Curator, Exhibits

Department: Arab American National Museum

Location: Dearborn, MI

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Job Title: Curator, Exhibits

Job Status: Full-time

Job Summary: Under limited supervision, the Curator of Exhibits uses specialized knowledge in museum studies and exhibition skills obtained through experience and/or formal training to maintain and develop innovative permanent and temporary exhibits at the Arab American National Museum (AANM). The Curator of Exhibits will be deeply committed to foregrounding the history and culture of the Arab American community through its exhibition spaces. This position involves a commitment to research, interpretation of cultural and historical objects, and an interest in collaboratively planning and executing public and educational programs centered around AANM-s core galleries and temporary exhibits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of AANM-s core, temporary, and traveling exhibitions

• Develop and implement the museum's exhibit strategy and vision, in alignment with the museum's goals

• Collaborate with Museum team to implement updates to and renovation of the AANM core galleries

• Oversee and participate in exhibit designs, layouts, construction, and other logistics

• Lead and manage the exhibit development process, from concept to installation, including budgeting, scheduling, contracting, and evaluation

• Work collaboratively with museum staff to develop or enhance existing events and programs for the Museum-s diverse stakeholders and audiences to engage with featured exhibition and the core galleries

• Collaborate with occasional exhibiting artists to help shape and implement artistic vision and exhibit design

• Network with other institutions to host traveling exhibits as well as to send AANM proprietary exhibits for viewing in other venues

• Collaborate and study with Curatorial, Research and Content teams to write exhibit scripts, labels and other educational materials

• Assist with grant writing and reporting for exhibit projects, as assigned

• Prepare and manage departmental budget

• Plan, assign, monitor and manage the work of others

• Review performance and evaluate results achieved by subordinates

• Oversee, coach and mentor subordinates

• Lead tours of exhibitions as needed

• Research and apply best practices and emerging trends in exhibit design, interpretation, and evaluation

• Research artists, historical figures and events, objects, and themes in preparation for exhibitions

• Present information about objects and exhibitions through tours and presentations

• Ensure the proper care and maintenance of the exhibits and the exhibit spaces

• Represent the museum in professional networks and forums related to exhibits and museology

• Mentor students and interns who will assist with organizing shows, promoting exhibitions and events, and do research on artists and objects

• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of exhibition principles and practices, exhibition management issues and trends and the care and conservation of collections

• Budget management, including creating and maintaining a budget

Skill in:

• Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives

• Provide a high level of customer service

• Work effectively and creatively in a team-oriented and collaborative environment

• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization as well as with external business partners

  Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required:

• Bachelors- degree

• Master-s degree preferred

• Required Disciplines:

• Arab American Studies, Museum Studies, Exhibit Design, Middle Eastern Studies, Museum Studies, or related field

and

• At least 5 years of experience in a museum setting or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

  Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None

  Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: None generally required

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

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