We’re looking for a Museum Curator Mentor who can live and volunteer in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) for 3-12 months.  

• You will be working alongside the team to have a suitable system of collection and maintenance of artifacts, which will ensure the museum successfully showcases the history and culture of the Marshallese people. 
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need qualifications in a relevant field such as History, Archaeology, Anthropology or Museum Studies, and/or experience in Museum work, and have a strong knowledge of art, history and cultural heritage.
• This assignment will play a vital role in supporting the operations of the museum, ensuring that the collections are properly maintained and presented to the public in a meaningful and engaging way.
• This assignment is supported by the Australian Volunteers Program’s Indigenous Pathways team and is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

About the Partner Organisation 

Alele is a non-profit corporation, based in Majuro, RMI, which includes the National Museum, the Public Library, and the National Archives. The overall mission of Alele is to promote lifelong learning through informational, technological, and cultural literacy needs of all age groups by providing various forms of information access via traditional means such as printed documents and books, and through videos, and digitized and online documents.

In 2022, the Alele Museum partnered with the Australian Embassy to host a Mask exhibition, showcasing the rich culture of the Torres Strait Islands. the Alele Museum would like to build on from this partnership by seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander volunteer, to support the further development of the Museum.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - [email protected] using the subject line: Museum Curator Mentor - Alele - Majuro enquiry via EthicalJobs. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here.

AUD $2,420 per month.   

Find out more about in-country allowances.

Requirements

• All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
• A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
• A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  

Additional requirements for this assignment include attaining a First Aid Certificate.

A position description is attached.