Lead Curator, Porcelain & Decorative Arts Museum

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia in Athens seeks a Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum Curator to lead acquisitions, cataloguing, and preservation of works. You will coordinate programming, manage the museum database, and supervise student workers while ensuring visitor readiness and compliance with policies.

The role emphasizes leadership in storage, loans, and exhibition records, with occasional events and public talks to engage the university community and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Public speaking and ability to communicate ideas clearly.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational, event and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees storage and preservation of the permanent collection and loaned objects.
• Manages the art collection database and accession records.
• Oversees cataloguing, packing, shipping, and condition reporting.
• Develops and manages programming, lectures, tours and visits.
• Supervises student workers and assists with visitor readiness.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Public speaking

Customer service

Organizational skills

Event management

Project management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

University of Georgia in Athens seeks a Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum Curator to lead acquisitions, cataloguing, and preservation of works. You will coordinate programming, manage the museum database, and supervise student workers while ensuring visitor readiness and compliance with policies.

The role emphasizes leadership in storage, loans, and exhibition records, with occasional events and public talks to engage the university community and visitors.