Museum Curator (Art)

Job Details

Full-time

$132,368 - $172,075 a year

Duties

• Develops and directs a range of temporary visual arts exhibitions, permanent collections of Contemporary Art and documentation of projects through publication or videography and outreach programs.
• Researches, develops, and proposes exhibition topics demonstrating an awareness of feasibility issues (e.g. loans, budget, safety and conservation of objects and publications); executes exhibition plans within strict timelines.
• Represents the office in meetings, travels domestically internationally to lecture on exhibitions and cultural diplomacy, and participates in professional conventions, and panel discussions with field experts and the general public.
• Identifies works of contemporary art, negotiates the loans/commissions/sales, and oversees all stages of the process through the actual installation of art and/or production of the publication or video.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.

Applicants must have ONE of the required basic entry qualification requirements described below:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Have an undergraduate or higher level degree from an accredited college or university museum work; OR in an applicable subject-matter field;
OR
Have 4 years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown above;
OR
Have a combination of education and experience where coursework was equivalent to a major, as shown above, PLUS appropriate experience OR additional education.

Note: All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.

IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic entry qualifications requirements listed above, the applicant MUST have 1 year of specialized experience that has equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience curating culturally significant, contemporary visual fine art exhibitions at an American Alliance of Museums (AAM) accredited museum or contemporary art gallery representing international artists.
• Experience managing logistical aspects of art collections, including determining client preferences, identifying artists, developing exhibit budgets, negotiating loan terms, designing installation layouts and installing artwork.
• Experience fostering relationships with leading contemporary visual artists exhibited in domestic and international museums or galleries to borrow artworks.

Note: All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.

Education

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.

Additional information

For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or [email protected].

If eligible, telework and/or remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Please note that any approved remote work arrangement is subject to the locality pay area of the alternative telework worksite.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How to Apply

Prepare your application in USAJOBS

To start your application, click Apply and we’ll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents.

During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We’ll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won’t lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.

STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.

STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.

STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions.

STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.

To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency’s Civil Service selection process site.

Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at [email protected] or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET

Alternate Application Procedures

If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.

Agency contact information

L. Jacques

Phone 000-000-0000

Fax 000-000-0000

Email [email protected]

Address U.S. Department of State 1999 Dyess Ave. Charleston, South Carolina 29405 United States