Collections Curator
Job no: 494670
Position type: Staff
Location: Marquette, MI 49855
Division/Equivalent: Acad Affairs & Student Success
School/Unit: Art & Design, School of
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Other
| Position Title: | Collections Curator |
| Department: | Art & Design, School of |
| Term of Assignment: | Continuing |
| Term End Date, If Applicable: | |
| FLSA Status: | Non-Exempt = overtime eligible |
| Work Schedule: | Traditionally Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required. |
| Salary: | Targeted salary range: $40,240-$43,250 |
| Travel: | No travel |
| Brief Statement of Duties | |
| Brief Statement of Duties: | Manage all aspects of the museum's permanent art collection including conservation, documentation, storage, research, and acquisition of works of art. Contribute to preparing educational materials for collection items on display. Run the educational program for all age groups including research and planning for museum tours. |
| Minimum Qualifications | |
| Required Education: | Bachelor's Degree |
| Discipline / Degree Area: | Studio Art, Art History, Museum Studies |
| Required Specialized Training/Certifications: | |
| Required Minimum Work Experience: | One year of experience working in a gallery or museum with a permanent art collection and education program. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: | Ability to handle original works of art appropriately. Proven interest in museum operations and collections management. Highly organized and self-motivated, ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of staff and the public, including curators, educators, preparators, faculty, and K-12 and college students. Well-developed written communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to work well under pressure. Excellent time management skills. |
| Additional Desirable Qualifications | |
| Additional Desirable Qualifications: | Master's Degree in Fine Art, Art History or Museum Studies. Understanding of basic conservation care of artwork. Knowledge of Apple Operating Systems including Databases, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and collection management software. Experience with education for a variety of age groups in a museum or gallery setting. |
| Other | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Submit application, cover letter, resume and references |
| Contact Information: |
Erica Nelson, Human Resources Generalist, 906-227-1087 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity: | NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees. |
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