Global Curatorial Lead for Visionary Art Exhibitions

Swiss Institute

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and benefits

Job summary

Swiss Institute in New York seeks a Senior Curator to lead the curatorial department and advance the institution's artistic vision. The role collaborates with the Director to deliver exhibitions, new commissions, public programs, and digital initiatives, while cultivating relationships across local and international artistic communities.

The Senior Curator will supervise staff, oversee budgets, and travel for research and partnerships, ensuring rigorous, high-quality programming and

Qualifications

Minimum of 6 years' curatorial experience in a museum setting.
Extensive knowledge of contemporary art and global practices.
Strong leadership, program development, and collaboration skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking, and engagement with diverse audiences.
Experience managing budgets, staff, and cross‑departmental teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of SI’s exhibition season and related programs.
Develop a multi-year curatorial strategy and research pipeline.
Oversee curatorial staff and foster a collaborative department culture.
Manage project plans, schedules, and budgets for exhibitions and programs.
Represent SI in lectures, panels, and with institutional partners.