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Careers

Working with Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum goes beyond preserving culture and furthering research. It is also meaningful and nourishing to the community we serve.

Click on links below for more information about Current Employment Opportunities, then click APPLY FOR THIS JOB at the bottom of the job description that appears to go to our online application(s).

Security Officer (2nd  Watch)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Deadline to Apply: This application will remain open until the position is filled
Rate of Pay: The hourly rate for this position is $17.00

2nd Watch: 8 am to 6 pm or flex shift; schedule will be based on operational needs.

Job Purpose: 
Provide protection and safety for Bishop Museum visitors, staff, volunteers, collections, and buildings. Ability to work irregular hours, including evening functions and overtime on short notice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Effectively patrol all museum buildings, grounds, parking lots, and perimeters
  • Locate irregularities that may damage or harm Bishop Museum properties, visitors, volunteers, or staff
  • Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic as needed
  • Monitor alarm and CCTV systems
  • Respond to, assess, and notify authorities of suspicious, alarm, or emergency situations
  • Monitor catering staff and guests during special events
  • Secure buildings and grounds after all staff have left 
  • Assume responsibility for building, contents, and staff during non-public hours
  • Complete written reports and logs as required
  • Offer assistance to visitors and make them feel welcome
  • In Lieutenant’s absence, be prepared to take responsibility for the shift as directed by supervisor, assigning officers, ensuring proper procedures are followed, checking the event calendar and, in the case of an event, calling the department responsible with any questions 
  • Foster teamwork between all members of Security
  • Participate in developing alternative patrol routines for effective use of staff
  • Participate in developing assignment schedules that make effective use of present staffing
  • Suggest changes to security policies and procedures to improve security and safety
  • Participate in training that will enhance security officer development and professionalism

 

Qualifications:

  • Valid Hawaii Guard Card
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Ability to communicate, both verbally and in written form
  • Stamina, strength and dexterity in the feet and legs
  • Keenness of vision and memory for detail
  • Capable of original thinking and planning
  • Certified in CPR, AED, and first aid procedures or able to be certified within the first 90 days. 

 

Other Requirements:

  • Clean and neat appearance
  • Good attendance
  • Outgoing personality
  • Tact in dealing with staff, researchers and visitors
  • Patience with children and senior citizens
  • Ability to handle pressure and make quick, accurate decisions
  • Commitment to teamwork, diversity, and excellent customer service
  • Detail-oriented
  • Must be able to pass a background check

 

Education: High school graduate

Direct Reports: N/A

Benefits include: Medical and Dental plans, PPO Medical Plans, 401k Retirement Plans, Life Insurance and more.

Deadline to apply: The application will remain open until the position is filled. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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Donor Relations Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt 
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Deadline to Apply: This application will remain open until the position is filled.
The base compensation for this position is $55,000.00 to $70,000.00 annualized depending on experience and qualifications.
 

Job Purpose
The purpose of the Donor Relations Manager is to support the organization’s overall fundraising efforts through planning and implementation of stewardship and donor relations programs. The Donor Relations Manager supports the development team’s efforts to broaden Bishop Museum’s individual donor base, along with supporting direct response activities to generate a growing revenue stream for the organization. Donor Relations supports the advancement team to ensure effective impact reporting and donor stewardship efforts (acknowledgements, meeting requests, printed materials, reports, events).

