Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Specialist

2 weeks ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

The Curator of Collections and Exhibitions is responsible for providing primary curatorial and exhibition management for Washington and Lee University's Institutional History Museum. This includes research and care of the museum's collections, as well as the planning and implementation of exhibitions within the museum.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the museum's collections database to ensure accuracy, completeness, and public access.
  • Oversee collections storage areas and maintain them in good order.
  • Work collaboratively with other museum staff and stakeholders to determine the suitability and feasibility of incoming accession materials.
  • Develop and facilitate exhibitions, including short-term displays and long-term installations.
  • Write exhibition copy, labels, scripts, articles, and other texts to support the collection.
  • Assist the director and related departments in targeting grants, private funding, and non-traditional collection support.
  • Respond to research inquiries and provide training to museum staff on interpretation of collections.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in History, Museum Studies, Public History, or similar discipline.
  • 5 or more years' experience working in a museum environment or similar environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in museum practices, including collections management.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Highly self-motivated and a team player.
  • Innovative and creative thinking.
  • Detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
  • Clear communication skills on a daily basis to all stakeholders.
  • Thorough knowledge and high comfort level in working with collections management software, MS Office, and Outlook Calendar.
Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin October 21 and continue until the position is filled. A resume and cover letter are required. Please upload these documents when prompted on the application form. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.

Application instructions and information about Washington and Lee University can be located at https://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities.



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