August 31, 2001
CURATOR OF EXHIBITIONS - SOUTH DAKOTA ART MUSEUM
Range N14 Base Salary: $23,920 per 12 months plus fringe benefits.
POSITION PURPOSE: To develop, coordinate and install exhibitions. A listing
of essential functions is available upon request.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
* State and department policies and procedures;
* Museum philosophy, professional practices and ethics;
* Exhibit design principles, methods and practices;
* Educational resources; and
* Research methodology.
Ability to:
* Develop and implement exhibits budget including construction,
rental, signage, design and printing of promotional materials and shipping;
* Organize and prioritize considerable amounts of information,
materials, projects and planning;
* Develop exhibit concepts, objectives and long-range exhibition
planning;
* Solicit and review exhibit proposals for possible consideration;
* Solicit shipping bids and coordinate shipping schedules;
* Maintain communication with artists scheduled to exhibit regarding
Museum policies and conditions for upcoming exhibits;
* Work with Curator of Education to procure publicity materials and
educational programs and plan the marketing strategy to promote individual
exhibitions;
* Work with artists to make contractual agreements with regards to the
conditions of their loans;
* Pack and unpack artwork;
* Install artwork and maintain exhibits;
* Define areas of financial need, conduct research and write grants;
* Research, write, design and install labels and possibly write
essays;
* Recruit, train and supervise interns and volunteers;
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
* Perform public speaking; and
* Be organized and proactive.
Announcement #: 02-026 Deadline:
September 21, 2001
[1124-30720]
Submit SD Job Application Form to: Personnel, SDSU
Box 2201
Brookings,
SD 57007
(605)
688-4128
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