Donor Relations will be responsible for reporting to donors the impact of their gifts through fund reports, and other written donor information through comprehensive and integrated stewardship reporting. The position will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating these reports and programs while striving for continuous improvement and revenue growth. The position will have a fundraising goal for gifts from $1,0000 – $9,950 to include sustaining gifts. Donor Relations will play a significant role in carrying out these stewardship and fundraising efforts along with promoting the Museum’s mission through a number of venues to include and not limited to acknowledgments, events, reporting, and other stewardship activities. The position works closely with the Advancement team to support the overall stewardship and recognition plan of the Museum.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Formulate, direct, design and coordinate the production of stewardship materials including donor reports to include endowed funds, thank you mailings and calls, gift acknowledgement letters, and donor stewardship and cultivation events;
  • Establish and manage information-tracking processes regarding acknowledgement, recognition, ongoing communications and continued stewardship of past and current donors to enhance their relationship with Bishop Museum and increase the likelihood of continued contributions;
  • Implement and manage sustainer program, including promotion, tracking, stewarding and providing annual acknowledgements;
  • Collaborate with fundraisers to formulate comprehensive donor reporting for top donors and implement the reporting program (i.e., impact reports);
  • Collaborate with fundraisers in establishing and implementing personalized and individual stewardship plans for top donors;
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with family members regarding memorial donations and fund balances;
  • The position must establish and nurture effective, collegial working relationships with co-workers, partners, donors and external contacts representing the Museum in a positive and professional manner.
  • Achieve annual fundraising goal of $200,000 from donors giving $1000 – $9,500 annually to include sustainers;
  • Oversee stewardship and cultivation events working closely with the advancement and special events teams;
  • Work on special projects and perform other duties, as assigned.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in communications, fundraising, or related discipline;
  • 2-3 years of writing/communications experience preferred;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Creative and strategic-thinking abilities;
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational and project management skills;
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects;
  • Ability to gather and analyze data and generate reports;
  • Must be able to take the initiative to implement and coordinate processes;
  • Ability to meet deadlines;
  • Professional attitude and the ability to maintain confidentiality;
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member;
  • Intermediate to advanced level skills in Word and Excel programs;
  • Ability to execute events and report on outcomes;
  • Familiarity with relational databases;

 

Other Requirements

  • Flexibility in working hours, as evening and weekend work is required.
  • Must have own car with proof of insurance and valid Hawai‘i Drivers License
  • Professional business-like appearance
  • Good Attendance
  • Detail oriented

 

Direct Reports
None

Working Conditions
Typical office environment. Occasional evening events that occur outdoors.

Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk extended periods of time and carry and move heavy file boxes.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Senior Director of Philanthropy

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt  
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Deadline to Apply: This application will remain open until the position is filled.
The base compensation for this position is $90,000.00 to $95,000.00 annualized depending on experience and qualifications. 
 
Job Purpose
The Senior Director of Philanthropy will develop programs and strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective major and principal gift donors to Bishop Museum for significant gifts to fund a broad range of institutional priorities, including its collections, educational programs, and research throughout Hawai‘i and the Pacific.

The successful candidate will demonstrate proven success in major and principal gifts fundraising, superior organizational and communication skills, and the initiative and ability to work collaboratively with senior management and staff across the organization. The successful candidate must be a critical thinker, conversant with current technologies, comfortable with public presentations, and able to serve as a spokesperson and champion for the Museum’s mission and priorities.

