Job Description: Co-production and Engagement Curator (World Cultures)

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1 Job escription: Co-production and ngagement Curator (World Cultures) Reports to Salary scale Hours Contract Co-production & ngagement Manager S5 2 days a week Permanent two year project contract Job Purpose To develop new exhibition and programme of activities at Museum and Art Gallery, focusing on the co-produced Your Place in the World gallery development. To ensure that displays, programmes and activities support income generation and learning activities. To proactively facilitate co-production of programmes and activity with Community Volunteers and Active Citizens both in the museum and out in the community itself. Reporting Supervisory responsibilities: Managing Individual Performance: Responsible for: Volunteers Reports to Co-production and ngagement Manager Responsibility for secondees, trainees and volunteers.

2 Specific Responsibilities 1. Work closely with erby s diverse communities, collection specialists and volunteers to coproduce and interpret a new gallery that profiles world collections as a means to connect and represent erby s diverse communities 2. Co-produce displays, programmes and activities to support visitor engagement and inspires curiosity in erby s story, using our collections, with and in support of Community Volunteers, Active Citizens, stakeholders and partners. Learning from and participating in erby Museums Human Centred esign approach. 3. Take responsibility for the collections required for displays, programmes and activities, and ensure they are documented and cared for, in conjunction with the Collections Manager. 4. nsure that displays, programmes and activities are customer-focussed. 5. Support fundraising initiatives on behalf of the project as identified by the Fundraising and evelopment Co-ordinator. General Responsibilities 1. At all times commit to, and evidence, erby Museums' values - integrity, ownership, discovery, inspiration, innovation and working together, ensuring that customer care and visitor experience is of the highest quality. 2. Interact and cooperate with all Trust employees. This will include Managing Individual Performance of assigned staff, volunteers and researchers as appropriate and developing direct reports in line with the Trust s values and with its Managing Individual Performance scheme. 3. Contribute effectively to the leadership and management of erby Museums and ensure that the trust is working effectively both internally and with external partners. 4. evelop and promote equal opportunities in service delivery as well as employment and procurement practices, ensuring the service reflects and provides for the community. 5. Make best use of technology in the development and delivery of all organisational functions. 6. Prioritise communication and promotion of erby Museums, its values and its services, participating in Marketing and PR activity coordinated by the Marketeer and Social Media Coordinator. 7. Work at times and occasions appropriate to the needs and leisure times of visitors. 8. Actively participate in the wider life of erby Museums contributing to inter-disciplinary teamwork and projects, updating systems and processes and undertaking other duties as requested. 9. Be responsible for your own personal & professional development, ensuring compliance with all Trust policies including Customer Care, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Trust s health, safety and security arrangements plus Financial and Procurement Standing Orders.

3 FOR COMPLTION BY SUCCSSFUL CANIAT I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this job description and accept that the responsibilities of the post are as indicated. Signature... ate... ate created / updated: January 2017

4 Person Specification: Co-production & ngagement Programmer: Short-listing and selection will be based on the criteria set out here. o make sure that your application fully demonstrates how you satisfy the points listed, drawing on your personal and work experience, education and training. Qualities 1. Core Competencies xperience of working with projects that encourage participation and dialogue with stakeholders in the community Knowledge of/experience working with one or more target audiences (e.g. Families, Children and Young People and ethnically diverse Community Groups) Knowledge of a range of museum/gallery learning, curatorial and community issues isplay high levels of enthusiasm, hardworking, flexibility and commitment. xcellent team player. Highly organised, able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail A commitment to and enthusiasm for working with volunteers and community groups Flexibility with regard to working hours will be necessary as there are occasions when the post holder will be required to work some evenings and weekends 2. Generic skills and experiences xperience or knowledge of projects and activities that enhance the visitor experience through the use of collections xperience or of using collections creatively for learning and enjoyment Awareness of new technology and its potential application to engage audiences with collections Sensitivity and confidence with working with vulnerable audiences Commitment to sharing good practice internally and externally ssential () esirable () Identified by: Application (A) Interview (I) Test (T)

5 Qualities Ability to think from a commercial point of view and identify/assist in income generation Able to relate effectively to a wide range of people 3. Job specific skills and experience ssential () esirable () Identified by: Application (A) Interview (I) Test (T) xperience or knowledge of the production of high quality creative engaging displays, exhibitions and interpretation using a variety of media Knowledge of best practice when working with artists/makers and participative practice with young people, adults and communities xperience or knowledge of developing resources and activities for identified audiences in a gallery, museum or cultural heritage environment xperience or knowledge of working with projects that encourage participation and dialogue with stakeholders in the community Informed about current practice in creative collections use, public collections projects and coproduction projects in museums xcellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal A strong interest in the mission and aims of erby Museums, its collections and its potential to connect with diverse audiences through participative practice emonstrates a responsible attitude to available resources and uses them efficiently and effectively. xperience of monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes against strategic aims and objectives 4. Qualifications ducated to degree level with some experience working in museums or other cultural environments. Commitment to continuous personal development A I 5. qualities A Promote understanding of the benefits of diversity and demonstrate how you promote equality of opportunity