Curator of Exhibits & Collections bei Navarro College

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Curator of Exhibits and Collections is responsible for managing all aspects of the care, preservation, and exhibition of the Pearce Museum’s art, archival, and artifact collections.  Those responsibilities include exhibit research and development, installation of temporary exhibits from permanent collections as well as traveling exhibits and maintaining all records for collections.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Ensure the care and preservation of all collections at the Pearce Museum.
• Registration and accession of all objects including gifts, loans, bequests, acquisitions, and purchases.
• Maintains donor files, deed of gift, inventory, insurance, and appropriate appraisal records.
• Conduct exhibition research and develop exhibit plans and schedules related to the permanent collections as well as traveling exhibits.
• Work with Museum staff to install and develop interpretative materials for all exhibits.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing loans of exhibit materials/objects.
• Assist with the development and coordination of policies and procedures for accessioning, appraisal, processing, preservation of, and access to all collections at the Pearce Museum.
• Assist with the development and implementation of long and short-term goals as they relate to the care and preservation of all collections.
• Work with contract conservators to ensure that all collections receive appropriate treatment as needed/available.
• Assist Director with organization and production of annual art shows and fundraiser events.
• Work with Director to develop advertisements, publications, branding materials, and other marketing needs to promote the Museum through its collections.
• Represent and promote the Pearce Museum locally and nationally by speaking at area schools, civic clubs, community groups, and other venues including professional organizations.
• Serves on Navarro College committees and attends meetings of the NC Foundation Board as requested.
• Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Director in his/her absence as requested.
• Perform other duties as required for the successful operations of the Pearce Museum.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of document and art handling practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of art theory, archival theory, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of graphic design methods, with experience using graphic design software programs.
• Excellent Computer Skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office, PastPerfect, and other software packages.
• Ability to analyze and interpret both artistic and historical information.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of people, including, but not limited to: faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Ability to comfortably and calmly greet and conduct visitor and school groups through a large, multi-use facility.
• Ability to follow and enforce security guidelines both in the Museum and throughout the Cook Center.
• Ability to lift and move materials found in the collections, up to fifty pounds.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Master’s Degree in Museum Studies, Library Science, Art, Art History, History, or related field.   OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, Library Science, Art, Art History, History, or related field, with a minimum of one-year related experience.

Preferred:

• One year of workplace experience in Museum Exhibition/Collection area preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Busy working environment with numerous interruptions.

SALARY:  $40,000. annually (this is a 12 month position to be paid over 12 months)