Curators in Battle Creek, Michigan
Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Curators on average make:
$70,720 ($34.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
7
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
decrease to 6.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a master’s degree.
The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.
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Other Job Titles
Art Curator, Coin Collector, Collections Curator, Collections Manager, Content Curator, Curator, Data Curator, Digital Curator, Education Curator, Educational Institution Curator
Technology/Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint
Tools Used
Claw hammers, Desktop computers, Digital cameras, Digitizers, Handheld digital thermometers, Laptop computers, Light meters, Mat cutters, Paint brushes, Personal computers
Tasks
- Develop and maintain an institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record-keeping systems, using computer databases.
- Provide information from the institution's holdings to other curators and to the public.
- Inspect premises to assess the need for repairs and to ensure that climate and pest control issues are addressed.
- Train and supervise curatorial, fiscal, technical, research, and clerical staff, as well as volunteers or interns.
- Negotiate and authorize purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections.
Personality
Attention to Detail, Initiative, Integrity, Dependability, Cooperation, Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Persistence, Independence, Innovation
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