Hall of History Curator

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Omaha, NEtime type:
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REQ-Serves as an official spokesperson and representative of the Boys Town Hall of History. Provides content expertise for museum exhibitions, programs, the general public, and the media. Supports all staff by providing content information and research on topics and speakers for exhibits, programs and artifacts. Conceptualizes and develops permanent and temporary exhibitions. Serves as an educator for schools and other public audiences.

Builds and expands the Hall of History’s local, national, and international presence, profile and reputation with scholars, professionals and the public.##
** MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:*** ## Oversees the growth and preservation of the collections/archives in the Hall of History to protect the legacy and artifacts of Father Flanagan, Boys Town’s founder.* ## Conceptualizes and prepares high quality, interesting and dynamic exhibitions, for the Hall of History’s various audiences.* ## Responds to public inquiries concerning the exhibitions, content areas, and collection; disseminates accurate information and establishes positive rapport and respect.
* ## Represents the museum to the media via on-camera interviews, print, radio, social media, etc. Responds to media research requests as needed.* ## Provides content expertise to staff as needed for programs and for the Hall of History’s varied audiences.* ## Conducts tours that educate the public, special guests, donors and scholars.* ## Presents, talks, and participates in public programming relating to the permanent collection and special exhibitions for various audiences.
* ## Oversees the care, exhibition, acquisition, research, study, and interpretation of the collection promoting scholarship and public understanding.* ## Develops and supports collaborative relationships with other scholars and museums,  educational organizations, government agencies, business, and other organizations that further the Boy’s Town mission.* ## Builds and expands the Museum’s local, national, and international presence, profile, and reputation.* ##
· Oversees the budget, branding, and community outreach functions of the Boys Town Visitor's Center and Hall of History and provides timely marketing reports regarding their outcomes.* ## Communicates with executives, support staff, consultants, and board members to gather input on community relations in each site, key contacts, and potential opportunities for highlighting Boys Town's mission; creates presentations and for senior management.
* ## Provides annual or periodic reports reviewing program objectives and activities and projecting plans for ensuing periods.* ## Hires, trains, and evaluates staff; recruits and supervises volunteers.## ##
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:*** ## Excellent presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner, and to build and sustain successful, professional relationships.* ## Knowledge of museum and historical preservation strategies and methodologies.* ## Knowledge of organizational strategies and ability to apply those strategies in practice.
* ## Ability to demonstrate the highest standard of integrity, truth, confidentiality, and accuracy in work.* ## Extensive knowledge of, or capacity to learn, Boys Town history.* ## Ability to define and allocate a budget that is used to generate business growth and increase market share.* ## High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills. Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* ## Strong current events and historical knowledge – able to assist with intellectual leadership on how the museum represents the history, present and future Boys Town and of Father Flanagan’s global impact.* ## Ability to proactively build relationships with team members and individuals and organizations in both religious and secular communities to the benefit of the institution.* ## Ability…