Position opening: Curator of Collections and Exhibits
Applications accepted June 30, 2014 or until filled.
Position qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess, or develop, a passion for Sitka’s history while demonstrating skills in all aspects of museum operation. An undergraduate degree in history, anthropology, American studies or related field is required.
Preferred:
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Degree with training in Curatorial Studies and/or Museum Studies programs
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Experience working in a historical society or museum environment
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Experience in archival management, cataloging, records management or museum registration
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Strong written and oral communication skills
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Ability to interact and engage with the public
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Technology skills related to collections management (Past Perfect) and web page management
Licenses and Certifications:
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Valid Alaska driver’s license or ability to attain one after hire
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Ability to pass criminal background checks (required prior to final hire)
Salary: Yearly contract $41,600 to $43,700 depending on experience
Benefits:
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Paid leave (combined sick/vacation): Accrues at 160 hours per year
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Paid holidays
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Cafeteria Style benefits plan (Flexible Benefits): This is an employee benefit plan offered pursuant to Section 125 of the IRS Code. The plan is currently limited at SHS, Inc. but does provide an additional 20% times the salary
that can be taken as cash to assist the employee in securing his/her health insurance, IRA, etc.
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Additional benefits and procedures as provided by the Sitka Historical Society, Inc., Personnel Policy
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Furnished housing may be available at SHS, Inc. facilities and below market rates (no pets)
Application process:
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Letter of interest
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SHS, Inc. application form
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Resume
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Copy of degrees or college transcripts
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Three (3) professional references (Include names, titles, phone numbers of your last three (3) work supervisors)
Send applications to:
Sitka Historical Society & Museum
Hal Spackman, Executive Director
330 Harbor Drive
Sitka, AK 99835
Voice: 907-747-6455
Fax: 907-747-6588
Email:
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Web site:
www.sitkahistory.org
Synopsis of some of the SHS, Inc. curator’s duties:
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Work with SHS, Inc. staff to design and care for exhibits, both permanent and rotating exhibits
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Promote outreach programs that engage different segments of the Sitka community, as well as, visitors
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Catalogue, research and document SHS, Inc.’s collections using Past Perfect
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Coordinate movement of collections, including new acquisitions and loans
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Maintain artifact storage and record keeping
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Respond to research requests
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Manage SHS, Inc. web site and Facebook account
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Serve on committees as necessary, i.e. offer guidance for museum expansion
About the Sitka Historical Society & Museum and the Sitka Community
The Sitka Historical Society, Inc. is in its 57th year of existence, with its Museum now in its 47th year. The Society and Museum are a small 501(c)3 non-profit funded primarily by yearly allocations from the City
& Borough of Sitka, visitor admissions, memberships, giving, fund-raising and museum store profits. The Museum is housed in the City-owned Centennial Hall with additional storage and workspace off site. The Society is now engaged with the City in a major
building expansion which includes the construction of a new museum within the Centennial Hall complex.
Sitka, population 9,000, is located in Southeast Alaska on Baranof Island which lies within the Tongass National Forest. Sitka has a moderate maritime climate. Its history, culture, environment and community spirit are demonstrated by
extensive volunteerism, youth support, numerous non-profits, a vibrant arts community, and excellent education facilities. Sitka is widely known as one of the most desirable locations in all of Alaska.