A minimum of seven years of progressive fundraising experience, proven success in cultivating donors and securing large gifts, prospect management experience, a passion for learning and exploration, and the desire to join a dynamic and growing organization must be demonstrated. Experience in an educational or a large cultural or environmental organization is preferred. Knowledge of and passion for indigenous culture and the sciences is a plus.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major and principal gift donors and prospects; recommends and implements cultivation and solicitation strategies of individual donors and members currently engaged with the museum and identifies, engages and cultivates new donor prospects.
  • Oversees maintenance of records, reports, documents, and contact details through a CRM platform, planning activities involving prospects and administration.
  • Manage a portfolio of fundraising prospects and relationships through face-to-face visits to bring major and principal gift solicitations to closure.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan to inform constituents and identified markets about the mission, vision, and values.
  • Support and collaborate with all departments on programmatic planning and effective communication.
  • Ensure established goals and objectives are achieved, including budget and strategic planning, fundraising, and stewardship.
  • Works with senior management to support the coordination of cultivating and soliciting major and principal gift donors.
  • Develops and maintains a prospect management tracking system and communication strategy that supports proactive major and principal gift fundraising.
  • Works collaboratively with the VP of Advancement on developing strategies for successful major and principal gift fundraising and achievement of departmental goals.
  • Assists senior and unit management in the recognition and prioritization of institutional and departmental funding needs. Keep abreast of institutional and departmental priorities, public programs, events, and key initiatives.
  • Maintains working knowledge of current tax laws, investments, and planned giving opportunities; applies knowledge for prospect cultivation as appropriate.
  • Helps to maintain a sophisticated planned giving program for the Museum; cultivates prospects through targeted marketing efforts and educates prospective donors on planned giving vehicles.
  • Collaborates with others on the Advancement team on donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition events/ activities.
  • Ability to meet and exceed set goals as agreed upon annually.
  • Performs other duties as required.
 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree desirable.
  • At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the development activities of a nonprofit organization with a proven track record in major and principal gift fundraising
  • Planned giving experience desirable
  • Strong writing skills required, including the ability to write standard development communication pieces including direct solicitation proposals, acknowledgments, letters of inquiry, and general correspondence
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and customer relationship management system software is required
  • Organized and detail-oriented, with ability to meet tight deadlines and to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Energetic and enthusiastic team player with the ability to work independently to accomplish tasks/goals of the department
  • Flexibility to work some weekday evenings and weekends as needed
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; positive attitude; ability to interact and develop rapport with people with varied backgrounds/interests
  • Ability to maintain composure under time constraints; ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with others.

 

Other Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license and car with proof of insurance required
  • Professional business-like appearance
  • Good Attendance

 

Direct reports:
Director of Donor Relations, Donor Database Manager

Working Conditions:
Normal office environment with some flexibility for remote work

Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and carry and move heavy file boxes.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Entomology Collections Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt  
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Deadline to Apply: This application will remain open until the position is filled.
The base compensation for this position is $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 annualized depending on experience and qualifications.
 
Job PurposeThe Entomology Collections Manager maintains overall responsibility of The J. Linsley Gressitt Center for Research in Entomology collections including administering the care and maintenance of these specimens and associated records in the Entomology Department. The Collections Manager supervises collections staff activities and manages activities associated with collections use to provide access.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Supervises and participates in the identification, recording, and organization of the collections per departmental and disciplinary standards to enhance access and retrieval of materials for study and exhibition.
  • Process specimens for preservation and storage using appropriate methods and techniques to provide for their optimum use in study and display. 
  • Updates and maintains the collections database and other retrieval systems to enhance access to and use of the collections and associated information. Hosts visiting researchers working in the collections and arranges equipment, workspace and building access. Responds to inquiries to provide accurate and appropriate information.
  • Plans, arranges, and maintains storage systems, monitors and controls environmental conditions, conducts and supervises monthly IPM monitoring and intervention for pests, and appropriately secures the collections to ensure the physical welfare of the collections and associated records.
  • Supervises and participates in the processing of transactions to ensure that additions to and deletions from the collections are in accordance with Museum and department policies and procedures. Works with federal and state agencies to ensure compliance with all collecting, possessing and shipping regulations and permits. Receives and reviews collections offered by potential donors.
  • Supervises and coordinates the training and work of collections staff, volunteers, and interns and encourages their professional development to manage the collections efficiently and effectively.
  • Develops and writes grant proposals to support proper care, processing, and access associated with the collections.
  • Provides guided tours and explanations to public groups to demonstrate the collections’ care and use, and to inform the public of Museum resources.
  • Participation in education and public programs, off and on-site outreach programs, provide content for exhibits, and participate in fundraising events. 
  • May entail participation in field work for surveying, sampling, collecting, and general research activities; publishing papers relating to collections management or scientific discipline; and attending and presenting at professional meetings and seminars relating to the collections, data management, and other collection-based projects. 

 

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in biology or related field, or 5+ years of experience working in collections. 
  • Knowledge of insect taxonomy and world geography, specifically the Pacific Basin.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Working knowledge of computers, desktop and electronic publishing and modern digital imaging skills and database management. 

