Lane Motor Museum
Job Description
I. Title: Curator
Reports To: Director
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
Areas of Responsibility: Management and interpretation of the Collection
FLSA: Full-time
EEO Category: 1015
Salaried/Hourly: Salaried
Basic Function: To manage the collection and direct related educational opportunities for the public, in accordance with the Museum’s mission.
II. Functions and Responsibilities
Oversees all aspects of the Museum’s curatorial program with respect to the Museum’s collection of automobiles, planes, boats, mono- and bicycles, motorcycles, and related materials, including objects on loan.
Works with and directs the efforts of the Education department as it relates to the collection.
In conjunction with the Director, develops and executes plans for the long-term
preservation and exhibition of Collection objects.
Works with staff to develop and monitor annual and long-term budgets for acquisition, preservation, restoration, exhibition, and storage of Collection objects.
Directs the content, planning, and installation of exhibits, both permanent and temporary.
Assists the Director in the identification of future acquisitions, assessment of current holdings, and making recommendations as to the disposition of objects no longer suited to the Museum’s Mission and Collection Plan.
Assists the Marketing Department in the preparation of materials related to the marketing and promotion of exhibits, programs, and services.
Oversees research on Museum objects, and provides guidance in the acquisition of reference and other suitable materials for research and the library.
Assists with the development of the Museum’s research resources as a public resource, including digitization of select materials and detailed photography.
Responds to changing needs in the community, as well as the needs of the Museum’s visitors.
Develops a relationship with the local, regional, and national museum community, and serves as an ambassador for the Museum in the local and professional community.
Keeps up-to-date with changes in appropriate technology and curatorial techniques.
Key responsibilities shall include:
a. The planning, design, promotion, and maintenance of public exhibitions.
b. Oversees documentation, organization, and appropriate storage of Museum
objects, including loaned objects.
c. Evaluation of existing and potential Museum vehicles as regards their suitability for the Collection.
d. Direction of the technical staff in the proper care of objects.
e. Review and verify the accuracy of the Museum’s descriptions of its objects, as well as those on loan. Conduct research to determine the provenance of objects when appropriate.
III. Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Museum Studies, History, Library Sciences or related field required.
Qualified applicants will have had at least three years’ experience in an automotive museum or similar setting, developing and/or facilitating curatorial programs and services.
Strong research, organizational, and writing skills.
Basic understanding of mechanical and automotive systems, restoration, and maintenance.
Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office programs or similar is expected; uses technology to achieve desired results.
This position requires an outgoing, self-motivated individual who enjoys working with the public in a constructive, positive fashion resulting in appropriate resolutions of disputes and/or difficult situations.
Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to work as a member of a team as well as on your own is expected.
Creatively handles staff resistance to implementing changes in policies and procedures.
Has a high degree of personal and professional integrity; acts in an ethical manner and avoids conflicts of interest.
A varied schedule, including some evenings and weekends, may be required.
Qualified applicants will, at the Museum’s expense, take and pass a DOT physical and drug screening, as well as a background check.
Compensation is based on qualifications and annual reviews will assess growth in job proficiency. Wages are based on a 40-hour work week. We enjoy 6 paid holidays/year, and earn 20 days/year of paid time off. Health insurance is available.
Lane Motor Museum’s Mission Statement
The mission of Lane Motor Museum shall be to collect, preserve, document, and interpret a mostly European collection of automobiles and motorcycles for the public, through both static displays and active demonstrations.
Disclaimer Statement:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate description of the current position, other or different tasks may be required when and if circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments)
ABOUT LANE MOTOR MUSEUM
At Lane Motor Museum, visitors of all ages are introduced to a broad variety of vehicles from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Engineering, politics, geography, economics and design are some of the ways these automobiles have been important to human history. Lane Motor Museum is a working museum with the goal of maintaining all vehicles in running order. Vehicles date from the 1920s to today and feature a variety of microcars, amphibious vehicles, military vehicles, alternative fuel vehicles, airplanes, prototypes, one-of-a-kind vehicles and motorcycles.
The Museum is located on one of Nashville’s old pikes, about halfway between our vibrant downtown and Nashville International Airport. Nashville, named an It City by Forbes and the New York Times, is a growing and dynamic Southern city – for more information about Nashville, see:
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Applicants may reply via email with Cover Letter and Resume to: positions@lanemotormuseum.org
Or by mail to:
Curator
Lane Motor Museum
702 Murfreesboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37210
