CURATOR OF COLLECTIONS AND EDUCATION / Museum Center at 5ive Points

Tennessee Association Of Museums

277d • $45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Curator of Collections and Education cares for and documents the collection of the Museum and implements policies for collections management, care, and acquisition. This position also develops, plans, and researches all in-house and traveling exhibitions and is also tasked with selecting, obtaining and maintaining items to be displayed in the Museum and arranges the loan of collections. The Curator also identifies and catalogs collection items, designs the layout of exhibits, and oversees their installation along with the production and editing of all didactic materials for six to ten exhibitions annually. Additionally, the Curator of Collections and Education is responsible for scheduling school tours and on-site visits, developing summer camp programs.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in exhibitions and/or collections management.
• Strong skills with multiple forms of technology.
• Well versed in label writing and other forms of writing used in the presentation of exhibits and interpretive texts.
• Knowledge of collections management and preservation.
• Ability to relate the collection to a wide range of museum visitors through varying communication styles.
• Team player in working across departments and community institutions.
• Ability to work in a vibrant and fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• B.A. in museum studies, historic preservation, history, or related field of study.
• Experience organizing, designing, and installing exhibits and caring for a wide variety of objects.
• Knowledge of regional and American history.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Consults with the Director to create the exhibit calendar for the next 24 to 36 months.
• Plans, develops, designs, and installs permanent collection and temporary exhibitions from outside sources and/or permanent collection objects with interdisciplinary themes that directly correlate to the mission of the Museum.
• Oversees exhibition theme development and creates content narratives.
• Writes essays for catalogues, newsletters, text panels, and other interpretive materials.
• Works with the Collections Committee of the Board of Trustees to accept or reject items for the permanent collection.
• Accessions new items into the collection, stores them according to best practices, and arranges collections storage in a way that makes objects easily accessible when needed.
• Ensures that all objects in collection are properly accessioned with a standard accession numberings convention.
• Works with the Executive Director and Operations to ensure proper environmental conditions are being met for object display and storage.
• Directs the construction of exhibits and determines materials for construction; contracts special services as needed.
• Backs-up electronic collection records on and off-site.

Benefits

• Salary range: $45,000 to $50,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree