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Description

Administer affairs of museum and conduct research programs. Direct instructional, research, and public service activities of institution.

Experience

A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Tasks

  • Plans and organizes acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections and related educational materials.
  • Studies, examines, and tests acquisitions to authenticate their origin, composition, history, and current value.
  • Confers with institution's board of directors to formulate and interpret policies, determine budget requirements, and plan overall operations.
  • Plans and conducts special research projects.
  • Attends meetings, conventions, and civic events to promote use of institution's services, seek financing, and maintain community alliances.
  • Reserves facilities for group tours and social events and collects admission fees.
  • Schedules special events at facility and organizes details such as refreshment, entertainment, and decorations.
  • Inspects premises for evidence of deterioration and need for repair.
  • Conducts or organizes tours, workshops, and instructional sessions to acquaint individuals with use of institution's facilities and materials.
  • Writes and reviews grant proposals, journal articles, institutional reports, and publicity materials.
  • Directs and coordinates activities of curatorial, personnel, fiscal, technical, research, and clerical staff.
  • Negotiates and authorizes purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections.
  • Develops and maintains institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record-keeping systems.
  • Arranges insurance coverage for objects on loan or special exhibits and recommends changes in coverage for entire collection.

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    • Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
    • Objective or Subjective Information
    • Coordinate or Lead Others
    • Deal With External Customers

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