Museum Studies Blog at Tufts University

Duties and Responsibilities: The Curatorial Fellow participates in all aspects of planning the exhibition “The Bauhaus and Harvard” under the supervision of its curator, Laura Muir, Research Curator for Academic and Public Programs, and Lynette Roth, Daimler Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibition, which will be presented in 2019 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus, will focus on the Museums’ own holdings. Fellow assists with other curatorial activities, including preparation of interpretive materials, cataloguing of the permanent collection in the Art Museums’ database, and donor cultivation. The Curatorial Fellow helps provide content expertise for the Art Museums’ Art Study Center by supporting classes and individual appointments six hours a week, and contributes to interpretive programs. Basic Qualifications: MA in Art History. Additional Qualifications: Proficiency in German; PhD preferred; Curatorial or related experience; Commitment to fostering the appreciation of works of art in a museum context; Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work independently as well as collegially. Applications must be submitted through Harvard’s Recruitment Management System, ASPIRE: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerID=25240&siteID=5341&AReq=38368BR. Complete application includes a letter of interest, résumé or curriculum vitae, transcript, English-language writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Complete applications will be reviewed beginning March 1, 2016 until position is filled. Please apply online with letter and curriculum vitae. Upload transcript, and one article-length, English-language writing sample. Ask references to send letters of recommendation to the following address: am_moderncontemporary@harvard.edu (please note that the letters of reference will be verified). Posted on: 02/01/2016

Featuring a world-class collection, including an original copy of the Declaration of Independence and handwritten letters by George Washington, the American Independence Museum in Exeter, NH is looking for volunteers to fill critical positions in 2016. “We offer comprehensive training and wonderful benefits—we welcome any and all to join us this year,” said Executive Director Julie Williams. Entering its 26th year of operation, available positions this year at the Museum include tour guides, educators, gift shop associates, and more. There is also a need for volunteers to assist with the American Independence Festival in July. Comprising the Ladd-Gilman House (c. 1721) and Folsom Tavern (c.1775) on more than one acre of landscaped property, the Museum hosts public and educational programs and lectures, colonial artisan demonstrations, guided tours, and special events. To apply for a volunteer position at the Museum, visit www.independencemuseum.org, or email Abby at apietrantonio@independencemuseum.org. Posted on: 02/04/2016