Museum Research Worker jobs in Chicago, IL

Museum Research Worker plans, organizes and conducts research in scientific, cultural, historical, or artistic fields for use in projects of sponsoring institution. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and 2-4 years of experience. Being a Museum Research Worker is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Museum Research Worker performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to the head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Museum Manager
  • 21C Museum Hotel Chicago
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Property Description

    21c Museum Hotel Chicago is a unique and innovative hotel that combines contemporary art, culture, and hospitality to create a truly immersive experience for guests. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, this art-centric hotel offers an exciting opportunity for job applicants who are passionate about art, design, and guest service. As part of the 21c Museum Hotels family, employees can expect to work in a dynamic and creative environment that fosters innovation and artistic expression. With its museum-quality art installations, cutting-edge design, and curated guest experiences, 21c Museum Hotel Chicago offers a one-of-a-kind work environment where employees can contribute to creating an unforgettable guest experience. From front desk and concierge services to culinary arts, event planning, and beyond, there are diverse employment opportunities that cater to a wide range of skills and interests. Join the team at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago and be a part of a truly unique and inspiring hospitality experience that celebrates art, culture, and creativity.

    Overview

    The Museum Manager is responsible for executing the standards of 21c Museum installations, exhibitions, programming, events, and communication at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago. The Museum Manager works under the administrative guidance and direction of 21c Museum Hotels Chief Curator and Museum Director and Senior Director of Museum Operations. This position reports to the 21c Museum Hotels Chicago General Manager and the Chief Curator, Museum Director.

     

    Specific Responsibilities:

     

    • Assists with installing, de-installing, and packaging of artworks in various media following museum standard procedures and practices. Responsible for maintaining permanent and temporary art exhibitions organized and designed by 21c Museum Hotels. Executes planning, layout, and installation of all artworks as directed by the Chief Curator and Museum Director.
    • Under the guidance of Chief Curator and Museum Director, assists with installation and maintenance of all visual aspects in museum department, including but not limited to: exhibitions, interpretive signage, directional/informational signage, and displays.
    • Assists with supervising temporary art handling staff during installation and de-installation of permanent and temporary exhibitions, displays, and signage.
    • Performs daily inspection, maintenance, and operation of exhibits. Generates daily inspection checklists for all artworks, and creates and updates incoming and outgoing condition reports for all artwork temporarily installed for exhibitions and events. Ensures that the museum's facilities are maintained with high standards for safety, cleanliness, and appearance. Coordinates with General Manager and Event and Catering staff regarding artwork safety protocols.  Generates condition reports on any artworks displayed in the property and/or in transit, reporting to the 21c Museum Hotels Museum Department.
    • Research, network, and identify audiences or communities where a productive overlap of interests with the mission and goals of the museum, its exhibitions, or programs does or could exist.
    • Oversee the development and facilitation of substantive, timely, and engaging public programs that have positive social impact the Chicago community and region and align with the Museum’s mission and goals. These include, but are not limited to, public classes, events, and performances.
    • Partners with Marketing department to ensure clear communication of all public programs to our community and constituents.
    • Serve as the liaison and primary point of contact in Chicago for the constituents of the museum for all issues related to art and culture.
    • Keeps 21c Museum Hotels Chief Curator and Museum Director and other 21c team members abreast of any concerns regarding facility, artwork safety and/ or logistics, press and public responses relevant to installations, exhibitions, and all related cultural programming at 21c Museum Hotel.
    • Communicates and coordinates with Director of Sales, General Manager, and Engineering regarding events, VIPs, group reservations, and other issues as relevant to art installation, de-installation, and art programming.
    • Provides regularly scheduled docent tours to the general public as well as group tours upon request.
    • Implement staff training to ensure that team members receive sufficient information to be comfortable discussing the art with guests.
    • Works with hotel and restaurant staff to ensure both the comfort of guests and the safety of all artwork according to the standards and protocols of 21c Museum Hotels.
    • Maintains a complete inventory of all department tools, exhibits and equipment; oversees the Museum Department's equipment and inventory and maintains exhibit related items.
    • Working with Senior Director of Museum Operations, General Manager, and Director of Sales, responsible for budget and accounting for on-site Museum expenditures. Maintains 21c Museum departmental budget under supervision of General Manager.  Maintains 21c Chicago Museum department checkbook and manages expenditures and accounts payable under supervision of General Manager and Director of Sales.
    • Assists with purchasing and maintaining exhibit supplies and materials, as specified by 21c Museum Hotels Senior Director of Museum Operations.
    • Assists with the repair of office equipment, furnishings, fabrication, materials, and general maintenance of museum facilities.
    • Communicates with purchasing staff in obtaining quotes and/or bids for materials and services needed to complete assigned projects, as determined by the Senior Director of Museum Operations.
    • Working with the General Manager, Director of Sales, and Chief Engineer, coordinates and schedules project tasks that must be performed by other divisions within the property and subcontractors outside the property.
    • Coordinates with the General Manager and other departments to ensure all hotel, engineering, and housekeeping activities are not interrupted.
    • Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, vendors, contractors, and all members of the general public.
    • Attends weekly and/or daily staff meetings and keeps up to date on all areas of museum operations.
    • Required to perform work out of regular schedule on occasions of special events, installations, or other museum related activities.
    • Working under the guidance of the Director of Collections, creating, maintaining, and updating condition reports for incoming and outgoing artworks.

