Part-Time Museum Curator

International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM); Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Village of Wilmette is seeking a part-time Museum Curator for the Wilmette History Museum, located at 609 Ridge Road. The role averages 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, with occasional weekends, under the Museum Director.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in history or museum studies with three to five years of museum collections experience; a Master’s degree is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and artifact cataloging is expected, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in history, museum studies or related field with three to five years of experience with museum collections.
• Master’s degree and/or educational training in history, museums studies, etc. are preferred.
• Experience with artifact cataloging, exhibition preparation, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care and documentation of collections, including researching and organizing exhibits.
• Coordinate museum programs, events and tours, and work with visitors and volunteers on research projects.
• Maintain professional interactions with the public and perform duties under the Museum Director’s supervision.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Research skills

Public interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in history or museum studies

Master's degree in history or museum studies (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Past Perfect

InDesign

Job description

The Village of Wilmette is seeking a reliable and detailed-oriented individual to fill the part‑time Museum Curator position with the Wilmette History Museum. The Museum is located at 609 Ridge Road and was established by the Village of Wilmette in 1951. This position will work an average of 28 hours per week, Monday through Th ursday, and occasionally on weekends, under the supervision of the Museum Director.

General Responsibilities

The Museum Curator is res ponsible for assisting with the proper care and documentation of collections to include researching and organizing exhibits. In addition, the Museum Curator will coordinate museum programs, events, and tours and work with museum visitors and volunteers on research projects and any other assigned proje cts. This position entails significant contact with the general public via in person, email, written communication and telephone.

Position Requirement s

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in history, museum studies or a related field with th ree to five years of experience with museum collections. A Master’s degree and/or educational training in history, museums studie s, etc. are preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

The ideal candidate will have museum collecti ons experience, including artifact cataloging, exhibition preparation, and/or registration. The candidate should be able to lift and move document boxes and artifacts. The candidate should possess the ability to conduct research, effectively and accurately communicate both verbally and in wri ting, and interact with the general public and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner. Candidate must be detail-oriented, flexible , and able to manage multiple projects concurrently. The candidate will possess a solid working knowledge of web-based computer software progr ams, and should be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams). Knowledge of exhibit development and InDesign and Past Perfect software programs is a plus.

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