Curator of Collections/Program Director

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Wage : $21.37 - $30.42 per hour

Benefits Offered

No Testing Required

Available Until : 5 : 00 pm CST, October 18, 2024

DEPARTMENT

Museum

SUMMARY

The Curator of Collections and Program Director is responsible for the management of the collections department, ensuring the safety of the permanent collection and items on loan, and oversees the coordination of the collection, exhibit, and education departments to fulfill the Museum’s brand, mission, and strategic plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Museum Studies with specific training in history, anthropology, or natural sciences, plus three years of museum related work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Responsible for the comprehensive management of the Museum’s collections. This includes supervising the Museum Registrar responsible for daily care and maintenance of the collection;
• developing and overseeing curatorial internship and volunteer programs; implementing the collection department budget, policies, and goals;

writing grant proposals to support collection projects; and ensuring the safety, preservation, ethical use, and appropriate disposal of artifacts.

Advance the historical research of the permanent collection to authenticate artifacts and enhance interpretation through exhibits and programs.

Produces scholarly content for publication, exhibits, and programs.

• Shape and expand the holdings to fulfill the mission of the Museum while building relationships within the local community and beyond to create awareness, bring recognition to the Museum, and establish potential resources for the institution.
• As the Program Director, organizes and oversees a team that includes the Collection, Education, and Exhibit departments to develop interpretation of the collection through programs and exhibits.

This includes overseeing team expectations and goals for projects, monitoring the approved budget, and ensuring the projects fulfill the mission and strategic goals of the Museum.

Participates in public interactions including tours, lectures, workshops, and programs / social media for the collections department and as a team member in other museum activities / functions, including fundraising and education.

HOURS

This is a FLSA exempt position.

Hours will require attending meetings or events which may be in the evening and / or on weekends.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

None

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested individuals may apply online (link available at top of this page).

Human Resources

1228 N Denver Ave

Hastings, NE 68901

402-462-3535

Deadline to apply : 5 : 00 p.m. CST, October 18, 2024

EOE / M / F / D / Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace / E-verify Participant

This position is subject to veteran's preference per Neb. statute 48-225 thru 48-227.

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