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Job Description

Position Summary

In concert with the Museum’s Strategic Plan, a significant new initiative focuses on a major exhibition program with national and international presence. Working with the Museum President on the development of this multi-year program, the Assistant Curator will work to coordinate all activities related to the planning, creation, selection, scholarship, interpretation, and publication of the exhibition content and its travels. The Assistant Curator will conduct advance research and correspondence with colleagues, artists, dealers, and academics; coordinate and participate in research travel and studio visits nationally; work closely with registrars to coordinate transport and movement of works of art; develop the plan for writing, editing, and publication of a major catalogue and auxiliary interpretive materials; coordinate communication and negotiations with international venues for the traveling component of the exhibition program; and other duties as assigned,

The Assistant Curator, Special Projects will serve as a part of a focused team of professionals involved in the creation and execution of this major new initiative.

Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Assist with the organization and implementation of major new exhibition program as directed by the President
• Assist with research and selection of works of art for exhibition as directed by the President
• In coordination with the Education Department develop interpretive content and materials
• In coordination with the Communication Department plan, organize, and develop content for at least one major catalogue
• Assist with marketing, communications and negotiation with identified venues
• Conduct advance correspondence with colleagues, artists, dealers, and academics to assist with research
• Work with registrars to coordinate transport and movement of works of art
• Coordinate and participate in research travel and studio visits nationally
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Traits:

• Master’s degree in art history required, Ph.D. preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of curatorial related experience in an art museum
• American Art and Contemporary American Art experience preferred
• Bilingual skills a plus

An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience will satisfy the minimum requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Valid passport

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with standard office equipment including basic computer literacy (word processing, spread sheets, e-mail, etc.) telephone, fax and copy machines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret the American Art collection and to communicate knowledge relevant to the collection in a manner which is understandable to the general public
• Strong research skills, ability to perform scholarly research in the field
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Ability to interact collegially with all employees and volunteers at all levels of responsibility
• Ability to maintain the highest ethics as they relate to all aspects of curatorial endeavor, and to understand and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands:  In the work environment described below, position requires working at desk and utilizing a computer for prolonged periods of time and good eye/hand coordination. Position also requires verbal and written conversation with others, as well as standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, strenuous lifting/moving objects up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
• Work Environment:  Work will be performed in an office environment, museum spaces, construction site, and off-site during travel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel independently.  Some overnight travel and occasional evening and weekend work are required.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Compensation

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art offers competitive salary.

Application

To be considered for candidacy, click "Apply" below  or  submit cover letter and resume by mail to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Attn: Human Resources, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712-1169. If submitting by mail, please reference Assistant Curator, Special Projects position opening. No phone calls please. 

The successful applicant will be required to pass a routine background and consumer credit check and drug screening.

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