Director and Curator, Education and Public Programs

The Walker Art Center seeks a vibrant and visionary Director and Curator, Education and Public Programs who will be responsible for the leadership, strategy and direction of our educational, interpretive, and public engagement activities that take place within the Walker’s 16-acre campus and in digital/online platforms. As the leader of a key programming department within a multidisciplinary art center, s/he collaborates with staff senior leaders across all programmatic areas including the departments of Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Film/Video, Architecture and Design and New Media Initiatives to advance the Walker’s mission as a “catalyst for the creative expression of artists and the active engagement of audiences.”

As an advocate of life-long learning opportunities, the Director and Curator, Education and Public Programs is a strong voice within and outside the organization on the topical issues surrounding the evolving nature of curatorial and intellectual practices within the museum and cultural fields. S/he will create opportunities for audiences of all ages, levels of interest and abilities to understand, appreciate and question contemporary art and artists. In addition to being conversant in digital modes of content delivery and social media platforms, s/he ensures high-quality and efficient processes of program assessment and evaluation methods throughout the organization.

This position reports to the Executive Director/Chief Curator and serves as a member of the Executive
Director’s cabinet, a core group of senior leaders, to provide strategic leadership, oversight, and management of integrated exhibition, collection, and education initiatives for the institution.

We seek candidates who bring an expertise in utilizing a collaborative and integrative approach to program planning within an institutional setting; who have experience with holistic and long-term planning processes; and will bring a vision for new media platforms and initiatives to further our commitment to being an audience-engaged, accessible institution now and for the future.

For more information about this position and how to apply, please visit http://www.walkerart.org/jobs

 
Walker Art Center is committed to increasing diversity in our workforce. We are an EOE/AA employer dedicated to fair and inclusive employment practices for all individuals.