Museum Curator - Higher Ed. jobs in Texas

Museum Curator - Higher Ed. determines the level of care for the museum's entire collection. Evaluates and catalogs new collections according to department and library procedures. Being a Museum Curator - Higher Ed. maintains the environment and security of the collection storage and facilitates research use of collections. Contacts benefactors and writes grant proposals to increase museum funding. Additionally, Museum Curator - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Museum Curator - Higher Ed. manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Museum Curator - Higher Ed. typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Curator of Latinx Art
  • McNay Art Museum
  • San Antonio, TX FULL_TIME
  • McNay Art Museum, Curator of Latinx Art
    Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000
    The McNay Art Museum, a museum of modern and contemporary art located in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking to add a dynamic, creative, and engaging museum curator as the first Curator of Latinx Art. The curator will be responsible for developing, expanding, and maintaining the Museum’s growing collection of Latinx artworks, and making this collection available to a broad audience through exhibitions, publications, educational programs, and through other platforms.
    As an addition to the McNay’s robust curatorial team, the Curator of Latinx Art will promote equity and inclusion of the Latinx community in the Museum’s exhibitions and programs. This position will also help implement portions of the Museum’s strategic plan by maintaining community partnerships with cultural organizations to collaboratively celebrate Latinx culture and contributions to San Antonio and beyond.
    Funded by four national partners—Alice L. Walton Foundation, Ford Foundation, Mellon Foundation, and Pilot House Philanthropy—this new position is created through an initiative of Leadership in Art Museums (LAM). The LAM recipients are diverse institutions with local and national impact spanning geography, size, and cultural focus. As a shared goal, they are fully committed to developing and nurturing museums’ leadership roles that will demonstrate and create a more inclusive art world.

    Position Overview

    To develop, collect, and maintain the Latinx art collection and to make this collection available to a broad audience through exhibitions, publications, educational programs, and other platforms.
    Essential Job Functions
    Develops Latinx art collection through gifts, purchases, and bequests. Prepares and presents proposals of gifts and purchases for the Head of Curatorial Affairs and the Director to put forth to the Art Committee.
    Plans all Latinx art conservation activities, including surveys, preventative measures, and treatments, in concert with the Collections Manager and other curatorial staff.
    Plans Latinx art exhibition program and coordinates overall schedule in concert with the Head of Curatorial Affairs and other curatorial staff.
    Coordinates all Latinx art preparation activities, including the installation of exhibitions and the permanent collection, preventative maintenance, matting/framing, storage, and packing/shipping, in concert with the Head of Curatorial Affairs, Collections Manager, and other curatorial staff.
    Prepares publications and digital materials relating to the Latinx art collection and exhibitions.
    Coordinates activities of the Latinx art collection with the Head of Education to assure good joint planning of permanent collection installations and temporary exhibitions, with related educational programs.
    Coordinates all Latinx art management activities with the Collections Manager, including policies, storage, photography, forms, and records.
    Works with Collections Manager and Lead Preparator to ensure proper light, temperature, and humidity levels in galleries.
    Prepares and oversees operating budget for the Latinx art collection, including conservation, publications, exhibitions, photography, etc., working closely with Head of Curatorial Affairs.
    Identifies and helps develop funding and sponsorship opportunities with Director, Head of Development, and development staff as appropriate.
    Acts as museum ambassador to Latinx artist community on a regional, national, and international basis. Expands visibility of the Latinx collection, exhibitions, and programs through networking opportunities.
    Performs other duties as required.

    Requirements

    Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in museum administration and curatorial oversight; established and robust networks in the global art community; excellent communication skills with strong speaking and writing abilities; and fluency in Spanish, both oral and written.

    Other Skills

    Must have flexible work hours; evening and weekend duty are required. Computer skills, especially with database programs, Adobe suite, and InDesign a plus.
    Education:
    Master’s degree in art history, studio art, museum studies, Latinx studies, or American studies; PhD preferred.
  • 4 Days Ago

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Curator of Prints and Drawings
  • McNay Art Museum
  • San Antonio, TX FULL_TIME
  • CURATOR OF PRINTS AND DRAWINGS SALARY RANGE: $75,000-$80,000 Position Overview To collect, research/catalogue and maintain the prints and drawings collection and to make this collection available to a...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Coates-Cowden-Brown Curator of Asian Art
  • San Antonio Museum of Art
  • San Antonio, TX FULL_TIME
  • Title: Coates-Cowden-Brown Curator of Asian ArtDepartment: CuratorialReports To: Chief CuratorJob Type: Full-TimePay: $67,500-$87,500 Salary Exempt, Commensurate with ExperienceSan Antonio Museum of A...
  • 1 Day Ago

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The Allen and Kelli Questrom Assistant/Associate/Curator of Prints and Drawings
  • Dallas Museum of Art
  • DALLAS, TX FULL_TIME
  • Description Reports to: The Cecil and Ida Green Curator of Asian Art Department: Curatorial Department, Curatorial and Research Division Classification: Exempt, Full-time, M-F, 9am to 5pm Benefits: Fu...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Sales Executive (Higher Ed Coordinator)
  • College Assistance Plus
  • Beaumont, TX CONTRACTOR
  • CALLING ALL SALES SUPERSTARS Come join an exciting national growth movement! After 20 years of dominating our regional market, College Assistance Plus is poised for rapid growth. We have the experienc...
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Sales Executive (Higher Ed Coordinator)
  • College Assistance Plus
  • Brownsville, TX CONTRACTOR
  • CALLING ALL SALES SUPERSTARS Come join an exciting national growth movement! After 20 years of dominating our regional market, College Assistance Plus is poised for rapid growth. We have the experienc...
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Museum Curator
  • City of El Paso TX
  • El Paso, TX
  • Under direction, develop, organize, and coordinate museum collections, exhibitions, and activities. Typical Duties Resea...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director
  • Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation
  • Portland, OR
  • Jordan Schnitzer and his family foundation, The Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation, have assembled one of the largest pr...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Gallery Associate
  • CROWN POINT PRESS, INC.
  • San Francisco, CA
  • About Crown Point Press: Crown Point Press, founded in 1962, focuses on the art of etching. We invite artists from all o...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor of Ceramics in the Expanded Field
  • University of Florida
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Assistant Professor of Ceramics in the Expanded Field Job no: 529240 Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty Location: Main Camp...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Museum Curator
  • Ladgov Corporation
  • Oxnard, CA
  • Job Title: Museum Curator location : U.S. Navy Seabee Museum, 3201 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93043 Job Type : Fu...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director - Chugach Museum
  • Chugach Alaska Corporation
  • Anchorage, AK
  • ABOUT US: The Chugach Museum is a 501(c)3 public charity incorporated in September 2022, created to be a museum and repo...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Museum Curator (Photography)
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • ** Museum Curator (Photography)** **** **Location** ** Relocation expenses reimbursed** No ** Telework eligible** Yes as...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service Representative - Museums - Part-Time
  • AlignHR, LLC
  • Wheeling, WV
  • PRIMARY FUNCTION Performs all Customer Service functions for the Museums of Oglebay Institute, serving the public in a c...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Museum Curator - Higher Ed. jobs
$55,008 to $77,375