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:
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include your work experience in the Work
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Experience section prior to submitting
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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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