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

 

Please do not contact the Department of Cultural Affairs Human Resources Bureau about this posting.  Questions about the position should be directed to the “Agency Contact” listed at the bottom of this message.

 

CLOSING DATE: 06/28/15 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)

Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/1156059/curator-of-prints-and-drawings-dca-4527/agency/newmexico/apply

 

Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $23.31 per hour.

 

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 resides at the New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This position will work with the museum's significant art collection. The Curator’s primary responsibility will be for the prints and works on paper. As a member of the Art Museum's curatorial team this position is responsible for the care, development, interpretation, exhibition and information dissemination regarding the prints and works on paper in the art collection. This position will be responsible for evaluating and categorizing artwork in the art museum collection. The curator will ensure collections are preserved and accessible to the public. This position will plan, research, and develop the art collection through new acquisitions. 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 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 assist with fund-raising and promotion, conduct research projects, and contribute to educational programs and museum outreach. This position will need to be comfortable working with a broad collection and with artwork and art exhibitions outside of their main area of responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, Museology, Art, Art History, Art Administration, Anthropology, American Studies, Archeology, 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 obtain and maintain a valid state of New Mexico driver's license and must attend state vehicle safety certification program in order to drive the museum's cargo van.

Benefits:
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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.

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:

http://www.nmartmuseum.org


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



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