Curator of Collections and Exhibits [US Marshals Museum, Fort Smith, AR]

Curator of Collections and Exhibits:  Join the team preparing for a new national museum, the U.S. Marshals Museum, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  Excellent opportunity for experienced curator to continue the development, research, and organization of collection and to work hand-in-hand with the exhibit designers.   Requires strong background in collections management, experience in exhibit development, and strong ability to build professional and community relationships.

Primary tasks include:

• Primary researcher and historian for the Museum
• Primary liaison for the exhibit design company the Museum is working with
• Collections care and management, including design of new collections storage facility
• Exhibit research and control of historical accuracy
• Collections development in concert with Collections Committee
• Member of museum’s senior management team, working to support strategic direction of the museum
• Community outreach and partnership development
• Growing supervisory role

Competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Museum Studies or related field
• Minimum of five years curatorial experience in a museum setting- history preferred
• Experience in a supervisory capacity
• Minimum of five years experience managing collections
• Prior experience with exhibit design
• Prior experience with Past Perfect or other collections management software

Please send cover letter and resume by August 28th, 2015 to:

U.S. Marshals Museum

14 North 3rd Street, Suite D

Fort Smith, AR 72901

or

jobs@usmarshalsmuseum.org