Job Description: Curator

The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626

www.williamsonmuseum.org

512-943-1670

Full Time —40 Hours per week, Tuesday-Saturday Schedule

Salary Position: $42,000 + Benefits: PTO, Holiday, Health Care

Contact: Danelle Houck, Executive Director, dhouck@williamsonmuseum.org

 

Summary of Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Curator cares for and documents the museum collection; develops, designs and constructs exhibits, assists in the planning and implementation of special events; and other tasks as necessary.

 

Primary duties and responsibilities:

 

Collections Management:

-       Keep physical and digital records associated with collections and loans

-       Maintain cataloguing and collections inventory

-       Oversee loans to and from the collections

-       Organize and conduct quarterly acquisitions meetings

-       Create and maintain donor and lender relationships

-       Train and supervise volunteers and staff who work with collections

-       Perform minor conservation work and superficial artifact cleaning

-       Photograph artifacts and digitize materials for collections database, including online component

-       Implement and oversee Pest Management Plan for building

 

Curatorial:

-       Manage development of collections

-       Answer research requests from the public and allow access to collections/research materials to public and private entities for projects and publications

-       Process historical photograph orders and requests

-       Deliver public presentations

-       Assist staff with educational and event programming

-       Maintain building security

-       Assist in building maintenance

-       Oversight of Museum Safety and Facilities, maintain point of contact with Wilco Facilities as needed, Disaster Plan etc.

-       Manage paperwork for loans and donations

 

Exhibition Production:

-       Lead exhibit planning and development activities

-       Conduct research and determine artifacts for exhibitions

-       Write and produce exhibit labels and prepare exhibit space

-       Install exhibits or oversee the installation of exhibits

-       Conduct current exhibit maintenance and repairs/updates

-       Oversee the development and/or rental of multiple traveling exhibits

 

Other Duties:

-       Design marketing and publicity materials for exhibits/openings

-       Oversight of Museum’s email system, computer networks, and external server

-       Greet the public, work the front desk, and make gift shop sales as needed

-       Plan and execute The Salon

-       Recruit, train and supervise interns and place them in the proper department

 

Required qualifications:

BA degree in museum science, conservation, and/or related field, advanced degree in museum science is preferred. At least two years experience as museum curator, registrar, or related area. Must have knowledge of current museum cataloguing techniques and collections management. Must have ability to use conservation techniques in the preservation of museum collections. Must have ability to perform methodological research. Must work well in a team-oriented atmosphere and have good communication and organizational skills. Must have working knowledge of digital imagining skills able to use scanners, photo-imaging software, and digital camera. Familiarity of Past Perfect collections management software is preferred. Must work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule, as well as occasional evenings for special events with a flexible schedule.  

 

Preferred qualifications:

M.A. in Museum Studies or related field. Williamson County Residency is Preferred.

Expertise in collections management and moving collections.

 

How to apply:

Please send resume with cover letter and three professional references to Danelle Houck, Executive Director, dhouck@williamsonmuseum.org.

Resumes may also be mailed to The Williamson Museum, Attn: Danelle Houck, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown, TX 78626.