Merri,

Based on my experience, seeing the inner workings at Joslyn, the most in
demand jobs are in protection, maintenance, food service, and front-line
(admission/information) staff.  They are, typically, the worst paid.
For this reason, there is high turnover.  As this list is focused on the
professional activities of curators and collections, educations and
fundraisers, etc. the reality often goes unspoken.

Sincerely,

Jay Heuman
Visitor & Volunteer Services Coordinator
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68102
342-3300 (telephone)   342-2376 (fax)   joslyn.org (URL)

"You can’t lock up art in a vault and keep it frozen for posterity. Then
the artist is betrayed, history is betrayed."
(Walter Persegati)



  -----Original Message-----
  From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
  On Behalf Of Merri Pemberton
  Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 1:45 pm
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  Subject: Which museum careers/jobs are in more demand?

  Hi. I am very grateful for all of the great advice about graduate
school. Listening to everyone's thoughts and experiences has raised
another question. Which museum careers/jobs are in more demand?
  Sincerely,
  Merri
  M erri C .Pemberton