*_JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT_* CITY OF ST. CLAIR SHORES ***Job Classification:Part-time Museum Curator* *Wage Rate:*$20.00/hr.10-15 hours per week *Brief Description:* This part-time non-benefited position works under the direct supervision of the Library Director, and will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City Museum known as the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum.A copy of the complete job description is available at the City website www.scsmi.net. *Minimum Requirements:* Applicants must possess knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of museum management obtained through the following: A Bachelor’s Degree in History, Museum Studies or a related field. *OR* Equivalent experience, as determined by the Library Director, working in an educational or public service environment related to the operation of an historical museum. *Interested parties should obtain and complete a City of St. Clair Shores Application form from www.scsmi.net <http://www.scsmi.net>.* *The completed form along with a resume and copies of all applicable education and training must be submitted to Rosemary Orlando, Library Director, 22500 11 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081, no later than 4:00 P.M. on Monday, September 16, 2019. * **The City of St. Clair Shores is an EOE. *City of St. Clair Shores* *Job Description* *TITLE:*Museum Curator *REPORTS TO:*Library Director *GENERAL SUMMARY:* **Under the general direction of the Library Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City Museum known as the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum. *PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:* 1.In accordance with established policies, procedures and professional standards, plans and installs displays, exhibits and other interpretive programs within and on the grounds of the museum. 2.Acts as curator and registrar for objects within the museum’s collection. 3.Responsible for the preparation of press releases, flyers, notices and other public relations related materials. 4.Plans, organizes, conducts, and supervises general and special tours, and a training program for and the scheduling of volunteer guides. 5.Develops and coordinates educational programs in conjunction with local school curriculum. 6.Assist with the researching, writing and implementation federal, state and local grants. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned this classification.They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. *Essential Qualifications, and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for Employment* **All of the following qualifications, and knowledge, skills and abilities are essential.An employee in this class, upon date of application must possess the following: *Knowledge* of the principles, methods and practices of museum management. *Knowledge *of Past Perfect and Autographics Montage software preferred*.* *Ability* to plan and prepare exhibits, displays and other interpretative programs. *Ability* to speak and write effectively in the English language. *Ability* to establish and maintain effective working relationships with general public, volunteers and co-workers. *Required education and training* *Possess *a Bachelor’s degree in History, Museum Studies or a related field from an accredited college or university, or, equivalent experience, as determined by the Library Director, working in an educational or public service environment related to the operation of an historical museum.