Curator of Collections

7 days ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: Curator of Collections

Spelman College seeks a highly skilled and experienced Curator of Collections to join our team. As a key member of our museum staff, you will be responsible for the acquisition, conservation, and exhibition of our permanent collection.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct research on the College's permanent collection, collaborating with student research assistants as needed.
  • Update and maintain artist and object files, as well as collections research in our electronic collections management database.
  • Assess and respond to routine correspondence and inquiries regarding the permanent collections and related policies.
  • Process gifts of works of art, working closely with the Collections Manager and corresponding with donors.
  • Review and process incoming and outgoing loan requests, evaluating all related forms with the Collections Manager.
  • Evaluate and update the collections management policy to ensure compliance with American Association of Museum standards, working with the Collections Manager to recommend new policies and addenda.
  • Provide specialized knowledge of bequests and wills of donors.
  • Serve as principal investigator on collections-based initiatives supported by grants.
  • Collaborate with the Director to develop original exhibitions and evaluate proposals from artists and institutions.
  • Contribute to the process of writing grants, helping to organize exhibitions from the collection, digitizing the collection, advising on touring exhibitions, and publishing a book on the collection.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Art History or a related field, with three years of experience in collections and program management.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with expertise in an area or areas of art history.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff, with a passion for problem-solving and a penchant for working with diverse skill sets.
  • Intermediate-level skills using Microsoft Office Suite, including typing, mail merges, and creating forms.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Art History or a related field.
Physical Demands:

The employee is regularly required to use hands, operate computers, and move art-related equipment. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, reach, and talk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time, exempt position with up to 25% travel required.



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