Curator

The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement seeks a Curator to serve as a key member of the curatorial team. Under the direction of the President, the Curator will work with the other members of the curatorial department to accomplish MAACM’s mission “to promote an understanding of the American Arts and Crafts Movement through the acquisition, conservation, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of the decorative and fine arts associated with this historical era in American history, the late 19th and early 20th centuries.”

The Curator participates in all departmental operations including acquisitions, interpretation, installation of the collection and exhibitions, docent training, public lecturing, and other duties as assigned. The Curator helps to develop, organize, and manage exhibitions, both traveling and in-house, including design and installation, production of interpretive materials, and managing administrative matters such as contracts associated with such projects.

The Curator will have the opportunity to create his/her own curatorial projects as time permits.

Responsibilities

Works with the President to help set the master calendar for exhibitions, ensuring balance of schedule, scholarship, and value for audiences in the community and the art world

Collaborates with the members of the Education Department to maintain and execute the Museum wide interpretation plan that aligns with the Museum’s mission, vision, and strategic plan

Works with members of the Education Department to create innovative temporary exhibition content and programming

Participate in the production of publications on the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, contribute articles to scholarly and popular journals when appropriate and as time permits

Conduct research and write exhibition labels, didactics, and catalogs

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in art history, expertise in American decorative arts or fine arts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries preferred

Minimum of 4 years of applied curatorial experience

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a successful team

Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to oversee projects and schedules, maintain deadlines, work within budgets, set priorities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Applied knowledge of professional museum principles, practices, and procedures

Knowledge of scholarly research tools and methodologies

Self-directed and motivated

Collaborative, flexible, and helpful

Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally, including the ability to be an effective public speaker

Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Database and additional software knowledge preferred

Additional Information

This is a full-time position, with a Tuesday-Saturday schedule

Compensation is commensurate with experience

To apply please send a cover letter with compensation requirements and references, and a resume

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location