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Senior Curator
State of South Carolina —Charleston County, SC
- $52,100 - $88,600 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Senior Curator
State of South Carolina —Charleston County, SC
This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
$52,100 - $88,600 a year
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Senior Curator

State of South Carolina -
Charleston County, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$52,100 - $88,600 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

Exhibit development experience
Exhibition planning
Bachelor's degree
Preservation of archival materials
Project execution
Conservation and preservation (curatorial skill)
Project leadership
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

The Senior Curator will lead the development and execution of the museum’s curatorial strategy, collections stewardship and public interpretation to create a rich and engaging visitor experience. The job duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coaches, counsels and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork.
Ensures the highest standards of collection care in compliance with agency policies and procedures, overseeing all aspects from acquisitions and accessions to conservation, storage, pest management, and emergency planning. Leads short- and long-term strategic planning to safeguard, preserve, and enhance public accessibility to Patriots Point’s collection and archives.
Responsible for museum-wide strategic planning for exhibitions initiatives and curation of content to support Patriots Point’s goals and mission. Provides content and identifies relevant artifacts from the collection that can be displayed in existing exhibits, display cases, and the digital collection. Works with the agency historian to ensure accuracy, relevance, and engagement for both in-person and online audiences.
Responsible for identifying exhibit concepts that align with the Museum Master Plan. Responsible for project management for implementation of exhibitions with designers, contractors and other professional services. Develops, implements, and manages high-quality tours of Patriots Point's collections, along with special programs related to the collection, designed for visitors and special groups.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree in museum studies, history or related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible museum experience, including demonstrated leadership in curatorial practice, exhibition development, and institutional collaboration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Curatorial Expertise: A deep understanding of museum standards, collections management, exhibition development, and artifact preservation.
Historical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of naval and maritime history, especially related to the museum’s focus and collection.
Project Management: Ability to plan and manage multiple projects, deadlines, and work effectively across multiple teams.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in similar field preferred.

Additional Comments

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

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