Chief Curator

Description

Position Overview:The Chief Curator is responsible for the overall development of the Museum's curatorial programs; the coordination of the museum's exhibitions, research, publications, acquisitions, and donor contacts related to PAMM's exhibitions and permanent collection; and the conceptualization of curatorial integrated programs to enrich and expand cultural opportunities for the museum's diverse audiences.

The Chief Curator is a visible and accessible role expected to build strong relationships with their team, the trustees, artists in the community, and campus stakeholders.

The Chief Curator delegates curatorial and administrative duties to respective staff, as appropriate. The Chief Curator leads the collegial process by which the curatorial staff research, develop and realize the annual exhibition schedule programs in support of the Museum's mission. The Chief Curator collaborates closely with Collection and Exhibition Support staff, as well as outside curators and artists, to assure professional, efficient, and quality presentation of all designated exhibitions.

Requirements

Required Degree: Bachelor's Degree/4-Year Degree

Qualifications:

• Applied knowledge of professional museum principles, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of research tools and methodology
• Self-directed and motivated
• Very flexible and helpful; occasional evening and weekend hours required
• Must have mastery of English language; both written and verbal
• Work Experience:
• • Minimum of 7 years' management-level museum experience required
  • Minimum of 10 years progressively applied curatorial experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing substantial department, project and program
  • Ability to work with artists, collectors, and donors
  • Ability to communicate to the media and on-camera interviews
  • Ability to work within a diverse cultural community
  • Diplomatic skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Master's degree in art history or related field

Teamwork Skills:

• Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team
• Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior
• Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers
• Be self-motivated and use time wisely
• Maintain open line of communications with each department on pertinent information

• Maintain effective communication by means of meetings and memorandums
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the employee handbook.

Physical Demands:

• Walk, bend, lift (up to 25 pounds) files, office supplies an electronic equipment.

• Finger dexterity to pick up paper and use computer keyboard.
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Ability to hear in normal tones including telephone and face-to-face conversation.