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Now Announcing the Equity in Pay + Pay Transparency Accountability Database
The National Emerging Museum Professionals Network (NEMPN) is delighted to share that, in partnership with Sarah Marsom of Dismantle Preservation, we have compiled and will be actively updating a new resource for the museum community. As you may know, NEMPN is dedicated to salary transparency and pay equity in all forms, including the end of…
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Statement on Exploitative Workplaces
The National EMP Network (NEMPN) acknowledges that cultural institutions such as galleries, libraries, archives, and museums have a long history of exploiting their workers and creating toxic work environments. This exploitation can take forms such as long hours, low wages, and unpaid labor and internships. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the problem, making the…
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The Integration of Digital Technology and American Art Museum Practices
Emerging Op-Eds is a community series that shares opinions, reflections, and tips from our NEMPN members. Have an idea or a topic you’d like to share? Submit your idea here. The Integration of Digital Technology and American Art Museum Practices By Emily Crum The digital age of the 21st century promises an innovative, forward-thinking technological…
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How to Find Funding and Get Your Foot in the Door
Emerging Op-Eds is a community series that shares opinions, reflections, and tips from our NEMPN members. Have an idea or a topic you’d like to share? Submit your idea here. How to Find Funding and Get Your Foot in the Door By Tiffany Miller Anyone working or studying in cultural institutions knows how difficult it…
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Networking as Community Building
Emerging Op-Eds is a community series that shares opinions and tips from our NEMPN members. Have an idea or a topic you’d like to share? Submit your idea here. Networking as Community Building By Isabel Singer As soon as I graduated from my master’s program, I started avidly networking in order to find a job…
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Seven Ways Volunteering Can Help Emerging Museum Professionals
Emerging Op-Eds is a community series that shares opinions and tips from our NEMPN members. Have an idea or a topic you’d like to share? Submit your idea here. Seven Ways Volunteering Can Help Emerging Museum Professionals By Amanda Hoffman Our time is the most valuable commodity we can give the world. But after a…
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Getting Set Up for Your Museum Job Search
Emerging Op-Eds is a community series that shares opinions and tips from our NEMPN members. Have an idea or a topic you’d like to share? Submit your idea here. Getting Set Up for Your Museum Job Search by Caroline Klibanoff Gearing up for a job search in the museum field can be a daunting process.…
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How to Prove Your Qualifications in One Interview
Emerging Op-Eds is a community series that shares opinions and tips from our NEMPN members. Have an idea or a topic you’d like to share? Submit your idea here. How to Prove Your Qualifications in One Interview By Tory Schendel Cox Fortunately, I have been steadily employed as a museum professional for 8 years. Nonetheless,…
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Maintaining Personal Relationships as an Emerging Museum Professional
Emerging Op-Eds is a community series that shares opinions and tips from our NEMPN members. Have an idea or a topic you’d like to share? Submit your idea here. Maintaining Personal Relationships as an Emerging Museum Professional by Kayla Altland 9 states in 5 years. That is the total number of states my partner and…
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Adaptive Career Strategies for EMPs
Emerging Op-Eds is a community series that shares opinions and tips from our NEMPN members. Have an idea or a topic you’d like to share? Submit your idea here. Adaptive Career Strategies for EMPs by Aja Bain Our field can be a tough one to flourish in: jobs can be scarce and demanding, and as…
