Curator / Collections Management / Conservator Positions
Gems & Mineral Registrar
Perot Museum of Nature & Science
Dallas, Texas, USA
The Perot Museum of Nature & Science is seeking to immediately fill a new registrar position as part of the expansion of the museum's Gem & Minerals Center of Excellence.
Summary
This position’s main responsibility is the record-keeping for the Perot Museum’s gem and mineral acquisitions and loans. The successful candidate will be able to meticulously handle tracking, record keeping/administration and the logistics related to gems and minerals handling, shipment, and installation. The Gems & Minerals Registrar reports to the Director, Gems & Mineral COE (Center of Excellence).
Key Accountabilities:
- Catalogue acquisitions and keep appropriate records and archives.
- Registration – Incoming Loans: Administers the registrar’s records for all incoming loans.
- Registration – Temporary Relocation of Collections: Processes and tracks all short-term/temporary transfers of objects from the Museum’s collections.
- Assess and create condition report for incoming exhibit pieces.
- Coordinate shipments to confirm arrival of new pieces for an exhibit.
- Unpack and prepare pieces for display.
- Arrange transportation of gems and minerals to and from the museum.
- Ensure correct installation and deinstallation of the loaned specimens.
- Research Support: Provides assistance to outside researchers and curatorial staff with research projects relating to museum collections records.
- Maintains the registrar's records and digital files in the Collections Management System.
- Designs and/or revises paper and electronic forms pertaining to acquisitions, incoming research loans, receipts, shipments and/or release of borrowed objects and specimens, as directed by the COE Director.
- Work with museum CFO to arrange for insurance of objects on loan or special exhibition.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred (e.g. Cultural Studies, Museum Studies, or natural science).
- Minimum 2 years of experience and skill in museum registration and/or collections management, preferably working with natural history and/or cultural collections, and knowledge of object/specimen handling and condition reporting at an AAM accredited institution.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with a Windows PC and MS Office. Experience with relational databases such as Microsoft Access, Re:Discovery Proficio, or similar museum collections management software.
- Knowledge of museum registration methods and collections management best practices.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to proofread documents effectively for accuracy and consistency.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to ably manage multiple tasks and prioritize work independently to meet deadlines.
- Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, and be able to work well alone as well as in a group setting in order to interact effectively with a wide variety of good judgment.
Position will be based in a busy office environment and will be subject to frequent interruptions. Must be able to lift and carry delicate and awkward items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday. Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Please apply at the Perot Museum Career Website to be considered for this position. No phone calls or agencies please.
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This job posted by MERC from October 26 through January 26.
Curator of Exhibitions
Virginia Historical Society
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Position Announcement – Curator of Exhibitions
Updated July 27, 2017
Position: The Virginia Historical Society seeks a creative, scholarly, team-oriented, and guest-focused individual for the position of Curator of Exhibitions. This individual serves as part of the Exhibitions and Publications Division, reports directly to the Vice President for Exhibitions and Publications, and will be responsible for imagining, researching, and developing exhibitions featuring the VHS collection of nearly 9 million items. The curator will also assist with the continued improvement of content and interpretation of the VHS’s existing long-term exhibitions. This work will be conducted either individually or as part of a team that may include the Senior Curator of Exhibitions or other scholars. The curator also works with staff throughout the institution to develop and deliver educational programs related to our exhibitions, assist in writing grant applications that fund exhibitions, develop content for use in publications and on the website, and serve as a spokesperson in promoting our exhibitions in the media and other public forums. The curator will also apply their research to the improvement of records related to VHS collections and work with Collections staff to evaluate proposed donations, purchases, and collecting priorities.
Critical projects upon the selected candidate’s arrival will include participating in the continued development, object selection, and writing of a 4,000 square-foot exhibition exploring the legacy of the arrival of the first Africans at Jamestown in 1619; the ideation and development of engaging 1,000 square-foot traveling exhibitions that will expose the VHS and its collection to audiences nationwide, and contributing to the development of a long-term exhibition plan that will be a critical element of the VHS’s upcoming strategic planning process.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in history, public history, art history, or closely related field, or a graduate degree combined with exemplary experience; demonstrated excellence in organizing compelling thematic exhibitions and conducting independent research; extensive knowledge of the history of the United States, Virginia, and the American south; thorough knowledge of industry best practices; and experience working with and handling historical objects.
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits package.
Availability: This position will be open August 1, 2017.
Application: Send letter of interest, resume with list of publications and past exhibitions, and list of references electronically to Curator@vahistorical.org. For additional information, please contact Andrew H. Talkov, Vice President for Exhibitions & Publications at 804-340-2276 or email .
Founded in 1831, the Virginia Historical Society is the oldest cultural organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the nation. Located in the Museum District of Richmond, Virginia, the VHS houses its collection of nearly 9 million items and serves as the state history museum with permanent and special exhibitions as well as a vibrant portfolio of public programs.
The Virginia Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This job posted by MERC from August 6 through November 7.
The last update to this page was 10-26-17.
