Museum Curator - Higher Ed. jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Museum Curator History 2
  • Commonwealth of PA
  • UNKNOWN, PA FULL_TIME
  • THE POSITION

    Do you have a passion for material culture and archival materials? If you like conducting research, caring for artifacts and archival materials, and developing engaging programs and exhibits, then we have the job for you!

    The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is seeking a skilled, energetic, and experienced Curator to help manage, care for, and interpret the collections and 18th-century Germanic historic structures at Ephrata Cloister, a four-time American Alliance of Museums accredited historic site in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

    Apply today to continue your career at one of the Commonwealth's premier historic sites!


    DESCRIPTION OF WORK

    Ephrata Cloister, the site of Pennsylvania's most prominent 18th-century religious community, is a 28-acre National Historic Landmark featuring a visitor center, two cemeteries and 11 historically significant buildings, dating to the 18th and early 19th-centuries. As the Museum's Curator, you will be responsible for the oversight, documentation, and care of Ephrata Cloister's significant collection, including approximately 4,000 artifacts in the permanent collection (furniture, iron, ceramics, textiles, paper, architectural elements), more than 1,050 reproduction and study items, loan collections, library collections, and landscape features such as cemeteries, gravestones and monuments.

    In this role, you will perform professional collections management work, which includes acquisitions, deaccessions and loans, as well as cataloging, inventorying, researching, documenting, interpreting, exhibiting, storing, cleaning, and providing online access to museum artifacts and archival materials. The work is performed independently in accordance with PHMC policies and procedures and professional standards under the supervision of the Site Administrator and in cooperation with Museum and PHMC staff.

    Ephrata Cloister's collection reflects the Pennsylvania German material culture and folk art of early settlers of Lancaster County, with an emphasis on the art created at Ephrata by the community's celibate Brothers and Sisters. An important aspect of this position involves the research required to document collections and to substantiate site interpretation. From time to time, the curator may research, assist in developing and lead special interest and other tours of the site.

    This is a professional curatorial position requiring knowledge of Pennsylvania German Decorative Art. Knowledge of communal societies and the ability to read German script are definitely a plus!

    Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

    Work Schedule and Additional Information:
    • Full-time employment
    • Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
    • Occasional evening and weekend work for meetings and special events will be required.
    • Telework for this position is on an ad-hoc basis only and subject to approval.
    • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
    • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
    • One year as Museum Curator, History l; or
    • One year of curatorial work in any one or more of the fields of History or Decorative Arts, History of Fine Arts, History, or History of Science, Industry, and Technology, and a master's degree in American History, including or supplemented by either a museum studies course at the graduate level recognized by the American Associate of Museums or a museum internship; or
    • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which would afford the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

    Other Requirements:

    • This particular position also requires a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License which is not under suspension.
    • This particular position also requires one or more years of full-time professional experience curating a collection of Pennsylvania German Decorative Art history artifacts and archival materials.
    • PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
    • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

    Legal Requirements:

    • This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
      • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

    How to Apply:

    • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
    • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
    • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
    • Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

    Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

    EXAMINATION INFORMATION

    • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
    • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
    • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
    • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
      • your score may be lower than deserved.
      • you may be disqualified.
    • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
    • Your results will be provided via email.


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IT Support/Help Desk
  • Higher Ed Career School
  • Wyncote, PA PART_TIME
  • Part Time position available (Mon -Thurs) The IT Support/Help Desk is responsible for providing technical support to faculty, staff, and students, ensuring the smooth operation of computer systems and...
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Customer Service Associate
  • Higher Ed Career School
  • Wyncote, PA FULL_TIME
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Museum Shop Associate
  • The Fabric Workshop and Museum
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is a contemporary art museum, with an internationally acclaimed Artists-in-Residence (AIR) program, located in Center City, Philadelphia. Founded in 1977, FWM enco...
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Museum Security Guard
  • Allentown Art Museum
  • Allentown, PA FULL_TIME
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Seasonal Museum Educator
  • Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
  • Pittsburgh, PA FULL_TIME
  • JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Seasonal Museum Educator Temporary; Non-Exempt $16.00/hr. About the Museum The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindne...
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  • Robert Half
  • Denver, CO
  • Contract position (part-time) through August Candidate must be local to Denver. Company Overview: We are a distinguished...
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Museum Curator
  • Office of the Secretary of the Interior
  • Rapid City, SD
  • Summary The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great natio...
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Jeanne and Ralph Graham Curatorial Fellow
  • Cranbrook
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • Resident Curatorial Fellowship - The Jeanne & Ralph Graham Curatorial Fellow Cranbrook Art Museum Cranbrook Art Museum i...
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Senior Museum Scientist UC Botanical Garden
  • University of California Berkeley
  • Berkeley, CA
  • About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity o...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Curatorial Director
  • Pace Gallery
  • New York, NY
  • Pace is a leading international art gallery representing some of the most influential contemporary artists and estates f...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Collection Specialist | Painting and Sculpture -MoMA, NY
  • Callforcurators
  • New York, NY
  • **Collection Specialist (1 year grant funded) | Painting and Sculpture** Assists with research and logistics pertaining ...
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Undergraduate Students: Library Student Intern (Remote)
  • United States Pharmacopeia
  • Rockville, MD
  • Wages can only be paid to students with residences or physical addresses in one of the following states: MD, VA, DC, PA,...
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Research Associate 3
  • Louisiana State University
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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