Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) located in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Harris-Stowe’s beautiful campus is minutes from the renown Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe’s diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the St. Louis region.

Job Summary

The Assistant Museum Curator will assist the senior curator in researching and acquiring artifacts, planning exhibits, organizing events, and coordinating storage.

Essential Functions

• Assists in researching, collecting, and cataloging artifacts for an exhibit.
• Develops and oversees the exhibition calendar in collaboration with curator.
• Coordinates and schedules visitor services and museum tours.
• Presents lectures concerning exhibits.
• Assists scholars with necessary research.
• Develops and maintains accurate computer records of specific items in museums collections or those on loan to the museum for specific exhibits.
• Assists the curator in preparing and monitoring budget.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Trains and oversees volunteer docents and interns
• Maintains records of volunteer hours and services

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Education, Museum Administration, Fine Arts, Humanities, History, or other related areas.
• At least one year of museum experience highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient with Social Media outlets

Supervisory Responsibility

• Yes

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to physically prepare exhibits, which may include walking, standing, kneeling, or climbing.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk.

"Please No Phone Calls"

Due to the large number of applications submitted and the high volume of applicant inquiries we receive regarding the status of applications, we are unable to accept phone calls or walk-in inquiries regarding applicant status. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

EOE Statement

Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and assigned for this position. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it limited to all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. HSSU management reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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