Job Opportunities
The American-Scandinavian Foundation is seeking applicants for the following open positions. Please note that for all positions you must be eligible to work in the United States.
Assistant to the President
The American-Scandinavian Foundation seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant with excellent communication skills to provide support for the President and Executive Vice President on administrative and Board of Trustees matters and on fundraising efforts; and to assist with cultural programs and special events as needed. Previous experience with a cultural institution, strong PC skills (Word, Excel, and databases), and knowledge of Scandinavia and/or a Scandinavian language important.
Please email resume with cover letter to hr@amscan.org and write "Assistant to the President" in the subject line. You may also fax your letter and resume to 212-686-1157.
Director of Centennial Programs
The American-Scandinavian Foundation seeks an individual to plan and implement a variety of public programs including exhibitions, lectures, concerts, screenings, and children’s events, taking place in observance of our 100th anniversary. All programs will take place at Scandinavia House, our cultural center located in midtown Manhattan and visited annually by over 100,000 individuals.
Working closely with top management, the director will collaborate in the conceptualization and planning of programs; oversee all arrangement and preparations; and supervise promotion and marketing. He/she will work with current program staff. He/she will also interact with organizations, trustees, and donors, as well as members of the diplomatic corps.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience in the planning and management of public programs, preferably in a museum or cultural center. He/she should possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written. He/she should also be a self-starter and a team player with a maximum of flexibility. International experience, particularly in the Nordic countries, is preferred. The position may be full or part-time.
Interested applicants should email a resume with cover letter to hr@amscan.org. Please put Centennial in the subject line.
Manager of Communications
The American-Scandinavian Foundation seeks a Manager of Communications to develop and implement media relations and promotional opportunities in conjunction with its upcoming Centennial. Responsibilities include:
- Serving as press contact and handling media inquiries
- Developing press lists and contacts; cultivating and maintaining press relationships
- Organizing press events
- Writing and distributing press releases; fact sheets, media alerts and other Centennial information
- Creating new media outreach
- Developing promotional activities and opportunities
- Developing partnerships with other organizations
Qualifications: strong writing and editing skills, excellent communication and networking skills, experience in communications with a museum or cultural organization. Knowledge of Scandinavia / Nordic countries a plus. The position may be full or part-time
Please send resume with cover letter to hr@amscan.org. Please put Communications in the subject line.
Part-time Events Coordinator
The American-Scandinavian Foundation seeks a part-time Events Coordinator to work with the Scandinavia House Manager to promote Scandinavia House as a venue for corporate, non-profit and private functions and meetings. The individual would be responsible for contact with clients, helping them to plan the details of their events and being on site during their events to assist with technical set up and to coordinate with other contractors, such as caterers, production staff and event managers. The Events Coordinator would also assist with marketing the venue, and maintain a marketing database and a marketing budget. Please email resume with cover letter to vmcgann@amscan.org
Part-time Temporary Positions at The Shop @ Scandinavia House
Part-time sales positions in a museum-style shop. Sales/retail experience, art/design knowledge, and fluency in a Scandinavian/Nordic language preferred. Flexible hours.
Also, Receiving/Stock positions. Computer knowledge a must, attention to detail required. Retail experience a plus.
If you are interested in and qualified, please email cover letter and resume to winterhalter@amscan.org or fax to (212) 686-2115. Phone contact: Laura (212) 847-9726.