Position manages the museum collections, acquisitions, registration and restoration and provides leadership in exhibition development, planning and implementing for the Permanent Collection and visiting exhibitions. Duties include but are not limited to: preparing, monitoring, and updating conservation plan and the environmental conditions in storage and galleries for collections; maintaining the catalog collection and appropriate records and documentation; supervising, training, and evaluating curatorial staff; projecting budgets related to conservation and exhibitions; preparing grant applications and assists in raising funds and support for exhibitions, public programs and acquisitions to the Collection; assisting in researching, planning and developing educational materials for public programs and tours; developing press releases and generating publicity for exhibitions and public programs including public speaking and media interviews; serving as a liaison to the regional artist community and assists in the promotion and public relations for the museum

Position will demonstrate extensive knowledge of museum administration and site management: collection management, exhibition development and current museum practices; knowledge of the identification, preservation, conservation and cataloguing of artifacts and collections; skill in designing and mounting exhibits; knowledge of budget management and fundraising practices and techniques; effective organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills; effective public relations, interpersonal, and oral communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with a diverse group of individuals; public speaking skills (presentations and media interviews); written communication skills: business English, spelling, composition, and grammar with the ability to write grant proposals; knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures; ability to conduct field related research; ability to problem solve and make sound decisions; demonstrated skill in the operation of personal computers and related word processing, spreadsheet, database software; ability to work an irregular schedule including evenings and weekends; ability to travel occasionally to attend meetings, conferences and workshops; operate a vehicle and transport artwork as needed requiring possession of or ability to obtain a Montana Driver’s License; ability to perform work in various settings (office, galleries, and storage areas)

Bachelor’s degree in Art History and/or related field and four (4) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated knowledge of museum administration and site management: collection management, exhibition development and current museum practices

Knowledge of the identification, preservation, conservation and cataloguing of artifacts and collections

Skill in designing and mounting exhibits

Knowledge of budget management; knowledge of or ability to learn and apply fundraising practices and techniques

Effective public relations, interpersonal, and oral communication skills; ability to present and share information with others

Written communication skills: business English, spelling, composition, and grammar

Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures

Demonstrated skill in the operation of personal computers and related word processing, spreadsheet, database software

Ability to work an irregular schedule including evenings and weekends; ability to travel occasionally

Must possess or be able to obtain a Montana Driver’s License

Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to occasionally handle and lift large artwork, equipment and tools weighing up to 75 #; ability to perform duties on a ladder