Museum Curator

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RANGE

$74,019.18 - $82,243.53/year The Museum Curator supports the Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, Culture and the Arts Division through collections management and exhibit research, planning, implementation and evaluation. This position oversees variable employees and volunteers specific to these functions. The Curator pursues and manages related grants. Work is performed with considerable independence under the guidance of the Heritage Lakewood Administrator. The City of Lakewood's Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park is a 20th century history park, museum and festival experience that celebrates our community. Located on 15 acres within Belmar Park, Heritage Lakewood includes a Visitor Center, exhibition spaces, festival and event areas and several historic buildings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads temporary exhibit development. Plans, researches, designs, organizes, interprets, presents, and celebrates temporary exhibitions, including installation of gallery areas in historic structures. Changes out exhibits two to three times per year.
• Develops engaging written materials for exhibits and historic presentations. Collaborates with Museum Educator to identify and present exhibit related programming opportunities.
• Researches, preserves, and maintains collections and records including correspondence and purchasing storage materials. Oversees records retention process for HCA division.
• Accessions, deaccessions, authenticates, evaluates, catalogues, indexes, digitizes, and stores artifacts and archival materials
• Advances Heritage Lakewood's oral history program. Conducts oral history interviews or directs staff and/or volunteers to follow best practices in the process of attaining oral histories.
• Maintains historic structures and other macro artifacts through systematic and regular checks, condition reports, cleaning, preservation, and pest management.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates variable collections staff, interns, and volunteers, as appropriate.
• Identifies, pursues, and administers collections related grant opportunities.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and Lakewood employee departments regarding the museum collections, historic programs, exhibits and general Lakewood history. Listens and responds professionally and tactfully to citizen concerns/issues/questions. Provides excellent customer service.
• Recommends, maintains and tracks curatorial budget including monitoring program area budget design and coordination with Heritage Lakewood Administrator for the HCA Division's budget.
• Supports Heritage Lakewood operations and functions as an integral part of the Heritage Lakewood and HCA team by supporting overall HCA program plan and projects, as requested.

Reporting Relationships Supervision Received:

Receives direct supervision from Heritage Lakewood Administrator (Museum Director)

Supervision Exercised:

Oversees variable and volunteers working in collections and historic exhibits. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Clear understanding of best policies, procedures, ethics, and accreditation practices in the museum field that follow the American Alliance of Museums, American Association of State and Local History, and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
• Exhibit design knowledge including familiarity with the tools and materials used for museum exhibits including conservation-wise installation and mount-making.
• Knowledge of local, state and regional 20th Century history.
• Ability to serve as team member for all special projects or events. Ability to work extended hours that may include evenings and weekends for exhibit installations, community events and programs as required.
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of the team.
• Ability to be organized, innovative and flexible in long- and short-term planning.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills with residents and cultural community.
• Ability to effectively direct the work efforts of volunteers and interns.
• Knowledge and experience in the grant application and administration process.
• Criminal background check and pre-employment physical are required. Technological Skills
• Collections Management Software (CMS, i.

e.

PastPerfect)

• Ancestry.com
• Photography and Scanning Equipment
• Use of Photoshop, Adobe, and Workday Education and Experience

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in history, museum studies or a closely related field is required. A master's degree in history, museum studies or public administration is also a preferred qualification.

Experience:

Five years of relevant museum experience includes experience in collections management, preservation, and/or exhibit planning. Expertise in CMS and Microsoft Office including Excel and Teams. Preferred experience Experience with digitizing collections is preferred. Expertise in PastPerfect. Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver's license and good driving record

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Medium Work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice-versa Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 pounds Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 pounds. with assistance Sit, stand or be stationary Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist all of which may include awkward positions on both even and uneven terrain Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc. Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain Environmental Conditions may include Confined spaces Extreme cold or heat Frequent vibrations due to equipment use Fumes or airborne particles Moderate to extremely loud noise environment Outdoor weather conditions Toxic or caustic chemicals Wet or humid conditions Work in high, precarious places The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor. The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees. Pay Range $63,295.69-$82,243.53 Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions. Lakewood is full of possibilities for businesses, residents and visitors with innovative approaches, community collaboration, a strong financial foundation and healthy local economy. The city serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures while also providing a 10-minute commute to the heart of the metropolitan area. Much of Lakewood's charm derives from neighborhoods as varied as horse properties, live/work units for artists, urban-style lofts and traditional homes. Lakewood has dedicated one-quarter of the land in the city to parks and open space, providing for a healthy, active lifestyle. The city also provides a comprehensive array of services, and we are home to global and national companies while also having a robust array of small businesses. We're an All-America City connected to the metro area with the latest technology and multiple transportation options. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Access Lakewood Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! The City of Lakewood offers a robust benefits package. The following applies only to regular full-time and part-time positions. Medical Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan Vision Vision Service Plan (VSP) Life Insurance Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage. Pension Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month. Vacation Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month.

City Holidays Holidays:

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The Following are Additional Benefits the

City Offers:

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Deferred Compensation Voluntary Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability (LTD) Injury Leave Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Military Leave Jury Duty Tuition Assistance Credit Union Recreation Facilities Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city's recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park. Wellness Programs Value-Added Benefits