 

Other Requirements

  • Professional and appropriate dress for the job at hand (office, laboratory, field)
  • Good Attendance
  • Detail oriented
  • Flexibility in schedule to meet deadlines 

 

Direct Reports

  • Entomology Collections Technicians
  • Entomology Digitization Technicians
  • Volunteers
  • Interns

 

Working Conditions
Laboratory work environment may involve exposure to fumes, noxious odors, and gases from the mounting and preservation media, as well as dust and mold from the specimens themselves.  Field work may involve exposure to high altitudes and wet conditions.

Physical Requirements
Primarily light work with periods of sitting, walking, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling.  A high degree of hand-eye coordination is required in using a microscope, hand tools and light power tools to mount and prepare specimens which range in size from small and delicate to very large and heavy.  Long periods of handling and manipulating specimens and storage containers.  Long periods of data entry and keyboard use.  Visual requirements include 20/20 corrected vision, depth perception, a wide field of vision and the ability to distinguish colors.  Must be able to lift at most 25 lbs. Must be able to communicate verbally with co-workers and others, both in person and over the phone.  Must be able to read and process information, as well as communicate in writing. Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Help Desk Technician

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Deadline to Apply: This application will remain open until the position is filled.
The starting hourly for this position is $28.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. 
Job PurposeUnder the general supervision of the Chief Information Officer and the Infrastructure Engineer, the Help Desk Technician works within the IT team, helping to provide Museum’s staff IT support of Information Technology resources including hardware, software, network, and other computing devices. Responsible for the installation, configuration, testing, deploying, monitoring, and supporting electronic devices, including desktop, laptop computers, printers, network, and other computing devices under the MS Windows 10/11 and/or Mac OS platforms. Maintains and supports physical and virtual infrastructure in deployed and on campus computing environments to support the Museum’s operations. Duties & Responsibilities
  • Serve as the initial contact for reporting technical issues and answering questions regarding deployment, upgrades, installations, and other software, hardware, and network issues.
  • Accurately diagnose staff’s technical issues; gather the necessary information and perform standard, preliminary research using all relevant available resources.
  • Effectively implement the steps found in available resources by following the instructions and providing in person or using a variety of remote access, user admin, and related tools to assist Museum staff.
  • Clearly and thoroughly document requests for assistance electronically or in the ticket management system (if available), track incidents through to resolution and provide technical support and services in a timely manner.
  • Respond to staff’s technical issues in person, via phone, email and computer chat in a timely manner.
  • Install, make changes and repair computer hardware, software, printer, and other computing devices.
  • Follow-up with customers to ensure issues are resolved.
  • Use feedback from customers to improve problem-solving techniques and customer service.
  • Document and analyze technical issues and customer interactions for management review.
  • Create manuals for technical support and maintenance for business continuity and training.
  • Follow the protocol and escalate unresolved issues to the next Tier with the next level of difficulty.
  • Monitor, maintain, and provide monthly reports of inventory for hardware, software, network, and licensing information to supervisors.
  • Identify potential outages and other problems (via information gathering, ticket trends, etc.) and communicate the information to Team Leads in a timely manner.
  • Participates in identifying hardware/software-related problems, errors, system inabilities and deficiencies, and recommends solutions to such issues.   
  • Assist troubleshooting network, servers, storage devices, backup, and disaster recovery problems under the supervision of the Infrastructure Engineer and the Director of IT.
  • Ability to learn new technologies and implement them
  • Researching, attending training sessions and conferences to stay current with best practices on how to help customers’ technical issues.
  • Participate and provide orientation/training for new technology implementation to staff.
  • Perform other duties as needed to accomplish the Museum’s mission. 

