Curator of Collections Mgmt.- DE Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs, Dover, DE

Interested in an opportunity where you can make a difference? Consider the Curator of Collections Management position now open at the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the division operates five museums, manages the state’s historical and archaeological collections, and oversees a statewide loan program. In addition, the division operates the State Historic Preservation Office and a conference center, and oversees 35 other state-owned historic properties in partnership with nonprofit institutions. The division is currently in the process of completing a comprehensive collection inventory in preparation for the development of a collections consolidation and move plan.
The registrar/collections manager (Curator of Collections Management) position offers the opportunity to work in central Delaware with easy access to resources of the Mid-Atlantic region. The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is based in Dover, DE, the capital of the First State, and the position provides an opportunity to engage with community history throughout the state’s three counties.

To Apply:
Position open August 30 until September 12, 2017. Go to Curator of Collections Management for the full job description and requirements. Apply through the required State of Delaware online application process for Recruitment #082817-MEAA01-200600. For additional information about working at the State of Delaware and various benefits available to most employees, go to http://delawarestatejobs.com/explore/top-reasons.shtml.
With regard to equal employment opportunities and diversity, the mission of the State of Delaware “is to actively strive for a more diverse work environment, express sensitivity toward the needs of others, and increase cultural diversity among state employees as outlined in Executive Order 8.”


Requirements
Requirements:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Design History, Architecture, Decorative Arts, American/World History, or Museum Studies or related field.
Six months experience in museum practices such as collection management, research, exhibit design, management and handling of collections, preservation or maintenance of historic buildings, conducting museum educational programs or tours.
Six months experience in cultural or historical research which includes analyzing objects/artifacts and compiling documentary summaries which provide historical contexts for exhibits, programs, tours, historical sites, and artifacts.
Knowledge of project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.
Knowledge of interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of grant writing.