Exhibitions Curator: Shape Heritage (On-Site)

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Research resources

Professional development

Collaborative team

Public engagement opportunities

Cultural heritage focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Museum Curator specializing in Exhibitions for an on-site role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA. The ideal candidate will lead the conceptualization, development, and execution of engaging exhibitions that connect audiences with cultural heritage.

You will manage research, interpretive content, loan negotiations, installation, and collaboration with designers, educators, and marketing teams while advancing the museum's mission and expanding its permanent

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Art History, Museum Studies, History, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of curatorial experience developing and managing exhibitions.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with exhibition design and interpretation.
• Experience with artifact care and collections management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop exhibition proposals and interpretive plans.
• Borrow artifacts and artworks, manage loan agreements.
• Oversee installation and deinstallation of exhibitions.
• Write interpretive text for labels, catalogues, and publications.
• Collaborate with designers, conservators, educators, and marketing teams.
• Conduct scholarly research on collections and themes.
• Engage the public through lectures and tours.
• Manage exhibition budgets and timelines.
• Stay current with curatorial practices and scholarship.
• Contribute to growth of the permanent collection.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Project management

Exhibition design

Collections management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's/PhD in Art History or Museum Studies

Tools

Collections management databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Museum Curator specializing in Exhibitions for an on-site role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA. The ideal candidate will lead the conceptualization, development, and execution of engaging exhibitions that connect audiences with cultural heritage.

You will manage research, interpretive content, loan negotiations, installation, and collaboration with designers, educators, and marketing teams while advancing the museum's mission and expanding its permanent