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Start Date: Thu, 03/01/12

Date Posted: Mon, 02/06/12

Position Type: Full Time

Job Qualifications:

As part of the Curatorial department, reporting to the Chief Curator, this new Curator will bring the museum’s collection and exhibitions to life for our visitors by planning and organizing exhibitions; researching and presenting scholarly information about the museum’s collection; and recommending acquisitions for the permanent collection. Although The Cummer’s collection is diverse, a specialization in American Art is preferred.

Job Description:

  • Develop exhibitions that will engage existing and target audiences.
  • Research, write and present in written and oral form, information on permanent and special exhibitions. 
  • Research permanent collection for professional publications.
  • Integrate collection research and education mission into lectures, public programs and symposia for internal and external audience.
  • Assist Chief Curator with development and achievement of curatorial budget.
  • Assist with preparation of exhibition schedule and permanent collection displays.
  • Participate in the development of grants and the cultivation of donors.
  • Research and recommend acquisitions for permanent collection.
  • Maintain active relationships with artists, community members, lenders, donors and professional colleagues.
  • Represent museum through media/public interviews.
  • Supervise library volunteers while overseeing the circulation process including the cataloging and inventorying of the library collection.
  • Develop long range plan for museum library.
  • Other job related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Masters Degree in art history (Ph.D. preferred)
  • Three to five years of professional work experience in an art museum or related educational/research organization; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and procedures involved in the interpretation and exhibition of art through permanent and traveling collections.
  • Strong written/oral communication skills and public speaking abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct original research that results in published scholarly materials.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, visitors, volunteers, donors, collectors, professional colleagues and other members of the museum community.
  • Strong organizational, planning and research skills.
  • Work in an office environment in a publicly accessible building.
  • Ability to do some heavy lifting.
  • Valid Florida driver license.

Please include salary requirements when applying for position.

Anticipated position start date March 1, 2012 or later.

Resumés can be submitted to:

Human Resources Department
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

jobs@cummer.org

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Position Type: 
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Job Qualifications: 

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Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Please include salary requirements when applying for position.

Anticipated position start date March 1, 2012 or later.

Contact Information: 

Human Resources Department
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

jobs@cummer.org

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Please include salary requirements when applying for position.

Anticipated position start date March 1, 2012 or later.

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829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

jobs@cummer.org

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Jacksonville, Florida 32204

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829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

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The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

jobs@cummer.org

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The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

jobs@cummer.org

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Mon, 02/06/2012
Position Type: 
Full Time
Job Qualifications: 

As part of the Curatorial department, reporting to the Chief Curator, this new Curator will bring the museum’s collection and exhibitions to life for our visitors by planning and organizing exhibitions; researching and presenting scholarly information about the museum’s collection; and recommending acquisitions for the permanent collection. Although The Cummer’s collection is diverse, a specialization in American Art is preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Please include salary requirements when applying for position.

Anticipated position start date March 1, 2012 or later.

Contact Information: 

Human Resources Department
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

jobs@cummer.org

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