JOB INFO
Curator of Collections & Exhibitions
Jewish Museum of Florida,
Miami Beach, Florida
Posted: 2/28/2008
Level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Job Categories: Collections, Exhibits
Jewish Museum of Florida seeks a trained and experienced professional responsible for maintaining Collections according to highest museum standards, Changing Exhibit Development in-house (research/prepare materials content/write text & captions) and exhibits borrowed from other institutions as well as maintain core exhibit. Background in Jewish history, Jewish art a plus. Must be excellent writer w. proficiency in MAC computer, FM Pro, scanning.
Primary Responsibilities
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Core Exhibit: MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida
- Check regularly and maintain exhibit and update as necessary; keep labels fresh
- Maintenance and updates of computer family database, three films and other electronics
- Supervise registrar in creating and updating scrapbooks; addition of films
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Temporary Exhibit program
- Part of team developing exhibition schedule
- Check regularly and maintain all exhibits; keep labels fresh
- Administration of exhibits, including preparing budgets and production schedules for each
- Research, develop and write in-house exhibitions (outline, storyline, text and labels)
- Prepare materials content
- Work with designer for layout and design of in-house exhibits
- Work with designer on for production of in-house exhibits
- Coordinate loan agreements, arrangements and Florida Connection for borrowed exhibits
- Work with designer for installation and maintenance of exhibits
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Collections Management
- Supervise registrar in the implementation of collections management and care, processing of new acquisitions and loans, maintenance of collections database
- Maintenance of professional museum standards
- Conservation care
- Help solicit items for the collection (work with registrar and designer)
- Grant Proposals
- Assist as needed with grant proposals relative to exhibitions & collections
- Research Requests (work with Registrar)
- Provide access as needed to Collections
- Process research requests
- Assist Executive Director and other Staff
- Work with the Executive Director and prepare reports as needed and cooperate with and assist other staff to further the mission of the Museum.
- Work with Program Director to create materials for teaching and docent training
Salary: Commensurate w. background/experience.
How to apply
Send resume/references to Director, Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 or e-mail
mzerivitz@jewishmuseum.com.