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Kent Anderson posted a new Topic
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Job Descriptions
Hello - we are a new museum anticipating opening in Fall 2026 and looking for some help. I am hoping someone would be willing to share a job description for a Director of Operations that includes oversight of membership and visitor services. I would also appreciate any job descriptions for Education & Engagement Director, Marketing & Development Director, and Facilities & Exhibits Director. Anything close would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to email directly at kanderson@...
Aidan Justus posted a reply on Re: Kids Council Applications
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Said: Hey Val! Our museum does not currently have a "Kid's Council" (though it sounds super cool!), but we do have a program called Teen Play Corps for volunteers 12-15 years old. We require these applicants to attend an info session, submit ...
Amanda Jekel posted a reply on Re: Kids Council Applications
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Said: Hi, We just launched our first kids council this fall after attending ACM last year and hearing an amazing session on the topic. Our application is modeled after the Children's Museum of South Dakotas which is one of the museums that sp...
Hedy Hendrickson posted a reply on Re: Memberships for Therapists (speech, occupat...
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Said: We have a therapeutic membership. We try to keep our membership structure as simple as possible so the current version works like some of our other memberships. The card holder can bring up to 5 other people into the museum ...
Valerie Drapeau posted a new Topic
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Kids Council Applications
Hello! My name is Val Drapeau, and I am the Director of Education at Explore & More in Buffalo, NY. Our team is pioneering our first kids' council, and we were wondering if anyone was willing to share their application for a similar program? Or any tips that you have gained over the course of your time hosting one of these? Thanks in advance!
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