Museum Curator - Higher Ed. jobs in Columbia, SC

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)

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Collections Curator
  • Calhoun County
  • Saint Matthews, SC FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Collections Curator

    Department: 2900 - Historical Commission

    Reports To: Museum Director

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    Summary

    Collections represent groups of related items held by a museum. They may be organized by the donor; medium such as sculpture, artist, time period; or discipline such as archeology. While curators concentrate on displays and conservators focus on restoration, museum collections managers oversee preservation. They ensure the "physical and intellectual aspects" of the works in a collection.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    The duties outlined below represent the majority of responsibilities required to execute this position. Other duties may be assigned related to this type of work as necessary.

    · Conducts museum tours for adults, children, and groups.

    · Coordinates with director and prepares information and documents that pertain to collections.

    · Works with staff and director to develop and implement program ideas for projects.

    · Writes policies regarding collections management, exhibits, tours, and volunteer training to keep the museum policies to date and on scale to museum standards.

    · Receive historical photographs, papers, documents, and artifacts for the museum collections; sets collections for exhibit and identifies objects for conservation in coordination with other museum staff.

    · Establishes work plans for projects to include but not limited to time frame, funding needs, procedures for accomplishing project, space, and resource requirements.

    · Coordinate various grant opportunities with director for collection, exhibit, and conservation funding.

    · Catalog every item in assigned collection. Taking inventory requires individually measuring, evaluating, describing, labeling, and photographing collection contents and recording their location within the museum.

    · Entering data into a database for use by museum staff.

    · Conservation and digitization of the general collection including but not limited to art collection, archives, artifacts, ephemera, etc.

    · Continue to maintain, enhance, digitize, and develop the permeant and temporary exhibits with input from the director.

    · Coordinates SCDAH Historical Marker information with the Calhoun County Historical Commission and marker applicant if not the museum/commission.

    · Provides direction of and control over the marking of historical sites in conjunction with the Calhoun County Historical Commission.

    · Oversees the physical care of museum possessions.

    · Involved in acquiring new works or objects. Assists in donations. This may include having to go pick up artifacts for donations and making sure appropriate transportation is secured. This may entail having to spend a night off.

    · Responsible for maintain museum equipment and materials inventory.

    · Attends continuing Education and conferences as needed.

    · Maintain improved museum standards in conservation and preservation.

    · Maintain records of cemeteries.

    · Work with staff in the development and implementation of museum programs, events, and displays.

    · Attends after hours events and programs sponsored by the Museum.

    · May be required to give two informational talks to clubs, schools, organizations and other organizations as directed by the director.

    · Will be required to produce written stories as assigned by the Director.

    · May be required to participate in the annual budget process depending on curator needs for exhibits or collections.

    · Will be required to work on their own and assist co-workers in any areas necessary.

    · Work with museum staff to write press releases, public service announcements, news articles, etc. as well as distribute promotional materials.

    · Performs all work in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of safety and quality; ensures the timely completion of all assignments.

    · Assist the museum director as needed with any other duties as assigned not laid out in this job description.

    · Will meet all museum policies and Calhoun County policies.

    · Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe workplace.

    · Work a Monday – Friday work week with the potential to work after hours.

    Qualifications, Education, and Experience

    Requires a bachelor’s degree in related field or discipline, i.e. Education, Anthropology, Museum Studies, History, and one to three years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Previous supervisory experience required. Proficiency in Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat required. Previous work with a museum cataloging system is ideal but not required.

    Language Skills

    Candidate must have a strong command of the English Language. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

    Mathematical Skills

    Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

    Reasoning Ability

    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

    Computer Skills

    Proficiency in Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat required. Previous work with a museum cataloging system is ideal but not required.

    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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and climb. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to be in settings where there is dust, dander and dirt.

    Other Qualifications

    Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of South Carolina.

    Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

    This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the County and the employee and is subject to change by the County as its needs and requirements of the job change.

    Calhoun County is an equal opportunity employer.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $28,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Required)

    Work Location: In person

  • 19 Days Ago

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Weekend Protective Services Supervisor
  • Columbia Museum of Art
  • Columbia, SC PART_TIME
  • Purpose: To maintain a safe and secure environment for visitors, employees, and the art; to assist facility management; to provide support in the execution of internal and external programs and events...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Sr. Banner BA with Higher Education Experience
  • ITECS
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • Job DetailsPosition: Sr. Banner BA with Higher Education Experience Location: Onsite from Day1 Columbia, SC Initially we can allow remote with the clear expectation that the person will be in Columbia...
  • 3 Days Ago

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ED Tech - PRN
  • Newberry County Memorial Hospital
  • Newberry, SC FULL_TIME
  • Description Under the supervision of the LPN, RN, Nurse Manager/Supervisor, will provide individualized patient care using age appropriate skills. Requirements Education:· High school diploma or GED· ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Advanced ED Tech
  • Lexington Medical Center
  • West Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • Emergency Room Full Time PM Shift 1845-0715 Sign-On Bonus: 3500.00 Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Assistant Nurse Manager, ED - Nights
  • MUSC
  • Orangeburg, SC FULL_TIME
  • Job Description SummaryEvening/night assistant nurse manager ED manages professional nursing support in the Emergency department and coordinates with other disciplines.EntityMedical University Hospita...
  • 16 Days Ago

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  • RTI International
  • Columbia, SC
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  • Columbia, SC
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Lead Cook - University of South Carolina
  • Aramark
  • Columbia, SC
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  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Columbia, SC
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One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...
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Income Estimation for Museum Curator - Higher Ed. jobs
$51,815 to $72,878
Columbia, South Carolina area prices
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