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Freelance Job Opening: Curator of Special Exhibitions

Freelance Job Opening: Curator of Special Exhibitions

Position Description:

FFN is seeking an innovative enthusiastic history and/or museum professional with interest and experience in curating historical exhibits to join our team as Curator of Special Exhibitions to bring our “Price of Freedom” collection to life. The candidate should be a positive team player, detail oriented, and be an expert in curating exhibits from existing collections. They should enjoy working in teams as well as independently.

We are seeking a freelance professional or contractor in the field of museology / history / education who will create a special exhibit for FFN using the collections of the Finnish American Historical Archive at the FAHC located in Hancock, MI. Specifically, the Curator of Special Exhibitions will focus on curating the “Price of Freedom” collection into a traveling exhibit concept (to include both a physical exhibit as well as digital components) which will be available to tour to our local Finlandia Foundation chapter network and other partners across the country.

The Fall of 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. In recognition of this moment, we are seeking an experienced curator who will:

• Convey the stories told in our “Price of Freedom” collection to a modern audience
• Draw on historical events, facts, and artifacts to educate the public about Finland’s Winter War
• Highlight the lessons this history offers for today

Being a team player is central to the work culture at FFN. The Curator of Special Exhibitions will be able to take part actively and constructively in a team setting that is in-person as well as in virtual meetings and be a motivated self-starter. Having a good sense of humor and can-do attitude, excellent presentation skills, being able to offer and respond to constructive criticism and differing perspectives, and adhering to timelines are characteristics we seek in a new team member.