Also see INTERNSHIPS for additional employment opportunities, both paid and unpaid.

Manager of Outreach Education
Full-time position,

The Museum seeks an experienced museum educator to direct the outreach program. This person is responsible for the implementation and supervision of all outreach programs for schools, senior centers and social service organizations. This encompasses the development of programs primarily in natural sciences, and the hiring, training, scheduling and evaluation of paid Outreach Instructors. Additional responsibilities include: supervising the Museum’s Jr. Educator program including the recruiting and training high school-student instructors for museum-based after school programs; as well as maintenance of teaching materials, and responsibility for the use of the Museum’s two vehicles.

Bachelor’s degree, graduate degree preferred, in science, natural history, education or museum studies with 2-3 years of demonstrated teaching experience, preferably in the museum field. Valid driver’s license, unattended mobility in object handling, and the ability to drive the museum vehicles and visit facilities unequipped to accommodate the physically challenged are necessary.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and offers a salary in the low 40Ks, and benefits. Start date July 1, 2010.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to:
rgarr@brucemuseum.org
Or mail to:
Director of Education
Bruce Museum
1 Museum Drive
Greenwich, CT 06830-7100

Curator of Science
Full-time position, Monday-Friday, weekends as needed

Seeking Curator of Science responsible for the Bruce Museum’s permanent collection encompassing all aspects of natural history, with particular strengths in birds, minerals, shells and local mammals. The curator develops and implements 2–4 temporary science exhibitions each year at the Bruce Museum in Bruce Park. S/he documents and interprets the permanent collection. The curator will also be part of a team planning a new coastal Long Island Sound Environmental Studies and Seaside Center at Greenwich Point. Additional responsibilities include: serving as liaison between the Museum and an advisory Science Committee; serving on the Collection Committee that acquires specimens; supervising a part-time science curatorial assistant, volunteers and interns; managing the department budget and restricted funds. This is a FT, exempt position. A working knowledge of curatorial practices and the natural sciences are required. Fluent writing and speaking skills are a must. The ability to handle collection objects without supervision and to travel is essential. Extensive independent judgment and authority for decision making is required. This dynamic individual will also foster and advise local collectors and cultivate donors and sponsors. A Master of Science with thesis in a natural science field and 3 years previous curatorial experience are required, PhD preferred. Salary commensurate with experience; the Museum offers a competitive benefits package. Send cover letter and resume to: Kathy Reichenbach, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830 or kreichenbach@brucemuseum.org.