[NHCOLL-L:319] Job Posting - Museum Curator/Historic Resources Coordinator

[Julie Golden]

I am posting this announcement for the Dallas County (Iowa) Conservation 
Board.
If you have questions about the position, please contact them directly at: 
info at dallas25.org



JOB DESCRIPTION  SHORT VERSION

Museum Curator/Historic and Cultural Resources Coordinator

Dallas County (Iowa) Conservation Department is seeking individual to 
curate Forest Park Museum and other facilitates, and coordinate historic 
and cultural resources in the county.  Programming for schools, groups, and 
events.  BS, BA, or Masters Degree (preferred) in related field. Salary 
range: $28,000. Excellent benefit package.  Send resume to Dallas County 
Personnel Office, 801 Court St., Adel, Iowa  50003 before December 1, 1999. 
EOE

JOB DESCRIPTION  LONG VERSION

Dallas County Conservation Board, Historic and Cultural Resources 
Coordinator/ Museum Curator

Description:  Under general supervision of the director, develop, plan, and 
coordinate different elements of the historic and cultural resource program 
for the Dallas County Conservation Board (DCCB).  Primary responsibilities 
include curate Forest Park Museum and other facilities managed by DCCB, 
coordination of historic resources in the county and region, interpretation 
providing information and programs to organized groups, schools, and the 
public.  This position is flexible and diverse in responsibility and is 
available for other DCCB operations, including ranger duties, maintenance, 
recreation management, landscaping, and operation of 
equipment.   Demonstrated skill, knowledge, and success in museum 
management, exhibit design, program development, natural resource 
management, and interpretation is recommended.

Qualifications:  Bachelor's Degree (B.A., B.S.) or Master's Degree 
preferred from a four-year college or university in Museum Science, 
History, Archaeology, or related natural science, design, or history field, 
and four years progressive field experience.


                                 DALLAS COUNTY
                                     Job Description

Job Title: Historic and Cultural Resources Coordinator/Museum Curator
Department:             Conservation
Location:               Forest Park
Reports to:             Executive Director
Salary Level:           $28,000
Approved By:    Executive Director
Approved Date:
FLSA Status:    Nonexempt

SUMMARY
Manages, develops, and promotes the historical and cultural resources 
program, curates museum facilities, coordinates related educational and 
event based activities, and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties 
may be assigned.

Assumes management and curation, under direction of the Executive Director, 
of County Conservation facilities in several areas, including but not 
limited to the following:

-       Forest Park Museum - 18 acre multiple use area containing an 
historical, cultural, and natural history museum arboretum, visitor center, 
picnic area, and connate conservation headquarters.  Primary exhibit 
facilities include Baldwin Hall, Hastie Hall, Heritage Hall, Storage 
building, and Visitors Center.

-       Voas Geology and Conservation Center - A geology and wetland center 
located at the Voas Nature Area.  The Voas Area is a 265 acre multiple use 
recreation, education, and conservation area, including the museum and barn.

-       Historic facilities on public and private lands in Dallas County, 
including but not limited to cemeteries, structures, historic sites, and 
interpretive exhibits.

Implements a variety of promotional activities intended to educate the 
public and stimulate interest in the use of Department parks.  Develops 
special events such as Heritage Day.  Works with Extension Services, 
organizations, and other programs through involvement with facilities and 
events.
Enforces laws and regulations regarding the operation of county parks and 
museum facilities.
Provides assistance to the public by answering inquiries, listening to 
complaints, and interpreting park facilities, history, flora, and fauna.
Monitors recreational needs, evaluates existing facilities, and makes 
recommendation to the director regarding improvements and operational 
policies.
Gathers information for and compiles a variety of reports, data, and 
recreational use estimates, for submission to the director.
Upon approval of and in coordination with the environmental education 
coordinator and director, prepares and issues press releases, newsletters, 
and information materials on Department activities.
Supervises concession operations on multiple use areas and insures 
conformance with the terms of agreements.
Assists the director with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and 
supervising of seasonal or support employees.
Compiles and submits proposed budget to director for specific areas of 
responsibility.
Promotes safety to park visitors and employees, and administers first aide 
when needed.
Assists field staff as necessary in park maintenance work such as repair of 
buildings, tools, equipment, and the maintenance of developed and 
undeveloped grounds, roads, trails, restrooms, boundary fences, erosion 
control, and water systems.
Participates in county organizations closely related to museum activities 
such as Dallas County Historical Society, Genealogy Society, and Certified 
Local Government (CLG).
Prepares management plans for museum facilities and operations.
Manages the operations of Forest Park Museum and Voas Geology and 
Conservation Center, including day to day operations, maintenance, special 
events, and inspection of maintenance activities.
Develop a landscape plan for Forest Park Museum.  Provide an effective well 
planned arboretum consisting of plant material determined most effective as 
representatives of the historical, cultural, and natural resources in 
Dallas County and the region.
Develop and maintain an effective quality exhibit and museum theme program 
for Forest Park Museum and the Voas Geology and Conservation 
Center.  Exhibits will be effectively designed to allow interaction and 
follow museum theme guidelines.
Develop an interactive viable volunteer and intern program to meet museum 
program needs.
Provides a well coordinated program which opens participation to all 
historic and cultural interests in Dallas County.
Develops and updates Forest Park Museum brochure and event publication.
Reports to the Director, all observed operation and maintenance needs in 
all areas of the Conservation Department program.

This position in on call and regularly requires weekend, holiday, and other 
overtime hours. Schedules will be approved by the Director.

Coordination and assistance to staff and programs will be assigned on 
in-service and specialty committees within the Conservation Department in 
areas including: archaeological resources, visitor assistance, 
environmental education, and Greenbelt programs.
_________________________________________________
More specific areas of direction and work for the position include the 
following:

interaction with groups, and volunteerism, develop museum direction and 
theme, educational coordination, exhibit development, recording and 
cataloging artifacts, professional museum approach, landscape plan 
development, funding for capital improvements, philosophy of visitor and 
community services, archaeological surveys and projects, community 
watershed projects, developing and promoting special events.


Julia Golden, Curator
Department of Geoscience, 121 TH
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242 USA

tel: 319-335-1822
fax: 319-335-1821
e-mail: j-golden at uiowa.edu 
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