BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Chief Curator

SUPERVISED BY: Director & CEO

CV and Resume Required

Working with the Director & CEO, the Chief Curator oversees all aspects of the curatorial team’s contributions to the Museum’s artistic and interpretive vision to position the Museum as a destination for modern and contemporary art in South Florida and a place for meaningful engagement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

-         Lead the development of a new strategy for installing, rotating and growing the collection and for a multi-year exhibition schedule. Lead the curatorial team and manage budgets, time, and commitments combining creativity with fiscal responsibility.

-         In partnership with the Director of Learning and Engagement, collaboratively develop interpretation strategies.

-         With the other members of the Director & CEO’s Leadership Team (Deputy Director for Museum Operations, Director for Learning and Engagement, Director of Advancement, and Director of Finance), facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and share responsibility for building the Museum’s brand and impact in the community, with an emphasis on engagement and accessibility.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

-         Oversee planning and implementation of collection development, interpretation, and related initiatives.

-         Plan and implement a multi-year exhibition schedule and related publications in partnership with the Deputy Director of Museum Operations.

-         Co-develop exhibition and curatorial budgets on an annual and multi-year basis.

-         Represent the museum in the community, for the media, and with donors.

-         Provide content and work collaboratively with Advancement staff to inform fundraising strategies, identify and help secure partners and sponsors. Cultivate and solicit donors to support exhibitions, collection initiatives, and publications.

-         Inform and support the pedagogical and strategic vision for engagement and interpretation, producing content and leading programs.

-         Participate in cross-departmental and community-based committees and initiatives as needed.

-         Mentor and supervise the Curatorial staff by fostering a supportive culture; work collaboratively with Learning and Engagement staff in interpretation and programming for collection and exhibitions.

-         Develop and maintain relationships with artists, collectors, dealers, and donors. Advocate for the Museum and for the arts in general in the community and nationwide.

EDUCATION, EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS

-         Master’s Degree required; knowledge of art history (with a concentration in modern and/or contemporary art). PhD a plus.

-         7-10 years of experience working in the arts; minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in curatorial practice. Demonstrated experience managing staff and budgets.

-         Distinguished track record of exhibitions and publications

-         Superb organizational, strategic and communication skills, including  interpersonal skills and public speaking.

-         Genuine enthusiasm for the transformational power of the visual arts and education.

-         Intellectual curiosity and the capacity to learn and adapt.

This is a full-time, exempt position with full benefits. Salary range $85,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience.

Please email CV and Cover Letter to dwoods@bocamuseum.org

The Boca Raton Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information, visit our website at http://bocamuseum.org