Exhibit Designer - Museum jobs in Las Cruces, NM

Exhibit Designer - Museum designs and constructs museum collections, exhibits, and special projects. Researches ideas and materials for an exhibit, recommends solutions for design problems, and utilizes design techniques to produce desired visual effect and educational message. Being an Exhibit Designer - Museum may require a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Exhibit Designer - Museum gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Exhibit Designer - Museum typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Curator,Univ Museum
  • New Mexico State University
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • Position Title: Curator,Univ Museum

    Employee Classification: Curator,Univ Museum

    College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

    Department: 331750-MUSEUM UNIVERSITY

    Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

    Location: Las Cruces

    Offsite Location (if applicable):

    Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Competitive

    Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

    Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

    Summary:  The University Museum invites applications for a collegial and enthusiastic museum curator.

    Classification Summary:
    Under supervision of the Director of the University Museum, directs the development, care, maintenance, exhibition, loan, and use of University collections, overseeing compliance with state and federal law. Serves as liaison between the University, other University departments and administrative units, the NMSU Foundation, and external agencies/groups. Direct and coordinate various projects and administrative duties; supervises special project staff, students, volunteers, and visiting researchers and lecturers. Participates in the writing of grant proposals and administers resulting projects. Participates in acquisitions and the solicitation of gifts to the University Museum and facilitates their transfer, inventory, and long term curation. Participates in both short and long-term planning for the University Museum, the department, and the Museum's articulation to and cooperation with other departments and administrative units across campus.

    Classification Standard Duties:
    Directs, supervises, and participates in daily collections management activities; determines and implements methods for preservation and conservation of items which may include artifacts, art, samples, and/or documentary records; manages database development for accessioning, loan, condition assessment, maintenance, and deaccessioning respective collections. Maintains security and conditions for the curation of human skeletal remains, associated artifacts, and documentary records of inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Negotiates repository agreements and deeds of gift; evaluates and receives donations and acquisitions; manages inventorying, conserving, repacking, cataloging, transporting, and storing incoming collections. Facilitates, conducts and encourages research on university collections, according to museum policy. Participates in professional meetings and presents and publishes papers; administers loan agreements and ensures adherence to established policies. Develops exhibits and supervises graduate and undergraduate research and internships in Museum Studies; serves on graduate committees; teaches courses on Museum Studies. Manages collections and working relationships with federal and other external agencies/groups including consultation, inventory, conservation, preservation, research and publication; organizes work flow to meet deadlines and ensure compliance with laws covering collections management standards and provisions. Oversees the supervision of staff, students, and volunteers to include: work allocation, training, promotion and enforcement of internal procedures, controls, and problem resolution; monitors building maintenance and security; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.

    Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
    Required Education:Master's degree in a related field. Required Experience:Three (3) years of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of conservation and preservation techniques and/or procedures for museum collections. Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations. Knowledge of research principles, protocol, techniques, and standards within area of expertise. Knowledge of federal and state policies and procedures relating to collections.; SKILLS:Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Strategic planning skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to serve on task forces and/or committees. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to develop project budgets and projections.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities
    Prepares budget for proposals for projects; monitors budget; plans and develops strategies for generating funds and other resources for the department, the College of Arts and Sciences, and other departments and administrative units across campus that work with the University Museum. Writes annual reports for the department, College of Arts and Sciences, the museum, and federal agencies; write repository agreements, deeds of gift, and programmatic agreements for state and federal agencies and private parties in collaboration with the NMSU Foundation. Encourages and facilitates exhibitions, programs, classes, and publications based on respective collections; may plan or assist in planning exhibits, coordinate outreach programs, and public education events. Participates in short-term and long-range planning for the museum and serves on committees. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

    Preferred Qualifications

    MA in Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related field; Ph.D. favored; and 3 years of professional experience.

    The University Museum at New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites applications for a collegial and enthusiastic museum curator who is broadly trained to direct the development, care, maintenance, exhibition, loan, and use of collections in compliance with state and federal law. Successful applicants will supervise undergraduate and graduate student interns and volunteers and teach Museum Studies courses that foster experiential learning. Preferences given to applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: collections management, collections-based scholarship, preventative conservation, and exhibit development or collaborative public engagement. Scholarly and educational philosophies that are collaborative and participatory are strongly preferred. Knowledge and experience working with Native American and/or Latin American border communities is preferred. Abilities to teach foundational courses in museum studies are strongly preferred.

    Special Requirements of the Position
    Applications are only accepted on-line. When submitting your application, you will need to upload:
    1. Letter of intent
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    3. Unofficial transcripts that show award of terminal degree
    4. Names and contact information (phone numbers and email) for three (3) references.

    Department Contact:  Lois Stanford, (575) 646-2725, lstanfor@nmsu.edu

    Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

    Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

    Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

    If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

    Working Conditions and Physical Effort

    Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.

    Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

    Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

    Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

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Events Manager-Part Time/Museum Society
  • Town of Silver City
  • Silver, NM PART_TIME
  • The Events Manager serves as point person for organizing and ensuring smooth implementation of several public events. The Events Manager ensures the success of several annual events including Ice Crea...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Volunteers Manager-Full Time/Museum Society
  • Town of Silver City
  • Silver, NM FULL_TIME
  • The Volunteers Manager supervises two key aspects of the Musuem's operations. They manage the volunteers and manages the staff or volunteers that greet each visitor to the museum. The Volunteers Manag...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Civil Designer
  • Stantec
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • Civil Designer - ( 220003LG ) Description Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us an...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Freelance Graphic Designer NOW
  • Better Talent Advisors
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • URGENT! Open to candidates anywhere in the world. We are seeking a freelance graphic designer who is a master of image manipulation using cutting edge tools to turn around a 10 slide powerpoint presen...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Designer – Water Infrastructure
  • Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a full-time Senior CAD Designer to support our rapidly growing Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Team. This person will perform tasks related to...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Lunch Monitor
  • Las Cruces Public Schools
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Position Type: Temporary/Lunch Monitor Date Posted: 5/8/2023 Location: Various/MultipleMinimum Qualifications: Verifiabl...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Baker and Packager Associate
  • Wal-Mart
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Position Summary... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager asso...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Crushing & Screening Machine Sales Representative
  • Wagner Equipment Co.
  • El Paso, TX
  • Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious peo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (Software Defined Access (SDA))
  • Leidos
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Description Leidos has openings for an IT Field Technician in support of NASA’s Software Defined Access (SDA) implementa...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Technician III
  • Leidos
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Description Leidos has openings for IT Field Technicians in support of NASA’s programs in multiple Facilities. The Senio...
  • 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Technician IV
  • Leidos
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Description Leidos has openings for Senior IT Field Technicians in support of NASA’s programs in multiple Facilities. Th...
  • 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tier 2 Systems Maintainer 24x7 - TS/SCI with Poly
  • Leidos
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Description The National Security Sector at Leidos has an opening for a Tier 2 System Maintainer supporting 24x7-mission...
  • 2/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Software Engineer
  • Leidos
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Description The Integrated Solutions Division is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Las Cruces, New Mexico to execute...
  • 1/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

Las Cruces is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 97,618, and in 2017 the estimated population was 101,712, making it the second largest city in the state, after Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the largest city in both Doña Ana County and southern New Mexico. The Las Cruces metropolitan area had an estimated population of 213,849 in 2017. It is the principal city of a metropolitan statistical area which encompasses all of Doña Ana County and is part of the larger El Paso–Las Cruces combined statistical area. Las Cruces is the economic and...
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