Museum Curator - Higher Ed. jobs in Salem, MA

Museum Curator - Higher Ed. determines the level of care for the museum's entire collection. Evaluates and catalogs new collections according to department and library procedures. Being a Museum Curator - Higher Ed. maintains the environment and security of the collection storage and facilitates research use of collections. Contacts benefactors and writes grant proposals to increase museum funding. Additionally, Museum Curator - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Museum Curator - Higher Ed. manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Museum Curator - Higher Ed. typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Pappalardo Curator of Musical Instruments
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
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    Position Summary: 

    The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks a dynamic and highly-motivated individual to lead the care and programming of its global collection of musical instruments. The MFA is deeply committed to exploring the changing nature of art museums today and their relationship to the public. Inclusion, community, and relevance are key to those goals, all promises of the Museum’s strategic plan, MFA 2020. Because of music’s universal appeal, the Pappalardo Curator of Musical Instruments will play an important role in realizing a museum welcoming to all through the creation of exhibitions, gallery displays, and public programs that boldly combine objects with ideas that excite our current audiences and bring in new ones. 

    The Museum is home to a world-class collection of over 1,300 instruments, including examples from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America. Museum visitors can enjoy and learn about the instrument collection through exhibitions and gallery displays, as well as by live demonstrations, concerts, videos and audio samples, lectures, and publications. Musical instruments can be found not only in their dedicated gallery, but integrated throughout the Museum, inviting audiences to consider them in many contexts.

    Reporting to the Chair, Art of Europe, the Pappalardo Curator will lead in shaping the vision for the musical instruments collection and program. The Pappalardo Curator will develop an engaging portfolio of exhibitions, publications, programs and initiatives in collaboration with Public Programs colleagues to bring the collection to life. The Curator will embrace and champion the Museum’s core values, namely that the experience of our visitor is paramount to our mission, strategies, and achievements.  

     

    Essential Functions:

    •   Develop an overall vision for the Musical Instruments collection in collaboration with curatorial colleagues.

    •  Propose exhibition ideas and execute approved exhibitions. Direct and oversee related activities, including presentation in galleries, publications, brochures, labels, text, and other interpretive materials.

    •   Work closely with Conservation and Collections Management, Exhibitions Strategy and Gallery Displays, Facilities, Protective Services, contractors and others partaking in art installations, to ensure proper conditions and protocols are maintained, for objects on view and in storage.

    •   Actively seek out opportunities to engage with Boston’s community and beyond with the goal to deliver on the Strategic Plan’s promise to be a meeting place of world cultures and to welcome and engage a diverse range of audiences.

    • In consultation with the Chair, Art of Europe, create innovative and thoughtful programming and travel opportunities that appeal to members and draw new musical instruments supporters. 

    •   Collaborate with the Development department to cultivate and steward relationships with important collectors and donors and to seek and act upon opportunities that connect new and existing donors with the Museum.

    •   In collaboration with curatorial colleagues, the Head of Collections, and the Director, seek, research, recommend and present objects for acquisition, both gifts and purchases. Refine the collection through thoughtful de-accessioning.

    •   Collaborate with colleagues to research and document the collection in the Museum’s collections database “The Museum System” (TMS). Evaluate and arrange for loans of objects to and from the collection.

    •   Identify objects and consult with Provenance Curator, conservation and scientific staff to establish the history and authenticity of art objects.

    •   Deliver talks and perform on instruments in the permanent collection and as part of special projects or exhibitions. 

    •   Work with Communications staff in marketing and public relations on endeavors that support exhibition projects or initiatives.

    •   Share expertise, and maintain extensive contacts with colleagues, makers, musicians, scholars, collectors, dealers, consultants, as appropriate.

    •  Travel and serve as an art courier, attend conferences, seminars; visit other Museums, maintain professional affiliations in appropriate organizations. 

