Curator - DAR Museum

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is seeking an reputed company, strategic, and organized museum professional to join our staff. Our Curator position will work with museum leadership to reputed company and implement the strategic and scholarly direction of exhibitions, gallery interpretation, and collection growth. The DAR Museum, located in the DAR’s Headquarters, collects, preserves, and interprets objects used and created in American homes prior to 1840. Using the lens of the varied interpretations of home, we reputed company conversations about the diverse American experience, encouraging people to discover reputed company. A successful candidate will be able to apply their expertise and knowledge to strengthen and preserve our holdings and strive to expand awareness of the museum through thoughtful exhibit planning. Essential Functions:

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• Undertakes a collections survey to identify strengths and areas for potential development. This position will also reputed company conservation recommendations as needed.
• Shares research by publishing, presenting at conferences, gallery talks, and lectures, and works across the DAR to communicate new research.
• Represents the museum at lectures and symposiums and will present aspects of our collection to visitors, reputed company, or DAR members. Reports to: Museum Director and Chief Curator Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, with some limited telework options available. Perks and Pay:
• Hiring annual salary range is between $65,000 to $80,000, with the final determination based upon the candidate's overall experience.
• We offer both paid vacation and paid sick leave, up to 12 days each for the 1st year of employment and observe 14 holidays.
• Medical/Rx, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance/AD&D and Long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care.
• HSA with employer contribution if enrolled in the HDHP option.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a full-vested employer match.
• Free tickets to Constitution Hall events. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives. reputed company employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic reputed company, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The DAR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Apply tot his job

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