Curator
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22 days ago
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Job Summary
Summary Statement
The curator of Historic Collections position is responsiblefor the intellectual and physical control over the historic collections held bythe Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs overseeing the safetypreservation maintenance and documentation of objects held in storage onexhibit and on loan. This position isengaged in project management policy development and community engagementthrough researcher donor and exhibition requests. The collection includes (but is not limitedto) historic objects textiles art and architectural artifacts.
Essential Functions
- Administers the curation of historical objects and archaeological artifact. This includes coordinating the acquisition and curation of objects donated or purchased. Curation includes prescribing conditions under which objects/artifacts are recovered catalogued stored exhibited andtransportedand may involve negotiating the loan of those objects; evaluating and prioritizing collection restoration/conservation needs and selecting and managing contractual services.
- Coordinates multiple projects with other curators professional organizations appointed/elected state officials the curation of historical objects and archaeological artifacts.
- Develop prioritize and propose budgets for curatorial and conversation projects. Writes grant applications for funding studies conservation exhibits and/or documentation of Delawares legacies and manages grant funded projects including supervising and monitoring professional consultants/contractors/seasonal staff.
- Conducts cultural historical and scientific research analyzes objects/artifacts and compiles documentary summaries providing historical contexts for the collections and development of tours.
- Conducts outreach activities such as preparing and conducting lectures and presentations representing Delaware State Museums on professional committees and preparing papers for publication.
- Maintains technological advances in collections management conservation techniques of historical objects and archaeological artifacts and curatorial activities.
- Provides leadership cultural and technical expertise to curatorial staff historical organizations the education community research interns volunteers professional colleagues and diverse public/special interest groups.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Curator
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Anthropology Archaeology Art History Design History Architecture Decorative Arts American/World History or Museum Studies or related field.
- Six months experience in museum practices such as collection management research exhibit design management and handling of collections preservation or maintenance of historic buildings conducting museum educational programs or tours.
- Six months experience in cultural or historical research which includes analyzing objects/artifacts and compiling documentary summaries which provide historical contexts for exhibits programs tours historical sites and artifacts.
- Knowledge of project managementwhich includes planning developing implementing managingand evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.
- Knowledge of interpreting laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of grant writing.
Additional Posting Information
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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