Posted September 4, 2014

Telfair Museums in historic Savannah, Georgia, is seeking applicants for the inaugural Middleton Curatorial Fellowship. The Fellow will participate in the organization and presentation of temporary exhibitions and will assist the Curator of Fine Arts and Exhibitions in managing an ambitious schedule of changing exhibitions and a permanent collection of more than 5,000 objects.

Responsibilities include ongoing research of works in the collection; conducting scholarly research pertinent to upcoming or potential exhibitions; disseminating information to other departments; writing text panels, label copy, and other educational materials for collections and exhibitions; adopting existing written materials for various internal and external needs; providing assistance with curatorial correspondence and loan negotiations; and tracking interdepartmental needs and responsibilities for changing exhibitions.

The fellow will plan and complete an exhibition project in consultation with his/her supervisor and will deliver a public lecture based on the research conducted during the course of the fellowship.

The Middleton Curatorial Fellow will be a paid a competitive stipend, and eligible for regular full-time, non-exempt employee benefits. This is a two-year fellowship. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Requirements
Master’s degree in art history or a related field
Graduate degree completed no earlier than May 2012
Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
Preference given to applicants with curatorial experience

How to Apply
Applications must be received by e-mail as instructed below. We will not accept applications via postal mail, fax, or in person. Provide the following documents as Microsoft Word or PDF files:

Current résumé or curriculum vitae
Cover letter explaining your interest in the Middleton Curatorial Fellowship
A recent writing sample
A statement, not to exceed 500 words, describing your areas of interest and their relationship to Telfair’s collections and activities
Contact information for two recommenders (one academic and one professional), including name, title, email address, telephone number, and relationship to the applicant. These recommenders should also submit a letter of reference directly to nestorharperm@telfair.org.

Submit all of the above documents (aside from letters of recommendation) as attachments to a single email to Mary Nestor Harper, Human Resources Manager, nestorharperm@telfair.org. Review of applications begins immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
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Contact Person: Mary Nestor-Harper Fax: 912-232-6954
Email Address: nestorharperm@telfair.org
Apply URL: http://www.telfair.org