What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Assistant Curator position at City of El Paso, TX?
Requirements
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Museum Studies, Art History, or related field, and two (2) years of museum experience or a Master's Degree in Museum Studies, Art, or Art History.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, assist in the development, management, and installation of temporary, permanent, and traveling exhibitions and museum programs and activities.
Typical Duties
Assist in the research, preservation, authentication, documentation, storage, and exhibition of artwork collections. Involves: Research pertinent information needed for catalog entries and didactic text for exhibitions. Prepare reports on the condition of objects. Maintain and update information in the curatorial files on artists as it pertains to museum collections, exhibitions, and biographies. Prepare catalogs, brochures, and biographical or historical information related to exhibits and individual works. Assist in the conception and design of installations for in-house and gallery exhibitions. Participate in the coordination of the presentation of traveling exhibitions. Develop new museum programs studying the origin, composition, history, and current value of objects. Evaluate exhibition and program proposals from artists and other museums and make recommendations to management. Assist in the coordination of conservation and research of works of art in the permanent collection.
Assist in the development of publicity, public and community relations, and educational activities. Involves: Participate in publicity and publication of invitations and other printed materials for exhibitions and various curatorial projects. Respond to media inquiries. Represent the museum at educational and social functions and in the community. Meet with education curators to develop public service activities, and tours, or to research grants and other external funding sources to assist with the costs of traveling exhibitions. Meet with artists to evaluate work. Interact with museum members, advisory board, and prospective donors.
Participate in administrative duties. Involves: Ensure artwork is properly handled, preserved, stored, and displayed. Update inventory database. Assist in the development of the museum department's curatorial budget. Research, write, edit, and submit grant proposals, journal articles, publicity materials, exhibit brochures, and catalogs. Provide designated support for programs, projects, or activities. Log activities, and prepare and submit recurring or requested activity or status reports. Attend meetings, conventions, and civic events to promote museum use and solicit donations. Assist visitors, conduct tours, and respond to inquiries.
Supervise assigned volunteer staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, and review activities. Prioritize and coordinate Museum activities. Instruct, guide and check work. Provide input into employee performance evaluations. Provide training and development of staff, docents, and volunteers. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work standards. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring and termination. Act on behalf of the museum curator as assigned.
General Information
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Note: This is a new recruitment for Museum Assistant Curator. You must re-apply if you are still interested in this position.
Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.
Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.
Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University, or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
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