Under the supervision of the Director of Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion and the Sallie Ellis Davis House, the Curator plans and coordinates the museum’s tourism programs, develops and implements educational programming, outreach, and docent programs. The Curator also serves as a curator of Georgia College affiliated sites; assists in providing archival and accession file maintenance; maintains the site’s website and social media pages; conducts historical research; assists the Director in soliciting donations for the museum; develops and coordinates special events; and writes grants to support the museum’s programming and initiatives. In addition, the Curator will all also train and supervise all paid museum interpreters, students, and graduate assistants.

 

Key Function Operations
Job duties performed for the above function Develop and implement collections management program and coordinate all docent activities.
Key Function Outreach
Job duties performed for the above function Develop and implement K-12 and community internal and external programming.
Key Function Event Planning
Job duties performed for the above function Coordinate and enhance university affiliated site’s facility use and rental programs.
Key Function Program Support
Job duties performed for the above function Assist the Director in the functions of the museum and other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Other Duties and Responsibilities
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Minimum Requirements

Proposed Minimum Experience/Education Bachelor’s degree in History, Museum Studies, Public History, English, Creative Writing, or Education or similar discipline. 1-3 years’ experience working in a museum environment or similar environment.
Department Required Skills Demonstrated expertise applicable museum practices, including collections management;
Program management; Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
Highly self-motivated, team player;
Innovative and creative thinking;
Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task;
Must be able to exercise clear communication on a daily basis to all stakeholders
Must have thorough knowledge and high comfort level in PastPerfect, MS Office, and Outlook Calendar for scheduling events and sharing information;
Must have working knowledge of all social media programs.
Experience in the development and implementation