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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum

Cleveland, OH | Full Time

$55k-77k (estimate)

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum is Hiring an Assistant Curator Near Cleveland, OH

Rock Hall Culture and DEA&I Statement:

At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we are dedicated to making a difference. We intentionally foster a diverse & equitable museum that encourages & embraces creativity & innovation. As a community leader, we value, empower, & respect all people. We provide all team members with equal access to information, development, & opportunity. We acknowledge historical inequities & purposefully create an environment where each person feels accepted, appreciated, & safe to utilize their unique experiences & perspectives. Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, & Inclusion is more than just a policy. It supports our mission and defines our future.

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Summary

The Assistant Curator will support the entire Curatorial Team in bringing the history of rock & roll music and its impact on society and culture alive through the development of original, bold, gritty, and real museum exhibitions that utilize world class objects and archival materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in curating exhibitions that help people make meaningful and personal connections to the history of rock & roll music through a clear and compelling interpretive story.

Identify, research, locate, and collect objects and images for display based on proposed and planned exhibitions.
Conceptualize, research, and interpret collection materials and their historical context.
Contact and negotiate the loan (or possible donation) of objects from artists or their representatives, collectors, music industry personnel, etc. for use in exhibitions.
Research and write interpretive materials (e.g. exhibitions labels, didactic content, catalogues/publications).

Work closely with the Director of Curatorial Affairs to develop, plan, and implement goals and objectives for the division of Curatorial Affairs.

Stay abreast of current, relevant historical scholarship and best practices in museum exhibition interpretation.
Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the existing collections held by the institution.
Supervise professional photography of artifacts and exhibits for catalogues and public relations purposes.
Follow up on loan and donation offers.
Assist with loan and donation paperwork.

Build and maintain relationships that will enhance our collecting efforts.

Cultivate beneficial associations with current and prospective lenders/donors (e.g. artists, music industry personnel, recording executives, artist representatives and family, and collectors), dealers, Rock Hall patrons, the scholarly community, and colleagues from other institutions.
Invite artists and other potential lenders/donors to tour the Rock Hall and Library/Archives.
Conduct tours of the Rock Hall for special guests, including artists and other potential lenders/donors.

Support the Vice President of Curatorial Operations with Artist Relations and VIP Visit tasks.

General artist and Inductee correspondence and tasks related.
Lead VIP Tours for VIP Guests, Artists, and Inductees
Assist in logistical tasks related to Artist and VIP visits and appearances at the museum, including but not limited to, securing travel, transport, and hotel accommodations, arranging glam, reserving green room, arranging food, scheduling vault and/or museum tours, etc.

Work collaboratively with Curatorial Division staff and other departments.

Work closely and collaboratively with other curators, exhibit designers and division staff to ensure that exhibits meet all goals, objectives and deadlines.
Work with Collections Department and Legal Department to prepare and process all paperwork and documentation necessary for accessioning objects acquired for exhibit in a manner consistent with the Rock Hall’s Collection Policy and Procedures.
Coordinate with the Education Department to ensure that exhibitions integrate engaging educational aspects and appropriate level of content. Participate in education programs relevant to exhibition content, as needed.
Respond to relevant outside inquiries via e-mail or website. Work with Marketing/Communication teams to keep Rock Hall website accurate and up to date regarding exhibitions and collections information.
Work with Communications/Marketing teams to promote and support museum exhibitions, including media interviews and contributing to websites.
Work with Development Division to help acquire resources necessary to sustain and enhance exhibitions, as well as support the Rock Hall’s broader cultivation efforts.

Assist with exhibit cleaning and maintenance.

Duties include but may not be limited to the above.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) to three (3) years of professional experience in the museum industry with an emphasis on popular music.
Extensive knowledge of Rock and Roll and its related forms.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to professionally interact with major artists and public figures.
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Maintains confidentiality in all assignments.
Computer literate: Microsoft Products
Ability to successfully pass a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum reference check, background investigation, and drug screening.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in History, Popular Music, or related field preferred, with additional preference to candidates with an advanced degree.

Work Schedule

Ability to work at least 40 hours per week, any shift as assigned, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Ability to work rotating shifts and on short notice. Ability to be reachable to respond to clients’ needs and requests. Ability to work additional hours as business needs demand.

Emotional Intelligence

Ability to work independently without close oversight, and as a team player who will engage productively with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization.
A professional and resourceful style; willingness to take initiative, manage multiple tasks and projects at a time; and willingness to learn.
Thinks of the big-picture and considers the impact of decisions across the institution.
Understands implicitly how to work with different people and various working styles across the organization.
Sets a strong example for others by initiating collaboration and working consistently in a collegial manner.
Encourages teamwork and anticipates and removes obstacles to effective teamwork; seeks to resolve conflicts as they arise.
Approaches others in a positive manner and builds solid long-term relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside the organization.

Working Conditions

Environmental Parameters: Ability to work in a window-less office. Ability to work in an environment with loud house music and/or machinery. Ability to work around atmospheric conditions, such as dust and fumes.
Physical Demands:
- Strength: Ability to lift/move items weighing up to 40 lbs. (approximately)
- Type: Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word and to perceive nature of sounds. Ability to hear accurately to interact with the public and co-workers. Demonstrate clarity of vision; judge distance and space relationships; identify and distinguish colors, numbers, and figures. Ability to bend body downward and forward, to access small spaces. Ability to bend legs at knees, when accessing low spaces. Ability to extend arms and hands in any direction when placing items. Ability to raise objects from a lower to higher position and/or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Ability to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, and texture when handling fragile artifacts. Ability to perform tasks concurrently. Work involves sitting but may involve walking and standing for periods of time.

Safety Hazards

Physical hazards. Proximity to machinery and constant physical movements requiring force. Atmospheric hazards. Exposure to dust and fumes.

Aptitude Requirements

Cognitive:
- Analytical: Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Communication: Ability to be conversant in Museum rules and procedures. Ability to understand and carry out written or verbal instructions. Ability to answer inquiries from visitors, and employees.
- Administrative: Ability to complete forms. Ability to pay attention to detail and accurately distinguish data. Ability to organize and prioritize various schedules, data and documents.
Manual:
- Motor Coordination: Ability to make necessary movements in selecting, picking and depositing items.
- Finger Dexterity: Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to operate above equipment. Ability to pick up a variety of items and place them on shelves; to move knobs, buttons or switches.
- Manual Dexterity: Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands. Ability to shake, sort, fold, or stack items; to place and retrieve items.

Employer's Rights

This job description does not list all the duties of the position. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000, commensurate with experience and certifications.

The Rock Hall offers a generous benefits package including 4 plan options for health insurance with all other benefits being company paid including dental, vision, and life insurance. Other benefits include 403b, 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 14 paid holidays, 4 paid volunteer days, and company paid parking.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$55k-77k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/30/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/09/2024

WEBSITE

rockhall.org

HEADQUARTERS

Worton, MD

SIZE

50 - 100

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