Director of Exhibitions, Associate Curator

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Job ID11293
Location: Sullivan Center
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular

Introduction
For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program consistently ranking among the top four graduate fine arts programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago museum, on-campus galleries and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world—as seen through notable alumni and faculty such as Michelle Grabner, David Sedaris, Elizabeth Murray, Richard Hunt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cynthia Rowley, Nick Cave, and LeRoy Neiman.

Position Summary

Curates and/or works with curators on department exhibitions and curatorial projects, primarily in the SAIC Galleries but also at other venues on and off-campus, such as annual performance festivals and special exhibitions
Develops and/or co-develops and oversees related public programs with SAIC faculty and students, with civic and community partners, and with other professionals in the field
Develops and supervises practicum experience for student assistants, while teaching concepts and skills, at times within a formal classroom structure, and providing daily guidance and mentorship
Serves as department outreach director for community organizations in development and implementation of program initiatives related to departmental exhibitions and research projects
Oversees travel, housing, and hospitality needs for the department, including planning and coordination of receptions, public events, as well as travel and hospitality for invited guests
Oversees daily accounting for the department and coordinates budget planning and review for annual exhibitions, making sure protocols are followed and appropriate accounting records are maintained
Participates in setting and achieving goals for the department as an integrated academic and administrative unit that serves the student body and faculty, Chicago art community, and contemporary art field

Qualifications

M.A. or M.F.A degree Art or equivalent. Knowledge of public programming and outreach within an academic setting. Minimum 3 years experience with administration in a public gallery, museum, or equivalent required. The successful candidate should demonstrate a broad art historical foundation in 20th and 21st-century art, as well as expertise or experience in a distinct area or areas relevant to expanding notions of contemporary art. Management or supervisory experience is necessary. Strong writing skills are essential.

Benefits
We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package:

5+ weeks of paid time off
Paid holidays (up to 14 days)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous parental, caregiver, and medical leave benefits
Competitive retirement plan (up to 9% matching contribution)
Tuition remission and Tuition Exchange Program
Great employee discounts
Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions

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Closing Statement
The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace.