What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charles H. Sawyer Curatorial Fellow position at Phillips Academy?
The Addison Gallery of American Art seeks a collaborative, highly organized, flexible, and team-oriented individual to join a dynamic and fast-paced Curatorial department as the Charles H. Sawyer Curatorial Fellow. The Curatorial Fellow will report to the Robert M. Walker Curator of American Art and will provide key curatorial, research, and administrative support to the curatorial department. In addition, the Curatorial Fellow will work alongside the Director of Registration and Administration on cataloguing, data entry, and archival processing projects as needed. The successful candidate for this three-year term position will possess a strong interest in American art history and a willingness to embrace new opportunities for career growth and development.
This is an all year, 40 hours a week, three year position.
Essential Functions
Assist the curatorial department with all aspects of research, writing, planning, and organizing permanent collection and loan exhibition and related publications;- Provide administrative support, field research requests and submissions, draft correspondence, and contribute to the development and execution of project timelines;
- Perform ongoing research on collection objects, artists, and potential acquisitions;
- Support the day-to-day operations of the Curatorial department, participating in exhibition, collection, and public program planning;
- Collaborate with museum project partners including other museums, galleries, artists, guest curators, editors, designers, publishers, and in-house staff;
- Write or collaborate on collection and exhibition-centered texts, including acquisition proposals, work labels and didactics, content for the museum website, press releases, and grant applications;
- Work in close partnership with the Education department to contribute to programs related to the collection and special exhibitions for Phillips Academy and the public, including but not limited to lectures, workshops, tours, and other in-gallery interpretation offerings;
- Work with the Director of Registration and Administration on cataloguing and database data entry projects as needed;
- Contribute to the general promotion of the museum and its fundraising activities by serving as an ambassador for the Addison Gallery as an active member in the field and with the general public.
Qualifications
- BA in art history or related discipline required
- Previous museum or art-related experience is preferred but not required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including writing and public speaking
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Well-developed research abilities
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage shifting priorities
- Proficiency with Adobe products and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
About the Addison Gallery of American Art
One of the first institutions dedicated exclusively to American art, the Addison Gallery has one of the foremost collections of American art in the world. Through the museum’s collection of over 25,000 works across all media, visitors can trace the cultural, political, and social forces that have shaped the American experience from the 18th century to the present. In a typical year, the museum presents 8-10 shows, including both permanent collection installations and major traveling exhibitions, carefully balanced to represent a wide range of art, across time and media. A teaching museum located on the campus of a secondary school, the Addison Gallery serves not only as an educational resource for Phillips Academy but also as a cultural and educational center of American art for local, regional, national, and international audiences. The museum is free and open to the public.
Phillips Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse and inclusive residential community "committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school in which student from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences- including race, ethnicity, nationality , gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and ability- learn and grow together." The ideal candidate supports the inclusive and diverse nature of the community. any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI, and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
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