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MILITARY MUSEUM CURATOR

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Date:  Oct 8, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702-2317

Job Requisition ID:  42062

Agency:  Department of Military Affairs   
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary $6172 monthly; Full Range $6172 - $9010 monthly.   
Job Type:  Salaried Full-Time  
County:  Sangamon   
Number of Vacancies:  1   
Plan/BU:  MC-22

Directorate/Wing:  Military Museum

Work Location:  Camp Lincoln - 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62702

Schedule:  7.5 daily, M-F

Hours:  8 am - 4 pm (1/2 hr paid lunch) Can vary based on mission requirements

Date Posted:  10/9/2024 

Last Day to Apply:  10/30/2024

BID NOTICE #:  42062         

                

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Military Affairs must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.

 

This is a non-code Military Exempt position.  To qualify you will need to furnish proof of your Illinois National Guard military service. Illinois National Guard members currently serving should provide a memo from their command showing dates and status.  Retired/inactive members should provide their NGB22 and/or DD214.  These documents can be uploaded in the application.

 

You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b, FM 115 or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

 

Position Overview - Military Museum Curator

The Department of Military Affairs is looking to hire a Military Museum Curator located out of Camp Lincoln. This position under direction, performs professional and technical duties in the operation of Illinois State Military Museum: supports all aspects of museum operations to include curatorial care of the collections; collection development; exhibitions; security; research and programs. Performs administrative functions associated with the day-to-day operation of the Museum to include supervision of the museum operations in the absence of the Museum Director, and other duties as required or assigned. The Department of Military Affairs works with the members of the Illinois Air and Army National Guard. We welcome all interested applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

  • Researches, plans, develops, and performs the collection duties for acquiring manuscripts, papers, letters, books, maps, photographs, and artifacts which have historical significance to the Illinois National Guard, Militia and State of Illinois.
  • Provides curatorial care of artifacts and collections, ensuring appropriate preventative and remedial maintenance.
  • Maintains artifact registry, donor files, and loan files associated with prospective and actual donors and lenders.
  • Establishes and updated loan agreements with borrowers and lenders of historical property into and out of the Museum.
  • Supports the research, planning, development, and implementation of exhibits within Museum.
  • Attends professional meetings and training related to curatorial care and exhibit preparation.
  • Responds to public inquiries and manages correspondence as it pertains to museum collection and operation.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerate above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with course work in history, humanities and/or public administration.
  • Requires training in museum sciences/administration or related fields and/or post-graduate studies or post-graduate degree in related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers oral and written communications abilities.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires active or retired (20 years) membership in the Illinois National Guard or retired (minimum 20 years) US Armed forces, if last duty assignment was with the Illinois National Guard.
  • Requires the ability to pass a DoD background investigation and obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) prior to hire or transfer.
  • Requires ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time, ability to lift and carry 80lbs, i.e., heavy boxes, supplies, etc., and ability to climb stairs and ladders.
  • Requires the ability to bend and stoop repeatedly over long periods of time.


Job Function:  Public Safety; Arts, Design & Cultural  

Agency Contact:  Megan Layendecker

Email:  DMA.StatePersonnelHROffice@illinois.gov

Phone #:  217-761-3808

 

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  • Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

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*NOTE:  The Department of Military Affairs does not discriminate against any individual because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service in connection with employment, real estate transactions, access to financial credit, and the availability of public accommodations in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is responsible for compliance and may be reached at 217/557-5667.

 

Department of Defense (DOD) background check and receipt of a DOD Common Access Card (CAC) is required for this position.

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