"The app, called Octava, is aimed at enhancing the musical experience for listeners by delivering information via Wifi, synced with the music being played in the concert hall.

"We're trying to find ways to help contemporary audiences engage with words that match the elegance of the orchestral performance," said Octava co-founder Linda Dusman, a professor of music at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County."

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"Maybe you were a "Mad Men" fan, or you were addicted to "Breaking Bad", or you’re losing sleep over the fate of Frank and Claire. If so, then maybe you think that we’re in a golden age of television. For years, TV was considered the lowest of low art. Back in 1961, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Newton Minow, described television as a “vast wasteland.” There’s plenty of trash on TV these days, but also, some of the world’s finest work in video and film. The connection between high art and the origins of TV is the subject of a new book that accompanies an exhibition that is currently at the Jewish Museum in New York."

Job Description:

Young Audiences/Arts for Learning’s (YA) Program Director is responsible for all aspects of the organization’s core programming and expanding school and student reach in accordance with the 5 year strategic plan which went into effect for FY15, while instituting efficient operational practices and ensuring quality support services to partner organizations and artists.

Job Description:

Young Audiences/Arts for Learning’s (YA) Program Director is responsible for all aspects of the organization’s core programming and expanding school and student reach in accordance with the 5 year strategic plan which went into effect for FY15, while instituting efficient operational practices and ensuring quality support services to partner organizations and artists.

Port Discovery Children's Museum provides experiences that ignite imagination, inspire learning, and nurture growth through play. We are currently looking for a talented, friendly, and experience Outreach Education Facilitator. This is a part time position offering approximately 24-29 hours per week. Work schedule for this position is four days a week, Tuesday through Friday, but may be adjusted according to department or Museum needs. Participation in special events, evenings, weekends, and holiday may be necessary.

Summary:

The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) is seeking warm, empathetic, and enthusiastic communicators with teaching, touring, or facilitation experience to join the Docent Program and lead engaging experiences with art for primarily Pre-K-12 students and, on occasion, adults in the Museum.

Administrative Assistant: Marketing, Fundraising, and Design

OR

Internship: Marketing, Fundraising, and Design

Part-Time Contractual Position

Start Date: August 2015

Center Stage seeks an experienced Scene Shop Supervisor. Primary duties include the supervision of the scene shop staff in the execution of scenery (all aspects of construction, installation, strike, and repair, if necessary) for all productions in the Center Stage season as well as maintenance of shop and theater facilities, tools, and materials storage. Qualified candidates would have proficiency in Carpentry, Welding, Rigging, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and a familiarity with AC/DC motors and motion control. Position is fulltime, seasonal with benefits.

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UNIT: REFERENCE - REFERENCE STUDENT - WEB ASSISTANT

Purpose: Provide support for Reference Department by assisting with web development activities, compiling data, and producing reports. 

Reports to: Sarah New, Web Services Librarian

Duties: The Reference Student - Web Assistant will assist the Web Services Librarian by:

• Assisting with editing/creating web pages and web-based services

• Assisting with usability studies and focus groups to assess the library's website and services, including conducting surveys and interviews with library patrons and UMBC students
• Compiling results of assessment activities and assisting with other special reports
• Assisting with creation and editing of online tutorials
• May also have the opportunity to participate in and provide support for various other reference-related projects.

Skills required: The assistant should have a basic understanding of how information is organized, technical competence with computers and databases, word processing and common office software, experience with HTML, Javascript, and ability and aptitude to learn basic PHP.  Preference will be given to applicants who are experienced with tutorial creation software, such as Adobe Illustrator, TechSmith Camtasia or Adobe Captivate; or who have graphic design experience; or who are taking (or have taken) IS 303 or IS 387.  The assistant should be motivated, able to work in a team-based collaborative environment or independently, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.  The assistant must also display demonstrated professionalism, good judgment skills, excellent public service orientation, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Schedule: Up to 10 hours per week during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters; work hours are somewhat flexible.

Pay Scale: $10.25 per hour

To Apply: Contact Sarah New by e-mail: snew@umbc.edu or phone: 410-455-1551