Curatorial Fellow

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Curatorial Fellow – Lincoln, MA

Job Details

Job Location: deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum – Lincoln, MA
Education Level: Graduate Degree

Description
The Opportunity:

The Curatorial Fellow supports the Curatorial Department at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in all aspects of operations and offers immersive training for those interested in pursuing a curatorial career, particularly in contemporary art and sculpture. Reporting to the Senior Curator, the Fellow is a key member of the Curatorial Department, participating in a full range of projects both in the Museum and in the Sculpture Park. For the incoming Curatorial Fellow, projects will include working on the upcoming New England Triennial (opening Spring 2022) and contributing to the research, writing and planning of upcoming exhibitions, acquisitions, and Sculpture Park commissions and loans. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to manage an exhibition or outdoor commission during this two-year appointment.

In This Role You Will:

Research, organize, and coordinate exhibitions
Research and write about artworks for exhibition and acquisition
Assist in the care, maintenance, and organization of the permanent collection
Write and edit didactics and labels
Provide installation design and planning support
Draft press releases, prepare Powerpoints, participate in advisory committee meetings
Suggest public speakers and organize innovative exhibitions-related programming in collaboration with the Engagement Department; lead public tours and present during museum guide staff training
Write grants, and occasionally participate in donor-related events and other development opportunities

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
MA in Art History, or Curatorial/Museum Studies
Previous museum or gallery experience

Skills/Qualifications:

Proven research, writing and editing skills.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask and respond quickly
Understanding of and passion for contemporary art, with professional goals in the curatorial field
Strong public speaking skills are a plus
A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
Applicants from historically underrepresented backgrounds (particularly BIPOC candidates) are encouraged to apply
Being a team player with a positive attitude is essential; we are a small, dedicated team who support each other
Ability or interest in working collaboratively with artists and fellow museum professionals is a must
Design skills are a plus (InDesign/Photoshop or video/web editing experience)

Other:

This is a funded position that is 24 months in length.
The position is 4/days a week, 8/hours a day.
This position requires occasional weekday evening and weekend hours as needed to accommodate department needs.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, The Trustees offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across Massachusetts who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.

In support of our staff and their families, we provide comprehensive top-notch benefits and an array of special perks. Full-time, year-round staff can enjoy:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer premium contributions ranging from 75%-85%
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with 5% employer match after one year of employment
Employer-paid life and disability plans
Paid vacation and sick time and a bank of “Early Release” hours
A bank of 15 paid flexible Holiday/Personal days
Day of Service to travel to another site to work in a division and location other than your own in a group project such as reinforcing beach shorebird fences, planting seedlings or bulbs, organizing archival documents, or making phone calls to thank donors
Day of Wonder to explore the wonders of any of our Trustees properties
Complimentary Trustees member-level access and discounts and 50% discount for Trustees summer camps

Reciprocity program offering free and discounted admissions and memberships to more than 50 Massachusetts museums and cultural institutions

About The Trustees
The Trustees is one of Massachusetts’ largest non-profits and the nation’s first conservation and preservation organization. Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. Our passion is to protect and share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures under our care. We are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 60,000 member households.

In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees aims to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of its team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission. Building The Trustees of the future is about creating a sense of welcome for all and that starts with our staff. We believe having an inclusive workplace with diverse perspectives are critical to our work. We are ever curating and creating information and programs to help us be the most inclusive organization that we can be.

The Trustees is a signer of the Boston Women’s Workforce Council and a Member of the Boston College Center for Work and Family.

We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.