Museum Curator I

Newfoundland; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rooms, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, seeks a curator to lead research, interpretation, and writing for diverse history and heritage exhibitions. You will collaborate with designers, conservators, and educators to deliver in-house, traveling, and digital programs.

Responsibilities include developing content, advising on acquisitions, supporting public programming, and presenting content to the media. A Master’s degree and strong exhibition experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required and equivalencies may be considered.
• Experience curating museum/history exhibitions is essential.
• Experience developing and delivering programs, services, or initiatives related to Newfoundland and Labrador history.
• Experience working within an exhibition team.
• Experience engaging with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Curate and deliver exhibitions and interpretive content for in-house, traveling and digital formats.
• Develop and implement exhibition plans and marketing texts; source materials.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, installers, and conservation staff.
• Update permanent exhibitions and advise on acquisitions for the permanent collection.
• Provide content support to public programming and represent content to media.

Skills

Curatorial teamwork

Public engagement

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Master’s Degree in History/Public History/Curatorial Practice/Cultural Studies or Museum Studies

Job description

Salary:$37.45 - $ 41.78 per hour (CG-38), 35 hours per week

Reporting to the Supervisor of Exhibitions Programs, these positions are responsible for curating history and cultural exhibitions and making recommendations regarding collections acquisitions connected to the provincial museum of Newfoundland and Labrador. Responsibilities include development and timely delivery of curatorial work (research, interpretive planning, writing of exhibition and marketing texts about diverse topics, sourcing exhibition materials, working with exhibition designers, project managers, technical installers, and conservation and collections management staff) towards a combination of in-house, multi-disciplinary, temporary, travelling and digital exhibitions and publications that present and contextualize museum collections for diverse publics. They make regular updates to permanent exhibitions at The Rooms and regional museums. They also research, provide historical context and advise on acquisitions to the provincial museum’s permanent collection, and update records within collections management software. They work with community partners and collaborate with other institutions on curatorial initiatives. They participate in policy/strategy development and evaluation related to curatorial and collections work. They develop and implement individual work plans and generate reports on activities. They review and evaluate the work of contract staff and supervise volunteers and students working on collections. They provide content support and advice to the public programming team, supporting and delivering curatorial presentations to the public and speaking with media about collections and exhibition content.

Screening Criteria

• Master’s Degree in History, Public History, Curatorial Practice, Cultural Studies or Museum Studies (or related field) (equivalencies will be considered)
• Experience curating museum/history exhibitions
• Experience developing and delivering programs, services, and initiatives related to Newfoundland and Labrador's history and heritage.
• Experience working within an exhibition team
• Experience engaging with and providing services, programs, or information to diverse audiences

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of Newfoundland and Labrador history
• Knowledge of exhibition development process
• Knowledge of curating museum exhibitions
• Knowledge of collections management and preventative conservation standards
• Ability to effectively exchange information (written and oral)
• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to manage time and tasks and work independently
• Relationship building

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please call: Kate Wolforth, Director of Art Gallery, Museums and Visitor Experience at [phone].

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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
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• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.