Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Museum der Moderne Salzburg

Organisation: Museum der Moderne – Rupertinum Betriebsgesellschaft mbH
Location: Salzburg, Austria
Contract: Full-time
Salary: At least €43,000 gross per year
Application deadline: 31 October 2026

This listing has been translated from German. The job advertisement does not specify language requirements.

Museum der Moderne Salzburg is seeking a Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art to develop exhibitions and new interpretations of its collection. The museum is looking for an independent curatorial voice with strong art-historical expertise and an interest in placing historical and contemporary art within international and interdisciplinary contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver exhibitions, collection presentations, and national and international collaborations.
• Research and interpret the museum’s collection, developing new ways to present it to audiences.
• Work with museums, artists, scholars and other partners internationally.
• Develop publications and scholarly programmes connected to exhibitions and the collection.
• Engage with artistic practices across media, particularly architecture, design and performance.
• Contribute to collection development and acquisition strategies.
• Seek external funding for exhibitions and collection projects.
• Represent the museum in professional networks.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should have a degree in art history, curatorial studies, cultural studies or a comparable field, and at least five years of relevant curatorial experience in a museum or similar cultural institution.

The museum seeks substantial knowledge of art from 1800 to the present and a record of delivering major exhibition and collection projects. Experience with international partnerships, fundraising and grant applications is also sought, alongside excellent writing, communication, organisational and collaborative skills.

Employment and Application Details

The museum offers a full-time position, a flexible home-working arrangement and a gross annual salary of at least €43,000, with the possibility of a higher salary depending on qualifications and experience.

Applications must be submitted through the museum’s Onlyfy/Xing application tool by 31 October 2026.

About Museum der Moderne Salzburg

Museum der Moderne Salzburg holds extensive collections of Austrian and international art from the twentieth century to the present. Its exhibition and collection programmes span its Mönchsberg and Rupertinum locations.