Curator of Exhibitions

SUMMARY Develop, implement, and maintain traveling, temporary, and permanent exhibitions through research, collection and interpretation of artifacts, as well as general maintenance and upkeep. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Research prospective still images, moving images (film), audio, artifacts, and documents in the museum archives for use in exhibits • Negotiate with donors and lenders to acquire artifacts in the permanent museum collection as well as those items on loan for special and temporary exhibition • Compose text for interpretive labels for objects selected for exhibition • Work with Graphics Department on exhibit graphics needs • Implement and utilize oral histories as relevant to exhibitions • Recruit and interview potential candidates for the oral history program • Inspect and insure all exhibition displays are presentable to the public and not in disrepair • Work with exhibit builders on exhibit fabrication and repairs as needed • Manage all traveling exhibitions • Serve on working committees and collaborates with other staff members in long-range planning • Assist with development efforts to research and write grants for exhibit and collection funding • Develop and implement new and better preservation and restoration techniques and assists in ordering appropriate materials for proper artifact care, storage and object file documentation • Answer inquiries from researchers and the public • Make presentations to the public about the Museum’s exhibits and collection • Work with Education Resources Coordinator to recruit volunteers and interns for development of special exhibitions • Supervise project volunteers and interns • Maintain a current knowledge of issues and best practices within the Museum field • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in History, Museum Studies (Museology), or field related to the collection of the San Diego Air & Space Museum, comparative work or education related to special temporary and permanent exhibits scheduled for the Museum, or comparative work experience BASIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED • Knowledge of aerospace history and technology and appreciation of relevance represented by the Museum collection • Knowledge of research methods, principles and procedures • Ability to analyze project requirements and prepare work estimates • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment • Strong ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing • Strong computer skills and knowledge, including, but not exclusive to, database management • Thorough knowledge of professional museum standards and ethics SPECIAL/ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUESTED • Comprehensive knowledge of aerospace history and technology • Knowledge of records management principles and procedures • Knowledge and understanding of curatorial principles, methods, procedures, and techniques • Ability to compose scripts and conduct interviews for audio-video presentations • Knowledge of film production processes WORKING CONDITIONS Work may be performed in an office environment, museum environment or field environment. Moderate physical activity, requiring handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. The Museum is a non-smoking, drug-free workplace. SUPERVISION Received Curator Given Departmental/project volunteers Departmental/project interns Application Procedures: Submit resume and salary history to: careers1@sdasm.org. No phone calls please.

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