Collection Curator and Archivist
Core
Lead the stewardship, development, and activation of an African American art collection, improving digital/physical accessibility and elevating visibility through programming and partnerships.
Role type
Collection Curator and Archivist
Builds
Digital and physical access to an African American art archive; community-engaged exhibitions and programs
Domain
Higher education cultural center; African American art history and heritage
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (art handling, preservation, exhibitions)
Required skills
Art handling and preservation, archival methods, metadata systems, database management, grant writing, community organizing, oral history collection, exhibition curation, donor relations, staff supervision
Preferred skills
Fundraising, culturally rooted collections experience, artist/family/estate liaison, program design, university arts infrastructure knowledge
Technologies
Databases, metadata systems, digital archiving platforms
Responsibilities
Maintain archival systems and documentation; oversee art care, preservation, and display protocols; develop metadata and digital access frameworks; curate student gallery shows and community exhibitions; conduct oral histories and archival interviews; manage interns and student staff; advise on acquisitions and represent the collection to donors and partners
Seniority
Mid-level IC (4+ years experience)
