The Associate Curator is responsible for researching museum objects and artifacts, conducting exhibition research and curation, and overseeing curatorial staff. The Associate Curator will work closely with the Exhibit Director and other museum leadership staff to plan/develop exhibitions in alignment with the museums mission and strategic goals and coordinate the curatorial team to ensure that exhibit development and production projects are finished in accordance with budgets and in a timely manner.
Duties/Responsibilities
To plan, develop, and see through to completion new exhibitions
Participate in meetings and discussions related to collections management, acquisitions, and deaccessioning
Write and edit content for exhibition descriptions and curatorial texts, including catalogs, gallery guides, training documents, and communications and marketing materials
Research museum owned and loaned objects and artifacts
Oversee curatorial staff and delegate responsibilities and duties, supervise their daily activities, conduct annual performance reviews, and determine departmental needs
Liaise with colleagues across departments and upper management, including the Board as needed
Develop relationships with other museums/institutions, and potential lenders and donors, and secure loans from same
Represent the museum at conferences, community events, car shows, and in the media on podcasts, YouTube videos, TV interviews, etc.
Required Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of museum and exhibition preparation procedures
Superb command of written English evidenced by high quality original writing and the ability to meticulously edit the work of others
Strong interpersonal communication, organizational and management skills
Team player who can smoothly manage interoffice activity, work well under deadlines, and be able to handle multiple projects
Proficient in standard office software including Microsoft Office applications and, ideally, Google Workspace (G Suite)
Experience in supervising and/or managing others
Productive use of archives and other resources to research historical information
Ability to sell exhibit concepts to decision makers and funders through compelling proposals and pitches
5 years in a relevant field, preferably involving research/writing about automotive and/or historical subject matter, preferably in a museum environment
Please Include Cover Letter Answering These Items (required)
Describe your relationship with cars
Why would you like to work at the Petersen Automotive Museum?
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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