ASSISTANT MUSEUM DIRECTOR 4191

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class assists the Museum Director in a wide variety of administrative and professional duties in the operation of a municipal museum; and acts for the Director in his absence. Work includes responsibility for researching and exhibiting a variety of art objects. Administrative duties include assisting in scheduling exhibits, preparing press releases, addressing groups and preparing the budget. All work is reviewed by the Director through inspections and discussions. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in planning and conducting various exhibitions and lectures in the museum; assists in displaying paintings and other art objects;

Assists in supervising the hanging and storing of a permanent collection;

Assists in making arrangements with other museums or collectors for showing their art objects;

Prepares publicity releases;

Prepares descriptive placards;

Assists in cataloging all material and supervising the continuation of the system installed;

Conducts correspondence related to research activities with art museums, art experts, and officials of other historic and scientific restorations;

Conducts research in the authenticity and evaluation of the various paintings and exhibits;

Escorts special guests, schoolchildren and other groups through the museum;

Lectures and delivers gallery talks at the museum and to outside groups;

Serves on juries for local art shows;

Assists in supervising the maintenance and care of the museum, paintings and exhibitions;

Assists in preparing budget for the museum;

Requisitions supplies;

Assigns work to support staff.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the display, repair, restoration and evaluation of a wide variety of museum exhibition; good knowledge of current sources of information and literature pertaining to art, its history, art research and evaluation; some knowledge of established principles, practices and methods used in museum administration; some knowledge of the principles of public relations and public speaking, and ability to apply them to promotional and lecturing tasks; ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with community leaders, professional colleagues, and organizations, public officials, and the general public; ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to keep a variety of records and to prepare and submit reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Art or related field, and two (2) years of experience as a curator in an art museum; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years experience as a curator in an art museum; or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

R12/05/89

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive

RR1/22/03