Samuel H. Kress Fellowship in Interpretation (Education)
Description:
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks applicants for the Samuel H. Kress Fellowship in Interpretation. This 10-month appointment begins in September of 2015 and will focus on the interpretation of exhibitions and collection objects for the general museum audience. At the MFA, the Kress Fellow will work closely with the Head of Interpretation and learn from interdepartmental teams of curators, educators, designers, evaluators, and exhibition planning staff. Proposed projects will include a range of exhibitions, among them Della Robbia Sculptures in American Collections, as well as ongoing interpretation of the permanent collection. The Kress Fellow also will have the opportunity to present public gallery talks and to participate in evaluation of the Museum’s interpretive strategies.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks applicants for the Samuel H. Kress Fellowship in Interpretation. This 10-month appointment begins in September of 2015 and will focus on the interpretation of exhibitions and collection objects for the general museum audience. At the MFA, the Kress Fellow will work closely with the Head of Interpretation and learn from interdepartmental teams of curators, educators, designers, evaluators, and exhibition planning staff. Proposed projects will include a range of exhibitions, among them Della Robbia Sculptures in American Collections, as well as ongoing interpretation of the permanent collection. The Kress Fellow also will have the opportunity to present public gallery talks and to participate in evaluation of the Museum’s interpretive strategies.
Compensation includes salary and travel allowance, in addition to a generous benefits package.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a master’s degree or comparable graduate study in art, art history, or a related field; a broad general knowledge of art history; strong writing and copy-editing skills; strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team.
Applicants must have a master’s degree or comparable graduate study in art, art history, or a related field; a broad general knowledge of art history; strong writing and copy-editing skills; strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team.
How To Apply:
Application materials are being accepted immediately and must be received no later than June 26, 2015. For consideration, please submit your letter of interest, résumé, transcripts, at least one sample of writing for a general public, and two letters of recommendation to: resumes@mfa.org. Application materials may also be submitted via postal mail to: Human Resources Department, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Application materials are being accepted immediately and must be received no later than June 26, 2015. For consideration, please submit your letter of interest, résumé, transcripts, at least one sample of writing for a general public, and two letters of recommendation to: resumes@mfa.org. Application materials may also be submitted via postal mail to: Human Resources Department, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.
Apply by:
June 26, 2015
June 26, 2015
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