OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
KENTUCKY HERITAGE INITIATIVE
DATABASE COORDINATOR

SPEED ART MUSEUM is seeking a part-time/contract Research and Database Coordinator for a minimum one-year project to launch and maintain an internet-based image database of Kentucky fine arts, decorative arts, folk arts and related designs. BA in art history, library or information sciences with experience in database management, digital photography and working with visual resources.  Background in pre-1950 American art history or American decorative arts preferred.  This position reports to the Curator of Decorative Arts.

Project is expected to require an average of 30-hours/week. Candidates should be highly organized, possess strong writing and research skills, and be able to demonstrate success working independently on projects.  

Duties include but are not limited to: developing and refining standards and procedures for the cataloguing, storage and retrieval of images and film; working with agreements, copyrights, and releases; assisting with the development and design of the database application and user interfaces; testing, launching and maintaining the database; interacting with project donors and object owners; developing partnerships with other institutions; developing standards, procedures, and forms for the gathering of information; generating and collecting images of objects in public and private collections; adding objects to the database; and training and coordinating activities of database volunteers.

This part-time contract position may be renewable annually dependent on funding. 

Please submit a letter of intent, cv or resume, writing sample(s), and contact information for three references to mailto:[log in to unmask] please type Research in the subject line of your e-mail.

Application Deadline:  April 8, 2005

For additional information contact:
 
HEATHER HALFACRE WHIPPLE
Human Resources Manager
The Speed Art Museum
-working with its communities to bring great art and people together 
in a spirit of joy, understanding and constant discovery.
502.634.2751
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