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Curator of Exhibitions
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center, a dynamic 100,000 sq. ft. visual and performing arts complex supports an unusually broad range of artists and ideas in its exhibitions, residency programs, and many other activities. The Arts Center seeks a full-time curator with a breadth of knowledge and significant experience in the field of contemporary art as well as an emphasis on craft-related forms and installation works. This person will develop original thematic and solo exhibitions; write materials for exhibitions and related publications and grants; undertake speaking engagements; and collaborate with other departments; in particular on complimentary programming and marketing. With nearly all exhibitions curated in-house, the Arts Center offers an exciting opportunity to develop and implement a wide range of innovative exhibition projects. The ability to produce excellent, accessible critical writing for catalogues and other interpretive materials is required. Qualified candidates also must have honed public speaking and presentation skills, strong organizational skills, as well as the capacity to collaborate with other curators, staff in other departments, artists, lenders, and volunteers. A master’s degree in art history, American studies, or related field is required along with five years of curatorial experience. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan just one hour north of Milwaukee and two and a half hours from Chicago, Sheboygan has been named one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by national magazines.

Send cover letter, resume, 3 examples of writing on contemporary art and references to: Manager-Human Resources, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 608 New York Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081-4507 or email atritz@jmkac.org. For additional information visit www.jmkac.org. EOE

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This job posted by MERC from July 18 through October 19.



Head Curator
Jackie Robinson Museum
New York, New York, USA

Type: Full Time, Experienced
Salary Range: Open
Required Degree: BA/BS
Preferred Degree: Masters

Introduction:

The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a public, not-for-profit, national organization founded in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his achievements. The Foundation strives to assure that the legacy of Jackie Robinson’s activism and commitment to social justice will be carried forth in the personal, community and institutional lives of these people as they assume leadership roles throughout society.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation is poised to establish the 15,000 square foot Jackie Robinson Museum in Lower Manhattan. More than a tribute to Jackie Robinson’s pioneering legacy and role as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, the museum will serve as a venue for vibrant dialogue on critical social issues and as a destination for innovative educational programming.

The Jackie Robinson Museum will serve as:

  • a permanent tribute to Jackie Robinson’s pioneering legacy and role as a catalyst for the civil rights Movement;
  • a destination for innovative educational programming designed to instill Jackie Robinson’s guiding values in students from across the country;
  • a cultural landmark that will immortalize Jackie as an American hero and revitalize lower Manhattan;
  • a venue for vibrant dialogue on critical social issues.

Description:

The Jackie Robinson Museum is seeking a Head Curator responsible for the management of both the exhibition and collection of the museum. The position will oversee the planning, development, implementation and presentation of the Museum’s exhibition program and story. This includes the management and development of the Museum’s collection, special research projects and temporary exhibitions. The Head Curator will also be responsible for the overall management and care of the Museum’s collection.

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Formulating the exhibition content;
  • Writing of exhibition script and text;
  • Overseeing research and content development;
  • Identifying potential acquisitions for the collections team in conjunction with the Archivist;
  • Negotiating loan items and funding;
  • Selecting objects from the archive for special exhibition and display.

Additional responsibilities:

  • Planning financial budgets;
  • Supervising staff and/or volunteers;
  • Giving presentations to individuals and groups about the exhibit material;
  • Overseeing day-to-day operations of the organization, which include strategic planning, the collections program, financial management and the hiring and management of staff
  • Demonstrating an understanding of site/program requirements, operating procedures and preservation of collections, artifacts and objects throughout the Museum.
  • Overseeing the development of educational programs that meet the mission and goals of the Museum while serving the needs of the community.
  • Serving as liaison between the Jackie Robinson Museum, the Jackie Robinson Foundation and staff, and the community voluntary groups, the community (including schools, local history and other groups), industry, and grant agencies to secure sponsorship for events, publications and development projects
  • Maintaining and expanding sources of sustainable funding including governmental, corporate sponsorships, grants, planned giving, individual contributions and general fundraising.

The successful candidate must hold a bachelors/masters degree preferred from an accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years museum management experience. Candidates should have a strong background in exhibition development, collections management, communications, community relations, strategic planning, and fundraising. 

