Curator

Date:                   January 15, 2023

Title:                   Museum Curator

FLSA:                  Part-time

Shift:                   M-F, (20 hours a week)

Benefits:             Position includes holiday, sick & vacation benefits; does not include health benefits

Compensation: $30 - $35 Per Hour

Reports To:        Deputy Director

This position description is meant only to summarize the position and is not comprehensive.

Background

Washington Masonic Services is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation that works closely with the Masonic Grand Lodge of Washington.  Washington Masonic Services provides programs and services for people in need, primarily older adults; awards scholarships; and operates the Washington Masonic Library & Museum. The Washington Masonic Library & Museum is a collection of approximately 50,000 books and documents, 3,000 Masonic-related objects, and more than 250,000 physical and digital images. 

Summary of Position Responsibilities

The Museum Curator will oversee the operations of the Washington Masonic Library & Museum located in University Place Washington. This on-site position develops and implements plans for the advancement of both the library and museum, making it a regional destination for Masonic and community members.  An emphasis will be on highlighting the Fraternity’s past and present impact on the formation and continued growth of Washington State. 

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement a strategic Collections Plan designed to illuminate Masonry’s impact in Washington’s past, present and future.
• Develop and implement a plan to enhance visibility of the Library & Museum by promoting collections and educational opportunities.
• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers.
• Participate in raising funds and obtaining grants to expand collections and update the facility.
• Participate in developing the annual budget.
• Maintain records and cataloging of acquisitions.
• Collaborate with other institutions.
• Ensure collections are properly preserved.
• Other duties as needed.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience successfully developing, managing, or enhancing collections.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing a library or museum.
• Familiarity with conservation techniques and their practical application in a museum setting.
• Demonstrated experience successfully working with and leading volunteers.
• Able to effectively present and communicate messages through displays.
• Superb project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with museum databases.
• Understanding of Freemasonry, or willingness to learn about Freemasonry.
• Bachelor degree in a relevant field or 5 years related experience.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building expertise.
• Exceptional research and verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation competence.
• Skilled in creating the ultimate customer service experience.
• Strong eye for detail.
• Adept at program and display design.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently, using considerable judgment and initiative.
• Welcomes interacting with and is effect working with diverse populations.
• Skilled in the use of PC computers, including word processing, spreadsheet creation and management, database use and reporting.
• Skilled in using the Internet, including email and Web browsers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and conversing in the English language.
• Able to operate standard office equipment including copy/fax/scan machines.

Washington Masonic Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Washington Masonic Services does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, orientation, economic status, service in the military or for any other reason.

Salary : $30 - $35