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The Senior Curator provides curatorial expertise to the Nancy and Bob Magoon CEO and Director, who also serves as Chief Curator, and curatorial team. This position reports to the CEO and Director as well as to the Chief Program Officer, and provides leadership in content development across Education and Publication teams within the institution. S/he participates in researching, organizing, and implementing an ambitious schedule of contemporary exhibitions in the museum galleries as well as off-site exhibitions. The Senior Curator is a key member of the senior team with broad responsibilities across the institution.
Works with CEO and Director on planning, organizing, and implementing all aspects of the exhibition program
Works closely to coordinate with artists and outside curators involved in the museum’s exhibition program, including the museum’s progressive artist-in-residence program
Provides logistical and administrative coordination of exhibitions, including traveling exhibitions
Works with Registrar, Chief Operations Officer, and Chief Program Officer to develop and monitor the curatorial department budget
Manage Curatorial Research Associate and a rigorous research agenda, including scholarly research on artists and topics for exhibition catalogues, brochures, and other interpretive materials
Contributes to writing and editing of exhibition descriptions and didactic materials including gallery guides, wall text, labels, website content, and catalogue texts
Write and/or contribute to writing of exhibition one-sheets, contracts, and reports
Partners with AAM Education staff to develop and implement a wide range of exhibition-related programming designed to engage both AAM’s members and the museum’s wider regional community
Collaborates and coordinates with the Education, Development, and - Communications staff to prepare and edit materials to promote, publicize, and interpret exhibitions and related programs
Provide lectures and gallery talks during exhibition openings as well as to classes, visiting groups, and donors throughout the year
Build institutional relationships between AAM and fellow museums nationwide
Oversee preparation of exhibition design and installation
Develop grant proposals and help prepare grant applications and reports
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge and enthusiasm for contemporary visual art, artists, museums and exhibitions.
Outstanding writing, editing, organizational, management, supervisory, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and as a team member.
Ability to work with close attention to detail and to maintain iron-clad confidentiality.
Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks; excellent time-management, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to represent the museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism, adhere to museum policies, and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
Ability to work positively with colleagues, artists, the public, Board of Trustees, donors, and volunteers. Computer skills to complete forms and paperwork and to use email.
Ability to read, understand, and complete written and verbal requests and work assignments.
Ability to provide excellent customer service skills and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work regularly in an open environment with both visual and audible distractions.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
Dependability, flexibility, and adaptability in a dynamic event-driven environment.
Knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment, and enforcement procedures.
Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, product information manuals, and instructions.
Requirements and Qualifications
MA in Art History, Curatorial Studies, or a related discipline with an emphasis on contemporary art
A minimum of 5 years’ experience as part of a curatorial team in a museum context
In-depth knowledge of and enthusiasm for global contemporary visual art, artists, museums and exhibitions, including a strong and diverse network of professional contacts in the field
Ability to work with close attention to detail and to maintain confidentiality
Strong ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks; excellent time-management, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills
Precise ability to follow through and meet deadlines while coordinating many current and long-range projects simultaneously
Outstanding writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to represent the museum with the highest level of integrity and professionalism, advocate for and adhere to museum policies, and contribute to and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with colleagues, artists, the public, community leaders, Board of Trustees, donors, and volunteers
Comfortable working in a very fast paced, team-oriented environment.