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The museum is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. We do not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination because of a person's age, sex, genetic information, pregnancy, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran's status, military status or membership in any other protected group. The museum’s policy on equal employment opportunity supports and is consistent with its commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusiveness.
The museum is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. We do not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination because of a person's age, sex, genetic information, pregnancy, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran's status, military status or membership in any other protected group. The museum’s policy on equal employment opportunity supports and is consistent with its commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusiveness.
Open Positions
Vice President of External Relations and Development
VP of External Relations and Development, providing strategic and operational leadership for its philanthropic initiatives. The Vice President of External Relations and Development will join the Museum’s Executive Team at an exciting time, as the Museum is poised to undertake an ambitious capital campaign and execute a new strategic plan. The Museum plans to diversify its revenue sources through the engagement of individuals and by increasing support from major foundations and corporate partners. Learn More >>
Grants & Development Services Manager
The Grants & Development Services Manager is responsible for the management of the Museum’s grants processes and also oversees various development services, including gift processing, benefit fulfillment and prospect research as carried out by Development Department staff. The position is charged with aggressively identifying funding opportunities and generating awards; researching and writing successful grant proposals; working collaboratively with other AAMP staff to identify fundable programming; and assisting the stewardship of AAMP’s relationships with all sources of corporate, foundation, and governmental funding. Learn More>>
Staff Accountant
The General Staff Accountant assists the Senior Staff Accountant in the management of the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytical work and thorough review of financial records. Learn More>>
Maintenance Associate
The Facilities Maintenance Technician works as part of the Security & Maintenance department to ensure that the Museum is a consistently clean, well maintained and a welcoming environment for visitors. Duties are wide-ranging and include all aspects of custodial care and the opening and closing of the building. The incumbent reports to the Security/Maintenance Manager. Learn More >>
Visitor Services Manager
The Visitor Services Manager oversees all administrative, managerial, and budgetary aspects of the Visitor Services Department. This includes the strategic planning and execution of visitor services goals and marketing strategies. He/She serves as an Ambassador for the Museum and is responsible for the overall management of customer service as well as directly facilitating a safe, educational and beneficial visitor experience for all Museum guests. Learn More >>
Maintenance Technician
The Facilities Maintenance Technician works as part of the Security & Maintenance department to ensure that the Museum is a consistently clean, well maintained and a welcoming environment for visitors. Duties are wide-ranging and include all aspects of custodial care. The incumbent reports to the Security/Maintenance Manager. Learn More >>
VP of External Relations and Development, providing strategic and operational leadership for its philanthropic initiatives. The Vice President of External Relations and Development will join the Museum’s Executive Team at an exciting time, as the Museum is poised to undertake an ambitious capital campaign and execute a new strategic plan. The Museum plans to diversify its revenue sources through the engagement of individuals and by increasing support from major foundations and corporate partners. Learn More >>
Grants & Development Services Manager
The Grants & Development Services Manager is responsible for the management of the Museum’s grants processes and also oversees various development services, including gift processing, benefit fulfillment and prospect research as carried out by Development Department staff. The position is charged with aggressively identifying funding opportunities and generating awards; researching and writing successful grant proposals; working collaboratively with other AAMP staff to identify fundable programming; and assisting the stewardship of AAMP’s relationships with all sources of corporate, foundation, and governmental funding. Learn More>>
Staff Accountant
The General Staff Accountant assists the Senior Staff Accountant in the management of the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytical work and thorough review of financial records. Learn More>>
Maintenance Associate
The Facilities Maintenance Technician works as part of the Security & Maintenance department to ensure that the Museum is a consistently clean, well maintained and a welcoming environment for visitors. Duties are wide-ranging and include all aspects of custodial care and the opening and closing of the building. The incumbent reports to the Security/Maintenance Manager. Learn More >>
Visitor Services Manager
The Visitor Services Manager oversees all administrative, managerial, and budgetary aspects of the Visitor Services Department. This includes the strategic planning and execution of visitor services goals and marketing strategies. He/She serves as an Ambassador for the Museum and is responsible for the overall management of customer service as well as directly facilitating a safe, educational and beneficial visitor experience for all Museum guests. Learn More >>
Maintenance Technician
The Facilities Maintenance Technician works as part of the Security & Maintenance department to ensure that the Museum is a consistently clean, well maintained and a welcoming environment for visitors. Duties are wide-ranging and include all aspects of custodial care. The incumbent reports to the Security/Maintenance Manager. Learn More >>
