St. Petersburg College

Museum Curator [ID: 452]

Position Summary:

Typical Essential Duties

Works alongside the curatorial staff including the Collections Manager, Preparator and trained volunteers/docents;

Advanced planning and development of exhibitions, including organization and/or coordination of presentation of 4-6 changing exhibitions per year, plus 4-6 smaller exhibitions within the permanent collection galleries;

Coordinates the development of traveling exhibitions;

Organizes and coordinates an annual re-installation of the permanent exhibition galleries;

Directs, conducts and/or manages art historical research activities of the Museum including publications and development of LRMA Archives, Library and Slide/digital Library;

Works with Collections Manager to make recommendations to Collections Committee;

Assists and coordinates with the Educational Department for planning and development of curatorial related education programs, docent training, and outreach;

Develops and delivers programs, develops and creates educational resources and collateral, facilitates on-site and virtual programs for school groups, collegewide groups and community;

Assists with development of marketing strategies;

This is the third of four levels in the Museum series. Incumbents plan and coordinate the care, storage and display of permanent and changing exhibitions. Responsibilities may include developing and implementing policies and procedures related to the collection and exhibition of artworks; plans, organizes and monitors the presentation of changing/traveling and permanent exhibitions; directs and participates in art historical research; coordinates the registration, cataloguing, conservation and care of art collections; and supervises lower level museum and administrative support staff.

Compensation: $25.38 - $31.72

Requirements:

Education:

Master’s degree in Art, Art History and/or Museum Studies.

Experience:

Three (3) years’ experience in a museum, including supervisory experience in curatorial management and administration. Experience in a college or university museum with a permanent collection, teaching experience and/or a record of scholarly accomplishments is desirable.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Managerial principles;
Museum collections management;
Museum exhibit development;
Curriculum development;
Educational principles and practices;
Basic marketing principles and practices;
Customer service principles;
Research practices and methods;
Public relations principles;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Monitoring and evaluating employees;
Delegating and prioritizing work;
Developing museum collections;
Creating exhibits;
Developing and presenting educational materials;
Creating marketing materials;
Public speaking;
Conducting research;
Preparing records and reports;
Providing customer service;
Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Incumbent may be subject to dusts, odors, and chemicals.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.	Daily 20%
2.	Develops museum exhibitions which include: developing and implementing policies and procedures; researching museum exhibits; planning, organizing and monitoring the presentation of changing / permanent exhibitions; contributes to training of docents.	Daily 40%
3.	Researches art work objects in order to catalog and document accurately; utilizes findings for instructional and informational purposes; researches collection to find specific object(s).	Daily 30%
4.	Maintains contact with collectors, donors, art institutions, museum and College staff in acquisition of special collections.	Daily 10%
5.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.