The Assistant Museum Curator will assist the senior curator in researching and acquiring artifacts, planning exhibits, organizing events, and coordinating storage.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Trains volunteer docents.
• Oversees volunteer docents and schedules hours.
• Maintains records of volunteer hours and services provided.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in researching, collecting, and cataloging artifacts for an exhibit.
• Develops and oversees the exhibition calendar in collaboration with curator.
• Coordinates and schedules visitor services and museum tours.
• Presents lectures concerning exhibits.
• Assists scholars with necessary research.
• Develops and maintains accurate computer records of specific items in museums collections or those on loan to the museum for specific exhibits.
• Assists the curator in preparing and monitoring budget.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to conduct lectures that interest museum visitors.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Museum Administration, Fine Arts, Humanities, History, or other areas relating to the museums specialties.
• At least one year of museum experience highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to physically prepare exhibits, which may include walking, standing, kneeling, or climbing.