Curator of Collections & Exhibits

Curator of Collections & Exhibits

Salary

$2,598.75 - $2,775.00 Biweekly

Location

Juneau

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600974

Department

Juneau Public Libraries

Division

Juneau Douglas City Museum

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Number

202025

Bargaining Unit

Unrepresented

Pay Range

16

Hours Per Week

37.5

Telework Availability

Not Available

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Description

We are looking for someone who enjoys interacting with the public, providing outstanding customer service, and working with diverse groups.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A strong candidate for this position would have experience working with collection management, be able to prioritize and multitask in a busy workplace, collaborating with artists and contractors to create exhibits and programs that complement the City Museum's mission. Incumbents provide information about exhibit changes to Museum staff, seek opportunities for partnerships and alternative funding (grants), and guide temporary exhibit artists and contractors with design, installation, and maintenance of temporary exhibits.

Candidates should possess effective computer skills, clear verbal and written communication skills particularly as it pertains to exhibit text, exceptional attendance, reliability, flexibility, and strong attention to detail. A strong candidate will be able to perform extensive research for public and external inquiries, referral, source validation related to local historical artifacts.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

In this position you will receive a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, 13 paid holidays a year, an excellent health insurance program that includes medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options, paid leave and retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System).

We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides paid parental leave, free parking, paid time off for parent teacher conferences, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free bi-annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes, challenges and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

Depending on season, this position works at the City Museum five (5) days a week. During installations and special events, this will include evenings and weekends. You will work at a staff desk, in the collections area, and at the museum front reception desk when needed.

Typical Responsibilities

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Under general direction, performs professional curatorial duties related to the acquisition, registration, management, security, and care of the museum's permanent exhibits and loan collections. This position is also responsible for the design, development and maintenance of museum exhibits and displays.

Typical responsibilities include the following:

• Acquisition, registration, condition, study and management of the Juneau Douglas City Museum permanent and loan collections, including approximately 7,000 objects, 90,000 photographs, 10,000 archival papers, 4,000 reference documents, and structures/large objects of historical significance located off-site around the City and Borough of Juneau.
• Researches and recommends the solicitation, acquisition or de-accession of art works, historical objects and archival material for the collections; assists with establishing insurance values; document in-coming and out-going loans.
• Maintenance and upgrades for permanent exhibits; lends professional advice to the Library Director to develop and recommend exhibits, including the design, installation, and dismantling of temporary exhibits.
• Supports solo artist exhibits with instillation, design, and dismantling.
• Performs extensive research for public and external inquiries, including historical information, complex analysis, summarization, artifact searches, interpretation, translation, and referral, source validation related to historical artifacts, structures, and geographic areas.
• Identifies and assesses needs from collections and makes recommendations to the Library Director for prioritization.
• Provides information on the collections for newsletter, publicity, reports, grants, and public presentations.
• Makes recommendations on and develops and implements exhibit and collection management guidelines and policies.
• Provide professional curatorial advice or consultative services to small and larger museums locally and within the region.
• Maintains and upgrades collections database, photo-documentation and insurance records of all collections.
• May assist at the front desk, including opening and closing the Museum facility and utilizing a point-of-sale(POS) system.
• Monitors environmental conditions in exhibits and storage areas; makes or recommends modifications to ensure the
• preservation of the collections.
• Assists with facility operations and monitoring of the HVAC system.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree in museum studies/Museology.

Substitutions: The following combination of education and experience may substitute for the required Master's degree in Museum Studies/Museology:

Master's degree in art history, Humanities, Archeology, Anthropology or equivalent field as determined by the Museum Director

AND

one (1) year of experience working with museum/art collections or exhibits.

OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college including some coursework in museology; art, anthropology, education, archaeology, history or a closely related field,

AND

Two (2) years of experience working in a museum/art collections or exhibits.

Other:

A valid Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

Employee MUST have access to reliable transportation to transport self to locations where community collections and programs are held.

Supplemental Information

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Catherine Melville

Phone Number: (907) 586-04436

Email: catherine.melville@juneau.org

This position is open until filled. We have one vacancy to fill. We are reviewing applicants and inviting qualified individuals to participate in our selection process as they apply. If you have applied after the vacant position is filled, you will be notified. We encourage all applicants who are interested in this position to apply in a timely fashion.

The first review of applications will occur on August 31, 2026.

Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

Education

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work Experience

If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.

If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

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EEO Statement

The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.

Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.

Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

• No cost employee only plan available

• Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents

• Additional optional coverage available

• Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage

• Optional group-based insurance premiums for

• Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)

• Short-term Disability

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

• Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire

• Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare

• Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees

• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit: Benefits - City and Borough of Juneau

Paid Leave and Holidays

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served

• 21 days of PL within first year of employment

• Personal leave includes Sick leave

• Thirteen paid holidays a year

• Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)

Employee Wellness Program

The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:

• An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
• Health related webinars
• Office Ergonomic Assessments

For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit Wellness Program - City and Borough of Juneau.

Additional Perks

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
• Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools

01

Do you have a master's degree in Museum Studies/Museology?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a master's degree in Art History, Humanities, Archaeology, Anthropology, or equivalent field AND one (1) year of experience working with museum/art collections or exhibits?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college including some coursework in museology; art, anthropology, education, archaeology, history or a closely related field AND two (2) years of experience working in a museum/art collections or exhibits?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have (or will you have) a valid drivers license at the time of appointment and for continued employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City & Borough of Juneau

Address 155 Heritage Way

Juneau, Alaska, 99801

Phone 907-586-5250

Website http://Juneau.gov