NEW MEXICO STATE PERSONNEL OFFICE
invites applications for the position of:
Curator of Prints and Drawings (DCA #4527)

 

CLOSING DATE: 01/31/15 11:59 PM

DEPARTMENT: Department of Cultural Affairs, New Mexico Museum of Art

LOCATION: Santa Fe (City), New Mexico
Job Type: Permanent Full Time Position (40 hours per week)

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience section of your application.  If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience section
prior to submitting your application.  For more information please visit our website:  Employment with the State of New Mexico

*YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITION*


Purpose of Position:
This position will be responsible for the museum's significant collection of prints and works on paper. This position will be responsible for the care, development, interpretation, exhibition, and information dissemination regarding the collection. This position will be responsible for evaluating and categorizing artwork in the collection. The curator will ensure collections are preserved and accessible to the public. This position will plan, develop, research, document and implement exhibitions and related projects; develop the collection through new acquisitions; contribute content to the cataloging and information files related to the collection; and ensure object information is complete, accurate, and up to date. This position will work with the registration and collection department to help maintain accurate records and care of the collection in compliance with museum standards. This position will assist with fund-raising and promotion and conduct research projects; and contribute to educational programs.

This position is a Pay Band 70.
Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $ 22.96 per hour.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, Museology, Art, Art History, Art Administration, Anthropology, American Studies, Archaeology, Curatorial Studies, History, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts, Public History, or Paleontology and four (4) years experience in exhibit development, collections management, curation, creative writing, conducting research in specialty area of a museum, and working with historical concepts. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

 

Employment Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

 

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive computer and phone usage. Some floor to overhead, floor to waste, waist to shoulder lifting is required.

 

Conditions of Employment:
Working Conditions for individual positions in this classification will vary based on each agency’s utilization, essential functions, and the recruitment needs at the time a vacancy is posted. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

 

Bargaining Unit:
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

 

Agency Contact Information: Merry Scully, (505) 476-5058.


Link to Agency: www.nmartmuseum.org  


Applicant Help/How to Apply: www.spo.state.nm.us/State_Employment.aspx


APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.spo.state.nm.us

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