Assistant Curator of Public Programs [Williams College]

The Williams College Museum of Art seeks an Assistant Curator of Public Programs to play a vital role in advancing a key strategic initiative for the museum: Becoming a Center for Public Intellectual Life. Candidates with wide interests in the humanities and visual arts, broad intellectual curiosity, and familiarity with an academic environment are urged to apply. Reporting to the Associate Director for Academic and Public Engagement, this individual will draw both on deep intellectual interests and on knowledge of innovative museum practice to craft a range of intellectually rigorous programs that deeply engage a broad public. This is a hybrid position that merges curatorial and museum education practices. Responsibilities • Manage all aspects of public programs to advance strategic plan objectives and accomplish program goals • Coordinate programs from design through logistical implementation and evaluation • Work closely with faculty across academic disciplines and departments to craft programs that capitalize on the rich, interdisciplinary context of a liberal arts college • Collaborate with museum colleagues, artists, and creative practitioners Qualified candidates should have a Master’s degree in Art History or a related field and a minimum of two years of related work experience. Experience developing and executing public programs in a museum context and in both physical and digital spaces is required, as are fluency with digital and social media and the ability to produce online content. Strong organizational, project management, and oral and written communication skills are essential. For the detailed job posting and/or to apply for this position, please visit http://staff-careers.williams.edu. Posted on: 07/02/2015