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)
At Lincoln Children’s Zoo, our mission is to enrich lives through interaction with living things. We provide a hands-on experience for more than 250,000 guests per year and care for over 400 creatures. We are champions of STEM education through camps and programs, and help families make memories by producing special events and experiences throughout the year.
As a team, we are serious about using our Core Values to guide our actions:
1. We are there for each other.
2. We generate enthusiasm.
3. We are humble.
4. We go above and beyond.
Position Overview:
The General Curator oversees the day-to-day activities of the Lincoln Children’s Zoo’s animal population under the guidance and direction provided by the Chief Executive Officer. The General Curator is responsible for development and implementation of the Institutional Collection Plan, and all the daily decisions that affect the care of the animals, including animal care operations, staffing and facilities maintenance.
The General Curator is responsible for prioritization of staffing and resources to provide consistent world-class animal care to all taxa at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, with attention to maintaining the best modern zoological standards of animal care, welfare, training and enrichment, sustainability of populations, safety, exhibitory and modern practices for records and information management specific to animal records.
For additional information, please visit: https://issuu.com/lincolnchildrenszoo/docs/general_curator
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Work Location: In person
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