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About AAM
Founded in 1906, the American Association of Museums (AAM) is the largest cultural organization representing the museum industry. We serve over 17,000 members including museum professionals, a wide variety of cultural and science institutions from historical societies to botanical gardens and art museums.
Our office is conveniently located just two blocks from the White House in downtown Washington, DC, across the street from the McPherson Square Metro Station. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization. AAM is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.
Our Employees
Creative. Resourceful. Collaborative. AAM carries out its mission of providing leadership to the museum community through the dedicated efforts of our talented staff. We are always looking for service-oriented individuals in a variety of disciplines to join our team. We often recruit candidates experienced in association management, meeting planning, membership, administration, research, writing and editing, and museum operations.
Employee Benefits
We offer a full array of benefits including:
- Friendly work environment
- Medical & Dental Plan (100% of employee premium paid by AAM)
- Flexible Spending Account (medical expenses & dependent care)
- Life & AD&D, Long Term & Short Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Tax-deferred annuity plan
- Prepaid Legal Service
- Pre-Tax Commuting Benefits
- Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- 11 Paid Holidays Each Year
- 2 Personal Days Each Year
- Vacation & Sick Leave
- Fitness Center & Access to Rooftop Terrace On Site
- AAM Membership
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Museum Assessment Program Coordinator
The American Association of Museums seeks a polished Coordinator to handle the many day-to-day operations of the Museum Assessment Program (MAP) such as: counseling participants, working with peer reviewers, managing the MAP database, and ensuring the timely progress of museums through the program. The successful candidate will be poised and professional with top-notch organizational and time management skills who is committed to accuracy and detail in their work; able to organize and manage a large volume of documents, clients, and processes; have a solid understanding of, and experience with, current museum/non-profit operations, issues, and standards; superior written and verbal communication skills; and excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Minimum qualifications: B.A. and 3 years museum experience (M.A. may be substituted for one year of experience); discretion and diplomacy; fluency in Microsoft Access and Word; able to travel domestically for up to two weeks a year, usually in clusters of 2-4 days. Salary in the mid 40’s.
Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: hr@aam-us.org, citing “Museum Assessment Program Coordinator” in the subject line.
Director, Accounting
American Association of Museums (AAM) seeks a highly motivated accounting professional with strong leadership skills and a “hands-on” approach to oversee the accounting functions of the largest cultural organization serving the museum field.
Responsibilities include overseeing and assisting in daily accounting activities (accounts payable/receivable; fixed assets; journal entries); managing accounting for contracts and grants; preparing the cash flow statement and monthly reports; supervising & cross training two accounting staff members; preparing for annual audit and budget; providing guidance on tax regulations; assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures; and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
Requires 5 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years of supervisory experience in an association or non-profit; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred. Must be familiar with accounting and association management software and MS Office. Experience with FRX and Forecaster preferred. Ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills.
Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume to: hr@aam-us.org, citing "Director, Accounting" in the subject line. AAM is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.
Director, Information Technology and Internet Services
American Association of Museums (AAM) seeks a proven technology professional to lead its Information Technology and Internet initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s technology systems and infrastructure and define how it supports a national membership organization through internet-based services. This is a unique technology leadership opportunity for a high-profile and influential national organization.
Reporting to the Vice President, Development, the Director of Information Technology and Internet Services will lead and direct the organization’s diverse Information Technology needs in support of its complex business and programmatic activities. Oversight includes the management of multi-phased and multi-departmental projects; support and maintenance of existing systems and infrastructure; the project management of internal staff and external contractors; and the planning and execution of new transformative initiatives.
This position demands a collaborative and engaging leader with a proven track record of planning, managing and evaluating major and complex projects in a fast paced environment who is able to work with a variety of people from all organizational levels, manage demanding customers, handle both external and internal customer service requests with professionalism and work well with non-technical colleagues.
Ideal candidate will have substantial information technology experience in a non-profit organization (at least 7-10 years) and demonstrated ability to supervise, manage, motivate and coach technical and professional staff, as well as independent contractors. Experience must include desktop hardware configuration; server configuration and maintenance; database, network, & web management; and content management systems. Familiarity with and working knowledge of the following: computer languages (SQL, HTML, ColdFusion); database management (iMIS, MSAccess ); hardware support (PC and Mac); Windows Server 2003 and/or 2007; report writing (FRx, Crystal Reports.) Knowledge of the following highly desirable: MS Office (full office suite), MS Forecaster (budgeting), Epicor or other major accounting suites, SpaceMaster (advertising/exhibit management), & CommonSpot (CMS.) Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or equivalent area of concentration; advanced degree and/or certification preferred.
To apply for the IT Director position, please specify position in subject line and email a cover letter and resume to:
hr@aam-us.org
The American Association of Museums is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and prospective employees without discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, personal appearance, sexual orientation, political affiliation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, marital status,or any other category protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment at AAM, including, but not limited to recruitment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development, access to facilities, discipline, separation of employment, and other terms and conditions of employment.
