PEARL S. BUCK INTERNATIONAL INC.
520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA 18944-3000 (215) 249-0100 Tele (215) 249-9657 Fax
CURATOR
Announcement Date: July 7, 2004
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week; occasional evening or weekend hours may be required
Salary Range: Exempt/Technical/Professional: P4
Status: Accepting resumes until July 26, 2004. Immediate start date desired.
Position Summary:
The Curator is a key member of Pearl S. Buck International (PSBI) primarily responsible for implementing curatorial care and collections management operations and preservation procedures of the National Historic Landmark home of Pearl S. Buck. Responsibilities include assisting with educational program activities development and delivery; providing support of organization-wide adherence to professional museum standards of operation and training of staff, volunteers, and Board members; and ensuring departmental goals and objectives are accomplished.
Position Requirements:
* BA/BS in History/Museum Studies (Master's preferred) with minimum 3 to 5 years experience as a Curator or in collections management field position required
* Must have valid driver's license & current automobile insurance coverage & the ability to travel within the community throughout the workday with full time access to an automobile
* Must be able to lift and carry objects and materials up to 40 lbs. and be able to maneuver stairs without difficulty, crawl and work in confined spaces or on ladders, and work around dust, mildew and mold. Must have sufficient visual/hearing capabilities to respond to public needs and for detailed work.
* Proven knowledge and understanding of curatorial principles, methods, procedures & techniques
* Prior experience with interpretation of collections and is able to communicate that knowledge in a variety of written and oral formats
* Proven knowledge and understanding of the techniques of selection, evaluation, preservation, restoration, & exhibition of objects, photographs, books & ephemera
* Proven experience in forming solid relationships with volunteers, other employees, and the public all of whom have diverse backgrounds, personalities and accomplishments
* Background knowledge and appreciation for historic collections
* Proven experience in public speaking both formally and extemporaneously
* Detail oriented, highly organized, self-starting, innovative, articulate, high energy, reliable, team player, & resourceful are desirable attributes
Organization Description:
Pearl S. Buck International (PSBI), a non-sectarian organization that provides development and humanitarian assistance is seeking a highly motivated individual to direct the daily operations of the Pearl S. Buck Historic Site. This is a full-time position at our international home office located in Dublin, PA (Bucks County).
On a quiet Bucks County estate, lies the remarkable home that belonged to Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck. Alone, the 1835 stone farmhouse is an excellent example of 19th Century Pennsylvania architecture. Her home tells the story of an extraordinary life, worthy of the historic landmark designation it carries. Visit our website at www.pearlsbuck.org for more details.
Resumes should be Faxed to (215) 249-9657
Emailed to [log in to unmask] or Mailed to the above address
as soon as possible
Jill P. Dixon
Historic Site Director
The Pearl S. Buck House
520 Dublin Road
Perkasie, PA 18944
215.249.0100 ext. 119