Curator of Northwest Art [Portland Art Museum, Portland, OR]

Description

The Portland Art Museum is recruiting for the Arlene & Harold Schnitzer Curator of Northwest Art.  The Northwest Curator reports to the Executive Director/Chief Curator and is responsible for the care, research, exhibition, growth and custody of all objects in the Northwest art collection. The Curator is a highly visible and engaged professional within the community and region that is a frequent visitor to galleries, openings, and artist studios.

This position is full time with a salary depending on experience. The position is anticipated to begin in September 2016. The position is eligible for the Museum’s benefits package first of the month following 30-days of full-time employment. Benefits include medical and dental, paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty, bereavement), long-term disability and AD&D, 401(k) retirement account, flexible spending accounts, and a variety of perks such as free Museum admission, Gift Shop discounts, and screenings at the NW Film Center. Please see our website for more details.

To apply online visit: https://pamcareers.hyrell.com and follow the link to create a profile. Please contact hr@pam.org with questions.

The Portland Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: July 1, 2016

Requirements

• M.A. or PhD (PhD preferred) in Art History or Museum Studies, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of related experience.
• Strong background in NW Art.
• Established record in publishing scholarly articles and books.
• Familiarity with art techniques, care of works of art, cataloguing systems, and collection storage.
• Keen interest in original objects.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based research tools.
• Possesses cultural interest and sensitivity.
• Values diversity and difference.
• Keen sense of organizational awareness.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to quickly develop rapport, as well as build and maintain effective long-term relationships with trustees, staff, colleagues, volunteers, docents, and the art community.
• Strategic perspective to consider the impact of decisions, plans, and programs on the Museum, and make sound recommendations accordingly.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Displays drive and purpose, responsiveness to role and ability to work independently and manage projects.
• Demonstrates ethics and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver concise, understandable, and effective presentations to a wide audience.
• Ability to work within a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.