Curator, Porcelain & Decorative Arts Museum

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum Curator for the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. This role oversees acquisitions, cataloging, loans, storage, and preservation of porcelain and related mediums, plus archival records and the museum database.

Responsibilities include programming, teaching, and supervising student staff, with 40 hours/week plus occasional events, and ensuring visitor-ready collections and facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years related experience.
• Strong oral and written communication; public speaking experience.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee storage, preservation, and cataloging of permanent collection.
• Manage acquisitions, accessions, de-accessions, and loans.
• Maintain art collection database and related archival records.
• Develop and manage museum programs, lectures, and tours.
• Supervise student security workers and registrar duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Public speaking

Customer service

Organizational skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years related experience

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks a Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum Curator for the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. This role oversees acquisitions, cataloging, loans, storage, and preservation of porcelain and related mediums, plus archival records and the museum database.

Responsibilities include programming, teaching, and supervising student staff, with 40 hours/week plus occasional events, and ensuring visitor-ready collections and facilities.