Palm Beach County is seeking a Curator for the Morikami Museum in Palm Beach County Florida.  As you can probably understand it is difficult to find a curator with a background in Japanese culture and art, so I am reaching out to universities with Japanese Studies programs to see if they would forward this job opportunity to alumni of your program.   

Curator of the Morikami Museum, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department

Salary:$60,810 Annually, negotiable depending on qualifications

Close date for the position: Open until filled.

Palm Beach County is seeking an individual with museum operations experience to oversee all curatorial responsibilities, inclusive of the collections department, exhibitions and educational programming of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.  The position coordinates and conducts meetings with museum staff, County personnel and agencies, board of trustees, contractors, artists, collectors and the public.  They ensure that appropriate and accurate record-keeping procedures are maintained for the collections and museum operations.  They act as a spokesperson for the museum when appropriate with the media, and at functions, conferences and meetings.  More information https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/onlinejobs/Job/JobOpening