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Minimum of three years of related experience working with art collections in a museum or university art gallery, with demonstrated proficiency in areas of art historical scholarship, connoisseurship, acquisitions, and collections care. Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and software, and office applications including the Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams/ SharePoint, and PowerPoint, and other productivity software, and proficiency with museum collection software.

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Job Type Full-time Description Position: Curator (Fine Art) Manager: Chief Curator Department: Collections & Exhibitions Division Status: Exempt Date Updated: May 2026 F/T Monday-Friday Job Summary: The Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC) is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, curatorial professional with museum collection experience and a passion for local and regional art for the role of Curator specializing in fine art. HNOC is a proud steward of New Orleans and Gulf South history that functions as a museum, research center, and publisher in the heart of the French Quarter. Our museum's fine art collection includes paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, artists' archives, and artifacts. This full-time position reports to HNOC's Chief Curator and is responsible for building, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting HNOC's fine art collection. The curator is part of a dynamic team of curatorial and collections care professionals and has varied stewardship, interpretive, and outreach duties. The ideal candidate will have the requisite subject knowledge, professional museum experience, and excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate should be able to work well both independently and collaboratively, be flexible, and embrace changes required by institutional and departmental priorities. The Historic New Orleans Collection offers the following benefits: <ul><li>Competitive salary </li><li>Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents (children and opposite or same sex spouse/domestic partners). Medical insurance includes treatment for gender dysphoria. </li><li>Employer-paid life, long term disability, and AD&D insurance </li><li>Optional critical illness or accidental injury insurance </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Flexible Spending Account </li><li>Professional development and tuition assistance </li><li>Paid parental leave </li><li>Paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year </li><li>Gym membership </li><li>Parking reimbursement </li><li>Work/life balance </li><li>Opportunity to work in the iconic French Quarter of New Orleans with passionate, engaged, and respectful colleagues </li></ul>The Historic New Orleans Collection centers diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion at the core of everything we do. We are committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive workplace, an organization that epitomizes the best practices in our field, and a community institution that truly reflects and supports our visitors, our neighbors, and our home. To that end, we actively encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented and marginalized groups. We are committed to employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The below duties and responsibilities are essential core functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed. <ul><li>Advise on additions to the fine art collection through solicited donations and suggested purchases in accordance with HNOC's Collections Development Plan and in alignment with institutional goals. </li><li>Advise the Collections and Preparation teams on the appropriate description, storage, conservation, and insurance valuation of HNOC's fine art collection. </li><li>Work collaboratively on exhibitions drawing upon the fine art collection, including object selection, interpretation, and appropriate display, as well as advising on exhibit-related visitor engagement and programming. </li><li>Engage in collections-based scholarship to be published in exhibition catalogues, HNOC's Quarterly journal, online First Draft articles, and other popular or scholarly publications. </li><li>Share scholarship via lectures, symposia, conference presentations, and other applicable formats. </li><li>Develop and maintain professional affiliations with curatorial colleagues at other institutions and attend and present at conferences and professional events on behalf of HNOC. </li><li>Cultivate long-term relationships with donors, collectors, scholars, established and emerging local artists, art dealers, and community members to attract and secure works of fine art and fine art collections. </li><li>Work with HNOC's Development department to attract acquisition and exhibition funds. </li><li>Provide exhibition and collections care support to other HNOC curators and staff as needed. </li><li>Aid HNOC's Williams Research Center reference staff, visiting scholars, and the public with questions related to HNOC's fine art collection. </li><li>Assist with internship projects related to HNOC's fine art collection, including occasional direct oversight of interns' work. </li><li>Effectively communicate with HNOC team members and other members of the community, while contributing to and sustaining a positive and supportive workplace. </li><li>Adhere to the rules, policies, and standards outlined in HNOC's Employee Handbook. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul>Requirements Job Qualifications: Below are the minimum requirements necessary for this position. <ul><li>Master's degree in history, art history, or a related field. </li><li>Minimum of three years of related experience working with art collections in a museum or university art gallery, with demonstrated proficiency in areas of art historical scholarship, connoisseurship, acquisitions, and collections care. </li><li>Experience curating or co-curating exhibitions in a museum or university art gallery, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with museum team members on exhibition projects from proposal through production and post-opening responsibilities. </li><li>Knowledge of art conservation standards and techniques and ability to appropriately handle accessioned museum artworks. </li><li>Exceptional knowledge of New Orleans and Louisiana art, artists, art organizations, history, and other art-holding institutions in the city and state and their holdings. </li><li>Broad knowledge of American painting, sculpture, prints, and drawings. </li><li>Experience working with scholars, private collectors, dealers, auction house personnel, community stakeholders, and members of the general public. </li><li>Ability to build and sustain effective and productive interpersonal relationships with museum staff, prospective donors, and members of the public. </li><li>Exemplary writing skills, compelling public speaking presence, and excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills and attention to detail. </li><li>Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and software, and office applications including the Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams/ SharePoint, and PowerPoint, and other productivity software, and proficiency with museum collection software. </li><li>Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with others as well as demonstrated ability to work independently. </li><li>Ability to be flexible and responsive to an evolving work environment. </li><li>Ability to meet deadlines. </li></ul>Preferred Job Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience in art or collections-related internal appraisals and/or insurance valuations. </li><li>Experience with art condition and conservation assessments. </li><li>Experience or familiarity with fine art shipping and/or storage processes. </li></ul> Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position, move throughout the properties and other sites, operate a computer and other office machinery, inspect collections, and position self to work at workstation. This position regularly moves objects up to 40 pounds. This position consistently communicates with co-workers and others and observes, inspects, and assesses collections, art, materials, and related materials. Salary Description $84,100.00-$96,800.00 per year

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Asian Domain keepers provide all aspects of care and wellness for a diverse collection of Asian species including but not limited to Asian elephants, Amur leopards, Malayan tiger, babirusa, Malayan sun bear, small-clawed otters, barasingha, and Burmese mountain tortoises. What youll do: • Perform routine husbandry- feed prescribed diets, monitor and report diet consumption, observe and report any health or behavioral abnormalities of all assigned animal specimens to immediate supervisor daily.

