Museum Curator - Higher Ed. determines the level of care for the museum's entire collection. Evaluates and catalogs new collections according to department and library procedures. Being a Museum Curator - Higher Ed. maintains the environment and security of the collection storage and facilitates research use of collections. Contacts benefactors and writes grant proposals to increase museum funding. Additionally, Museum Curator - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Museum Curator - Higher Ed. manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Museum Curator - Higher Ed. typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SUMMARY
The Assistant Curator has the primary responsibility for the assigned collection, exhibits and programs. Additionally this position assists in the planning, coordinating, and directing of all personnel within the Animal department and the operation of the zoo to insure that the collection and facilities are maintained in a safe and healthy manner. This position will directly oversee the managers of Birds, Ambassadors, and Reptiles.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY ANALYSIS
The Assistant Curator position is impacted by a wide variety of hazardous exposures. Some of the following exposures will occur during daily rounds and management of staff and collection.
Specific training and procedures will be provided, designed to maintain safety of people as the highest priority of the zoo followed by the safety of the animal collection.
The Assistant Curator is responsible to keep safety policies and procedures for their areas updated. The use and understanding of a variety of personal safety equipment is mandatory. The Assistant Curator bears overall responsibility for making sure that all employees under their direction are trained on the proper use of safety equipment.
Assistant Curators, as with any staff member of the zoo, are required to be familiar with the Zoo’s overall safety policies as outlined in the staff handbook as well as being responsible for reporting any injury immediately to First Aid Coordinator, Safety Manager, or Manager on Duty (MOD).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the staff member should expect:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The Birmingham Zoo recognizes that skills and knowledge come from both formal and informal experiences including education, paid work, volunteer service, and life experience. Those who meet the majority of the requirements for a position are encouraged to apply.
Education and work experience
Skills and Knowledge
Desirable qualities
Other Requirements
POSITION TYPE AND HOURS OF WORK
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Birmingham Zoo is dedicated to creating a global community where all people value wildlife and wild places. As a workplace, the Zoo is guided by its core values: Passion, Excellence, Teamwork, Sustainability, and Diversity & Inclusion. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA community, neurodiverse individuals, and those with diverse lived experiences are encouraged to apply for this role.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of this position.
Birmingham Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected status or any other characteristic protected by law.
If selected, a background check and drug test will be conducted prior to beginning employment.
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