Museum Curator

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Museum Curator

Deadline: September 19, 2016

This position is located in the Curatorial Office of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM). The purpose of the position is to carry out assigned and approved projects in the four areas of curation: research, exhibits, development & management of collections and public service and to initiate and propose related projects for review by the Chief Curator and Director. Incumbent should have knowledge of the broad field of American art but will specialize in the field of graphic arts and artists.

Duties

Research

Conducts research on graphic art in the permanent collection.
Publishes significant research related to graphic art collection.

Collections

Establishes contacts with donors and dealers and negotiates for gifts and purchases. Proposes objects for acquisition.

Exhibitions

Proposes & develops exhibition topics.
Ensures completeness and accuracy of all published information associated with exhibitions, including catalogues, brochures, installation graphics and wall text.

Travel Required

Occasional Travel
Position requires less then 25% occasional travel

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
May need to complete a Probationary Period
Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Qualifications

You must meet these Basic Requirements:

Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field.
OR
Combination of education and experience — courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
OR
Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above.

For further information, please visit: https://www.si.edu/OHR/jobs_public

Smithsonian American Art Museum
MRC 970 Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012