Position
Opening: Curator of Collections and Exhibits
Applications
accepted until May 8th,
or
thereafter until filled.
Under the general supervision of the
Director, responsible for the acquisition, registration, condition assessment,
and collections management of the
Collections: Identifies
and assesses needs for collections and makes recommendations to the Director.
Plans, identifies and implements proper storage and record keeping for permanent
collections, including: registering, cataloging, processing, and accessioning
acquisitions and maintains inventories of permanent & loaned collections.
Monitors and takes steps to mitigate hazards to the collections including
museum environmental conditions, pests, handling, and disasters.
Trains staff, interns and volunteers on
the correct use of PastPerfect software, monitors information for accuracy and
standardization. Organizes collection documentation systematically.
Supervises, trains and educates as appropriate, staff, contractors, volunteers
and interns about collections management, record keeping, ethics, and
collection issues. Provides information on the collections for newsletter,
publicity, reports, grants and public presentations. With input from the
Director, helps develop and implement collections policies and long-range
management plans. Administer Museum's collections database. Maintain and
preserve photograph collection in all forms.
Exhibits:
Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes needs for permanent maintenance and
upgrades to exhibits and makes recommendations to Director. Uses aesthetic,
interpretive, and conservation skills and techniques when installing objects in
exhibits. Builds familiarity with local history & culture and advises in
historical interpretation.
Facility
Management: Occasionally supervises staff and
volunteers and the operation of the museum facility. Maintains knowledge of
routine and emergency operation procedures of the facility.
Equipment
and Technology Use:
Rules,
Regulations and Standards: Development of Knowledge
The ideal
candidate will possess or develop a passion for our local history and
demonstrate skills in all aspects of museum operations. An undergraduate degree
in history, anthropology, American studies or a related field is required.
Preferred:
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An advanced degree with training
in Curatorial Studies and/or Museum Studies Programs.
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Experience
working in a historical society or similar museum environment.
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Experience in cataloging, records
management, or museum registration.
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Computer skills related to collections
management software.
Licenses and Certifications:
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Valid
Alaska Driver's License, or attainment after hire.
Criminal Background Checks:
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Required
prior to final hire
Salary: Yearly
Contract @ $40,000 to $43,000 Depending on Experience
Benefits:
Sick Leave: shall accrue
@- 80 hours per
year/2080 paid hours annually
Vacation
Leave: shall accrue @- 80 hours
per year/2080 paid hours annually
Paid
Holidays: New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Seward’s
Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Alaska Day, Veteran’s
Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Also
provided will be a Cafeteria Style
benefits plan (Flexible Benefits). This is a type of employee benefit plan
offered pursuant to Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. This plan is
currently under development by the Sitka Historical Society due to a recent
funding increase, and will be provided at an additional rate beyond salary of
14% to 19% of the position, plus a optional employee contribution rate.
Additional
benefits and procedures as provided in the Sitka Historical Society Personnel
Policy.
1. Professional: Three
2. Include the names, titles, and phone numbers of your last three
work supervisors. (on application form)
Send to:
Bob Medinger, Director
Fax: 907-747-6588
Email: [log in to unmask]
Voice: 907-747-6455
WEB Site: www.sitkahistory.org
The Sitka
Historical Society is in its 52nd year of operation, with the