Curator

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Curator

Department

Department International Quilt Museum-5976

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260450

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 06/19/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 09/01/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Responsible for care and preservation of all artifacts in IQM collections in accordance with the highest professional and ethical standards. Responsible for research and interpretation as applicable to exhibitions and educational programs; responsible for disseminating results of research through publications, exhibitions, lectures.

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Minimum Required Qualifications

• PhDin textiles, art history, museum studies or related field such as anthropology or material culture
• 5 years relevant museum experience including care and handling of objects, preferably textiles, data collection, 5 years of experience accessioning and deaccessioning museum collections and curating and installing exhibitions, 5 years of experience supervising others; simultaneous/concurrent experience considered
• experience working with volunteers
• knowledge of best practices, policies and procedures for museum collection.
• Public speaking experience
• Knowledge of textile handling and storage
• Computer and database skills essential
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary
• Experience interfacing with and stewarding donors.
• Availability to travel nationally and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of experience with historic and contemporary textiles, preferably quilts and related textiles;
• experience in research, writing and editing of collection-and exhibition-related publications
• leadership of, and working with, committees
• grant writing experience
• ability to work well under pressure and with conflicting demands
• Excellent presentation skills
• experience giving academic/educational presentations or lectures
• Proficient with File Maker Pro, Access and Excel.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $60,000/yr. minimum

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Leslie Levy
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Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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