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The Associate Curator is responsible for researching museum objects and artifacts, conducting exhibition research and curation, and overseeing curatorial staff. S/he will work closely with the Exhibits Director and other museum leadership staff to plan/develop exhibitions in alignment with the museum’s mission and strategic goals and coordinate the curatorial team to ensure that exhibit development and production projects are finished in accordance with budgets and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
Plan, develop, and see through to completion new exhibitions
Participate in meetings and discussions related to collections management, acquisitions, and de-accessioning
Write and edit content for exhibition descriptions and curatorial texts, including catalogs, gallery guides, training documents, and communications and marketing materials
Research museum owned and loaned objects and artifacts
Oversee curatorial staff and delegate responsibilities and duties, supervise their daily activities, conduct annual performance reviews, and determine departmental needs
Liaise with colleagues across departments and upper management, including the Board as needed
Develop relationships with other museums/institutions, and potential lenders and donors, and secure loans from same
Represent the museum at conferences, community events, and car shows
Requirements
Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience required:
3-5 years of experience with progressive supervisory responsibilities
Prior significant work experience in writing, preferably on automotive or museum-related topics
Skills Required:
Knowledge of museum and exhibition preparation procedures
Superb command of written English evidenced by high quality original writing and the ability to meticulously edit the work of others
Strong interpersonal communication, organizational and management skills
Team player who can smoothly manage interoffice activity, work well under deadlines, and be able to handle multiple projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience working in a museum environment, preferably at an automotive or transportation museum
How to Apply
To apply please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@petersen.org, and insert Associate Curator in the subject line.
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Posted on May 20