Curators

# 105 overall · better than 87.9% of other jobs
1.2
Low to No Risk
7.7% tasks are partially/fully automatable
1/5
Automatability
1/5
Emotional Intelligence
1/5
Forgivability
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Ethics
2/5
Economic Incentive
2/5
Physical Requirements
The role of curators is characterized by its need for human creativity, expertise, and judgment, with low tolerance for error and substantial human interaction requirements. While AI can assist in some supportive functions, it is unlikely to fully displace the role.

Median Salary: $61,750

Traits: 57

32/100Consequence_of_Error
83/100Contact_With_Others
71/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
13/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
77/100Deal_With_External_Customers
1/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
33/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
10/100Degree_of_Automation
68/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
93/100Electronic_Mail
35/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
5/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
13/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
11/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
10/100Exposed_to_High_Places
11/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
0/100Exposed_to_Radiation
0/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
15/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
89/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
87/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
42/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
65/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
70/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
77/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
38/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
31/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
12/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
87/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
34/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
65/100Letters_and_Memos
61/100Level_of_Competition
26/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
15/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
3/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
44/100Physical_Proximity
48/100Public_Speaking
68/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
47/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
33/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
18/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
14/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
9/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
13/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
36/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
64/100Spend_Time_Sitting
37/100Spend_Time_Standing
36/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
23/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
92/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
91/100Telephone
56/100Time_Pressure
19/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
20/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
6/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
9/100Work_Schedules
83/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Curators

Low to No Risk
11
Moderate Risk
0
High Risk
1
Extreme Risk
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  • 2Provide information from the institution's holdings to other curators and to the public.
  • 1.7Inspect premises to assess the need for repairs and to ensure that climate and pest control issues are addressed.
  • 0.5Train and supervise curatorial, fiscal, technical, research, and clerical staff, as well as volunteers or interns.
  • 1Negotiate and authorize purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections.
  • 0.7Plan and conduct special research projects in area of interest or expertise.
  • 0.5Attend meetings, conventions, and civic events to promote use of institution's services, to seek financing, and to maintain community alliances.
  • 1.4Write and review grant proposals, journal articles, institutional reports, and publicity materials.
  • 1.1Study, examine, and test acquisitions to authenticate their origin, composition, history, and to assess their current value.
  • 1Arrange insurance coverage for objects on loan or for special exhibits and recommend changes in coverage for the entire collection.
  • 1.2Plan and organize the acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections and related materials, including the selection of exhibition themes and designs, and develop or install exhibit materials.
  • 1.5Design, organize, or conduct tours, workshops, and instructional or educational sessions to acquaint individuals with an institution's facilities and materials.

7.7% of Curators tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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