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1) Yes, I have held a museum job in the past. I worked in the Museum Store/Collectors Corner in the Toledo Museum of Art. I was led to acquiring this job by Burcaw`s #5, answering adverstisements of museum job openings. My job was half concerned with selling the typical gift store items, from postcard, posters, tshirts, and the full toys that I feel art museum stores are known for. The second part of my job involved selling original works of art made by local artists. The collectors corner portion of the store sold many different style of artwork: pottery, glass, jewelry, paintings, and photographs. I had to know each artist and what they sold and where exactly they were from. I had to know the types of materials they used or styles of art they preferred while creating their works of art. Like any museum store, I was also responsible for representing the museum in a positive manner. I had to direct visitors to specific areas, I had to have a working knowledge of the collection and ecspecially the touring exhibits that were visiting the museum. I did not just sell postcard, I sold an experience.

2)Director of Archival Collecting
Job ID: 6703764
Position Title: Director of Archival Collecting
Company Name: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Job Function: Curator
Entry Level: No
Location(s): Cleveland, Ohio, 44114, United States
Posted: April 9, 2010
Job Type: Full-Time
Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience: Over 10 Years
Required Travel: 25-50%

Company: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
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Email Address: hr@rockhall.org
Fax: 216-515-1998

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Job Description
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is currently considering applicants for the position of Director of Archival Collecting. The Director of Archival Collecting reports to the Vice President of Exhibitions and Curatorial Affairs and is responsible for the acquisition of archival materials for the Museum's Library and Archives from inductees, artists and individuals in the music industry. In addition, this person will work on building and strengthening the Museum's relationships with inductees, artists and the music industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acquisitions

1. Works with industry contacts to identify and collect materials for the Museum's Library and Archives.

Works with the VP of Exhibitions and Curatorial Affairs and the Director of Library and Archives to research and identify potential items based on the needs of the Library and Archives.
Locates and acquires important archival materials relating to the history, music and business of rock and roll.
Contacts potential donors including collectors, artists, music industry personnel, recording executives and artist representations for donations of papers, photographs and other materials for the library and archives.
Examines potential donor archives to determine value and importance of the collection.
Maintains knowledge of the Museum's Library and Archives collections.
Maintains relationships with donors of archival materials, artists, record label representatives, industry people and collectors in an effort to make future acquisitions.
Artist and Industry Relations

1. Establishes, builds and maintains positive relations with artists, agents, managers and industry people.

Utilizes knowledge of band histories and makes contact and follow up.
Establishes relationships with music industry contacts (agents, band management and label representatives).
Monitors tour schedules of artists touring Cleveland and invites them to the Museum.
Acts as a liaison between the Museum and artists/managers/agents and record labels.
2. Develops and maintains a database of music industry contacts (agents, artists, band management and label representatives).

Develops and builds database of music industry contacts to foster on-going relationships with the Museum.
3. Works in conjunction with the curatorial and exhibitions to coordinate artist relations around planned exhibit openings.

4. Assists with the education department to coordinate artist relations involving public and educational programs and performances.

5. Travels off-site and/or out of state when required.

Duties include but may not be limited to the above.

Job Requirements

Bachelor Degree in communications, popular culture or related field preferred.
A minimum of ten years experience in the music business, with a strong emphasis on established meaningful relationships in the music industry.
Extensive knowledge of rock and roll and its related music forms.
Strong music industry relationships required.
Ability to professionally interact with major artist personalities and public figures.
Ability to deal directly with performers, managers, agents, etc.
Ability to give public speeches
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Maintains confidentiality in all assignments.
Ability to get along with other people.
Ability to successfully pass a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum reference check, background investigation and drug screening.
Computer Literate: Microsoft Products; Familiarity with library/archival database catalog systems.

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I think I would be excellant for this position because:
>working knowledge of music history
>have previously worked with musicians and record labels with great success
>worked in the music industry for 5 years, so many relationships with artists and other music industry individuals are still strong and stable.