Curatorial Coordinator

A leader of traveling exhibitions, the American Federation of Arts (AFA) seeks a Curatorial Coordinator. Founded in 1909, the AFA is dedicated to enriching the public’s experience and understanding of the visual arts through traveling exhibitions presented at museums around the world.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a commitment to advancing the AFA’s mission to expand access to art and to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Coordinate and provide administrative support for the AFA’s curatorial department, including drafting correspondence, creating and tracking timelines, updating calendars, and responding to queries;
• Collaborate on development and review of contracts;
• Field and research questions related to AFA archives;
• Assist with budget projections, budget reconciliations, and cash flow schedules;
• Liaise with presenting museums to schedule meetings, create and track timelines, and ensure receipt of necessary exhibition documentation;
• Assist Curators with developing and tracking lists of prospective museums for exhibition tours;
• Work collaboratively to secure rights and reproduction permissions and other materials for promotional materials, exhibition publications, and educational materials;
• Provide assistance for curatorial, exhibitions committee, and other meetings, including set up and taking minutes;
• Input, edit, and update various lists and forms in the exhibitions database (checklists, lender lists, etc.);
• Communicate across organization to ensure that all departments have what is needed for press releases, the AFA Website, funding proposals, etc.;
• Opportunities to provide research assistance with select loans, exhibitions, and publications;
• Other duties as assigned.

This position will be a hybrid position including both on-site and remote days.

Requirements

The AFA is committed to equity and inclusion in its staff and welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds who share these interests and commitment.

Qualifications:

• Experiences in a museum or art-related environment preferred;
• B.A. and a strong interest in the arts, museums, exhibitions, and art history;
• Strategic thinker and creative problem solver;
• Exceptional organization and communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic abilities with the talent to connect with a range of collaborators;
• Facility with Microsoft Word Suite, databases, and project management software.

Salary Range: $42,000-$45,000 with comprehensive employer paid benefits package

To apply: Submit cover letter and resume to hr@amfedarts.org by March 4, 2022.