Assistant Curator for Exhibitions and Research | USA

Assistant Curator for Exhibitions and Research

The Peabody Essex Museum is seeking a highly talented Assistant Curator to join PEM’s Exhibition and Research Team. The position supports PEM curators in developing exhibitions, researching, managing, and implementing curatorial aspects of exhibitions and their related publications, and interpretive materials. The position also supports curators in other areas such as collection development, acquisition research, and institutional advancement. The successful candidate collaborates across museum departments with collection services, registration, and exhibition planning, conservation, and others on a variety of projects.

The Assistant Curator must have a minimum of three years’ experience in a curatorial setting, preferably in an art museum. The candidate should possess excellent strategic thinking, written and oral communication, time and project management and multi-tasking skills. Creativity and initiative in identifying and fulfilling curatorial needs is essential. The candidate should be highly organized and detail oriented, with strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented work style. Strong research skills as well as familiarity with computerized word processing, spreadsheets, and databases is required.

BA required, an MA in Art History, Museum Studies, or related program or the equivalent combination of education and experience is a plus. A background in photography is not required but would be considered an asset.

PEM is committed to diversity among its employees and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

For more information about this position and to apply, please visit: https://www.pem.org/employment/open-positions

Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square, 161 Essex Street,
Salem, MA 01970
www.pem.org