The Cherokee Heritage Center (CHC) is seeking
applicants for the position of Curator.  A complete
job description follows below.  The CHC is a 501c3
non-profit agency dedicated to the preservation of
Cherokee Culture.  Located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the
CHC includes a museum, genealogy research center,
replica of a 17th century Cherokee village, an 1890s
Cherokee town, an 1800 seat amphitheater where a Trail
of Tears drama is performed in the summer, and a
archives. The CHC sponsors two major judges art shows
each year, along with other changing exhibits.  For
more information on the CHC see
www.cherokeeheritage.org. For additional information,
contact [log in to unmask]

JOB TITLE:  CURATOR
REPORTS TO:  Designated Supervisor
FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

Curate museum collections; design programs for
in-house and traveling museum exhibits; promote and
market museum programs; design and conduct tour
programs.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Schedule exhibits; produce publicity materials;
maintain exhibits; organize or present lectures,
workshops and symposia.

Plan, implement, and supervise outreach exhibits and
programs; may transport collections, install exhibits
and present programs to school children and the
public.

Develop and administer special programs for area
school children and the public.

Curate and install educational exhibits; consult on
the educational content of exhibits.

Oversee the cataloging, maintenance, preservation and
storage of collection items.

Conduct research on current related museum issues.

Develop budget recommendations and administer
designated budget.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations,
decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes,
and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality
seamless customer service.


SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist in Cherokee National  Holiday, meetings, and
receptions.

Provide information on area of expertise to Cherokee
Heritage Center and outside agents.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:
·       Museum collections and processing procedures.
·       Conservation and preservation techniques and
procedures.
·       Research principles, protocols, techniques and
practices.
·       Scheduling methods, techniques and practices.
·       Communication concepts, theories, methods and
procedures.
·       Descriptive and exhibition writing methods for
detailing museum collections.
·       Procurement rules and regulations.
·       Applicable state and federal law, regulations,
policies and procedures.
·       Planning, project and time management concepts,
theories, methods and practices.
·       Budget planning and expenditure monitoring
techniques, methods and practices.
·       Museum collection storage methods, protocol, and
practices.

Skills and Abilities to:
·       Research materials, write, prepare, and schedule
museum exhibitions.
·       Write descriptive exhibition detail about museum
collections.
·       Write marketing and publicity materials for
exhibits.
·       Consult with other experts regarding museum
exhibition information.
·       Prepare strategic plans for museum collections.
·       Write and administer grants, budget funding, or
donor gifts.
·       Provide effective communication and interpersonal
skills.
·       Orchestrate programs for in-house and traveling
museum exhibits.
·       Oversee the cataloging, maintenance, preservation
and storage of collection items.
·       Move 50 to 100 pounds.
·       Provide a cooperative team environment.
·       Accessioning, cataloging and indexing.
·       Museum exhibitions methods and practices, including
the proper method of developing, planning and
implementing museum exhibits.
·       Develop exhibit-related educational programs.
·       Be tactful and courteous with the public, and deal
with sensitive issues related to museum collections.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Museum and office environment; occasionally exposed to
chemicals, vapors, fumes and dust; may work with
mechanical or electrical equipment (saws, drills,
hammer, screwdriver, basic lighting setups, etc.) for
creation/maintenance of exhibits.


ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Two years of professional museum experience, including
at least one year as the curator of a museum, and a
bachelor's degree in history, art history,
archaeology, anthropology or a related field. Other
combinations of education and experience which meet
the minimum qualifications may be substituted.




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