Curator [The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY]

The Hyde Collection is seeking a dynamic Curator to head its curatorial department.  This opportunity includes developing and implementing temporary exhibitions; overseeing the care, management, and development of the permanent collection; managing staff and department budget; and cultivating donors for gifts of art. The position reports to the Director.

The Hyde Collection, in Glens Falls, New York, is the preeminent art museum in the region with an extraordinary art collection ranging from the Old Masters to Modern and contemporary art and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. For further information, visit www.hydecollection.org.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Collections:  The Curator oversees the acquisition, care, preservation, exhibition, and loan of objects in the permanent collection.  With the curatorial staff, the Curator ensures the appropriate handling, security, storage, documentation, and inventory of objects; develops wall text, labels, and catalogue entries; and researches, lectures, and writes about the collection.  With the Director, the Curator seeks and recommends additions to the permanent collection; prepares and presents research related to accessions or deaccessions to the board of trustees.

Exhibitions: With the Director and senior staff, the Curator creates multi-year exhibition schedules.  The Curator is responsible for the selection and negotiation of loans and the creation and implementation of exhibit design, installation, wall text, and labels. The Curator also conducts research and writes catalogues essays, brochure text, and makes presentations to the public.

Inter-disciplinary:  The Curator collaborates with the Museum Educators on programming, gallery tours, and docent training; works with the Director of External Affairs on publicity and promotion of the collection projects and exhibitions, and assists in cultivation of collectors and donors. The Curator provides content for grants in support of curatorial programs and supports the Museum’s travel program.

Administrative: The Curator provides supervision to curatorial staff, interns, volunteers, and contractors; creates and administers department budgets; holds regular planning meetings; and attends staff meetings. The Curator represents The Hyde Collection at social and civic events, and serves on committees.

MA or PhD in art history preferred with at least five years of curatorial experience and a record of exhibitions and publications.  A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to internal and external constituencies.  Depth of scholarship of field and knowledge of collections care, conservation, and documentation.  A team-player with experience managing staff and budgets.

Cover letter, resume, writing samples, and letters of recommendation should be submitted (email preferred) by September 10, 2015 to:  Lynne Mason, lmason@hydecollection.org

The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801