Position Title: Curator

Period: Permanent Full-Time Position

Overview

The Legacy of the Plains museum boosts an impressive library of manuscripts, books, periodicals, collections, art and other artifacts.  The topics include early history of settlement in the North Platte River Valley, agriculture practices, farm implements, and several editions of local newspapers. 

The position will provide career relevant, hands-on experience with collections, exhibit design, archival and manuscript materials, and the position will assist with other departments on occasion including events, administration, marketing, and others.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Preservation Committee and its subcommittees and attend their meetings
• Update accession records with description, pictures, location, and other pertinent information
• Assist with research requests
• Assist with organizing, accessioning, and shelving of
• Provides researched social media posts and columns for local media outlets
• Coordinate volunteers to accomplish objectives described in the collections plan
• Provide written and oral reports and meet deadlines
• Design of exhibits
• Assist committees with reorganization of collections and artifacts
• Assist with front desk, events, and other museum functions
• Perform basic office duties when called upon
• Other duties assigned by the Executive Director

Skills and Specifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Independent time management skills
• Ability to exercise great initiative and independent judgment
• Needs to be accessible, available, responsive, and flexible
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, accuracy, and leadership skills required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required

Requirements:

• Some college or an associate's degree preferred
• Knowledge of collections and records management preferred
• Computer skills and knowledge of office software packages and PastPerfect

Compensation: $38,000 to $42,000

For more information, call the Legacy of the Plains Museum at 308-436-1989.  Resume and cover letter can be sent to 2930 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE  69341 or director@legacyoftheplains.org.