     

    Candidate Profile:

    • Intellectual rigor, demonstrated by a portfolio of exhibitions, collection installations, public engagements, and publications that have advanced scholarship and connected visitors to musical instruments 
    • An inspirational and experienced leader, with the dynamic communication skills that engage staff, donors, and diverse audiences
    • Clear commitment to IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, access), through projects, collaborations, and hiring and management that fosters a culturally inclusive and welcoming environment
    • A passionate MFA ambassador to seek out opportunities to engage with Boston’s communities and beyond, with the goal to deliver on the Strategic Plan’s promise to be a meeting place of world cultures 
    • Generosity of spirit, experienced in becoming personally and professionally committed to the MFA’s communities locally, nationally, and globally 
    • Committed to collaboration with others inside and outside the MFA to achieve the best outcome
    • Desire and ability to cultivate new relationships and explore new opportunities to enhance the MFA’s musical instrument collection and program 
    • Advanced degree in Musical Instrument Studies, Musicology, Music History, Ethnomusicology, or Arts Administration, or extensive equivalent related knowledge in museum exhibition and program planning and production
    • A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in the area of Musical Instruments, with established contacts with national and international artists, collectors, dealers, curators and other museum professionals
    • Proficiency in performance on one or more instruments


    SALARY RANGE:

    Full-time Salary, 35 hours per week

    Starting Salary: $88,026

    This position is affiliated with the UAW union.


    The MFA is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve is diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, the MFA does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment or promotion on the basis of race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap or disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. 

     

     

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Budget Analyst
  • Board of Higher Ed Ashburton
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagu...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Hansjörg Wyss Curator of Modern Art
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • At an exciting moment for the program in Contemporary Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, seeks a creative, dynamic, and well-connected professional to become the first Hansjörg Wyss Curator of Mode...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Lorraine and Alan Bressler Curator of Contemporary Art
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • At an exciting moment for the program in Contemporary Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, seeks a creative, dynamic, and well-connected professional to become the next Lorraine and Alan Bressler Cur...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Pamela and Peter Voss Curator of Prints and Drawings
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Department of Prints and Drawings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston invites applicants for the position of Pamela and Peter Voss Curator of Prints and Drawings.About the Department and VisionWith...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Curator
  • Harvard University
  • Cambridge, MA FULL_TIME
  • Basic Qualifications Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications to be considered for this role : Ph.D. in art history or related fields, with scholarly expertise in histories of photograp...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Mental Health Specialist -full-time (with Training) Grant-Funded-Internal candidates welcomed to apply!
  • Partners Healthcare System
  • Salem, MA
  • This position is specifically for those interested in the North Shore Behavioral Health Grant Program. Please only apply...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MRI Technologist
  • Partners Healthcare System
  • Salem, MA
  • $10,000 Sign On Bonus after 90 days! Free Parking and benefits start on day one! Salem - 36 hr night Wed/Thurs/Fri 11p-7...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Medical Technologist Generalist
  • Partners Healthcare System
  • Salem, MA
  • $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS paid after 90 days! 24 hours a week - benefit eligible! FREE PARKING and NEW RATES! Excellent Bene...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Clinician/Provider - Salem, MA ($5000 New Hire Sign on Bonus!)
  • North Shore Community Health
  • Salem, MA
  • Apply Job Type Full-time Description $5000 New Hire Sign-on Bonus! Opportunity Overview North Shore Community Health (NS...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Direct Support Professional
  • Guardian Angel Senior Services
  • Salem, MA
  • Are you looking for a rewarding career as a caregiver for senior citizens, where you can make a difference in peoples li...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pulmonary Rehab Respiratory Therapist - 14 hrs/wk, days
  • Partners Healthcare System
  • Salem, MA
  • The MGB Salem Hospital Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is looking for a dedicated, experienced respiratory therapist to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Technologist Generalist Evening
  • Partners Healthcare System
  • Salem, MA
  • $10,000 Sign On Bonus paid after 90 days! New Rates - and benefits from day one. Free Parking! Under the direction of th...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Residential Lawn Specialist - Earn $13-$22/Hour + Benefits
  • TruGreen - Lawn Specialist
  • Salem, MA
  • TruGreen is Now Hiring Lawn Specialists*! Earn Up to $22.00 per Hour - Comprehensive Benefits (*All positions require a ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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