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Elixir Technologies

Curator

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Inventory, catalog, and document artifacts and archival items in the Museum's collection management system (Ke EMu) * Research, compile, and prepare written information about collections for ...

Mandarich Law Group, LLP

Collection Manager

Buffalo, NY · On-site

Manage collection staff 15+ * Assist collection staff with negotiations, escalations * Train and development; providing coaching and feedback * Focus on client and company directives * Assignment of ...

Brooklyn Museum

Museum Attendant Guard

Brooklyn, NY

$42K/yr

Communicates Museum policies regarding the safety of the collection and ensures staff and visitors ... Senior Manager, Public Safety Position type: Full-time Salary: $42,071 Union status: Union- DC37 ...

Brooklyn Museum

Museum Attendant Guard

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$42K/yr

Communicates Museum policies regarding the safety of the collection and ensures staff and visitors ... Senior Manager, Public Safety Position type: Full-time Salary: $42,071 Union status: Union- DC37 ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Museum Collection Manager vs Museum Registrar?

AspectAssistant Museum Collection ManagerMuseum Registrar
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Art History, or related field; experience in collections managementBachelor's degree; knowledge of cataloging, database management, and legal documentation
Work EnvironmentIn museums, handling collections, assisting with curation and preservationIn museums, managing records, documentation, and legal compliance of collections
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in museums, galleries, cultural institutionsCommon in museums, archives, cultural institutions

The Assistant Museum Collection Manager primarily supports collections care, documentation, and curation tasks, working closely with curators. The Museum Registrar focuses on record-keeping, legal documentation, and ensuring collections are properly cataloged and compliant. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are essential in museum operations, but they differ in daily responsibilities and focus areas.

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Curator

Elixir Technologies

New Orleans, LA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The National WWII Museum is currently seeking a Curator. Reporting to the Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs, the Curator is a vital member of the curatorial team and works closely with collections, archives, digitization, exhibits, and education staff members. The Curator participates in the research, proposal, and documentation of acquisitions; publication and presentation on the collection; and will serve as lead on exhibition projects, including the proposal of exhibition themes. This position requires extensive knowledge of WWII material culture, strong written and verbal communication skills, precise attention to detail, and the ability to communicate and work with both scholarly audiences and the general public. A demonstrated team player, the Curator must be able to work independently and collaboratively with a small staff and vigorous work schedule under the guidance of the Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs.
Requirements
Collections
  • Work with the entire curatorial team on donor relations and regularly participate in the Museum's Acquisition Review Committee
  • Evaluate, propose, and organize new collections to fill gaps within the Museum's collection
  • Inventory, catalog, and document artifacts and archival items in the Museum's collection management system (Ke EMu)
  • Research, compile, and prepare written information about collections for publication on the institution's website and other channels

Exhibits
  • Investigate and develop opportunities for temporary special exhibitions in support of the Museum's mission, preparing exhibition proposals 3-4 years in advance for review and approval by department heads and by the President & CEO
  • Actively participate in the development of permanent exhibits and other special projects as needed
  • Select and prepare items for rotation in permanent exhibits across the Museum's campus as assigned

Education/Programs
  • Work with members of Education to develop, produce, and analyze exhibition-related programming, educational materials, and didactics
  • Prepare and present lectures and other public programs
  • Conduct and/or organize tours, workshops, and instructional sessions to acquaint individuals with the Museum's collections
  • Present on collections and exhibitions to the general public through gallery walks, print and online articles, media opportunities and other venues

Research
  • Conduct original research on the Museum collections and present and/or publish research in academic and scholarly venues and at appropriate conferences
  • Identify and coordinate research opportunities for scholars and students

Fundraising
  • Provide support in the preparation of grants and other funding proposals to generate revenue in support of curatorial, collections, and exhibit initiatives
  • Provide information, ideas, suggestions, and assistance to the Institutional Advancement department in the formulation of sponsorship packages for programs, events, exhibits, and other activities

Marketing and Communications
  • Provide information and assistance to Marketing and Communications department to develop communication and marketing materials and strategies regarding collections, exhibitions, and programs

Qualifications
  • MA in History, Museum Science or related specialty
  • Minimum of four years' experience in a curatorial role at a history museum, cultural center, or similar institution
  • Extensive knowledge of the American Experience during World War II with emphasis on World War II-era material culture; specialization preferred
  • Thorough knowledge of cataloging procedures and standards with a demonstrated ability to work with computerized collections databases
  • Thorough understanding of best practices for collection stewardship
  • Exceptional research and verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work well with colleagues, other employees, donors, lenders, and guests
  • Willingness to work evenings or weekends during special events or heavy visitation periods
  • Willingness to participate in other duties of a manual nature such as moving and warehousing collections, installation of exhibits, and moving/driving macro-artifacts as required

In addition to offering competitive wages, the Museum's benefits package includes:
  • Medical insurance - 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • 401(k) - Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment
  • Life insurance and AD&D - $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available
  • Long term disability insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year
  • Free parking
  • Tuition assistance and professional development
  • Employee assistance program

The National WWII Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

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