Salary: $62,288.30 – $90,964.43 Annually
Location: Sioux City, IA
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Art Center Administration
Job Number: 202100188
Closing: 9/14/2021 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Sioux City Art Center seeks a motivated and skilled individual for the position of Art Center Curator.
The primary responsibilities include developing and organizing exhibitions, with related programming; researching and writing interpretive materials; and, utilizing and expanding the permanent collection. The candidate for this position must possess excellent verbal and written skills and must be a confident public speaker.
This full-time position works 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required during special events.
At the City of Sioux City, we value our employees by providing them the peace of mind through our exceptional compensation and benefits package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Our employees enjoy our competitive benefits which include but are not limited to medical and dental coverage, life and cafeteria plan options, generous paid leave time.
Our employees are required to reside within 10 miles of the City of Sioux City limits which extends to other adjoining states; Nebraska and South Dakota.
Required: (1) Resume, (2) Cover Letter, and (3) Two examples of writing and publications. Attachment size limit is 5MB per file.
Please join us!
Duties
- Develops, coordinates and implements exhibitions and supporting programs including publications, labels and lectures designed to provide visitors with an interesting, informative educational experience.
- Researches and contacts artists, museums, and collectors to explore developing exhibitions around their work.
- Prepares publications, brochures, newsletters and articles concerning programs and events.
- Works with appropriate staff to arrange and coordinate materials and collections on loan from other institutions and individuals.
- Works with permanent collection conducting research on and developing future collecting goals and supporting educational materials.
- May supervise and direct the work of other staff, including volunteers, in developing exhibits and programs.
- Researches and writes grants in support of exhibitions and supporting programs.
- Plans, organizes and presents lectures on various topics.
- Attends meetings related to planning and operations.
- Assists in the review and examination of collections to develop conservation strategies.
- Prepares and present reports concerning collections, exhibits and operations and assist with the preparation of the operating budget.
- Establishes and maintain effective working relationships with City
- Officials, other agencies, fellow employees and the general public.
- Maintains regular and punctual attendance and working hours.
- Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds.
- Expected to temporarily perform duties outside of normal classification in the event of a declared emergency. In the event that an employee is excused from work other than being sick, they will be required to report to work in a state of declared emergency.
- Qualifications
Cognitive Demands, Skills and Abilities: Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you, ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), ability to see details at a distance, ability to identify and understand the speech of another person, ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Job Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of art history, research and conservation procedures; museum practices, standards and ethics and copyright laws; computers and related software programs. Ability to create publications and news releases concerning exhibits; good organizational and records management skills, and skill in the use of computers, and the ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely fashion with proper attention to detail.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication: Requires effective communication skills and the ability to provide assistance to customers (external and internal). Requires the ability to write and speak clearly, distinctly and effectively with fellow employees and patrons; read in English and compare similarities and differences between words and series of numbers; apply common sense understanding to the work process, procedures, programs and services; and to provide and follow verbal and written instructions.
Physical Requirements: Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds.
Work Environment: Work is normally performed in a normal inside office environment with appropriate heating and cooling and is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards other than those normally associated with general public contact, dust or odors.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Post graduate degree in Art, Art History or closely related field and professional experience in a museum or educational setting, or equivalent. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skill and abilities.
