Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art [Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC]

THE MINT MUSEUM

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Please send cover letter & resume to: hr@mintmuseum.org 

                         Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2015.

Title: Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art

Department: Curatorial

Reports to: Senior Curator of American, Modern, and Contemporary Art

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

General Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Curator of American, Modern, and Contemporary Art, the Assistant/Associate Curator of Modern, and Contemporary Art will contribute to the oversight, installation, and programming related to The Mint Museum’s growing collection of Modern and Contemporary Art. The Assistant/Associate Curator will also manage and develop special exhibitions in this area on both large and small scales, prepare didactics, brochures, and catalogues to accompany these projects when appropriate, and interact with collectors and donors.

Duties and Responsibilities – Essential Functions

• Assists with oversight of the museum’s collection of Modern and Contemporary Art
• Contributes to planning for the display and interpretation of this collection, including planning

gallery rotations, writing didactics, giving tours and lectures, and providing docent training

• Conducts research on objects in this collection
• Develops special exhibitions and projects pertaining to these collections

-May involve oversight and implementation of exhibitions organized by other institutions

-May involve creation of exhibitions and accompanying didactics and publications

-Assists with actively seeking funding and writing grants for special exhibitions

• Assesses and presents potential gifts, loans, and acquisitions
• Primary responsibility for programming in the Kline and Bearden Galleries
• Assists with management of boards and committees responsible for this collection
• May accompany works of art or exhibitions as a courier
• Answers and evaluates inquiries from the general public
• Supervises interns
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the

position

Compensation & Benefits: 

Compensation is competitive and a benefits package will be included for this position.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.  The Mint Museum of Art reserves the discretion to change this job description at any time.

About the Museum

As the oldest art museum in North Carolina, with one of the largest collections in the southeast, The Mint Museum offers its visitors inspiring and transformative experiences through art from around the world via innovative collections, groundbreaking exhibitions, and riveting educational programs. The Mint Museum is a non-profit visual arts institution comprised of two dynamic facilities: Mint Museum Uptown and Mint Museum Randolph.

Located in what was the original branch of the United States Mint, Mint Museum Randolph opened in 1936 in Charlotte’s Eastover neighborhood as the state’s first art museum. Today, in a beautiful park setting, intimate galleries invite visitors to engage with the art of the ancient Americas, ceramics and decorative arts, fashion, European art, and African art, among other collections. Resources include a reference library with over 18,000 volumes, a theater featuring lectures and performances, and a museum shop offering merchandise that complements both the permanent collection and special exhibitions.

Mint Museum Uptown houses the internationally renowned Craft + Design collection, as well as outstanding collections of American, contemporary, and European art. Designed by Machado and Silvetti Associates of Boston, the five-story, 145,000-square-foot facility combines inspiring architecture with cutting-edge exhibitions to provide visitors with unparalleled educational and cultural experiences. Located in the heart of Charlotte’s burgeoning center city, Mint Museum Uptown is an integral part of the Levine Center for the Arts, a cultural campus that included the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultures, the Knight Theater, and the Duke Energy Center. Mint Museum Uptown also features a wide range of visitor amenities, including the 240-seat James B. Duke Auditorium, the Lewis Family Gallery, art studios, a restaurant, and a museum shop. For more information, visit www.mintmuseum.org

Minimum Qualifications For Consideration

Education:

Master’s degree in art history, a specialization in contemporary art or photography strongly preferred

Professional Experience:

A minimum of 5 years curatorial experience with a proven track record of exhibition development and management; fundraising experience, and publications.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

An imaginative and creative thinker and problem solver. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work within a strong team environment is essential. Demonstrated ability with work with diverse cultures. Strong relationship management and people skills. Strong fundraising skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and museum database systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises interns as needed

Working Conditions:

Normal office conditions, ability to lift 25 pounds. Some travel locally, nationally, and internationally. Must have flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.