Curatorial Fellow [Colby College Museum of Art]

Founded in 1813, Colby College in Waterville, Maine, is one of the nation’s oldest and best independent liberal arts colleges, enrolling approximately 1,825 students. Colby is a national leader in research and project-based undergraduate learning, and the depth of student-faculty interaction and collaboration is unparalleled. Colby embraces and honors a 200-year tradition of fostering intellectual and personal growth, with graduates emerging as conscientious, committed, and inspired leaders ready to make a profound impact on their world. Colby is a national leader in environmental sustainability and education with award-winning campus greening initiatives and a nationally renowned academic program. Colby invites applications for the position of:

The Anne Lunder Leland Fellowship in Curatorial Practice at the Colby College Museum of Art will support a one-year appointment to the museum, with the possibility of a renewable second year. The Fellow works with all members of museum staff, with a focus in the curatorial area.

The museum’s collection includes more than 8,000 objects with an emphasis on American art from the mid-18th century through the present, including strong holdings in modern and contemporary art. Since the 2013 opening of the Alfond-Lunder Family Pavilion, the museum’s facilities now encompasses 38,000 square feet of exhibition space and is the largest museum in Maine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide curatorial support for museum’s exhibitions and related programs.
• Assist with the organization and management of the museum’s exhibitions and publications.
• Support and work collaboratively with all areas of the museum’s curatorial, education, and collection departments, with particular focus in the curatorial area.
• Provide assistance with all aspects of exhibition planning, including but not limited to the preparation of checklists, loan requests, museum graphics, and exhibition labels.
• Field inquiries regarding the collection.
• Manage hiring and scheduling of curatorial interns.
• Serve as the liaison for the museum’s Student Advisory Board in collaboration with the Education department.
• Serve as a member of the Museum’s social media team, including oversight for the museum’s blog, The Lantern.
• Conduct ongoing collections and exhibitions research as required.
• Update new information to the museum object files in conjunction with the museum’s Registrar.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History is required with demonstrable experience
• Highly motivated, flexible, and comfortable with diverse audiences
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to effectively collaborate with a small professional staff, students, and faculty

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Museum Director and has significant interactions with key members of the museum staff.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/ENVIRONMENT:

Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Walking, standing, bending, and twisting are required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary. General office and campus environment with duties that require the employee interact with faculty, staff, students, alumni, museum guests and outside vendors.

Interested candidates should electronically submit a letter of interest, résumé and the names and contact information of three professional references to: HR@Colby.edu and addressed to:

Anne Leland Lunder Fellowship- Search Committee

Human Resources

Colby College

5500 Mayflower Hill

Waterville, ME 04901-8855

A review of applications will begin immediately. The deadline for application submissions is May 1, 2015.

Colby College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, or age in employment or in our educational programs.

For more information about the College, please visit the Colby web site: www.colby.edu

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History is required with demonstrable experience
• Highly motivated, flexible, and comfortable with diverse audiences
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to effectively collaborate with a small professional staff, students, and faculty