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NEOGOV · 14 hours ago

Curator of Exhibits

Littleton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $78K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Curator of Exhibits for the Littleton Museum, responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, and installation of exhibits. The role involves collaborating with museum staff to create engaging and inclusive displays that inform and inspire the community, while also overseeing marketing strategies and ensuring adherence to safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Researches, designs, plans, and produces exhibits in collaboration with museum staff

Develops graphic layouts, creates measured drawings, manages budgets, and works with museum staff and vendors to schedule, fabricate, and install exhibits; assisting with hands-on fabrication and installation as needed. Ensures exhibitions adhere to safety standards, meet ADA requirements, and are inclusive for diverse audiences

Conducts evaluation and assessment of exhibitions to inform improvements and future planning

Researches and books traveling exhibits as needed

Leads collaborative exhibit team

Supports AAM accreditation standards and professional museum practices related to exhibitions and interpretation

Performs other related duties as assigned in support of the museum’s mission

Participates in long-range planning for exhibitions and contributes to institutional planning initiatives

Plans and executes marketing and promotional strategies for exhibitions, with support from museum staff, including development of content, visuals, and key messages

Serves as member of scrum team for exhibit planning and project management

Develops, produces, and coordinates the production of electronic and printed material to support and promote the exhibitions, events, and programming initiatives of the museum

Generates new content and updates existing content to promote the museum’s programs, services, and events

Plans, designs, and produces labels, signage, original artwork graphics and publications for the museum, boards and committees associated with the museum, museum events, and museum programs

Ensures efficient workflow of print projects including on-time delivery, responsible expenditure of budgets, and pursues opportunities for cost savings

Adheres to the City’s procurement policies and procedures, including contract development, vendor selection, and purchasing requirements

Works with other museum team members to create, plan, advertise, and execute programming

Maintains exhibit content on museum/city website and social media platforms

Works with the city’s Communications Department to ensure consistency of messaging and branding

Serves as a member of the museum leadership team and museum exhibit team assisting in developing strategies and plans for the department

Encourages an environment of collaboration and teamwork

Performs other similar assignments, duties, and projects as required

May serve as an Emergency Worker

Selects, trains, and evaluates employees if direct reports are added to museum staff

Completes assigned supervisory training

Provides guidance and assists employees in the fulfillment of responsibilities

Assigns and directs work; addresses and resolves issues

Manages employee performance, and fosters growth and development through meaningful, timely feedback and check-ins if direct reports are added to museum staff

Qualification

Exhibit designGraphic designProject managementMarketing strategiesCommunication skillsCollaborationCarpentry skillsColor managementBudget managementContent creation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Graphic Design, Commercial Art, Visual Communication, Advertising/Marketing, English, or a similar field

Five (5) years of experience in exhibit design

Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle records check

Advanced knowledge and application skills in exhibit development, design, and implementation concepts

Advanced knowledge in graphic design, color management, graphic formats, prepress techniques, scanning techniques, portable document format (PDF), copy writing, color proofing, and color correction

Advanced verbal and communication skills

Ability to communicate with and market to residents and visitors through creative messaging and delivery

Knowledge and abilities involving the use of electronic information systems

Basic knowledge and application skills of carpentry, painting, and lighting techniques