Curator, Modern & Contemporary Art — Exhibitions & Impact

Comunidade Metodista; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free general admission to the museum

Discounted guest tickets for admission

Discounts on gift memberships

Special staff tours and presentations

Discounts at museum restaurant/cafés/é

Health benefits and retirement savings

Descripción de la vacante

Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks two Assistant Curators of Modern and Contemporary Art to support ambitious exhibitions and publications. You will coordinate exhibitions, contribute to acquisitions, and collaborate with conservation, design, and education teams to ensure compelling displays for the public.

The role requires deep art knowledge, project leadership, and strong communication skills, with a commitment to public engagement and community outreach. Fully onsite in Philadelphia.

Formación

• Deep knowledge of modern and contemporary art.
• Experience organizing innovative exhibitions and projects.
• Ability to identify institutional priorities and inspire teams.
• Strong organizational skills and budget management in complex organizations.

Responsabilidades

• Organize and coordinate exhibitions, including research, budgeting, and installation collaboration.
• Propose new commissions, acquisitions, and displays of collection works.
• Research and write for publications; support copy editing and rights clearance.
• Collaborate with conservation, collections management, and design to document and display works.
• Review loan requests and assess feasibility based on condition and history.
• Conduct research and discuss findings with the Department Head.
• Identify potential acquisitions and prepare documentation for gifts or purchases.
• Research works considered for deaccessioning.
• Work with Learning & Engagement to draft interpretive materials.
• Contribute ideas for public programs and engage with contemporary art figures.
• Cultivate collectors and patrons; build relationships with local and international art communities.
• Develop professional development plans with the Department Head.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Art knowledge

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Master's degree desirable or equivalent professional experience

Herramientas

The Museum System (TMS)

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks two Assistant Curators of Modern and Contemporary Art to support ambitious exhibitions and publications. You will coordinate exhibitions, contribute to acquisitions, and collaborate with conservation, design, and education teams to ensure compelling displays for the public.

The role requires deep art knowledge, project leadership, and strong communication skills, with a commitment to public engagement and community outreach. Fully onsite in Philadelphia.