The Hastings Museum is seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic team member to oversee the collections department and ensure that the Museum's collections, exhibits, and programs fulfill the brand, mission, and goals.
This is a full-time permanent position. See full description below. Apply at https://hastingsne.seamlessdocs.com/f/CurCollectProgDir. Resumes and additional information may be submitted to HR@cityofhastings.org. Applications accepted until 5 pm CDT July 12, 2024.
The Hastings Museum (https://hastingsmuseum.org/) is the largest municipal museum between Chicago and Denver. Kool-Aid was invented in Hastings and is the topic of a popular exhibit at the Museum, as well as nearly 50,000 square feet of other cultural and natural history displays, a full-dome planetarium, a large format theatre, and an outdoor classroom. Collections range from North American animals to local history. A renovation of collections storage is currently underway to bring everything into one area, improve preservation, and enhance the records. This person will be responsible for overseeing this work including planning for compact mobile storage units.