    Qualifications

    • Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in art, design, museum studies, or other relevant field of study or experience; and a minimum of three to five years’ experience working in a museum with a background in designing, fabricating, installing and managing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Knowledge of contemporary arts and professional art handling according to museum standards.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
    • Knowledge of local arts and culture.
    • Knowledge of local arts and culture.
    • In-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for contemporary visual art, artists, museums, and exhibitions.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Ability to be a flexible, creative problem-solver.
    • Ability to follow directions closely, and to organize, direct, and manage activities and projects, work independently and demonstrate good judgment.
    • Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with CAD or other design software a plus. 
    • Ability to communicate effectively with a mobile device.
    • Ability to interact effectively with a variety of personnel at different levels of responsibility. Ability to identify and resolve problems. 
    • Ability and initiative to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, supervisors, other Company personnel, and the public.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
    • Ability to represent 21c Museum Hotels with a high level of integrity and professionalism, adhere to 21c Museum Hotels policies and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
    • Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays when necessary.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Must be able to operate two and four wheeled luggage carts, standard office equipment.
    • Physically strenuous, prolonged standing, walking and climbing stairs, intermittent exposure to outside elements, primarily an indoor position.
    • Ability to work with hand and power tools safely, and ensure compliance with workplace safety standards for all temporary and auxiliary staff.
    • Operation of motorized equipment may be required including saws, compressors, sanders, common hand and power tools, computer, lifts, etc.
    • Exempt Manager-Full Time Position, Fully On-site
    • Must be able to travel to 1 or more exhibition changeouts in another 21c property each year, and attend the annual 21c Museum team summit.

    Benefits

    Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

    In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

    • Three Tiers of Medical Coverage
    • Dental & Vision Coverage
    • 24/7 Teledoc service
    • Free Maintenance Medications
    • Pet Insurance
    • Hotel Discounts
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
    • 401K Match

    Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.

     

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Custodial Services Worker - Field Museum of Natural History
  • Aramark
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Are you self-motivated and proud of the work you do? Here at Aramark, we take pride in our level of service and safety we provide! Cleanliness is a necessity of every business. As a Cu...
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Custodial Services Worker - Field Museum of Natural History
  • CRH
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Are you self-motivated and proud of the work you do? Here at Aramark, we take pride in our level of service and safety we provide! Cleanliness is a necessity of every business. As a Cu...
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Weekend Personal Support Worker
  • Weekend Personal Support Worker
  • Evanston, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Description Job Overview A unique position for a skilled personal support worker providing direct support in a 1 : 1 environment with a young adult client with down syndrome. Perso...
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Retail Sales Associates-Field Museum at O'Hare Airport
  • Field Museum
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • All retail positions are hired through LEVY Restaurants/Rank Rall Levy is seeking Retail Sales Associates to join our team at the Field Museum at O'Hare Airport In addition to providing excellent cust...
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Native American Early Museum Career Fellowships
  • Field Museum
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • The Field Museum is a not-for-profit organization located on the Museum Campus of Chicago. Since the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, we have conducted research across all seven continents and accum...
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Manager of Sound Department Facilities
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • Position is Job Grade 7 For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Garde Manager Cook III
  • Sage Hospitality Resources, LLP
  • Chicago, IL
  • Why us? Iconic architecture, a thriving culinary scene, beautifully landscaped public spaces, and an array of museums ar...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Museum Coordinator
  • Loyola University
  • Chicago, IL
  • Position Details Position Details Job Title EVENT COORDINATOR Position Number 8102375 Job Category University Staff Job ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director of Provenance Research
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • Introduction The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Acting Dean of Student Life
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world's mo...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director of Facilities Services
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • Position is Job Grade 10 For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Student Financial Services Advisor
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world's mo...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Housing and Residence Life Coordinator
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • Housing and Residence Life Coordinator Residence Life For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicag...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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