Director of Curatorial Services [Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, GA]

Description

Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, seeks Director of Curatorial Services.

About Booth Western Art Museum

Booth Western Art Museum, an Affiliate to the Smithsonian Institution, is a 120,000 square foot museum located in Cartersville, Georgia, where guests are invited to See America’s Story by exploring the American West through contemporary Western artwork. The Museum also houses a Presidential Gallery, Civil War art gallery, and Sagebrush Ranch, an interactive children’s gallery.  Open since August 2003, Booth Museum is the only museum of its kind in the Southeast and is the second largest art museum in the state of Georgia.   www.boothmuseum.org.

Sumary

To direct research, interpretation, preservation and exhibition of the collections of the Booth Western Art Museum and identify and install temporary and traveling exhibitions that will complement the permanent exhibitions in accomplishing the mission of the institution.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Oversee all aspects of collection care, documentation, record keeping, regular maintenance, and conservation.

In coordination with the Executive Director, identify annual and long-range goals for the Museum’s exhibitions and collections based on the Museum’s mission, directing effort, towards the realization of these goals and monitoring progress on a periodic basis.

Oversee all aspects of exhibitions to include identifying potential exhibits, negotiating contracts, scheduling, research, interpretation, related gallery guides, labels and signage.

Negotiate, administer, and evaluate contracts for services with outside vendors (i.e. exhibit construction), all such contracts to be approved by the Executive Director and Deputy Director of Operations.

Coordinate with the Registrar to ensure the Collections Management, Emergency Response, and Loan Policies are up to date and procedures are followed.

Oversee rights and reproductions program, negotiating use agreements with artists and other copyright holders for non-commercial and commercial purposes.

Oversee the research library operations and associated collection and archives.

Responsible for hiring, training, overseeing performance, year evaluations, yearly goal setting, and salary recommendations for employees and interns within the department.

Coordinate the creation, documentation, and archiving of the Museum’s oral history project.

Act as a liaison between potential donors or lenders and the Museum networking to maintain relationships and develop new ones, and working towards potential full or partial collection donations to the Museum.

Assist the education, marketing, and membership departments in the creation of programs and materials related to all exhibitions.

Remain current on pertinent museum industry policies, laws, and accepted practices through involvement in industry trade groups and continuous professional development.

Plan and present training programs as needed on a variety of topics relating to areas of responsibility.

Responsible for preparing and monitoring an annual department budget.

Responsible for ensuring high standards of professionalism in all areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a minimum of a Masters degree in art, museum studies, or related field and 5 years museum experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Knowledge of collections management, exhibit design and installation, curatorial practices, registration methods, and research techniques is a must.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, management skills, and public speaking skills are required.

Salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits.

EOE / E-Verify

Position is open until filled.  Submit resumes to resumes@boothmuseum.org.

Requirements