Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Senior Director of Collections & Curatorial Affairs
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Senior Director of Collections & Curatorial Affairs – The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, MD
Senior Director of Collections & Curatorial Affairs The Walters Art Museum Baltimore, MD About The Walters Art Museum The Walters Art Museum is among America’s most distinctive museums, forging connections between people and art from cultures around the world. Located in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, the Walters is free for all. The Museum’s campus includes five historic buildings. The Walters Art Museum’s collection spans more than seven millennia, from 5,000 BCE to the 21st century, and encompasses more than 36,000 objects. In December 2020, the Museum finalized a set of multiyear diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) goals that directly inform the museum’s Strategic Plan. The Walters and its staff serve Baltimore and Maryland by embracing the role of educators and storytellers, using the collection to support learning, dialogue, and community engagement. Position Profile The Senior Director of Collections & Curatorial Affairs will partner with the Deputy Director and other members of the Leadership Team to create an integrated and aligned implementation of the vision articulated in the Strategic Plan. This Leadership Team is charged with management and oversight of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Museum’s programs. The Senior Director will uphold the Museum’s commitments to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in all programming, exhibition, and staffing decisions. They will assist the Executive Director in establishing and implementing the direction of the Museum’s artistic program, including reinstallations, temporary exhibitions, conservation, digital initiatives, and publications. As the senior staff member responsible for the collection and overarching artistic program, the Senior Director will work closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and Leadership Team members to develop a comprehensive programmatic calendar for the Museum’s collections installations and temporary exhibitions. In partnership with the Executive Director, the Senior Director will lead and oversee the institutional units encompassing curatorial, collections, conservation & technical research, publications, and digital production. They will ensure that the Walters teams work cohesively and collaboratively. Working closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Director of Building Operations, the Senior Director will assist in the oversight of all building projects impacting collections and program areas. They will represent the Museum in professional, academic, and social forums, and participate in regular Board meetings. Compensation and Benefits The target salary for this role is $140,000. The Walters Art Museum offers healthcare benefits, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, a 457B retirement plan with match, 26 days PTO a year plus 11 observed holidays. Contact Stephen Milbauer of Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please submit your materials or email Stephen directly at smilbauer@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. The Walters Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.
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Senior Director of Collections & Curatorial Affairs The Walters Art Museum Baltimore, MD About The Walters Art Museum The Walters Art Museum is among America’s most distinctive museums, forging connections between people and art from cultures around the world. Located in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, the Walters is free for all. The Museum’s campus includes five historic buildings. The Walters Art Museum’s collection spans more than seven millennia, from 5,000 BCE to the 21st century, and encompasses more than 36,000 objects. In December 2020, the Museum finalized a set of multiyear diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) goals that directly inform the museum’s Strategic Plan. The Walters and its staff serve Baltimore and Maryland by embracing the role of educators and storytellers, using the collection to support learning, dialogue, and community engagement. Position Profile The Senior Director of Collections & Curatorial Affairs will partner with the Deputy Director and other members of the Leadership Team to create an integrated and aligned implementation of the vision articulated in the Strategic Plan. This Leadership Team is charged with management and oversight of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Museum’s programs. The Senior Director will uphold the Museum’s commitments to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in all programming, exhibition, and staffing decisions. They will assist the Executive Director in establishing and implementing the direction of the Museum’s artistic program, including reinstallations, temporary exhibitions, conservation, digital initiatives, and publications. As the senior staff member responsible for the collection and overarching artistic program, the Senior Director will work closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and Leadership Team members to develop a comprehensive programmatic calendar for the Museum’s collections installations and temporary exhibitions. In partnership with the Executive Director, the Senior Director will lead and oversee the institutional units encompassing curatorial, collections, conservation & technical research, publications, and digital production. They will ensure that the Walters teams work cohesively and collaboratively. Working closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Director of Building Operations, the Senior Director will assist in the oversight of all building projects impacting collections and program areas. They will represent the Museum in professional, academic, and social forums, and participate in regular Board meetings. Compensation and Benefits The target salary for this role is $140,000. The Walters Art Museum offers healthcare benefits, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, a 457B retirement plan with match, 26 days PTO a year plus 11 observed holidays. Contact Stephen Milbauer of Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please submit your materials or email Stephen directly at smilbauer@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. The Walters Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.
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