Curatorial Assistant – Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, Bowdoin College
Arctic Museum Arctic Studies
Bowdoin’s Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum is dedicated entirely to all things Arctic. It is named after Arctic explorers and Bowdoin graduates Robert E. Peary (Class of 1877) and Donald B. MacMillan (Class of 1898). In 1967 Bowdoin opened the Arctic Museum. MacMillan, who worked in the Arctic from 1908 to 1954, added to the museum’s growing collections, donating his expedition equipment, anthropological objects, films, photographs, natural history specimens, archival papers, and library to the college.
Under the direction of the Director and Curator, the Curatorial Assistant is responsible for (1) encouraging and facilitating K-12 school groups’ use of the Arctic Museum exhibits and helping manage docent-led tours; (2) undertaking a major project related to one of the Arctic Museum’s initiatives; and (3) maintaining the Arctic Museum’s social media presence. In addition, the Curatorial Assistant will perform routine tasks throughout the museum, including assisting with exhibition installations, docent training, routine collection care, community outreach, and research support.
This is an entry-level, two-year post-baccalaureate appointment. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a major in Anthropology, History, Arctic Studies, Native American Studies, Earth and Ocean Systems, or Environmental Studies is strongly preferred. Excellent research and writing skills required, as well as an ability to engage with the public.
Experience working in museums preferred. Familiarity with Arctic environments and Inuit cultures preferred. Ability to work with MS Office required, Adobe CS desirable. Skilled in social media account management.
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours/52 weeks per year, (0.94 FTE) with occasional evening or weekends as required. Standard administrative hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. This is an on-site role, and candidates must be able to work in person on Bowdoin College Campus in Brunswick, Maine.
The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $20.50 –$21.50/per hour. Compensation based on your skills and experience.
If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference as well as a writing sample.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- A variety of health insurance plans (Medical – effective date of hire, Vision, Dental)
- Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required!
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off: 10 days of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year), 12 days of personal/sick time (PTO accruals based on hours worked).
- Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
- Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
- Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household members)
- Free fitness and wellness classes!
- And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
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