How do they match: Curators

  • Collections Curator
  • Collections Manager
  • Collections and Archives Director
  • Coin Collector
  • Exhibitions and Collections Manager
  • Field Collector
  • Stamp Collector

  • Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

  • Arrange insurance coverage for objects on loan or for special exhibits and recommend changes in coverage for the entire collection.
  • Design, organize, or conduct tours, workshops, and instructional or educational sessions to acquaint individuals with an institution's facilities and materials.
  • Negotiate and authorize purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections.
  • Plan and organize the acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections and related materials, including the selection of exhibition themes and designs, and develop or install exhibit materials.
  • Schedule events and organize details, including refreshment, entertainment, decorations, and the collection of any fees.
  • Write and review grant proposals, journal articles, institutional reports, and publicity materials.

  • Evaluate scholarly materials.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
  • Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.