How to Be a Curator in Jacksonville, FL
Curators work for museums, governments, zoos, corporations, colleges and universities, preserving important artifacts and relics. They maintain collections, oversee the exhibition of collections and work with technicians and conservators. If you want to be a curator in Jacksonville, Florida, there are plenty of employers to choose from, including the Museum of Modern Art, The Cummer and Karpeles Manuscript Library. However, qualified job applicants usually outnumber the job openings so in order to be competitive for a curator position, you must stand out from the crowd.
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Get a part-time job while you are in college in the area you want to work. For example, if you want to be a curator in the area of art history, get a part time job at an art history museum. Expect to have to work as an intern or as a volunteer, because competition for paid jobs in this field is high.
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Continue working part time in your field of expertise after you graduate. For example, secure a position at a zoo and then continue to work at the zoo after you get your degree. In order to secure a full-time position as a curator, you must have extensive experience in collection management, database management, research and exhibit design.
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Check the job section of the Florida Times Union newspaper for openings. Most job openings post in the Sunday newspaper. Employers might also post on the Jacksonville Craigslist or on a specialty website like the American Association of Museums or on their own website. For example, both Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida have employment opportunities sections on their websites.
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Tips & Warnings
Visit the American Association of Museums to find out more information about career information, educational requirements and educational requirements.
Obtain a master's degree if you want to be a curator. If you want to work for a natural history or science museum like the Museum of Science and History -- "The MOSH" -- aim for a Ph.D. Your education should focus on the type of environment you want to work in. For example, a curator position in Jacksonville's Museum of Modern Art will require a background in modern art while a position at the MOSH will require a science background.
Further your education by taking courses in grant writing and database management after you graduate and while you are seeking work. The more education and experience you have, the more likely you will be able to secure a position.
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