Museum Curator

OverviewThe current vacancy is in the Arizona Museum of Natural History; however, this recruitment will also be used to establish an eligible list for possible future vacancies in other assignment areas. The first review of all applications will be on Monday, July 6, 2026.ResponsibilitiesThe Museum Curator develops, interprets, evaluates, communicates, and curates the collections of the Arizona Museum for Natural History for the fields of natural and social sciences. Responsibilities include:Developing and implementing procedures of a general curatorial nature relating to the fields of Social Sciences (history, ethnology, archaeology, anthropology) or Natural Sciences (paleontology, geology, biology)Conducting original and secondary researchEnsuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws in the acquisition and collection of objectsWriting policies, plans, grant proposals, reports, etc., regarding museum collections, general curatorial information, or a designated subject areaProviding curatorial expertise on changing and permanent exhibitsSupervising full-time, part-time, contractual, and volunteer personnelPerforming related duties as requiredAnthropology AssignmentConducts primary and/or secondary research in anthropology or related disciplines; oversee the disciplines of ethnology, and archaeology; coordinates the permanent gallery rotations, changes and updates exhibits, public engagement, and educational programming.Supervision & StatusGeneral supervision is received from the Chief Curator, who reviews work through conferences, meetings, reports, and overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt professional.Qualifications & RequirementsEmployee Values : All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City\'s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area. Considerable (3 - 5 years) collections experience in museums, cultural centers, institutes, academics, or equivalent.Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. A Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as: Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area and experience in responsible positions in a museum is preferred. Experience in Triassic paleobiology field collection and publication desirable. Experience in application and administration of grants, permits, and federal and state repositories. Experience in large museum projects.Link To Job Description Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.Application Questions01. Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor\'s Degree in a Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area? To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) and major(s) information on your application.YesNo02. Do you have a Master\'s Degree in a field of the Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as: Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area? To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) and major(s) information on your application.YesNo03. Do you have a Ph.D. in a field of the Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area? To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) and major(s) information on your application.YesNo04. How many years of collections experience do you have in museums, cultural centers, institutes, academics, or equivalent? Please detail your experience on your application.NoneSome but less than 3 years3 years or more but less than 5 years5 years or more but less than 7 years7 years or more05. Please describe your collections experience in museums, cultural centers, institutes, academics, or equivalent below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. To receive this experience credit, you MUST also fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete/blank applications or responses such as “see resume” will not be considered.06. Do you have experience in Triassic paleobiology field collection and publication? Please detail your experience on your application.YesNo07. Please describe your experience in Triassic paleobiology field collection and publication, including employer(s). Please detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.08. Do you have experience in the application and administration of grants, permits, and federal and state repositories? Please detail your experience on your application.YesNo09. Please describe your experience in the application and administration of grants, permits, and federal and state repositories, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.10. Do you have experience with large museum projects? Please detail your experience on your application.YesNo11. Please describe your experience with large museum projects, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.Required Question#J-18808-Ljbffr

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