Hi, everybody,

for open position like this it would be quite helpful for all to mention 
a starting date and a deadline, not to mention a salary offer...

Best


Christian


Am 28.09.2012 18:22, schrieb Jennifer Landry:
>
> Chemical Heritage Foundation Museum
>
> Curator of Fine Art
>
> The Chemical Heritage Foundation seeks a full-time permanent Curator 
> of Fine Art to be an energetic and collaborative member of its museum 
> staff.Reporting directly to the museum director, the Curator of Fine 
> Art is responsible for overseeing the care, management, usage and 
> continued growth of CHF’s collections of fine art, which includes one 
> of the largest collections of alchemy-related art in the world. This 
> position also has an essential role in exhibition development as a 
> curator of innovative and diverse exhibitions that will engage 
> existing and new audiences.The successful candidate will be a critical 
> member of the curatorial and museum teams at CHF.
>
> The Curator of Fine Art is responsible for the management of CHF’s 
> collection of paintings, works of art on paper, and sculpture.In 
> addition to collections management and documentation, the Curator of 
> Fine Art should be an active cross-departmental collaborator and open 
> to exploring ways to use technology and other methods to encourage 
> interest in the collections at CHF.Development of temporary 
> exhibitions is a central part of the position and involves taking an 
> exhibition from concept to physical reality.
>
> Qualifications include:
>
> -M.A. in art, art history, history or museum studies plus three or 
> more years of museum experience.
>
> -Experience developing exhibits from concept through to completion.
>
> -Demonstrated knowledge of museum principles, concepts, techniques and 
> procedures. Including experience handling fine art collections, 
> knowledge of safe storage, display and transport of fine art and 
> familiarity with conservation requirements for fine art.
>
> -Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
>
> -Excellent oral and written communication skills.
>
> -Knowledge of the history of science is preferred.
>
> -Willingness to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
>
> Located in the heart of Old City Philadelphia, the Chemical Heritage 
> Foundation is dedicated to documenting and telling the history of 
> chemistry through a museum, research library, special collections and 
> center for scholarship. The museum, which opened in 2008, includes an 
> active temporary exhibition program and continues to grow its audience 
> and programming.
>
> To apply please send cover letter, resume, writing sample (preferably 
> exhibit text/labels) and salary requirements 
> to:[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
>
> /CHF offers competitive retirement and health benefits. Compensation 
> is based on qualifications.Women and minorities are encouraged to 
> apply. CHF is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer./
>
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