Director of Curatorial Innovation & Community Engagement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Cincinnati Art Museum seeks a Director of Curatorial Affairs & Initiatives to lead its senior curatorial team in creating innovative, community‑oriented museum work. The role requires a robust background in art history, strong academic credentials, and proven leadership in engaging diverse public audiences.

The Director will collaborate across curatorial, collections, exhibitions, learning, and research functions, shaping goals, stewardship, and museological innovation while partnering with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art history or related field is required; PhD preferred.
• Extensive curatorial experience with exhibitions, budgeting, and leadership.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the senior curatorial team in development, implementation, and management of collaborative museum projects.
• Coordinate with across departments to align exhibitions, research, and learning initiatives.
• Develop and manage curatorial budgets and resources in collaboration with leadership.
• Foster relationships with donors, artists, trustees, staff, and visitors.
• Publish curatorial texts and contribute to catalogues and scholarly output.
• Organize lectures, panels, and public programs to engage diverse audiences.

Skills

Exhibition planning

Budget management

Publications

Lectures

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in art history

PhD preferred

Job description

The Cincinnati Art Museum seeks a Director of Curatorial Affairs & Initiatives to lead its senior curatorial team in creating innovative, community‑oriented museum work. The role requires a robust background in art history, strong academic credentials, and proven leadership in engaging diverse public audiences.

The Director will collaborate across curatorial, collections, exhibitions, learning, and research functions, shaping goals, stewardship, and museological innovation while partnering with