Assistant/Associate Curator
Schedule: Full-Time
Location: South Carolina, US
Salary: $42,733 -$68,907, plus benefits
The Position:
The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) seeks a collaborative, team-spirited individual to join a dynamic Curatorial department as Assistant/Associate Curator. The successful candidate will possess strong art historical knowledge in one or more of the museum’s primary collecting areas (American, European, Asian, and Modern & Contemporary); a vision for embracing new cultural trends and technologies; a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a Curatorial department at an art museum; and a commitment to inclusive programming for diverse audiences. The Assistant/Associate Curator will work with colleagues to develop new presentations of the permanent collection; support, manage, and develop exhibitions; and actively participate in programming that informs, engages, and expands audiences. This position reports to the Director of Art and Learning and will work collaboratively within the Division of Art and Learning to promote the museum’s commitment to be welcoming, community-centered, vibrant, playful, and inspiring. In addition to these values, the CMA staff and board eagerly embrace diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion to contribute to an open environment for the communities we serve. The person selected to fill this position will have demonstrated the capacity to promote these attributes.
About the Museum:
The mission of the Columbia Museum of Art is to spark powerful connections through art from around the corner and around the world in an environment that is welcoming to all. The CMA stands as the largest international art museum in the state of South Carolina, centrally located a short distance from Charleston, SC, Greenville, SC and Charlotte, NC. The organization is committed to the concept of an inclusive and participatory 21st century museum, where art is meant to be experienced, not just seen.
Requirements:
- MA or greater in art history or related field required.
- 2+ years of full-time curatorial experience in an art museum; additional curatorial experience necessary to be considered for Associate Curator.
- Experience coordinating exhibitions.
- Growing expertise in at least one of the museum’s collecting areas (American, European, Asian, and Modern & Contemporary).
- Object-based experience and knowledge of best practices for object handling and care.
- Knowledge of the latest art historical and museological research tools and methodologies.
- Experience developing and managing projects, timelines, budgets, and goals.
- Mastery of the English language and demonstrated ability to write, edit, and deliver oral and written communications that make an impact, persuade, and inform their intended audiences.
- Ability to effectively navigate through the complexity of key issues, challenges, and opportunities to affect action.
- Proactively model the importance of timely collegial interaction, personal accountability, maturity, professionalism, communication, and exchange across disciplinary boundaries.
- Self-directed and motivated.
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks involving sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods with reasonable accommodations. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Monthly evening and weekend time and occasional travel.
- This position requires a criminal background check.
Contact
The Columbia Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, accessibility, equity, and inclusion. Confidential inquiries, applications, and recommendations are welcome. Please email cover letter and resume to Mrs. Jeanna Dixon-McCray, at JDixon-McCray@columbiamuseum.org with “Curator Position” in the subject line.
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