The Curator oversees the development of exhibitions, programming, publications and the permanent collection of the Hilliard University Art Museum.  This position reports to the Director and serves as a strong administrative and creative partner. The Curator engages the campus community, the local creative community of Acadiana and the larger regional and national art communities in the creation of a program that reinforces the museum’s roles as an educational resource for the university, a center for community engagement and a cultural hub in the southeast region.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work with the Director on implementing vision to establish the museum as a center for community engagement, prioritizing the educational mission, promoting strong campus and community collaborations and building a regional and national reputation
  • Develop and coordinate exhibitions and programs in alignment with museum’s vision and educational mission.
  • Direct collaborative efforts among the exhibitions and programs staff and serve as an articulate and persuasive spokesperson to collectors, funding sources, press and the public.
  • Develop and manage exhibitions/programs budget and manage staffing needs
  • Direct the development of educational materials and interpretation of the museum collection, exhibitions and acquisitions
  • Work with the Marketing/Membership Manager to ensure that exhibitions and programs are marketed effectively
  • Support the Director in the areas of strategic planning, budgeting and policy development as it relates to the exhibitions, programs and collections
  • Work with the Director and the university development department in conceptualizing and organizing funding proposals for collections management issues and exhibitions
  • Research and write publications that promote new scholarship on the collection and exhibitions

Job Requirements

  • Masters degree in relevant field is required; PhD is preferred.
  • Knowledge of best practices and procedures involved in the operation of a museum, including proper care and management of collections; standards of documentation and ethics; exhibition organization and implementation; preparation of exhibition-related publications; and scholarship
  • Demonstrated skill in organizing and implementing art exhibitions, performing art historical research, working with other curators and registration staff and in managing diverse curatorial and administrative duties.
  • Must be able to work effectively with museum colleagues, volunteers, faculty and students, board members, and the general public.
  • Strong management skills, flexible problem-solver and good work ethic
  • Demonstrated publishing record; at least five years professional experience in an art museum.
  • Leadership skills, financial and strategic planning skills and technical literacy, programmatic creativity, passion for art and significant knowledge of the art museum world.

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience.  UL provides an excellent benefits package as well as vacation and sick time along with paid holidays.

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to LouAnne Greenwald, Director, Hilliard University Art Museum louanne.greenwald@louisiana.edu

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Contact Person: LouAnne Greenwald
Email Address: louanne.greenwald@louisiana.edu