Associate Curator

Shelburne Museum Shelburne, VT

The Associate Curator will contribute to the care and interpretation of Shelburne Museum’s diverse collection of decorative arts, which includes: 18th- and 19th-century furniture, ceramics, glass, pewter, and textiles. This successful candidate will have a particular interest in historic textiles. Working closely with the Curator and Assistant curator, the Associate Curator will manage the collection, make acquisitions, conduct inter-disciplinary research, develop temporary exhibitions and permanent installations, and expand the interpretation of the decorative arts collections. A Master’s degree in American Decorative Arts, American Material Culture, or Art History, with a special interest in textiles preferred for this position, as well as a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a museum environment. The successful candidate will have a record of scholarly publications, exhibitions, and public speaking within the field of American Decorative Arts. Skills and abilities include: an in-depth knowledge of American Decorative Arts; excellent writing and public speaking skills; knowledge of the care of objects, excellent interpersonal and communication skills; work independently and collaboratively; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with museum collections databases. Founded in 1947 by pioneering collector Electra Havemeyer Webb (1888-1960), Shelburne Museum is one of the nation’s finest and most diverse museums of art, Americana, and design. Comprised of 38 buildings on 42 acres and housing over 150,000 objects, the Museum is renowned for its Impressionist paintings, folk art, quilts and textiles, decorative arts, American paintings, and horse-drawn vehicles. Posted on: 07/02/2015