Plan, coordinate and implement a variety of museum exhibition concepts, public programs, scholarly and popular publications and public presentation on behalf of the Museum. Assist and participate with the development of independent projects including exhibitions, lectures, and installations of the permanent collection; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the public and provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to higher level management staff.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in art history, studio Art, cultural studies, or ethnic studies; and
Three (3) years of experience working in an arts and culture environment; and
To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- Operations, services and activities of a museum collection program
- Principles of museum exhibit planning
- Principles and practices of museum education programs
- Principles of educational museum program development and implementation
- Methods and techniques of experiential learning
- Methods and techniques of historical research
- Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
- Operational characteristics of equipment and tools relative to assigned area
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Develop a wide variety of educational museum program
- Propose and develop exhibition and catalogues and other printed materials
- Work effectively with staff, community organizations, educational groups and the public
- Assist with the development of exhibition and catalogues and other printed materials
- Work effectively with staff, community organizations, educational groups and the public
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Elicit community and organizational support for various museum programs
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
- Prepare clear and concise reports
- Evaluate collection management needs
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
How to Apply / Contact
Please apply online at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cabq?keywords=M14%20assistant%20curator
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state’s retirement system.
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