Curator for Academic Programs and Collections

The Claremont Colleges Services; United States; On-site; USD 41,328 - 45,805; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits-eligible position

Job summary

The Claremont Colleges Services is seeking a Curator for Academic Programs and Collections to support teaching and community engagement through the Scripps College collections. This role involves integrating collections into educational programs, managing exhibits, and collaborating with faculty and students.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and at least five years of experience in curation or museum education, strong interpersonal skills, and a detail-oriented approach. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in curation or museum education.
• Proficient in best practices for collections management.
• Ability to engage with diverse constituents.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning through gallery collections.
• Manage internships and mentor students in curation.
• Collaborate on exhibitions and community programs.

Skills

Curation

Research

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Master’s degree in art, art history, or related field

Job description

Curator for Academic Programs and Collections

PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The GabrielleJungels‑Winkler Curator of Academic Programs and Collections supports teaching, learning, and community engagement through the Scripps College collections managed by the RuthChandlerWilliamsonGallery. Reporting to the GabrielleJungels‑Winkler Director, the Curator works with faculty and Gallery staff to integrate the collections into courses, support research and teaching, teach classes, and develop, manage, and implement initiatives that engage faculty, students, and the community. The Curator also provides student mentorship and professional development, positions the Gallery as a community resource, researches the collections, guides their long‑term growth, and contributes to their care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teaching, Learning, and Engagement

• Work with faculty, students, and staff to incorporate collections, exhibitions, and programs into teaching and learning across the curriculum.
• Collaborate with Gallery staff to develop and maintain standards, workflows, policies, and procedures for teaching, research, and collection use.
• Plan and manage class visits and teach from the collections.
• Give tours of the Gallery, exhibitions, collections, and public art on campus.
• Develop programs, exhibitions, publications, and other initiatives that support the curriculum and engage the community.
• Manage internship and work‑study programs, including hiring, scheduling, and working with supervisors, in collaboration with staff.
• Supervise and mentor interns and students in curation, museum education, collections management, programming, and related areas.

Collections, Research, and Curation

• Collaborate with Gallery staff and other stakeholders to research, develop, and care for the collections.
• Research, propose, review, and facilitate acquisitions and deaccessions.
• Curate or co‑curate exhibitions in collaboration with Gallery staff and other partners.

Campus and External Relations

• Manage online communications to promote Gallery initiatives, share information and resources, and expand audience reach and engagement.
• Develop and manage Gallery student organizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, campus groups, faculty, alumni, and community partners.
• Build relationships with potential donors to support internships and other Gallery initiatives.
• Work with Gallery staff on fundraising, including donor relations, grant writing, and grant administration.
• Provide operational support for Gallery events as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in curation, collections management, and teaching.
• Strong research, writing, and oral presentation skills.
• Experience in curation, museum education, arts programming, or collections management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for a deadline‑oriented, creative, and academic environment.
• Ability to interact well with a variety of diverse constituents, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the general public.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.`
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and advance multiple concurrent projects, balancing short‑term deadlines with long‑term goals.
• Active support for the College’s Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Master’s degree in art, art history, museum studies, curatorial studies, or a related field, and five years of experience in curation, museum education, arts programming, or collections management, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.

HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS

Full‑time, benefits‑eligible, non‑exempt position. Regular hours are 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m., Monday‑Friday. Evening and weekend work will be required on occasion. Hourly rate range: $30.00‑$33.25. Salary will be set based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Supervises student employees.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Quiet to moderate noise level. Requires regular sitting and standing, reaching, finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 20lbs.

AT‑WILL EMPLOYMENT

This is an at‑will position. Employees and the College may end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, unless otherwise prohibited by law.