Hall of History Curator

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Oversees the growth and preservation of the collections/archives in the Hall of History to protect the legacy and artifacts of Father Flanagan Boys Towns founder.

• Conceptualizes and prepares high quality interesting and dynamic exhibitions for the Hall of Historys various audiences.

• Responds to public inquiries concerning the exhibitions content areas and collection; disseminates accurate information and establishes positive rapport and respect.

• Represents the museum to the media via on-camera interviews print radio social media etc. Responds to media research requests as needed.

• Provides content expertise to staff as needed for programs and for the Hall of Historys varied audiences.

• Conducts tours that educate the public special guests donors and scholars.

• Presents talks and participates in public programming relating to the permanent collection and special exhibitions for various audiences.

• Oversees the care exhibition acquisition research study and interpretation of the collection promoting scholarship and public understanding.

• Develops and supports collaborative relationships with other scholars and museums educational organizations government agencies business and other organizations that further the Boys Town mission.

• Builds and expands the Museums local national and international presence profile and reputation.

• Oversees the budget branding and community outreach functions of the Boys Town Visitors Center and Hall of History and provides timely marketing reports regarding their outcomes.

• Communicates with executives support staff consultants and board members to gather input on community relations in each site key contacts and potential opportunities for highlighting Boys Towns mission; creates presentations and for senior management.

• Provides annual or periodic reports reviewing program objectives and activities and projecting plans for ensuing periods.

• Hires trains and evaluates staff; recruits and supervises volunteers.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate professional manner and to build and sustain successful professional relationships.

• Knowledge of museum and historical preservation strategies and methodologies.

• Knowledge of organizational strategies and ability to apply those strategies in practice.

• Ability to demonstrate the highest standard of integrity truth confidentiality and accuracy in work.

• Extensive knowledge of or capacity to learn Boys Town history.

• Ability to define and allocate a budget that is used to generate business growth and increase market share.

• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills. Excellent critical thinking analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong current events and historical knowledge able to assist with intellectual leadership on how the museum represents the history present and future Boys Town and of Father Flanagans global impact.

• Ability to proactively build relationships with team members and individuals and organizations in both religious and secular communities to the benefit of the institution.

• Ability to solve problems internally and externally from the planning through to final execution stage.

• Ability to generate imaginative ideas for programming exhibitions collections and other institutional priorities.

• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills fostering strong relationships with colleagues stakeholders external partners and potential and current donors.

• Ability to conduct independent and collaborative research with a focus on accuracy reliability and an engagement with scholarly work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Museum Studies History or related field required.

• Minimum seven years of museum curator or archivist experience required.

• Available to work weekends holidays and after hours as needed required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in Museum Studies History or related field preferred.

• Experience managing a museum or serving as chief exhibit designer preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS EQUIPMENT USAGE WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop monitor keyboard and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha Nebraska into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977 our services branched out into the health care and research fields offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Towns mission which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children families patients and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties skills or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin age disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process contact us at 1-.