Curator at University of Nebraska

About the role

The Curator at the International Quilt Museum is responsible for the care and preservation of all artifacts in the IQM collections, adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards. This position involves conducting research and interpretation for exhibitions and educational programs, disseminating findings through various mediums.

Responsibilities

• Care and preservation of all artifacts in IQM collections
• Research and interpretation for exhibitions and educational programs
• Dissemination of research results through publications, exhibitions, lectures
• Supervision of staff and volunteers
• Interfacing with and stewarding donors
• Travel nationally and internationally as needed

Requirements

• PhD in textiles, art history, museum studies, or related fields such as anthropology or material culture
• 5 years of relevant museum experience, including care and handling of objects, preferably textiles, data collection, accessioning and deaccessioning museum collections, curation and installation of exhibitions, supervision of others
• Experience working with volunteers
• Knowledge of best practices, policies, and procedures for museum collections
• Public speaking experience
• Knowledge of textile handling and storage
• Computer and database skills essential
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience interfacing with and stewarding donors
• Availability to travel nationally and internationally

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience with historic and contemporary textiles, preferably quilts and related textiles
• Experience in research, writing, and editing of collection-and exhibition-related publications
• Leadership of, and working with, committees
• Grant writing experience
• Experience giving academic/educational presentations or lectures
• Proficiency with FileMaker Pro, Access, and Excel

Skills

• Excellent presentation skills

Benefits

• No benefits provided

Pay

$60,000/yr. minimum

Schedule

Full-time