GLESSNER HOUSE MUSEUM
ASSISTANT CURATOR
JOB POSTING
Classification: Full-time exempt
Closing Date: Monday, November 1, 2010
Position Start Date: November 15, 2010
General
The assistant curator is responsible for administering the acquisition, accession, care, housekeeping,
security, loans, storage, exhibition, and deaccession of artifacts and other collections at Clarke House
Museum (CHM). This person will also implement the furnishing and collections plan for CHM and
will plan programs related to CHM and its period of significance. The assistant curator will assist
the curator in performing similar functions at Glessner House Museum as needed. The assistant
curator reports to the executive director/curator and will also work closely with the City of Chicago
Department of Cultural Affairs (owner of Clarke House Museum) and The National Society of The
Colonial Dames of America in The State of Illinois (owner of Clarke House Museum collections).
Major Responsibilities
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Maintain all legal and administrative files and records for CHM collections, including the PastPerfect database, in accordance with professional standards for museums accredited by the
American Association of Museums (AAM)
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Complete CHM reaccreditation self-study for AAM, due December 2011•
Monitor the condition and security of the collections for CHM and conduct annual inventory•
Solicit and review bids from qualified contractors to implement the furnishing plan for CHM•
Research and implement seasonal interpretation of CHM•
Plan and carry out three or more CHM-specific public programs per year•
Perform similar tasks for Glessner House Museum as requested•
Conduct tours of both the Glessner and Clarke house museums as neededSalary and Benefits
$32,000/year plus health insurance and 403(b) plan
Education, Experience, Skills and Desired Characteristics
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Master’s degree or higher, preferably in a field related to the museum (historic preservation, etc.)•
Previous experience working with museum collections•
Strong organizational skills•
Excellent written and verbal communication skills•
Proficiency with a computer and programs including Word, Excel and Past Perfect•
Ability to formulate, summarize, and express a shared vision•
Willingness to work extra hours as neededEmail cover letter and resume to:
William Tyre, Executive Director and Curator
GLESSNER HOUSE MUSEUM
MUSEUM COORDINATOR
JOB POSTING
Classification: Full-time exempt
Closing Date: Monday, November 1, 2010
Position Start Date: November 15, 2010
General
The museum coordinator serves as the primary staff person for interaction with the public and with
volunteers. The coordinator creates a friendly and inviting environment while projecting a positive
image of the museum. The coordinator also assumes significant responsibility for such functions as
education, publicity, and marketing to insure that the organization accomplishes its mission and
goals. The museum coordinator reports to the executive director.
Major Responsibilities
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Open, close, and run tour center on a daily basis•
Schedule docents for all tours, including public and custom tours, and special events•
Negotiate and issue contracts for all custom tours•
Prepare and distribute docent newsletter In Our House•
Oversee annual new docent training, including managing applications, coordinating trainingscheduling, preparing training materials, and conducting a portion of the training
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Conduct tours of both the Glessner and Clarke house museums as needed•
Maintain inventory of museum store and reorder merchandise within established guidelines•
Prepare junior members newsletter, assist with children’s programming, and oversee developmentof children’s tour materials for both museums
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Process reservations and payments for lectures and programs•
Assist with publicity and marketing including maintenance of museum Facebook pageSalary and Benefits
$24,000/year plus health insurance and 403(b) plan
Education, Experience, Skills and Desired Characteristics
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Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a field related to the museum (public history, historicpreservation, etc.)
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Customer service oriented•
Commitment to community service and involvement•
Excellent written and verbal communication skills•
Proficiency with a computer and programs including Word and Excel•
Ability to formulate, summarize, and express a shared vision•
Willingness to work extra hours as neededEmail cover letter and resume to:
William Tyre, Executive Director and Curator
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