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, and a current resume to Ian Duckworth at iduckworth@lordculturalrecruitment.com with the subject line [Your Name] Head Curator JRM.

Applicant screening begins July 8, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Lord Cultural Recruitment is committed to promoting equal opportunities and welcomes cultural diversity in the workforce. Our recruitment and selection process is comprehensive and rigorous to ensure that all applicants receive fair, equitable and objective treatment.

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This job posted by MERC from July 9 through October 10.



Museum Curator
City of Farmington
Farmington, New Mexico, USA

JOB POSITION #85: Museum Curator
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs
WORK LOCATION: Gateway Museum
HIRING RANGE: $39,156.75 - $46,397.88 annually
PAY CLASS: PAT-5, Exempt
DAYS WORKED: Varied
HOURS WORKED: Varied
TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Open Until Filled
(First Review of Applications June 15, 2008)

JOB DUTIES

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington Application will not be considered in our job selection process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Performs a variety of curatorial museum services including collecting, exhibition, preservation, interpretation and research.

Works under the general supervision of the Museum Director.

Oversees permanent collection of over 10,000 objects with concentrations in early pioneer settlement, trading post era, and oil and gas discovery and boom period.

Responsible for collections growth in accordance with collections policies.

Researches collections and other resources for related programs and exhibits.

Develops exhibit concepts, context and design as necessary.

Coordinates and guides various collection and exhibit committees composed of staff, foundation members, visitors, and citizens.

Responsible for care/conservation of collection including preventative strategies, pest management, and basic conservation procedures.

Drafts and submits for approval policies and procedures related to collection, exhibit, and pest management programs.

Works with Museum Director to establish exhibit schedule, direction, and priorities including in-house traveling, permanent, and temporary exhibits.

Responsible for all exhibit text, brochures, and catalogues for museum system.

Assists in the training of staff and volunteers related to collection and exhibit areas.

Leads staff committee related to exhibit development.

Serves as part of the Museum System upper management staff and may be called upon to oversee other museum system functions.

Supervises collection staff and volunteers in collections care.

Responsible for day-to-day curatorial operations.

Responsible for maintaining budget of program areas.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Masters Degree in History, American Studies, Material Culture, or a related field and two years experience in a history-related museum; or Bachelor's degree with five years experience in a history- related museum.

Extensive knowledge of museum curatorial practices required.

Extensive research experience required.

Knowledge of exhibit design/development and interpretive technologies preferred.
Knowledge and experience in Living History preferred.

Considerable knowledge of professional museum principles and practices.

Knowledge of Embark collections database systems preferred.

Working knowledge of equipment and facilities required in a comprehensive museum setting.

Experience in grant research and writing preferred.

Must be flexible, innovative, self motivated, and have the ability to work independently.

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office management, work organization, and supervision.

Ability to supervise, train, motivate, and direct museum staff.

Must have excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.

Must be service oriented and have the ability to organize and meet deadlines.

Must have the ability to interact effectively with all age levels and cultural backgrounds.

Bilingual skills helpful, but not required.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel, and the public.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computer and software including Word, calculator, copy and fax machine, and phone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; talk and hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed inside in normal office conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate.

City of Farmington
850 Municipal Drive
Farmington, NM 87401
(505)599-1132
www.cofjobs.com

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F.

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This job posted by MERC from June 3 through September 2.



Collections Management Intern
City of Manassas
Manassas, Virginia, USA

Hourly Rate: $10.41

The Manassas Museum System in Manassas, Virginia, is offering a summer internship in collections management. The collections reflect the spectrum of Prince William County, Virginia, with an emphasis on the immediate Manassas area. The permanent collection contains over 5,000 objects, approximately 100 cubic feet of archival materials, and special library collections. Collecting priorities have been objects with a local provenance and those that illustrate the intense Civil War activity of the Manassas area. Much of the collection of objects is catalogued in Past Perfect. For an overview of the Museum System, visit www.manassasmuseum.org.

Project Description
The Museum Collection Summer Intern will assist the Curator with various projects related to maintenance of the collection. Duties include cataloging new acquisitions, completion of condition reports and measurements, physical application of numbers onto the objects, photographing objects, housing of material, and entry into the collection database, Past Perfect.

