| Museum Curator Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Museum Curator. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Museum Curator along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Museum Curator is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Museum Operations Director, Education Specialist - Museum, Exhibit Designer - Museum, Digital Content Curator I, Digital Content Curator II |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Museum Curator |
| Responsible for the management, preservation, and enhancement of museum collections. Determines the level of care for the museum's entire collection. Evaluates and catalogs new collections according to established procedures. Maintains the environment and security of the collection storage. Contacts benefactors and writes grant proposals to increase museum funding. Typically requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. |
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| Also referred to as: Museum Collections Curator |
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| Similar Jobs: Museum Operations Director, Education Specialist - Museum, Exhibit Designer - Museum, Digital Content Curator I, Digital Content Curator II |
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| Level of Education: Museum Curator Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Museum Curator Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Museum Curator Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit | |
