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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThe MFAH World Faiths Initiative (WFI) funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. over a fiveyear period seeks to activate themes of religion faith and spirituality in the Museums encyclopedic collections through innovative programming and reimagined displays. Focusing on the many expressions of faith in our collections will honor the diverse communities of Houston and inspire connections across cultures and beliefs.
The Museum is seeking candidates for this position who are committed to the important work of fostering greater understanding among all faiths and a sense of unity within Houstons richly diverse population. The candidate will offer expertise in religious and cultural studies critical to the goals of this extended grant expanding the Museums capacity to present topics of religion faith and spirituality within the context of its encyclopedic permanent collections as well as to extend the Museums commitment to inclusivity with particular focus on faith traditions and religious freedom. This extension will touch on the areas of curatorial practice conservation learning and interpretation and staff training.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
About the MFAH
The MFAH is an organization comprised of 600 employees and 1000 docents and volunteers. The museum is more than 100 years old and ranks nationally among the top 10 art museums in exhibition space memberships endowments and attendance with 1M visitors annually. Our multifaceted institution includes multiple gallery buildings a sculpture garden two art schools three eateries and two house museums for decorative arts. The encyclopedic collection numbers more than 70000 works of art in a wide range of media. As an employer MFAH offers a supportive collegial and inclusive work environment and a competitive benefits package.
Position Available:
Title: Project Manager MFAH World Faiths Initiative
Reports to: MFAH World Faiths Initiative CoDirectors
Classification: Exempt/Salaried
Schedule: 35hour work week 9 am to 5 pm
Pay Rate: Please see Compensation below
Work Location: Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Work will primarily be performed in museum offices conference rooms and galleries. With or without reasonable accommodation the individual selected must have the capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to the other demands mentioned the demands of the job may or will include:
Equal Opportunities for All
At the MFAH we believe that diversity equity accessibility and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and our pledge for workplace diversity inclusion and excellence.
Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race creed color age gender sexual orientation religion national origin gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.
Research shows that some individuals apply for jobs only when they meet every qualification. However we recognize that many highly qualified candidates may not match 100 of the listed requirements. If you believe your skills and experience make you a strong fit for this role we encourage you to apply!
The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1 participate in the job application or 2 interview process; 3 perform essential job functions; and/or 4 participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the human resources department:
Benefits:
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston offers an excellent benefits package that includes:
The MFAH providesa generous schedule for time off under the following benefit categories:
Other Benefits
Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with the applicants experience and the needs and requirements expressed in this job description. The MFAH has set the pay range for this job and level as a general guideline and not a guarantee of the compensation amount or salary. A salary range for this role has been set but we know additional factors may be considered in extending an offer including (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education candidate experience and unique qualifications knowledge skills and abilities the needs and requirements expressed in the job description as well as internal equity and alignment with market data and any related regulations or other laws.
Application Procedure
Qualified applicants should apply online which will be the most effective way to ensure consideration.
Application materials should include a cover letter your resume or CV and if you prefer a list of references will be accepted but not required at this early stage in the process.
Applications or letters of interest sent via mail fax or direct email to a staff member will not ensure consideration.
Required Experience:
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