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)
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 Department in the development and implementation of curatorial projects including exhibition research, planning, and design. The Assistant Curator will serve as the lead curator for one or more exhibitions including the organization of the museum’s annual Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft. The Assistant Curator will be an active participant in the stewardship of FAM’s permanent collection, responsibilities include assisting with collection management and care, storage, database upkeep. Additional collections related tasks included acquisitions research and presentations before the Collections Committee. The Assistant Curator will also jointly teach a catalog production class at Fitchburg State University.
The Assistant Curator will have a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of their work. FAM, with its small staff size and ambitious programming, embodies a culture of collaboration throughout the organization.
Evening and weekend work may be required periodically to fulfill museum needs.
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$40,000 Full Time /Salaried/Exempt 2-year contract plus benefits which included fully paid medical health plan.
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Interested candidates should send a CV, writing sample and the names of 3 references to Curator Emily Mazzola (emazzola@fitchburgartmuseum.org) by April 19, 2024. In lieu of a cover letter, please send responses to the following questions (a paragraph is fine):
1. What do you know about the Fitchburg Art Museum’s values, and how do they align with your own?
2. How would this position fit into your overarching career plans?
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
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