[Michlib-l] Museum Curator Part-time City of St. Clair Shores--Please post

[Rosemary]

*_JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT_*

CITY OF ST. CLAIR SHORES

***Job Classification:Part-time Museum Curator*

*Wage Rate:*$20.00/hr.10-15 hours per week

*Brief Description:*

This part-time non-benefited position works under the direct supervision 
of the Library Director, and will be responsible for the day-to-day 
operation of the City Museum known as the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse 
Museum.A copy of the complete job description is available at the City 
website www.scsmi.net.

*Minimum Requirements:*

Applicants must possess knowledge of the principles, methods and 
practices of museum management obtained through the following:

A Bachelor’s Degree in History, Museum Studies or a related field.

*OR*

Equivalent experience, as determined by the Library Director, working in 
an educational or public service environment related to the operation of 
an historical museum.

*Interested parties should obtain and complete a City of St. Clair 
Shores Application form from www.scsmi.net <http://www.scsmi.net>.*

*The completed form along with a resume and copies of all applicable 
education and training must be submitted to Rosemary Orlando, Library 
Director, 22500 11 Mile             Road, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081, no 
later than 4:00 P.M. on Monday, September 16, 2019. *

**The City of St. Clair Shores is an EOE.

*City of St. Clair Shores*

*Job Description*

*TITLE:*Museum Curator

*REPORTS TO:*Library Director

*GENERAL SUMMARY:*

**Under the general direction of the Library Director is responsible for 
the day-to-day operation of the City Museum known as the Selinsky-Green 
Farmhouse Museum.

*PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*

1.In accordance with established policies, procedures and professional 
standards, plans and installs displays, exhibits and other interpretive 
programs within and on the grounds of the museum.

2.Acts as curator and registrar for objects within the museum’s collection.

3.Responsible for the preparation of press releases, flyers, notices and 
other public relations related materials.

4.Plans, organizes, conducts, and supervises general and special tours, 
and a training program for and the scheduling of volunteer guides.

5.Develops and coordinates educational programs in conjunction with 
local school curriculum.

6.Assist with the researching, writing and implementation federal, state 
and local grants.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and 
level of work performed by people assigned this classification.They are 
not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by 
personnel so classified.

*Essential Qualifications, and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for 
Employment*

**All of the following qualifications, and knowledge, skills and 
abilities are essential.An employee in this class, upon date of 
application must possess the following:

*Knowledge* of the principles, methods and practices of museum management.

*Knowledge *of Past Perfect and Autographics Montage software preferred*.*

*Ability* to plan and prepare exhibits, displays and other 
interpretative programs.

*Ability* to speak and write effectively in the English language.

*Ability* to establish and maintain effective working relationships with 
general public, volunteers and co-workers.

*Required education and training*

*Possess *a Bachelor’s degree in History, Museum Studies or a related 
field from an accredited college or university, or, equivalent 
experience, as determined by the Library Director, working in an 
educational or public service environment related to the operation of an 
historical museum.

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