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.

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of our core, temporary, and traveling exhibitions
• Develop and implement our exhibit strategy and vision, in alignment with our museum's goals
• Collaborate with our museum team to implement updates to and renovation of our core galleries
• Oversee and participate in exhibit designs, layouts, construction, and other logistics
• Lead and manage the exhibit development process, from concept to installation, including budgeting, scheduling, contracting, and evaluation
• Work collaboratively with our 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
• Collaborate with occasional exhibiting artists to help shape and implement artistic vision and exhibit design
• Network with other institutions to host traveling exhibits as well as to send our proprietary exhibits for viewing in other venues
• Collaborate and study with our Curatorial, Research and Content teams to write exhibit scripts, labels and other educational materials
• Assist with grant writing and reporting for exhibit projects, as assigned
• Prepare and manage departmental budget
• Plan, assign, monitor and manage the work of others
• Review performance and evaluate results achieved by subordinates
• Oversee, coach and mentor subordinates
• Lead tours of exhibitions as needed
• Research and apply best practices and emerging trends in exhibit design, interpretation, and evaluation
• Research artists, historical figures and events, objects, and themes in preparation for exhibitions
• Present information about objects and exhibitions through tours and presentations
• Ensure the proper care and maintenance of the exhibits and the exhibit spaces
• Represent the museum in professional networks and forums related to exhibits and museology
• Mentor students and interns who will assist with organizing shows, promoting exhibitions and events, and do research on artists and objects
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

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

We offer a climate-controlled office environment with normal business hours. Some additional hours may be required. Travel is not generally required.