Description:
The primary purpose of the MUSEUM CURATOR, GS-1015-12, is to maintain historical material culture pertaining to the State; to facilitate the education of soldiers, Army civilians and the public through education, exhibitions, and public programs in cooperation with the State Historian; to develop and maintain professional networks through membership and participation in professional organizations; to serve as a liaison with appropriate state offices and with allied professionals at the Federal, state, and local levels. This position is non-supervisory.
- Participates in public programming, including informative tours of the state's NG museum or exhibits for members of the public and distinguished visitors to the state JFHQ, RTI or other high traffic area. In coordination with appropriate agencies, assists in development and implementation of school curriculum for secondary and elementary schools in the community. Answers telephonic and written inquiries providing technical and general information upon request to military agencies, clubs, teachers, researchers, students, and other interested individuals.
- Leads development of museum exhibits. This includes developing original plans/exhibit scripts and/ or collaborating with exhibit designers on final designs for exhibits, including research necessary for preparation of exhibits and determining gallery space required; planning, developing and producing exhibits; restoration and preparation of items to be exhibited; ensures that the exhibit is accessible and concurs with the mission statement of the museum. Ensures the exhibit area is maintained.
- Plans the state, territory, or district-level educational and interpretive programs which are presented to interpret objects - example would be an analysis of the evolution of how the National Guard (NG) is committed during crises. Performs a limited amount of direct teaching and lectures to promote awareness of state NG history. Responsible for the educational programs of the NG museum, including implementation of formal NG heritage instruction to all Soldiers and civilians. Coordinates with other National Guard Bureau (NGB) programs within the State such as Youth Challenge Program and the DoD Star Base program to facilitate additional educational programming at the museum.
- Responsible for analyzing the collection to identify collecting areas, developing and implementing the long range plan for the collection in accordance with the state's ARNG museum mission statement. Responsible for building the collection by coordinating with staff and leadership to identify and secure items of historical interest or relevance used in current/recent operations. Responsible for the development for NG standard operating procedures as directed by the Chief of Staff and for developing core museum documents in accordance with AR 870-20Monitors environmental conditions and serves as the authoritative expert to the command on the required and appropriate care of historical property and ensures the security of the collection. Serves as authoritative advisor to USPFO and logistical leaders on historical property matters.