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The following jobs are currently open at Boston Children's Museum in Boston. Please click on the job title to read the full description, or just scroll down.

CONTROLLER
D&P BUSINESS & FABRICATION MANAGER

If you are interested in any of the positions, please send cover letter, resume and salary history

by fax to: (617) 423-3213

by mail to:
Human Resources
Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210

by email to:
jobs@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
(Please submit as a Microsoft Word file and not as an HTML or ZIP file)

To Download an application click HERE.  (PDF)

Or you can stop by the Museum to fill out a job application.
Just ask at the Security Desk when you come in.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, due to the volume of resumes we receive, only candidates under consideration for open positions will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.  Boston Children's Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TITLE: CONTROLLER

DATE: September 16, 2009

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Museum currently seeks a Controller to oversee a busy Finance department. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is the Museum’s principal financial manager with responsibilities for a broad range of both strategic and task oriented duties including: oversight of the integrity of the Accounting Information System and its reporting; maintenance and adherence to internal controls; management of accounting staff; budget preparation and regular financial reporting internally and externally; and collection and disbursement of funds.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, upbeat, well-organized, flexible individual with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. BA/BS required (CPA desirable) and a minimum of five years related work experience in business, accounting, and finance. Supervisory experience is also required. Prior experience required with both non-profit accounting and federal grant requirements, along with a working proficiency with fund accounting. S/he should thrive when balancing competing demands and tight deadlines.

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

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TITLE: D&P BUSINESS & FABRICATION MANAGER

DATE: December 7, 2009

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Design & Production (D&P) Business Manager reports to the V.P. Exhibits & Production and is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the D&P facility. This includes the planning and execution of fabrication projects, coordination with outside fabrication venders, scheduling of projects at D&P, budget planning for the D&P facility, and oversight of all financial dimensions of D&P. The Business Manager supervises exhibit technicians at D&P and participates in the building of exhibit components. In addition, the Business and Fabrication Manager will assume an entrepreneurial role in marketing D&P capabilities to outside clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS; 2-3 years experience in museum exhibit field preferred;


• Excellent communication and organizational skills;


• Proven ability to plan and monitor project budgets;


• Self-directed with creative problem solving skills;


• Detail and deadline oriented;


• Ability to track multiple projects simultaneously;


• Business and entrepreneurial experience preferred,


• Familiarity with all exhibit production techniques;


• Able to foster a supportive environment for creative teamwork; previous supervisory experience preferred;


• Basic fabrication skills and experience with power tools;


• Ability to work with CAD and Vectorworks desirable;


• Strong computer skills including Excel and Microsoft Project.

HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-5pm.

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