Museum Curator Job at City of Mesa, Mesa, AZ

  • City of Mesa
  • Mesa, AZ

Job Description

Museum Curator

The current vacancy is in the Arizona Museum of Natural History; however, this recruitment will also be used to establish an eligible list for possible future vacancies in other assignment areas.

The first review of all applications will be on Monday, July 6, 2026.

The Museum Curator develops, interprets, evaluates, communicates, and curates the collections of the Arizona Museum for Natural History for the fields of natural and social sciences. Responsibilities include: developing and implementing procedures of a general curatorial nature relating to the fields of Social Sciences (history, ethnology, archaeology, anthropology) or Natural Sciences (paleontology, geology, biology); conducting original and secondary research; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws in the acquisition and collection of objects; writing policies, plans, grant proposals, reports, etc., regarding museum collections, general curatorial information, or a designated subject area; and providing curatorial expertise on certain changing and permanent exhibits. The Museum Curator also supervises full-time, part-time, contractual, and volunteer personnel. This class is also responsible for performing related duties as required.

Anthropology Assignment: Conducts primary and/or secondary research in anthropology or related disciplines; oversee the disciplines of ethnology, and archaeology; coordinates the permanent gallery rotations, changes and updates exhibits, public engagement, and educational programming. General supervision is received from the Chief Curator, who reviews work through conferences, meetings, reports, and overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt professional.

Qualifications & Requirements

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area. Considerable (3 - 5 years) collections experience in museums, cultural centers, institutes, academics, or equivalent.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. A Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as: Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area and experience in responsible positions in a museum is preferred. Experience in Triassic paleobiology field collection and publication desirable. Experience in application and administration of grants, permits, and federal and state repositories. Experience in large museum projects.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Local area

Similar Jobs

Crowley Family Dentistry

Dental Front Office Receptionist Job at Crowley Family Dentistry

 ...competitive hourly pay ranging from $18 to $25 per hour, with final pay based on previous experience. Title Dental Front Office Receptionist Job Description Role Overview: Full-Time Front Desk position available for a private fee-for-service dental office in... 

Focus Interpreting Inc

Medical Certified English - Spanish Interpreter In Utah Job at Focus Interpreting Inc

 ...POSITION SUMMARY: Focus Interpreting is seeking a Medical Certified English - Spanish Interpreter to join our team in Utah. In this essential role, you will provide professional interpreting services in medical settings, ensuring clear and accurate communication between... 

TalentBurst, Inc.

Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,873 to $1,909 per week in Charlotte North, NC Job at TalentBurst, Inc.

 ...Charlotte, NC 874 Licensed beds Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital Chest Pain Center Stroke Center Radius rule: Traveler...  ...region if the need arises Region 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division (CMC Main CMC Mercy Levine Children... 

UCHealth

Spanish Medical Interpreter Job at UCHealth

 ...UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department: CD Interpreter Services Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay...  ...offer a hybrid or remote option Summary : Provides medical interpretation for patients, staff and guests who are non-English... 

CompHealth

Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Pascagoula, MS Job at CompHealth

 ...Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology Location: Pascagoula, MS Employer: CompHealth Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position This position is in Pascagoula, a major industrial city in Mississippi along...