Associate Curator - Remote

Overview

The Associate Curator works closely with the curatorial team, museum staff, faculty, students, and outside scholars to support the artistic vision of the Smart Museum of Art.

In Short

• Contributes to research, planning, and organization of exhibitions and collections.
• Engages with external stakeholders for access to collections information.
• Supports the development of a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and commissions.
• Researches, writes, and edits exhibition labels and didactics.
• Provides educational talks and exhibition tours.
• Assists with grant applications for exhibitions and programs.
• Participates in training and supervision of student employees.
• Supports marketing and public relations efforts for exhibitions.
• Represents the Museum in academic and arts communities.
• Coordinates fundraising efforts for museum programs.

Requirements

• Minimum college or university degree in a related field.
• 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• PhD/ABD in art history or related field strongly preferred.
• Extensive curatorial experience.
• Knowledge of museum best practices and trends.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience in public speaking and outreach.
• Ability to manage and mentor staff in a diverse environment.
• Strong writing skills for publications and digital content.

Benefits

• Health, retirement, and paid time off benefits.
• Wide range of employee resources and programs.
• Support for professional development.
• Opportunities for collaboration with academic institutions.
• Dynamic work environment within a cultural institution.