Milken Institute
Senior Associate, Content and Exhibits, Education
Milken Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
About the Milken Institute
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below. The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities. The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event. About the Center for Advancing the American Dream The Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD) at the Milken Institute is looking for a creative storyteller to join our team as a Senior Associate for Exhibits and Content. This position will be responsible for the Education and the Educator portfolio and experience with related subject matter is preferred. MCAAD, the most recent center within the Institute, is catalyzing this work by building a new type of cultural center in the heart of Washington, DC. MCAAD celebrates the ideal of the American Dream and explores the ongoing challenges people face in pursuing opportunity, through exhibitions, programs and educational programs. To accomplish this, we focus on four pillars of the American Dream: access to education, public health, finance, and an entrepreneurial mindset. MCAAD’s physical home, with a planned opening in early 2025, is a remarkable renovation of several 120-year-old historic bank buildings, including Riggs Bank, known as the “Bank of Presidents.” This position will be a term hire, not to exceed 18-months from the date of hire, to align with the opening of the Education and the Educator galleries. About the Position The Center’s Content and Exhibits team is seeking a mid-career museum professional with excellent writing, interpretive strategy, and interpersonal skills to join our team as a Senior Associate for Content and Exhibits. Reporting to the Center’s Lead Curator, the Senior Associate will be responsible for developing exhibit content around our Education and the Educator pillar and synthesizing that content into interactive storytelling in physical and digital spaces. The Senior Associate will work with the internal team, external experts and stakeholders, and project consultants to source images and media, write exhibit copy, develop creative briefs for interactive experiences and media, and shape final content for digital experiences. They will work to create an exceptional visitor experience by ensuring content is audience-focused, engaging, relevant, inclusive, and accessible. Responsibilities Content Research and Development Work with cross-departmental and external teams and stakeholders to finalize exhibit content based on relevant research and appropriate educational outcomes. Manage relationships with primary SME consultants and related advisors to collect and distill key perspectives on pillar and exhibit material. Identify, collect, and organize content needs for digital and physical experiences. Conduct content research for exhibit projects and interpret complex information, tools, images, and objects related to exhibit goals. Interpretive Strategy and Storytelling Write interpretive copy for online and in-person exhibits that aligns with content goals, objectives, and key messages, distilling complicated concepts into accessible actionable directives for a wide audience. Support connections between digital and physical experience layout to create a meaningful experience across all channels. Administrative and Project Management Coordinate with Exhibit Project Management team to track deliverables on projects, ensure deadlines are met, and review and provide feedback as required. Present to internal or external audiences, when requested. Present to stakeholders and the public when requested. Duties as assigned. Requirements The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant exhibit development, research and writing experience at museums, cultural organizations, communications, arts, or related field, including writing for exhibits, publications, or similar. A 4-year college degree is required. Degrees with studies related to the pillar subject matter of education or related to museum studies, interpretive strategies and writing are a plus. Experience working with subject matter related to education is a plus. Must have excellent writing and communication skills and experience translating ideas into accessible stories for diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability synthesizing complex concepts into experiences and narratives that connect to a non-technical audience in a compelling way. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent content research and source images and other media. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team in a creative and fast-moving environment, including managing relationships with external stakeholders and consultants. Demonstrated ability to set priorities; meet deadlines; and work with a high degree of accuracy, seeking guidance when appropriate. Knowledge and skill in museum exhibit methodology and/or production process for interactive and linear media. Detail oriented with strong copy editing and organizational skills. The ability to quickly develop positive working relationships, support colleagues, be flexible, and thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment is a must. Successful completion of a security background check. Note We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. This position will work a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to your respective office location (Tuesday – Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. Please understand, this schedule is subject to change in the Institute’s sole discretion. The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Please submit a resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as
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Any application that does not include both a resume and a cover letter will be rejected . If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Our Culture The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.
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Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below. The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities. The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event. About the Center for Advancing the American Dream The Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD) at the Milken Institute is looking for a creative storyteller to join our team as a Senior Associate for Exhibits and Content. This position will be responsible for the Education and the Educator portfolio and experience with related subject matter is preferred. MCAAD, the most recent center within the Institute, is catalyzing this work by building a new type of cultural center in the heart of Washington, DC. MCAAD celebrates the ideal of the American Dream and explores the ongoing challenges people face in pursuing opportunity, through exhibitions, programs and educational programs. To accomplish this, we focus on four pillars of the American Dream: access to education, public health, finance, and an entrepreneurial mindset. MCAAD’s physical home, with a planned opening in early 2025, is a remarkable renovation of several 120-year-old historic bank buildings, including Riggs Bank, known as the “Bank of Presidents.” This position will be a term hire, not to exceed 18-months from the date of hire, to align with the opening of the Education and the Educator galleries. About the Position The Center’s Content and Exhibits team is seeking a mid-career museum professional with excellent writing, interpretive strategy, and interpersonal skills to join our team as a Senior Associate for Content and Exhibits. Reporting to the Center’s Lead Curator, the Senior Associate will be responsible for developing exhibit content around our Education and the Educator pillar and synthesizing that content into interactive storytelling in physical and digital spaces. The Senior Associate will work with the internal team, external experts and stakeholders, and project consultants to source images and media, write exhibit copy, develop creative briefs for interactive experiences and media, and shape final content for digital experiences. They will work to create an exceptional visitor experience by ensuring content is audience-focused, engaging, relevant, inclusive, and accessible. Responsibilities Content Research and Development Work with cross-departmental and external teams and stakeholders to finalize exhibit content based on relevant research and appropriate educational outcomes. Manage relationships with primary SME consultants and related advisors to collect and distill key perspectives on pillar and exhibit material. Identify, collect, and organize content needs for digital and physical experiences. Conduct content research for exhibit projects and interpret complex information, tools, images, and objects related to exhibit goals. Interpretive Strategy and Storytelling Write interpretive copy for online and in-person exhibits that aligns with content goals, objectives, and key messages, distilling complicated concepts into accessible actionable directives for a wide audience. Support connections between digital and physical experience layout to create a meaningful experience across all channels. Administrative and Project Management Coordinate with Exhibit Project Management team to track deliverables on projects, ensure deadlines are met, and review and provide feedback as required. Present to internal or external audiences, when requested. Present to stakeholders and the public when requested. Duties as assigned. Requirements The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant exhibit development, research and writing experience at museums, cultural organizations, communications, arts, or related field, including writing for exhibits, publications, or similar. A 4-year college degree is required. Degrees with studies related to the pillar subject matter of education or related to museum studies, interpretive strategies and writing are a plus. Experience working with subject matter related to education is a plus. Must have excellent writing and communication skills and experience translating ideas into accessible stories for diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability synthesizing complex concepts into experiences and narratives that connect to a non-technical audience in a compelling way. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent content research and source images and other media. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team in a creative and fast-moving environment, including managing relationships with external stakeholders and consultants. Demonstrated ability to set priorities; meet deadlines; and work with a high degree of accuracy, seeking guidance when appropriate. Knowledge and skill in museum exhibit methodology and/or production process for interactive and linear media. Detail oriented with strong copy editing and organizational skills. The ability to quickly develop positive working relationships, support colleagues, be flexible, and thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment is a must. Successful completion of a security background check. Note We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. This position will work a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to your respective office location (Tuesday – Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. Please understand, this schedule is subject to change in the Institute’s sole discretion. The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Please submit a resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as
one
attachment.
Any application that does not include both a resume and a cover letter will be rejected . If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Our Culture The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.
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