Curator of Collections/Program Director

DEPARTMENT

Museum

SUMMARY

The Curator of Collections and Program Director is responsible for the management of the collections department, ensuring the safety of the permanent collection and items on loan, and oversees the coordination of the collection, exhibit, and education departments to fulfill the Museum’s brand, mission, and strategic plan. 

Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Museum Studies with specific training in history, anthropology, or natural sciences, plus three years of museum related work.

 Essential Functions of the Job

  • Responsible for the comprehensive management of the Museum’s collections.  Includes, but not limited to: supervising the Museum Registrar who is responsible for the daily care and maintenance of the collection; developing and overseeing curatorial internship and volunteer programs; developing and implementing the collection department budget, policies and goals; writing grant proposals to financially support collection projects; following professional standards to ensure the safety, preservation, ethical use, and appropriate disposal of artifacts,
  • Advance the historical research of the permanent collection to authenticate artifacts, as wells as enhance and support interpretation through exhibits and programs. Produces scholarly content for publication, exhibits, and programs
  • Shape and expand the holdings to fulfill the mission of the Museum while building relationships within the local community and beyond to create awareness, bring recognition to the Museum, and establish potential resources for the institution.
  • As the Program Director, organizes and oversees a team that includes but is not limited to the Collection, Education, and Exhibit departments to develop interpretation of the collection through programs and exhibits.  This includes overseeing team-set expectations and goals for projects, monitoring the approved budget, and ensuring the projects fulfill the mission and strategic goals of the Museum. 
  • Participates in public interactions including tours, lectures, workshops, and programs/social media for the collections department and as a team member in other activities/functions of the museum, i.e. fundraising and education.

See job description for more details.

HOURS

This is a FLSA exempt position.
Hours will require attending meetings or events which may be in the evening and/or on weekends.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

None

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested individuals may apply online (link available at top of this page).

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1228 N Denver Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
402-462-3535

Deadline to apply:  5:00 p.m. CST, October 18, 2024

EOE/M/F/D/Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace/E-verify Participant
This position is subject to veteran's preference per Neb. statute 48-225 thru 48-227.