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NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM Position: Part-time Curator

Application deadline: June 3, 2024
The National Lighthouse Museum (NLM), a private, not for profit Museum, located on Staten Island, NY,
seeks to hire a part-time Curator to manage the Museum’s current collection and to seek opportunities
to expand its artifacts as the Museum moves forward toward its planned Museum expansion within the
next three years.
The National Lighthouse Museum interprets and chronicles the history of US Lighthouses which formally
began in 1789 under the auspices of the United States Lighthouse Establishment which was an operating
component of the United States Treasury. The Museum exists on the site of the US Lighthouse Service
General Depot from 1864-1939.
The Museum officially opened to the public in 2014 in Building 11 on the site. The curator will be
instrumental in helping the Museum in the planning, curating and designing of exhibits as we move
forward with our CAMPAIGN TO ILLUMINATE FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Collection Responsibilities:
 Cultivate donors for artifacts and archival material
 Manage and develop a small but growing collection of artifacts, archives, and library materials
 Maintain proper museum collections documentation and legal paperwork
 Implement professional museum standards, policies and procedures related to curatorial work
 Help research, develop and maintain current collections and exhibits in partnership with the
Museum team.
 Coordinate and collaborate closely with and serve on the Museum’s Collection’s Committee
 Help initiate, develop and implement at least two maritime related exhibits annually along with
the guidance and direction of the Museum team.

Educational Responsibilities:
 Provide research, guidance and direction to support our in-house Museum Education Programs
 Help develop and design educational activities in collaboration with our museum educators and
docents to ensure effective experiences for their students and their teachers
 Design & implement interpretive plans for new exhibits in partnership with the Museum team.
 Work to ensure the best visitor experience producing diverse strategies to meet a variety of
needs
 Analyze the impact and success of interpretive strategies and apply new strategies as needed
 Utilize DEI/Diversity, Equality and Inclusion standards when developing and designing exhibits

Intern/Volunteer Management Responsibilities:
 Provide guidance, direction and supervision to Curatorial Interns, as needed in their fulfillment
of class requirements
 Educate Museum Staff/ Interns/ Docents and Volunteers to be aware of the importance of
delivering quality and accurate interpretive content regardless of positions at museum
 Conduct Training Sessions with Team as needed on the maintenance and handling of artifacts
and archival materials
 Assure the NLM Team remains aware of the Museum’s responsibility to understand and
respond to the needs, desires and interests of its audience

Qualifications:
 Master’s degree in Museum Studies, history or related field preferred
 3 years prior experience as a museum curator, collections manager or exhibit developer
 Knowledge of and experience with industry standards and best practices
 Excellent research, writing and organizational skills
 Familiarity and experience with Museum databases
 Excellent computer skills

Send or e-mail Resume and Cover Letter* to:
LDianto@lighthousemuseum.org
or
Linda Dianto
Executive Director
National Lighthouse Museum
200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point
Staten Island, New York 10301
Lighthousemuseum.org
*Please Note
In cover letter, please identify any maritime/ lighthouse interest and/ or experience you may have!


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