City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, participates in the research, cataloging, preparation, installation and preservation of museum collection objects and gallery exhibitions.

The 3542 Curator II is the journey-level position in the Curator class series. The 3542 Curator II has greater responsibility for liaising with outside contacts, conducting educational programs, and writing than the 3541 Curator I. The 3544 Curator III performs more difficult and responsible tasks with greater independence than those assigned to 3542 Curator II incumbents.

The 3542 Curator II may supervise departmental staff.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Conducts research collection and exhibition objects and related topics; prepares and installs exhibits; gives lectures and gallery talks on collection objects, exhibits and displays in the museum and galleries.
2. Makes collections available for study by students and schools and for inspection by museum visitors; is responsible for the preparation and installation of museum exhibits.
3. Schedules, prepares and gives lectures on museum subjects in the public schools; may show pertinent materials from the museum's collections in the course of lectures; conducts tours of the museum's galleries to various groups, clubs and school classes; assists in the planning and circulating of exhibits available to educational institutions.
4. Carries out and explains established methods, policies, and procedures relating to departmental activities; makes contact with departmental personnel and other individuals in providing information and conducting research on collection objects, exhibitions, and activities.
5. Makes regular and responsible contact with individuals, groups, departmental personnel and outside individuals, organizations, and institutions in providing information and instructions on museum exhibits collection objects, exhibitions, and activities.
6. Prepares and maintains routine correspondence, memoranda, operational records and reports of assigned activities.

Knowledge of: Fine arts, art history, decorative arts, design, history, library science, museum studies, natural history, science, and technology; the methods and techniques in instructing and training others in museum subjects, procedures, and appreciation; methods of caring for and displaying museum objects; museum operations and procedures.

Ability and Skill to: Speak and write effectively; plan and carry out of the technical aspects relative to the care and development of museum collections and the design and installation of museum exhibitions; communicate and work with the public and department staff.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the fine arts, art history, decorative arts, design, history, library science, museum studies, natural history, science, technology, or other closely related disciplines.

Experience:
Three (3) years of museum experience.

License and Certification:

Substitution:

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

ORIGINATION DATE: 4/22/68

AMENDED DATE: 8/8/06; 02/16/2016

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA SFCCD SFUSD

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