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Announcing Position Opening: Part-Time Curator
at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Overview:
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site seeks a part-time curator to
assist with three main areas: the collection, the exhibitions gallery,
and the “Cole Fellows” program. The gallery work is primarily during
the winter months, the Fellows work occurs in the warmer months, and
collections management is year-round. The site’s collection consists
of both fine and decorative arts objects that relate to the
19th-century artist Thomas Cole (1801-1848) and his family. In the
exhibitions gallery, the site presents one major exhibition each year
from May through October. The Cole Fellows program brings recent
graduates to the historic site from June through October to provide
guided tours for visitors and to conduct research and other projects
that are beneficial to the historic site.
Responsibilities:
Manage and care for collection objects; accession new objects, keep
collection database and files updated.
Manage exhibitions gallery: administer loan forms, arrange shipping
and insurance, assist with installation, create wall labels, etc.
Assist with orientation and ongoing training of docents, fellows and interns
Manage fellows’ and interns’ project work to ensure completion of
their projects.
Plan and coordinate enriching events and trips for fellows and interns
Mentor and coach fellows and interns on career choices and job searching
Give tours to VIP groups and fill in giving tours in May before the
interns arrive
Assist the Executive Director with a variety of projects including
occasional powerpoint presentations, assistance with special events,
and donor cultivation and education.
Hours and compensation: Hours for the position are 12 hours per week,
preferably over three days, depending on the availability of the
candidate. Compensation will depend on the candidate’s skills and
experience.
Qualifications: The position requires the following: a graduate degree
in art history, history, museum studies, or a related field; specific
training and/or at least two years of experience with collections
management and registrar duties; experience with exhibitions
management; and knowledge of and/or interest in 19th-century American
art and history. The successful candidate will have excellent writing
skills, the ability to give presentations in front of a group, a high
degree of comfort with giving tours, and excellent interpersonal
skills. In addition, he or she must be highly organized, possess
time-management skills, and be self-motivated. The position requires
moderate physical activity including climbing stairs and moving about
the historic site in hot summers and cool spring and fall weather.
To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to the Thomas Cole
Historic Site, PO Box 426, Catskill, NY, 12414, or email to
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