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Communication Director
Sheldon is hiring a communication director to develop and implement marketing and public relations initiatives that maintain and increase the local, regional, national, and international visibility of the museum's exhibitions, programs, publications, acquisitions, and other mission-related activities. They oversee the museum’s visual brand identity, social media programs, and digital engagement strategies. This position supervises the graphic designer and digital engagement manager.
Security Manager
Sheldon Museum of Art is hiring a security manager whom is to be responsible for managing protective services and security operations at Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). The person in this position is charged with ensuring the safety and security of the museum’s staff, visitors, volunteers, and works of art included in the museum’s collection and exhibitions. They develop and implement security and safety policies that align with best practices in the art museum field and contributes to an inclusive and welcoming environment for all museum staff, volunteers, students, and visitors. The Security Manager serves as liaison to UNL’s University Police Department and the museum’s contracted security firm and is the first point of contact for security and building alarms on all Sheldon Museum of Art properties 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
On Call Security Guard
Sheldon is currently seeking on-call security guards to ensure the safety and security of visitors, staff, collections, the building, and other assets of the Sheldon Museum of Art. Collaborating with Visitor Experience Associates, the security guard will contribute to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for personnel, volunteers, interns, and visitors. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods while maintaining a heightened level of alertness and attentiveness to their surroundings.
Visitor Experience Associate
Sheldon Museum of Art is seeking Visitor Experience Associates. The Visitor Experience Associate is responsible for creating a welcoming and secure environment for visitors. Individuals will share their passion and expertise in art with visitors, provide front desk coverage, monitor museum galleries, and assist visitors during public hours. Additionally, they will assist security personnel in maintaining the security of guests, the collection, and the building. Visitor Experience Associates will also assist with event setup and teardown and serve as event ambassadors.
Volunteers
Sheldon Museum of Art ignites discovery, inquiry, and connection for people at the University of Nebraska and in the city of Lincoln, the state of Nebraska, the nation, and the world. We move, inspire, and delight through meaningful engagement with great works of art. Volunteers play a vital role in realizing our mission through participation in programs and initiatives that the museum undertakes throughout the year.
Volunteering at Sheldon is a great way to share your love of art with our community. Sheldon’s volunteer opportunities provide critically important support to the museum’s family programs, on- and off-site events, and in-gallery learning experiences. Volunteers commit to at least eight hours of volunteer work each year and participate in required trainings twice per year. Volunteers will be trained in visitor engagement practices and gain insider knowledge of the works of art and exhibitions on view at the museum.
Requirements
- Be 18 years or older and pass a background check
- Commit to a minimum of eight hours of volunteer work per year
- Commit to attending volunteer orientation and exhibition-related trainings twice per year
- Have reliable transportation to programs on- and off-site, and honor assigned volunteer shifts
- Have a desire to enthusiastically interact with people of all ages and backgrounds
Preferred
- Ability to assist with furniture set-up and movement
- Ability to communicate in languages other than English