Museum Curator - Higher Ed. determines the level of care for the museum's entire collection. Evaluates and catalogs new collections according to department and library procedures. Being a Museum Curator - Higher Ed. maintains the environment and security of the collection storage and facilitates research use of collections. Contacts benefactors and writes grant proposals to increase museum funding. Additionally, Museum Curator - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Museum Curator - Higher Ed. manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Museum Curator - Higher Ed. typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
THE POSITION
Are you an experienced curator eager to start the next chapter in your career? The State Museum of Pennsylvania is seeking a devoted Museum Curator 1 to help manage our history collections. This position gives you the opportunity to assist with programs and exhibitions and is essential in fulfilling the responsibilities of the curatorial division. If you have a passion for material culture, museums, and public history, apply today to begin your career at the official museum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will utilize your skills and experience to assist the curator or senior curator with day-to-day management of history collections within the Curatorial Division of The State Museum of Pennsylvania. Duties include processing new acquisitions, including cataloging, labeling, transporting, and storing; assisting with collection inventories and updating collections records; entering and organizing collections data in Argus database; and physically moving and re-housing collections, as needed. You will have the opportunity to assist with preparing and presenting objects for exhibits, public programs, and social media, as well as helping direct interns and volunteers assigned to the division. You may also be responsible for answering questions regarding collections, conducting limited research, and traveling to off-site location to pick up collection donations.
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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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