Workspace Manager

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 an interim workspace in Albuquerque.

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 Workspace Manager Duties & Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will:

The Big Picture
Have the desire to work as part of team to grow a grassroots museum
Familiarize self with military/family culture and learn the back-stories/significance of the artifacts
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
Participate in MAMF planning/initiatives
Keep current on best practices in the museum profession and apply them at MAMF

Responsibilities:
Follow MAMF policies and procedures
Work onsite so that MAMF can be open to the public by appointment. (Schedule TBD part-time hours-16-weekdays or weekends.)
Accept and process donated artifacts
Organize, maintain and display artifacts in Workspace
Interact with visitors and researchers
Work with MAMF volunteers, board members, and interns
Catalog artifacts into PastPerfect computer database
Write a quarterly article, other content for member newsletters
Write a monthly blog post for one of the MAMF blogs
Build and keep MailChimp email lists up to date.
Send out periodic mailing through MAMF Mail Chimp database
Provide monthly reports and other reports and statistics as requested

Shared Tasks:
With Executive Director:
Develop and help implement marketing efforts for museum/programs.
Develop/establish artifact and library collections policy/guidelines
Serve as an administrator on MAMF FB, Instagram, and Pinterest
Responsible for periodically sending out e-newsletters/marketing campaigns
With Volunteers/board members:
Perform minor cleaning (e.g., dusting, vacuuming, straightening/dusting artifacts)
With Interns:
Work cooperatively and provide guidance to interns who are doing other projects

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.

Qualifications
Education: (Enrolled in B.S./B.A ideally M.S/M.A. in museum studies, history, library, or related field)
Professional, 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
Energetic and outgoing personality
Empathetic, compassionate, and diplomatic
Ability to deal with people with diverse viewpoints
Knowledge of preserving historic documents and artifacts
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Proficiency in PastPerfect Cataloguing software
Working knowledge of LibraryThing, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and WordPress
Physical ability to climb stairs, bend, reach and lift to 30 pounds
BONUS: (but not mandatory) Have a military/military family connection

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.