Director of Curatorial Affairs & Initiatives

ThinkingAhead; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Cincinnati Art Museum seeks a visionary Director of Curatorial Affairs & Initiatives to lead the senior curatorial team, shaping collaborative museum-based work and advancing the mission through scholarly excellence and public engagement.

Reporting to the Museum Director, this role requires a robust art history background, 12+ years of curatorial leadership, and a proven track record in exhibitions, acquisitions, and donor relations to support CAM's strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art history required; PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of curatorial experience in a museum or gallery.
• Proven track record in exhibition planning, budget and project management, publications, lectures, and supervision.
• Excellent communication, organizational, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with donors, trustees, staff, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the senior curatorial team and coordinate with CAM departments for seamless exhibitions and programs.
• Develop annual departmental goals, budgets, and strategic initiatives in alignment with CAM’s mission.
• Build relationships with collectors, artists, donors, staff, and visitors; expand outreach and multivocality.
• Oversee hiring, performance, and succession planning within the department in collaboration with leadership.
• Conduct original research and lead curatorial disciplines, shaping interpretive plans and publications.

Education

Master’s degree in art history

PhD preferred

Job description

Cincinnati Art Museum seeks a visionary Director of Curatorial Affairs & Initiatives to lead the senior curatorial team, shaping collaborative museum-based work and advancing the mission through scholarly excellence and public engagement.

Reporting to the Museum Director, this role requires a robust art history background, 12+ years of curatorial leadership, and a proven track record in exhibitions, acquisitions, and donor relations to support CAM's strategic plan.