Curator of Collections and Exhibitions

JOB The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Curator of Collections and Exhibitions (CCE) is responsible for providing primary curatorial support for the Museum Director, Lynchburg Museum System (“LMS”), Lynchburg Museum Foundation (“Foundation”), and Lynchburg Office of Economic Development and Tourism (“OEDT”).
The CCE supports other museum staff members and volunteers to ensure effective and efficient daily operation of the Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House and Point of Honor.
The CCE is an employee of the City of Lynchburg (“City”) and reports directly to the Museum Director.
This position helps to fulfill the missions and visions of the City, LMS, Foundation, and OEDT: Hiring range $41,600 - $55,000 annuallyMISSION STATEMENTSCity of Lynchburg To deliver services to City residents, workers, and visitors in an efficient, effective, and equitable manner and to build a stronger community LYNCHBURG MUSEUM SYSTEMTo collect, interpret, preserve, and share the history and culture of Lynchburg, Virginia, and the surrounding area LYNCHBURG MUSEUM FOUNDATIONTo conduct activities to support and assist the growth and development of the Lynchburg Museum SystemVISION STATEMENTSLYNCHBURG MUSEUM SYSTEMLynchburg’s Leading Cultural Anchor OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISMWe believe that LYH is one of the best small cities in the country.
Every resident and business has the opportunity to thrive in LYH.
BENEFITS Medical, dental, and vision coverage availableVirginia Retirement System (VRS) hybrid planPaid time off (PTO) bank for vacation, sick, and personal days12 City-designated paid holidays Additional information about City benefits can be found on the City’s website, in the Human Resources section (https://www.
lynchburgva.
gov/employee-benefits).
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
Collections ManagementPerform registration (recordkeeping), research, and care/handling work to maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date records and to ensure the physical welfare of the LMS object and archival collectionsManage the digital collections database to ensure accuracy, completeness, and public accessOversee collections storage areas and maintain them in good orderWork collaboratively with other LMS staff, board, and community stakeholders to determine the suitability and feasibility of incoming accession materials in keeping with the LMS missionMake retention recommendations concerning material objects and archival documentsExhibitions ManagementOversee exhibition galleries and other display spaces (e.
g.
, Point of Honor, City Hall) and maintain them in good orderWork collaboratively with other LMS staff, board, and community stakeholders to develop and facilitate exhibitions, including short-term displays and long-term installationsWrite exhibition copy, labels, scripts, articles, blogs, and other texts related to LMS collectionsMaintain records pertinent to exhibitions (e.
g.
, loan forms, facility reports)MiscellaneousFacilitate access to the LMS material objects and archival collections by scholars and researchersRespond to research inquiriesGive gallery tours and assist with programs and special events as neededProvide training to other LMS staff and volunteersAdditional Job FunctionsParticipate in professional development opportunities and continuing educationMay be required to perform a variety of duties in support of high level organizational projects, as a back-up to other staff, or in response to weather-related and other emergenciesOther duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position may supervise one other staff member, as well as volunteers and interns.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSSuccessful completion of IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.
May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
Criminal background checkPossession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City criteriaPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hearOccasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawlOccasionally lift up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focusOther requirements regarding talking, hearing, lifting and vision are dependent on work assignments.
Occasionally work outdoors Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is normally performed in an office environment with low-to-moderate noise.
Occasionally work involves school-aged children (pre-school through 12th grade).
Occasionally work involves exposure to fumes or airborne particles.