 

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or MIS (Management Information System) and at least 1-year prior experience in IT help desk support. May be substituted with 2-year accredited college or university in Computer Science, Engineering, or MIS (Management Information System) degree and minimum 2 years of professional work experiences in IT help desk supports with technical certifications (such as Microsoft or Cisco, or Google Certification.) 
  • Basic knowledge of support and operations practice, concepts, and technology obtained through formal training and/or work experience.
  • Must be familiar with various computers and operating systems (such as MS Windows 10/11, Linux, and Mac OS), MS Office, MS Outlook administration, Programming language knowledge/skills, Database knowledge/skills, and video conference support experiences. 
  • Must know how to use software management tools and techniques and be familiar with troubleshooting techniques.
  • Ability, within a specific technology area and under direction, complete root-cause analysis, design solutions, perform testing, provide documentation, and implement small development projects or components of large projects. 

 

Other Requirements

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills to help other team members 
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Good attendance.
  • Flexibility in working hours, as some evening and weekend work is required. 

 

Direct Reports
NoneWorking ConditionsOccasional evening and weekend work required.Physical RequirementsOccasionally required to stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, lift heavy objects, and do repetitive tasks with few breaks. Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Informatics Web Developer

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt
Temporary/Permanent: PermanentDeadline to Apply: This application will remain open until the position is filled.
The base compensation for this position is $75,000.00 to $80,000.00 annualized depending on experience and qualifications


Job Purpose 
The Informatics Web Developer is responsible for building and maintaining online systems that bridge Museum collections, research data, and analysis for data delivery to various end points and users. This position will centralize collections website development into a unified framework and transform how the Bishop Museum aggregates and shares information from diverse sources into the future.

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Responsible for the design, development, testing, and maintenance of innovative and dynamic websites and applications for museum collections data and related information. Develop systems that integrate high volume (millions of records) and independent data sources into an integrated online platform. 
  • Implement advanced search capabilities and indexing across large datasets. 
  • Work with internal or external UX/UI consultants to implement consistent design standards and user experiences. 
  • Build connections between content management systems and collections information systems via application programming interfaces (APIs). 
  • Audit existing collections and research websites and applications, assess for vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements and new strategies for future development. 
  • Transform and aggregate data from various sources with disparate schemas, build useful and elegant tools for editing metadata, and develop custom APIs and services for both internal and external uses. 
  • Support and help design a number of wide-ranging and evolving initiatives to support the way collections and research-related information is stored, integrated, and published. 
  • Work collaboratively with collections and research staff to gather requirements and develop innovative and interactive online experiences, applications, services, and data-driven products 
  • Implement web analytics and search engine optimization (SEO) strategies for all sites. 
  • Monitor site performance and troubleshoot issues.   
  • Perform other duties, as assigned, to accomplish the goals of the Museum. 


Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Museum Studies, or equivalent experience required. 
  • 2-5 years development experience required. 
  • Familiarity with XML-based information technologies (eg XSD, XSLT, XPath, XQuery) required. 
  • Familiarity with a broad range of programming languages and databases, with an aptitude for learning new technologies as required, including PHP, jQuery, SQL, NoSQL, Apache, Solr, JavaScript, JSON.  
  • Experience with web content management systems such as WordPress or Drupal. 
  • Experience working with diverse stakeholders to gather requirements, design, and implement workflows and schemas for content development in web-based systems. 
  • Experience implementing mapping and GIS frameworks. 
  • Experience working with collections management systems preferred. 
  • Familiarity with museum data standards and interoperability frameworks (Darwin Core, CIDOC CRM, CDWA, Dublin Core, etc.) preferred. 
  • Excellent interpersonal, time management, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. 


Other Requirements 

  • Flexibility in working hours, as some evening and weekend work is required. 
  • Good attendance. 
  • Detail-oriented. 


Direct Reports 
None

Working Conditions 
Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Physical Requirements 
Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, lift heavy objects, and do repetitive tasks.

Hours
Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

Deadline to Apply
The application will remain open until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Bishop Museum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and workforce diversity.

It is our policy to consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veterans status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition.

In compliance with federal law and as a condition of employment, all employees must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact Maricel Barroga, Manager of Human Resources at (808) 848-4171.

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