Curator​/Lane Motor Museum

Welcome to the Tennessee Association of Museums

Areas of Responsibility:
Management and interpretation of the Collection

FLSA:
Full-time

EEO Category: 1015

Basic Function:
To manage the collection and direct related educational opportunities for the public, in accordance with the Museum’s mission.

Oversees all aspects of the Museum’s curatorial program with respect to the Museum’s collection of automobiles, planes, boats, mono- and bicycles, motorcycles, and related materials, including objects on loan.

Works with and directs the efforts of the Education department as it relates to the collection.

In conjunction with the Director, develops and executes plans for the long-term preservation and exhibition of Collection objects.

Works with staff to develop and monitor annual and long-term budgets for acquisition, preservation, restoration, exhibition, and storage of Collection objects.

Directs the content, planning, and installation of exhibits, both permanent and temporary.

Assists the Director in the identification of future acquisitions, assessment of current holdings, and making recommendations as to the disposition of objects no longer suited to the Museum’s Mission and Collection Plan.

Assists the Marketing Department in the preparation of materials related to the marketing and promotion of exhibits, programs, and services.

Oversees research on Museum objects, and provides guidance in the acquisition of reference and other suitable materials for research and the library.

Assists with the development of the Museum’s research resources as a public resource, including digitization of select materials and detailed photography.

Responds to changing needs in the community, as well as the needs of the Museum’s visitors.

Develops a relationship with the local, regional, and national museum community, and serves as an ambassador for the Museum in the local and professional community.

Keeps up-to-date with changes in appropriate technology and curatorial techniques.

Key responsibilities shall include:

• The planning, design, promotion, and maintenance of public exhibitions.
• Oversees documentation, organization, and appropriate storage of Museum objects, including loaned objects.
• Evaluation of existing and potential Museum vehicles as regards their suitability for the Collection.
• Direction of the technical staff in the proper care of objects.
• Review and verify the accuracy of the Museum’s descriptions of its objects, as well as those on loan. Conduct research to determine the provenance of objects when appropriate.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Museum Studies, History, Library Sciences or related field required.

Qualified applicants will have had at least three years’ experience in an automotive museum or similar setting, developing and/or facilitating curatorial programs and services.

Strong research, organizational, and writing skills.

Basic understanding of mechanical and automotive systems, restoration, and maintenance.

Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office programs or similar is expected; uses technology to achieve desired results.

This position requires an outgoing, self‑motivated individual who enjoys working with the public in a constructive, positive fashion resulting in appropriate resolutions of disputes and/or difficult situations.

Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to work as a member of a team as well as on your own is expected.

Creatively handles staff resistance to implementing changes in policies and procedures.

Has a high degree of personal and professional integrity; acts in an ethical manner and avoids conflicts of interest.

A varied schedule, including some evenings and weekends, may be required.

Qualified applicants will, at the Museum’s expense, take and pass a DOT physical and drug screening, as well as a background check.

Compensation is based on qualifications and annual reviews will assess growth in job proficiency. Wages are based on a 40‑hour work week. We enjoy 6 paid holidays/year, and earn 20 days/year of paid time off. Health insurance is available.

Lane Motor Museum’s Mission Statement

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