What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exhibitions Curator, USGA Golf Museum & World Golf Hall of Fame position at USGA?
About this role:
The Exhibitions Curator of the USGA Golf Museum and World Golf Hall of Fame is responsible for developing and planning exhibits, as well as leading historical content creation. This includes writing and design, as well as artifact selection and interpretation, to bring exhibits and stories to life in Liberty Corner and Pinehurst, as well as at USGA championships and other museums.
In addition, this role will collaborate with several Museum and Library teammates serving to support research activities and collections management. Their expertise will enhance the USGA’s credibility as the preeminent storytellers of golf history and elevate the visibility of the Museum and Hall of Fame around the world.
What you'll do:
Exhibitions
Assist in the ideation and planning of all Museum and Hall of Fame exhibits, on-site and off-site
Lead the development of all exhibits, including research, artifact selection, copy writing and design
Create schedules and work plans to ensure clear and timely communication of deadlines to all relevant stakeholders
Assist with the creation of marketing and promotional materials for Museum events and exhibits
Build and maintain key relationships with donors, lenders, vendors and consultants related to exhibits
Coordinate recap meetings, helping to identify successes, opportunities to improve and key learnings from each exhibit
Support traveling exhibits at USGA championships
Content and Engagement
Produce historical content for USGA digital channels, Golf Journal magazine and industry publications
Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing teams on ideation and execution of history-related videos and social media posts
Oversee the Museum’s website and social media channels, including planning, posting and maintenance
Represent the Museum as a subject matter expert for media appearances, historical presentations and events
Provide tours of USGA Golf Museum to visitors and VIP groups
Research
Assist the Library team with research requests, both internal and external
Research, take notes and fact-check material for USGA speaking engagements, high-profile interviews and press releases
Collections
Assist with management of the Museum and Hall of Fame collections, including care, handling, acquisition, display and shipping
Where you'll be:
This role will be based at the USGA Golf Museum and Library on our campus in Liberty Corner, NJ.
What you bring:
Bachelors degree, with an advanced degree in History, Museum Studies or similar field preferred
5 years of Museum experience
Expansive knowledge of golf and golf history strongly preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong creative and critical thinking skills
Proven ability to work with a range of colleagues, clients and vendors
Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate multiple projects concurrently
Strong organization and planning skills
Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with team members
Flexibility to occasionally work on evenings and weekends
What the USGA brings:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero cost medical plan offered for all full-time employees
Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
Off-site team building events
On-site gym and golf simulator
Professional development opportunities