Facility: Zoo
Position Title: Keeper
Reports to: Assistant Curator
Position Type: Full-time
Department: Asian DomainWho We Are
Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, and Audubon Wilderness Park.At Audubon Nature Institute, we are more than a collection of parks, museums, and conservation centers-we are a dedicated team with a shared mission to celebrate, protect, and connect people to the wonders of nature. Our work is guided by our culture code, which is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in Activating Impact by integrating tangible, real-world outcomes into all our initiatives, fostering a culture where every action contributes to a positive environmental impact. We are committed to Empowering Optimism, using positivity to inspire others to act and believe in their capacity to create meaningful change. We strive to Create Connection by engaging with people from all walks of life, knowing that the collective strength of a diverse community can address the most pressing challenges facing our natural world. At Audubon, we embody the spirit of Le Bon Temps, infusing the joy and vibrant culture of Louisiana into our everyday work, celebrating our unique heritage while advancing our mission. As Leaders of the Pack, we constantly seek smarter, innovative solutions, challenging conventions to drive the change we want to see in the world.Asian Domain keepers provide all aspects of care and wellness for a diverse collection of Asian species including but not limited to Asian elephants, Amur leopards, Malayan tiger, babirusa, Malayan sun bear, small-clawed otters, barasingha, and Burmese mountain tortoises. Safety is paramount when working with dangerous animals and attention to detail is required. Keepers have complex and rigorous work requirements that require time management, creative thinking, patience, sense of humor, and dedication to the craft. The Asian Domain collection of animals will provide you with a wide range of experiences and provides tremendous opportunities for skills development and specialization.What youll do:
• Perform routine husbandry- feed prescribed diets, monitor and report diet consumption, observe and report any health or behavioral abnormalities of all assigned animal specimens to immediate supervisor daily.
• Assist hospital staff with health monitoring and assessment.
• Clean, sanitize, and prepare animal housing areas as directed.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures for assigned areas.
• Continuous learning. Develop professional skills and knowledge in areas such as animal care, enrichment, conservation, genetics, safety, training, animal introduction and reproduction.
• Participate in welfare assessments. Work with Curators, Assistant Curators and other keepers to seek ways to improve the wellbeing of animals in your care.
• Develop basic knowledge and experience with modern husbandry techniques, professional best practices, and in accreditation standards set forth by AZA and USDA.
• Develop strong communication skills, including active listening, giving and receiving feedback and thoughtful dialogue.
• Perform approved Behavioral Enrichment activities and create new enrichment based on the needs of the animal(s).
• Develop and utilize operant conditioning techniques to increase the quality of life of the collection.
• Promote and nurture a positive work environment and team morale.
• Identify and report minor or routine maintenance problems in a timely manner.
• Perform facility and exhibit maintenance, including but not limited to, trash and debris removal, mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, floor cleaning, painting, minor section repairs, etc.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform standards.
• Performs Keeper Chats, VIP/BTS Tours, and Wild Encounters as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Curators, Assistant Curator, or designated section leadership.Additional/Overall Skills:
• Maintain a positive attitude and a strong sense of accountability, fostering a collaborative team environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.
• Thrive in a team environment, using your organizational and technical skills to ensure the smooth execution of creative projects that resonate with our audience.
• Celebrate the successes of your team and bring enthusiasm to your work, reflecting the joyful culture that is at the heart of Audubons mission.
• Stay adaptable and open to learning new skills, embracing change and innovation as opportunities to lead and grow.What we are looking for:
Must Have:
• Minimum high school diploma
• Current drivers license
• Must be willing to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong work ethicNice to Have:
• Preferred college degree in biology or a related science or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous paid experience in the care of exotic wildlife.
• Knowledge of modern husbandry practices, animal welfare standards, behavioral enrichment, training, specific knowledge of relevant taxa.
• Knowledge of operant conditioning.
• Previous experience operating a skid steer, truck, forklift, backhoe, etc.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Fun attitude.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, pressure washers, and chainsaws.
• Experience with capture and restraint of exotic wildlife.
• Previous firearms experience.Physical Requirements:
• Continuous standing, walking, lifting, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry objects weighing over 50 pounds, often repeatedly.
• Regularly climbing ladders and operating heavy machinery.
• Sustained manual dexterity and coordination.
• Physical stamina for long shifts involving repetitive or strenuous tasks.
• Primarily outdoor environments and all types of weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to heat, cold, dust, fumes, or loud noises.
• Exposure to potential hazards such as heavy machinery, moving vehicles, or electrical equipment.
• Periodic exposure to zoonotic diseases.
• Working closely with dangerous and potentially dangerous animals.
• Must be able to see, hear, and speak.

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