We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Exhibition Curator to join our team at ACCESS (MI). As a key member of our museum staff, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative permanent and temporary exhibits that showcase the history and culture of the Arab American community.

• Exhibit Development: Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of our core, temporary, and traveling exhibitions, ensuring they are engaging, informative, and meet the highest standards of quality.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement the museum's exhibit strategy and vision, aligning with our goals and objectives.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with our museum team to implement updates to and renovation of our core galleries, ensuring seamless execution and effective communication.
• Project Management: Lead and manage the exhibit development process, from concept to installation, including budgeting, scheduling, contracting, and evaluation.
• Community Engagement: Collaborate with museum staff to develop or enhance existing events and programs for our diverse stakeholders and audiences to engage with featured exhibitions and our core galleries.
• Artist Collaboration: Work with exhibiting artists to help shape and implement their artistic vision and exhibit design.
• Networking and Partnerships: Network with other institutions to host traveling exhibits as well as to send our proprietary exhibits for viewing in other venues.
• Content Creation: Collaborate with our Curatorial, Research, and Content teams to write exhibit scripts, labels, and other educational materials.
• Grant Writing and Reporting: Assist with grant writing and reporting for exhibit projects, as assigned.
• Departmental Management: Prepare and manage departmental budget, plan, assign, monitor, and manage the work of others, review performance, and evaluate results achieved by subordinates.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Oversee, coach, and mentor subordinates, lead tours of exhibitions as needed, and represent the museum in professional networks and forums related to exhibits and museology.
• Research and Best Practices: Research and apply best practices and emerging trends in exhibit design, interpretation, and evaluation, and research artists, historical figures, and events, objects, and themes in preparation for exhibitions.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Arab American Studies, Museum Studies, Exhibit Design, Middle Eastern Studies, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a museum setting or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.