, extend the museum’s reach, and advance its mission and interests
Bring creative energy to MAMF’s projects/initiatives
Be able to design/create graphics, take photos, make small cellphone videos, conceptualize and develop exhibit “sets,” and marketing materials for exhibits and programs.
Assist the Workspace Manager as needed

Responsibilities:
Maintain clear lines of communication with Director
Follow MAMF policies and procedures
Work is mainly onsite, but can be remote in some instances (Schedule TBD part-time hours–8-16–weekdays and an occasional weekend
Interact with visitors and members of the press
Work with MAMF volunteers, board members, and interns
Create social media posts, innovative pop-up displays, set up exhibits
Write articles, press releases, other content for member newsletters, blogs, and website

Shared Tasks:
With Executive Director:
Develop and implement marketing efforts for gallery programs.
Meet regularly for direction and event planning
With WorkSpace Manager: Assist as needed with the setup of the archive, library, and administrative spaces.
With Volunteers/board members:
Perform minor cleaning (., dusting, vacuuming, straightening/dusting artifacts)
With Interns:
Work cooperatively with interns who are doing other projects

Hours: Up to 16 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications:
Education: (Enrolled in .// /. in museum studies, history, arts, marketing, journalism, media, or related field)
Professional, innovative, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
Excellent decision-making skills
Ability to work independently, sometimes without clear direction
Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Creative, energetic and outgoing
Empathetic, compassionate, and diplomatic
Ability to deal with people with diverse viewpoints
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other creative programs
Working knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and WordPress
Physical ability to climb stairs, short ladders, bend, reach and lift to 30 pounds
BONUS: (but not mandatory) Have a military/military family connection