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CURATOR, MUSEUM OF THE GRAND PRAIRIE
MUSEUM AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, CHAMPAIGN
COUNTY FOREST
PRESERVE DISTRICT
The Champaign County Forest Preserve
District’s Museum and
Education Department tells the story of the Grand Prairie region
through
interpretation of its natural and cultural resources. The
department features
the Museum of the Grand Prairie, containing 8,000 square feet of
exhibit space
plus a recently completed 4,000 square foot addition dedicated
to classroom
space and collections storage. The museum is located within Lake
of the Woods
Forest Preserve, 10 miles west of the Champaign-Urbana metro
area in Champaign
County, Illinois. The museum was founded in 1968 and has been
accredited by the
American Association of Museums since 1972.
The
Champaign County Forest Preserve seeks an individual to:
·
Conceptualize, design and execute cultural and natural
history
interpretation through exhibits, interpretive signs, website and
program
content, and lectures.
·
Oversee the acquisition, preservation, and processing
of the
collection for the successful interpretation and exhibition of
the Grand
Prairie’s cultural and natural heritage.
·
Attract new and diverse audiences to the museum
facilities; increase
visitation numbers and encourage new supporters while
maintaining strong
relationships with existing donors and partners.
·
Assist the department in maintaining
accreditation
standards at the Museum of the Grand Prairie and in the
development of a plan
to enhance the functionality and impact of the Homer Lake
Interpretive Center.
·
Assist with the management of the
department budget
as it relates to exhibits and interpretation.
Master’s
Degree in museum
studies, collections management, American decorative arts or
material culture
preferred. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or
university in museum
studies, history, anthropology, library science or closely
related field and
experience in a museum setting required.
Significant experience in museum exhibit development or
collections
management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
COMPENSATION
Salary
is commensurate with experience. The Champaign County Forest
Preserve District
offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and
dental insurance,
twelve paid holidays per year, a deferred compensation program
(457 plan), and
participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension
plan.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
For
full consideration, applications should be submitted by November 1, 2015
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