The Curator will manage all aspects of the historic site collections, including care, conservation, organization, records, storage, exhibition and security.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, prioritizes, directs and physically manages collections including all paperwork, computer databases, object inventories, housekeeping, internal and external movements (loans) and storage in keeping with the division’s Collection Management Plan.
• Makes recommendations to and works with the division’s Collection Committee regarding accepting of donations, orchestrating loans to and from the division and deaccessioning of collections.
• Works with the County Risk Management to ensure the proper insurance paperwork is in place for all collection items.
• Works with professional conservators, framers and artisans regarding work with collection and exhibition items.
• Oversee collection publication and reproduction rights and handles queries related to collections.
• Supervises and trains staff, volunteers, interns and researchers working with collections.
• Researches and coordinates with other staff and volunteers regarding the development of exhibit themes and topics related to the site’s mission, develops installation techniques, prepares and installs labels and objects for special exhibits and temporary displays.
• Monitors environmental conditions including data loggers and pest management.
• Monitors collection security.
• Prepares recommendations and implementation policies for a disaster preparedness plan.
• Develops, implements and participates in museum cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Identifies, writes and administers grants for collections, conservation, exhibits and related projects.
• Compiles information for and writes reports, articles, and brochure text as needed.
• Creates public programs related to the site collections, curatorial practices and procedures.
• Conducts regular public tours.
• Performs regional curatorial duties as directed by the Region Manager. May assist other regions in large projects.
• Required to take training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hourly Rate: $28.16-$37.55