WMEMP

West Midlands Emerging Museum Professionals. Supporting, guiding and informing museum professionals in the early stages of their career-or any stage right now.

[Tullie @TullieCarlisle]

Who wants to come and curate our awesome @ace_national-designated #NaturalSciences collection? No collections management experience needed! Applications to be our new #Biodiversity Curator close this Wednesday!

Details at: https://t.co/2uJR6t8inv

[Museum-iD Magazine @MuseumID]

Museums: A New and Better Normal? https://t.co/KTYS1Ja5br new #MuseumIdeas talk by @Mattimer_ co-founder of @wmemp

[WMEMP @wmemp]

Exciting stuff!! https://t.co/nnJvYdqgRG

[Amy Fox @MuseumTweets]

EVERY museum staffer should have to work a front of house job. Not just for a shift. Not just as a training exercise. It’s exhausting. If you don’t think people working with our visitors every single day are the most important staff at any museum, I don’t want to know you.

[WMEMP @wmemp]

Skills for Museum Jobs: We need to support those leaving the sector but we also need to support those still there, with skills workshops, advice and discussions.

[WMEMP @wmemp]

We want to know how we can be most helpful to our community in these tricky times for the sector. What should be our area of focus???

Twitter polls have 25 characters per option, so see below for more context!

[WMEMP @wmemp]

Returning to the sector: We’re hearing that lots of people who are leaving right now want to come back at a later date, when the time’s right. We can put together guidance on what fields and skills will most help someone do this.

[Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums]

We are dedicated to ensuring all children, young people and families are included at museums and we aim to represent young people’s views at the heart of our organisation.

We are now recruiting for two new #YoungTrustees to support and shape our work 👉 https://t.co/4fmn0HoAjQ

[Tamsin Russell @TamsinRussell]

It is never easy to be making these decisions. It is never easy to have these conversations. It is always hard. And it should be because we are dealing with peoples’ lives. It doesn’t mean we don’t do it but we need to think about how we can minimise the trauma. #Museums

[Ruth Millington @ruth_millington]

Meet Jane Howell! She is fundraising for Birmingham Museums Trust by walking the circuit of ALL 9 SITES, a total distance of 30 miles. You can sponsor her here: https://t.co/DOXdw0CzH2

[WMEMP @wmemp]

Heartbreaking news. Our thoughts are with all those affected. It is a deeply sad time for the arts. As if we haven't been through enough! We are here for anyone who needs support in this difficult time, if only to vent your frustration. We hear you and we feel you.

[Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery @BM_AG]

We are sad to announce that Birmingham Museums Trust has entered a period of redundancy consultations as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Around half of our staff have been placed at risk of redundancy.

Read more: https://t.co/1QxAUJD2PR

[WMEMP @wmemp]

@BM_AG Heartbreaking news. Our thoughts are with everyone affected. We provide a pretty comfortable shoulder to cry on if anyone needs vent. This is unfortunately becoming an all too familiar sight.

[Melissa Maynard-Linsey @mkatemaynard]

If you’re a student wanting to find out more about learning in museums & heritage and wondering if @gem_heritage membership is worth it then check out the talented @sabilasays blog. @BGULincoln @sandfordaward is this if interest to your students!

[Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery @BM_AG]

This is a very challenging time for Birmingham Museums Trust and we need your help. We have been touched by the responses we have received so far. Please donate to support us if you can, every donation helps.
https://t.co/8czv11Vy5j

[WMEMP @wmemp]

This is incredibly sad news. With 9 sites under its wing, Birmingham Museums Trust provides many jobs for EMPs and beyond in the Midlands. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all those affected.

We are here to provide whatever support we can in these difficult times.

[Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery @BM_AG]

Unfortunately we were unsuccessful in our application to the Arts Council England Emergency Response Fund. This is a very challenging time for Birmingham Museums Trust. We will continue to work with stakeholders on securing our future. Read more here https://t.co/itD98GQew2

[Matt Holmes @Mattimer_]

Anyone else worried about applying for jobs in the future? What will happen when/if redundancies start? Will we get a job market that is heavily oversubscribed? Who's to say there will be that many jobs coming up at all? #MACoronavirusConversations

[Tamsin Russell @TamsinRussell]

As a manager one of your responibilities is to ensure your teams who aren't furloughed are mindful of the challenges, emotional & psychological, of those that have been. When we get back together #Museums we need to teamwork with understanding & respect.
https://t.co/CtzAvMwOna