Chief Curatorial & Collections Strategy Lead

Museum; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oakland Museum of California invites applicants for the Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs to lead exhibitions, collections, design and production into a unified program that reflects Oakland’s communities. You will collaborate with the Director & CEO and the Senior Director of Learning to shape a multi-year content calendar, advance equity, and ensure sustainable operations across core galleries.

As a member of the Senior Directors Council, you will coach 6 direct reports and oversee ~35

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership in a museum setting.
• MA in a relevant field.
• Experience directing exhibitions and collection initiatives with community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership as a Senior Directors Council member and partner with governance.
• Translate strategic plan into exhibition priorities and budgets.
• Oversee collections care, cataloging, and installation strategies.
• Foster cross-department collaboration and professional development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MA in relevant field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The Oakland Museum of California invites applicants for the Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs to lead exhibitions, collections, design and production into a unified program that reflects Oakland’s communities. You will collaborate with the Director & CEO and the Senior Director of Learning to shape a multi-year content calendar, advance equity, and ensure sustainable operations across core galleries.

As a member of the Senior Directors Council, you will coach 6 direct reports and oversee ~35