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Employment

The following is a list of current openings at the Burke Museum. Please follow the application instructions listed under each job description. For those interested in other ways of getting involved with the Burke, we invite you to consider volunteering.

Membership Manager

Req #: 84260
Posting Date: 05/14/2012 
Closing Info: Open Until Filled 
Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

The Burke Museum has an outstanding opportunity for a Membership Manager.  Reporting to the Director of Development and Director of External Affairs, the Membership Manager works in collaboration with leadership to create and implement a successful membership program that builds an engaged community of Burke Museum members. A successful program will deliver value to Burke members by offering members meaningful and unique opportunities to connect with the Burke, through its exhibits, programs, collections and resources. It will deliver value to the Burke by building a strong base of support for the museum and its activities, and driving earned income. A successful membership manager will be an outgoing “face of the museum,” with an enthusiasm for building community through innovative outreach strategies and personal relationships.

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Assistant to the Director

Req #: 83488
Posting Date: 04/11/2012 
Closing Info: Open Until Filled 
Salary: Salary and benefits are competitive.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

The Assistant to the Executive Director's primary responsibility is relationship management for the Executive Director. This work encompasses all levels of support for achieving the mission of the Burke Museum, to include the coordination of a range of internal meetings and events, Board liaison/coordination, communication with UW administration, and logistical support to Burke leaders. This position also supports legislative relationship building by maintaining current legislative contacts and coordinating meetings.

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Ron Eng in collections
Ron Eng, Collections Manager
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