Qualifications

  • First- or second-year graduate student in Museum Studies, emphasis in collections management preferred
  • Computer literacy: Microsoft Office a minimum; Past Perfect helpful
  • Basic photography skills, including use of a digital camera
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently on a large project
  • Attention to detail & neatness
  • Background and interest in history preferred
  • Museum experience a plus

Duration
The internship requires a minimum of 24 hours a week for two months or more (if additional time is required to fulfill for-credit requirements).

Apply:
Department of Human Resources
9027 Center Street, Room 302
Manassas, VA 20110
FAX: (703) 257-5827
Email: hr@ci.manassas.va.us
www.manassascity.org

Position is open until filled.

EOE M/F

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This job posted by MERC from May 26 through August 27.



Director of Historical Resources
Henry Ford Museum
Dearborn, Michigan, USA 

The Henry Ford is seeking a Director of Historical Resources.  Housing one of the largest collections of its kind ever assembled, The Henry Ford showcases the people and ideas that have fired our imaginations and changed our lives.  The unparalleled collection of nearly one-million items includes tens of thousands of ordinary objects, items associated with illustrious Americans and inventions documenting technological advances.  The Henry Ford offers a rich and diverse offering of exhibits, demonstrations, programs and reenactments.
Reporting to the Vice President for Museums and Collections, the Director of Historical Resources is responsible for the leadership, strategic direction, development, management, and administration of all activities relating to the curatorial leadership, registrars, collection management, and conservation of The Henry Ford's collections.  Primary areas of responsibility include Conservation, Collection Management, Registrars, and Curatorial.  The Director also provides leadership to the Historical Resources staff and ensures that they are fully engaged and actively working towards the fulfillment of the institutional vision, mission and brand objectives as outlined in the strategic and annual plans.
 
We seek an accomplished, innovative, and creative leader with a passion for, and exceptional proficiency in, American Studies, History of Technology, material culture, and/or social history, with comprehensive experience with collections and that can demonstrate the capability to develop new approaches in leveraging and 'mining' collections assets which result in expanded educational and visitor experience opportunities. He or she will have understanding of the professional, ethical, and legal issues of collections, including acquisitions and deaccessions, collection management and care, conservation, registration and archives administration. The ideal candidate must have a work style that reflects positively the values and vision of The Henry Ford and will possess superb communication skills, diplomacy, and thrives in an environment of ambiguity and complexity. As an effective ambassador and advocate for the Historical Resources team, he/she must have demonstrated ability to lead, manage, coach, inspire and develop diverse professional staff.
 
The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of strong leadership and management experience in a collections-based department.  A master's degree or PhD in history, American Studies, information management, archives administration, or a related administrative field is required. For nominations or to submit your resume please contact Kittleman & Associates at hfm-dhr@kittleman.net.  Additional information regarding this position is available at www.kittleman.net.

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This job posted by MERC from May 12 through August 11.



Collections Assistant
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
Waco, Texas USA
 
This full time position assists the Collections Manager with artifact management and exhibits preparation. They assist with record keeping, preparing exhibits text and labels, and completing exhibits or object research.  They help compile the annual inventory and maintain the computerized catalog database.  In addition, they perform regular collections maintenance tasks such as cleaning exhibit cases, preserving artifacts, and preparing items for display.

High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of previous related work experience and a valid Class “C” Drivers License Required. Knowledge of Texas and Texas Ranger History or History of the American West, coursework, seminars or workshops relating to Collections management, and computer database and word processing skills Desired.  Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, History, Public History, American Studies, Art History or Anthropology or 3 years collections management experience is Preferred.
 
The position requires 40 hours per week on a regular schedule Monday – Friday.  Flexible hours, holidays and/or overtime may be required.  (1 position available)  Minimum Salary Range: $ 8.82-11.70.   Contact Human Resources Department, City of Waco, PO Box 2570 Waco TX 76702, (254-750-5740) for application or visit www.waco-texas.com. Reference REQ # 7060.  Review of applications will begin May 27, 2008. The City of Waco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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This job posted by MERC from May 5 through August 4.



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