Terry and Eva Herndon Assistant Curator
Institution: Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, USA
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Location: Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA
The Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) invites applications for the Terry and Eva Herndon Assistant Curator, a two-year contract role designed to launch an emerging curator into a professional curatorial career. The Assistant Curator will work under the Deputy Director/Curator to support exhibition research, planning, and management, lead the annual Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft, and assist in collection care and acquisitions research. The role includes co-teaching a catalog production class at Fitchburg State University and collaborating across museum departments on programming and outreach initiatives.
Position Details
- Contract: 2 years (possibility of 1-year extension)
- Full-time, 40 hours/week, on-site
- Salary: $40,000/year + paid time off and full health coverage (option to purchase family coverage)
- Start Date: 3 August 2026
Responsibilities
- Assist with exhibition planning, research, and text production
- Support collection care, database management, and acquisitions
- Oversee the Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft
- Collaborate with Education, Marketing, Development, and Events departments
- Co-teach catalog production course at Fitchburg State University
- Conduct studio and gallery visits for research and artist engagement
Eligibility Criteria
- MA in Art History, Museum Studies, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of museum, gallery, or arts programming experience
- Knowledge of historical and/or contemporary art practices
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills
- Experience with collections management and registrarial practices
- Spanish language fluency is a plus
