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)
Museum Vision and Mission:
MOHAI is treasured locally and respected nationally as a vibrant resource where history inspires us to build a better future. To serve our region, we bridge the past, present, and future by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories through compelling, innovative exhibits and community engagement.
Position Title: Curator of Exhibits
Reports To: Chief of Exhibits & Interpretive Services (CEIS)
Location: MOHAI, at Lake Union Park’s historic Armory building
Classification: Exempt; Full-time; Salaried
Schedule: Monday - Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends
Rate of Pay: $70,000 - $90,000 per year
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and participation in a 403(b) savings plan
Position Description:
Under the supervision of the CEIS, and working cooperatively with staff across the museum, the Curator of Exhibits is responsible for exhibition content creative direction and design development of exhibits. This position facilitates multiple stages of exhibit development for both in-house and online exhibitions, working with the MOHAI team and including community collaboration where appropriate, to develop exhibit theme, content, objectives, and outcome. Depending on the project, the Curator of Exhibits guides the process as project lead or collaborates with others as a team member. This individual also contributes and participates in reaching the overall exhibits/museum goals on other exhibit projects. This newly imagined position is a member of the Interpretive Services team and the museum’s extended leadership team, reporting to the CEIS and supervising three staff.
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Find yourself checking many of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? If you meet some of the requirements and you share MOHAI's values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Museum Overview:
For 70 years, MOHAI has been dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing, and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region, and the nation. With a collection of nearly 4 million artifacts, photographs, oral histories and archival items, and an expansive schedule of exhibits and programs, MOHAI is the region’s premier history center. MOHAI operates a dramatic and award-winning museum in Seattle’s vibrant South Lake Union neighborhood and a resource center in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. MOHAI also hosts the Bezos Center for Innovation, focusing on the history and future of innovation in the Puget Sound region. MOHAI is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, and has been selected by USA Today as one of the Top Ten History Museums in the nation. For more information, please visit mohai.org.
To Apply:
Please e-mail letter of interest and resume to Human.Resources@mohai.org
No phone calls, please.
MOHAI is a 501(c)(3) organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team and an organizational culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We encourage candidates of color to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person