Museum Curator - Higher Ed. jobs in Worcester, 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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Curator of American Art
  • Worcester Art Museum
  • Worcester, MA FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Job Title: Curator of American Art

    Employment Type: Full Time, Exempt

    Department: Curatorial

    Division: Curatorial

    Reports to: Director of Curatorial Affairs

    Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

    Salary Range: Up to $85,000


    Hybrid Position


    Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at WAM:   At WAM we are committed to building a diverse environment, one where staff feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Please visit our Mission, Vision, and Values page to learn more.     


    Job Overview: 

    To contribute to the fulfillment of the Worcester Art Museum’s mission to connect people, communities, and cultures through the experience of art by managing, developing, and interpreting the collection of American art and developing an active program in this area, including exhibitions, acquisitions, and public programs in collaboration with departments across the museum.


    The Worcester Art Museum seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and energetic Curator of American Art to oversee our renowned collection. At WAM, the Curator of American Art is responsible for the stewardship, interpretation, and expansion of our paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts created in the Americas. Currently, the strengths of the collection are in Colonial and Federal period US portraiture, paintings by Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent, and American Impressionists. Through recent acquisitions, WAM has also developed a small but important collection of 19th and 20th-century art by African American artists, which we hope to grow. We encourage applications from candidates with a scholarly record and curatorial experience in at least one of the areas of our strengths.


    At the Worcester Art Museum, we strongly value innovative approaches to interpretation and installation and strive to integrate works by artists from underrepresented populations and present a fuller narrative of American art history. The successful applicant will develop a new installation for our permanent collections galleries and pursue personal areas of scholarly interest in our exhibition programming.



    Duties/Responsibilities: 

    • Initiate and oversee programming in American art, including traveling exhibitions and long-term installations of the permanent collection, under the guidance of the Director of Curatorial Affairs
    • Steward the Museum’s collection of American art working in collaboration with Conservation and other museum services.
    • Seek out, research, and recommend new acquisitions, both purchases and gifts with an eye to infuse greater diversity into our collection of American art in line with our overarching collecting plan; advise on deaccessioning; build relationships with collectors, under the guidance of the Director of Curatorial Affairs
    • Create opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations with the area’s cultural and educational institutions
    • Conduct research, document and publish the Museum’s holdings and assist outside scholars
    • Promote the Museum’s collection through lectures, seminars, etc.
    • Advise on loan requests to other institutions
    • Identify funding opportunities in concert with Development; assist in preparing grant applications and funding proposals for projects; cultivate relationships between the Museum, donors, and collectors
    • Prepare and monitor budgets
    • Supervise fellows, interns, and volunteers as assigned
    • Collaborate with Education and Experience and curatorial colleagues on the interpretation and presentation of the collections for a diverse public
    • Represent the museum to various public constituencies in the region
    • Develop a strong and effective network of curators and other scholars in the field
    • Serve on various internal committees to further the Museum’s efforts and effectiveness
    • Perform other related duties as assigned


    Requirements

    Qualifications: 

    • A broad knowledge of art history with expertise in American art and cultural history
    • Excellent research, written and oral communication skills
    • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues
    • Experience with museum databases and technology
    • Excellent negotiation, resource management, and people skills
    • Availability to represent the Museum at public events at after-hours events
    • Availability to travel
    • Embraces and promotes diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion initiatives


    Education and Experience: 

    Advanced degree in art history or American studies with proven experience in the field of art history

    Competency in languages in area of specialization

    Preference will be given to candidates with broad knowledge of and interest in art making in the Americas, including North, South, and Central America, and the Caribbean.


    Minimum 7 years experience working as a curator with a PhD in a related field; 10 years experience working as a curator with an MA.


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Terry and Eva Herndon Assistant Curator
  • Fitchburg Art Museum
  • Fitchburg, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Fitchburg Art Museum is seeking seeks applications for the role of Assistant Curator. Under the supervision and direction of the Curator, the Assistant Curator will assist the Curatorial Departmen...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Museum Faculty
  • Worcester Art Museum
  • Worcester, MA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionJob Title: Museum FacultyEmployment Type: Part Time, Non-exempt Department: Studio Classes Division: Education & Experience Reports to: Manager of Studio ProgramsSupervisory Responsibilitie...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Marketing Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Worcester State University
  • Compass Group Careers
  • Worcester, MA INTERN
  • Location:We are hiring immediately for a Marketing Intern position.Address: 486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA Note: online applications accepted only.Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Assistant Teacher (FT)
  • Higher Ground
  • Marlborough, MA FULL_TIME
  • We are hiring Assistant Teachers for our lovely Guidepost Montessori school at Marlborough!Get the opportunity to empower 0 to 6-year-olds to gain independence, self-confidence, and an enduring love o...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Museum Educator: School and Youth Programs
  • Old Sturbridge Village
  • Sturbridge, MA FULL_TIME
  • Do you love working with children? Looking for a part-time job in an energy-filled, social work environment? Come join the education staff of Old Sturbridge Village – New England’s largest living hist...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Program Support Technician
  • Biomedical Research Models
  • Worcester, MA
  • Job Summary The Program Support Technician is responsible for general support of the Program Team during pre-, in- and p...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Oak View Group
  • Worcester, MA
  • Oak View Group: Oak View Group (OVG) is the worlds leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founde...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surgical Tech OR
  • Saint Vincent Hospital
  • Worcester, MA
  • Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facilit...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack (Java, AWS)
  • Capital One
  • Worcester, MA
  • 77 West Wacker Dr (35012), United States of America, Chicago, Illinois Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack (Java, AWS) ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Software Engineer, Back End (Part-Time)
  • Capital One
  • Worcester, MA
  • Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Senior Software Engineer, Back End (Part-Time) Do you love ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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University Archivist - Libraries (Hybrid Opportunity)
  • UMass Amherst
  • Amherst, MA
  • About UMass Amherst UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research University...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Paper Conservator
  • Worcester Art Museum
  • Worcester, MA
  • Job Type Full-time Description Job Title: Associate Paper Conservator Employment Type: Full Time, Exempt Department: Con...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Houghton P. Metcalf, Jr. (HD 91) Director of the Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab
  • Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
  • Providence, RI
  • Job Summary Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a Houghton P. Metcalf, Jr. (HD 91) Director of the Edna W. Lawren...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. Worcester is bordered by the towns of Auburn, Grafton, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, Paxton, Shrewsbury, and West Boylston. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth, because of its proximity to the center of Massachusetts. The city is about 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield, and 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Providence, Rhode Island. The Blackstone River forms in the center of Worcester by the conflue...
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Income Estimation for Museum Curator - Higher Ed. jobs
$59,010 to $82,997
Worcester, Massachusetts area prices
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