Senior Museum Curator Job at The Personnel Board of Jefferson County
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County Jefferson County, AL
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Grade 28
CLOSE DATE
SUMMARY
Individuals working as Senior Museum Curators in the Merit System are responsible for researching and developing project ideas, managing museum projects, developing strategic plans, and monitoring the museum's progress towards meeting its goals and objectives. Such individuals oversee exhibit design by communicating with staff, selecting art for exhibits, and assisting in the installation of items in the exhibit. They participate in the acquisition of new art, working closely with conservators to determine the course of conservation action for individual pieces, and ensure art is stored properly. Employees in this job class also assign and review work of subordinates, manage budgets for various projects, and participate in various public relations functions in an effort to promote and endorse the museum.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
- Participates in the development of strategic plans for the museum by working with staff to develop goals, develop action plan to achieve goals, monitor progress, and report progress towards goals.
- Researches and develops project ideas by visiting other museums and viewing current exhibits, communicating with curators and museum staff from other museums to discuss trends, identifies traveling exhibits that would be appropriate for the museum, develops and presents exhibit proposals, and determining responsibilities of museum staff for various projects.
- Manages museum projects by establishing goals and timelines, delegating responsibilities, reviewing work, working with staff, volunteers, and outside vendors, assisting the Director in heading special projects, and assisting curatorial staff with projects.
- Manages budgets for various projects by establishing budgets for those projects, reviewing available funding, determining if additional funding is needed and how to obtain the funds, reviewing the budgets of staff, reviewing and approving budget expenditures, communicating and building relationships with various donors and contributors, working closely with fundraising staff, and writing and submitting appropriate grants.
- Directs and oversees exhibit design and implementation by selecting art for the exhibit, communicating with staff regarding the design plan, making recommendations on the appearance of the exhibit, researching and developing all accompanying texts and signage, and conducting training for volunteers involved with the exhibit.
- Researches and studies art pieces and art history through the study of specific art topics, writing and submitting publications, studying and examining pieces of art to determine its origin, history, etc., developing lectures and lecture materials on numerous topics, conducting tours, and assessing the authenticity of items.
- Researches and studies art pieces and art history through the study of specific art topics, writing and submitting publications, studying and examining pieces of art to determine its origin, history, etc., developing lectures and lecture materials on numerous topics, conducting tours, and assessing the authenticity of items.
- Participates in the acquisition of new art for exhibits and the permanent collection by assessing the need for new items, promoting the acquisition of art using donations and endowments, analyzing funding options, building relationships to acquire art, and traveling to evaluate and authenticate art.
- Participates in art preservation and conservation by examining art work, working with art conservators, and staying abreast of art care techniques.
- Conducts various public relations/liaison functions to endorse and promote the museum including creating promotional materials, communicating with various groups and organizations, communicating and working closely with support groups, and assisting the public.
- Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.
- Master's degree in Art History, History, Interdisciplinary Studies or related field within area studies (e.g., Art History concentration in European Art, Asian Art, American Art, Decorative Arts, Traditional Arts, or Contemporary Art).
- Experience managing programs and staff (including volunteers and interns) including creation and management of budgets and participation in organizational strategic planning.
- Experience organizing art exhibits and/or reinstalling permanent collection galleries (e.g., conceptualization, consideration of applicability and alignment with museum's strategic plans, collaboration with multiple museum departments).
- Experience developing and presenting art-related educational lectures, programs, and publications, and tailoring programs to various audiences (e.g., school children, adults, professional groups, potential donors).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Qualifications are examples of experience and education considered to be highly desirable by hiring agencies.
- PhD in Art History, History, Interdisciplinary Studies or related field within Area Studies (example, Art History concentration in European Art, Asian Art, American Art, Decorative Arts, Traditional Arts, or Contemporary Art).
- 10 years of experience as a museum collection curator.
- Demonstrated experience working with donors and the general public to advance institutional goals and objectives.
COMPETENCIES:
- Computer & Technology Operations.
- Creativity & Innovation.
- Leadership & Management.
- Oral Communication & Comprehension.
- Planning & Organizing.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making.
- Researching & Referencing.
- Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
- Self-Management & Initiative.
- Sensory Abilities.
- Teamwork & Interpersonal.
- Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
- Written Communication & Comprehension.
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods for using computer and/or the internet to develop, implement, and produce educational programming.
- Knowledge of art (e.g., age, condition, rarity, etc.) to determine the authentication and value of artwork.
- Knowledge of objects of art in their historic development and stylistic contexts (e.g., genre, design, format, and look).
- Knowledge of international laws regarding the provenance of artwork and related copyright issues.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods for maintaining information on museum collections (e.g., original records, condition reports, photographs, etc.), both electronic and physical.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of caring for collection pieces (e.g., proper conditions for installation, storage, packaging, handling, etc.) as well as methods and equipment used (e.g., chemicals, tools, etc.) in conservation, preservation and restoration.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of classifying, cataloging, storing, packaging, and locating items or materials in museum collections.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting.
- Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods.
- May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website:
http://www.pbjcal.org/
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.
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