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Curator of Exhibitions
The
Elk
We have an immediate opening for a newly created supervisory position
of Curator of Exhibitions. The individual will join a staff of nine full-time
employees, will report to the Executive Director and work with the Collections
Manager/Registrar.
The
Job Description: The Curator of
Exhibitions will design, fabricate and coordinate exhibitions for display at
the museum, for travel and on the website. This person will function as a
researcher and historian becoming knowledgeable in the history and culture of
the Danish American experience as well as relations between
Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s degree or above in one or
more of the following disciplines required: humanities, social sciences, museum
arts, education, or related subject;
·
Advanced degree in museum studies is
preferred;
·
Knowledge of history, particularly
immigrant history, with some knowledge of Scandinavian and/or Danish history
preferred;
·
Experience in on-line and virtual exhibits
is highly desired;
·
Excellent writing, organizational,
interpersonal and team building skills are essential;
·
Bilingual abilities involving Danish or
one of the Scandinavian languages are desired, but not required;
·
Strong computer skills required for
research and administrative skills and experience in PastPerfect is helpful.
Salary: Starting salary commensurate with
qualifications and experience (range of $27,500 to $32,500)
Interested individuals may learn more
about The Danish Immigrant Museum by visiting our website: www.danishmusem.org
The position will remain open until filled. To apply, submit a cover
letter, resume and three letters of recommendation via email: [log in to unmask]; via fax:
712.764.7002; via mail: Dr. John Mark Nielsen, Executive Director, The Danish
Immigrant Museum, P.O. Box 470, Elk Horn, Iowa 51531.
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Angela Stanford
Collections Manager/Registrar
The
Elk
712-764-7001