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Arizona Employer Museum Curator/Collections Manager in SOMERTON, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6496548
Summary
The museum consists of a 1,400sq. Ft. exhibition room, gift shop and is surrounded by a beautiful outdoor space showcasing local plants. Under direct supervision of the Museum Director, the Museum Curator/Collections Manager is responsible for management and daily operations of museums collections. Plans and implements museum exhibitions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Primary responsibility for object/specimen care and storage.
- Registers and catalogues all items on computer. Provides hard copy updates at end of every calendar year to be stored in the museums archives. Proficiency in Past- Perfect Software.
- Advises the museum Director of any changes in collections status.
- Attends & assists with the monthly Elders Cultural Council meetings.
- Plans exhibits with other museum staff and prepares relevant artifacts for exhibitions.
- Participates in language, cultural, and oral history preservation projects.
- Participates in the annual Cocopah Cultural Celebration Day plans & implementation.
- Attends staff meetings, training and workshops.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work well with others, including diverse personalities of museum visitors.
- Practice good organizational and time management skills.
- Be flexible and able to meet challenges as they arise.
- Competent in museum recordkeeping procedures.
- Fluency in English and Cocopah languages is preferred. Spanish language fluency also a plus.
- Ability to work with little supervision, and bring innovative approach to work environment.