Director de Museo de Arte Textil Contemporáneo - Oaxaca

Placements24; Oaxaca de Juárez; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive compensation

Benefits package

Professional growth support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Director of Textile Art Museum in Oaxaca City, Mexico, to lead curatorial direction, operations, and community engagement. The role demands a deep understanding of textile arts, with a track record in strategic planning, fundraising, and governance.

Fluency in Spanish and English, and a passion for advancing textile heritage on international stages are essential. This is a high-impact leadership position in a UNESCO city with opportunities for significant cultural

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master's degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Textile Arts, Cultural Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years in progressive museum leadership roles, preferably textile or contemporary art.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising and donor relations.
• Strong knowledge of textile art history, conservation, and contemporary craft.
• Experience curating major exhibitions and public programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term strategic vision for the museum, focusing on curatorial excellence and education.
• Oversee collection management including acquisition, conservation, and research.
• Lead and mentor staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Manage budget, fundraising, and financial operations to ensure fiscal sustainability.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, government bodies, and cultural institutions.
• Enhance the museum's public profile with marketing and community engagement.
• Curate and oversee major exhibitions with scholarly rigor.
• Represent the museum at national and international forums and events.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in museum governance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Fundraising

Donor relations

Staff leadership

Spanish and English fluency

Communication

Community engagement

Education

Doctorate or Master's degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Textile Arts, Cultural Management or related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Director of Textile Art Museum in Oaxaca City, Mexico, to lead curatorial direction, operations, and community engagement. The role demands a deep understanding of textile arts, with a track record in strategic planning, fundraising, and governance.

Fluency in Spanish and English, and a passion for advancing textile heritage on international stages are essential. This is a high-impact leadership position in a UNESCO city with opportunities for significant cultural