Posted on 7/7/25
JOB TITLE: Curator of Collections & Exhibitions
JOB SUMMARY: The Curator of Collections & Exhibitions provides innovative and dynamic leadership to the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum’s collections and exhibitions efforts. This position will be responsible for exhibition management while also managing the preservation, development, research, and interpretation of Marshall Fredericks’s life and art through the Museum’s collections and archives. While working with the Director to implement plans established with the Board of Advisors, this position will participate in discussions concerning institutional priorities and general policies and management issues. This role may supervise student interns and other staff, and train those performing work related to the collection and/or in the exhibition spaces. Position may also teach college-level courses related to museum studies topics. This position reports to the museum Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General supervision is received from the Director of the Marshal M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional supervision is exercised over students and other employees and gallery volunteers.
SCHEDULE & WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position is Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm with occasional weeknights and weekends, including travel to offsite events. Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions. Some collections are outside and will require outdoor oversight in all seasons. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, safely use power tools, and perform tasks on elevated surfaces such as ladders.
SALARY
The target hiring range for this position will be between $55,000 - $60,000 per year and is competitive and commensurate with experience.
The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
For full description and to how to apply, please visit https://marshallfredericks.org/about/staff/.
ABOUT THE REGION:
Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum is located on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University in the heart of the Great Lakes Bay Region and offers many options for activities — both on and off-campus. Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Frankenmuth, and Mount Pleasant are the heart of the Great Lakes Bay Region. From the bustle of downtown Saginaw to the quiet agricultural communities of Gratiot County, the Great Lakes Bay Region spans diverse communities throughout the heart of Michigan. Few places can compete with the wildlife, parks, and cultural activities available in the Great Lakes Bay Region and there is a wide range of activities for educating and entertaining individuals and families To learn more about the Great Lakes Bay Region, please visit the following: Great Lakes Bay: https://www.gogreat.com/; Downtown Bay City: http://www.downtownbaycity.com/; Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce: https://www.saginawchamber.org/; and Midland on Pure Michigan: https://www.michigan.org/city/midland.