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The San José Museum of Art (SJMA) seeks a creative, self-motivated, intellectually curious individual to join the curatorial team as an Assistant Curator or Curator. SJMA believes in the power of radical imagination and the role art can play in bringing communities together. Our program reflects the diverse cultures and innovative spirit of Silicon Valley, connecting the present and the past, the art of the West Coast and the world. Reporting to the Chief Curator, the Curator/Assistant Curator is a key member of a small team who works closely alongside colleagues across departments in SJMA's dynamic and collaborative environment. In addition to generating original exhibitions (spanning group, thematic, and solo formats), programs and publications, the Curator/Assistant Curator will envision projects that embrace different formats, platforms, perspectives, and disciplines that expand traditional museum-going experiences, and invite new audiences. The successful candidate collaboratively strategize focused acquisitions and is an excellent communicator. They have a passion for creative curatorial projects that align SJMA's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, that are thought-provoking and accessible to broad audiences. The successful candidate is connected with San Jose audiences. The Curator/Assistant Curator manages all aspects of curatorial project development including but not limited to ideation, exhibition research, writing, exhibition checklists, loan requests, publications, budgets, and administrative duties. They will work closely with the Curatorial team on acquisitions and stewardship of the growing permanent collection. This position represents SJMA within the wider community and contributes to SJMA's Development, Marketing & Communications, Education, and Curatorial projects/events as determined by the Curatorial Department. Duties and Responsibilities Provide SJMA with curatorial expertise within a collaborative and mission-focused environment that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Actively engage in original research and development of curatorial projects that are not limited to but include a focus on new media, emergent artistic and cultural practices, bring to light overlooked artists and ideas, and explore issues that contextualize and resonate with our local audiences Produce essays, exhibition checklists, develop audience-facing didactics, gallery tours, correspondence, manage publications, and other interpretive materials. Work collaboratively across teams, including working closely with Development on fundraising, program ideation in tandem with Education; and working with Marketing on outreach initiatives including press releases, and social media. Manage exhibitions workflow and any related programs and publications. Duties include management of budgeting with Chief Curator, maintenance of timelines, and miscellaneous administrative responsibilities. Communicate and collaborate across departments as exhibitions develop to maintain flow of communication and resource sharing. Act as curator in charge of traveling exhibitions, handling all aspects related to this function. Work collaboratively with curatorial team on strategic acquisitions for growing permanent collection. Actively contribute to collection strategies and stewardship discussions. Donor cultivation and participation in fundraising with development department Represent SJMA within the Museum and the art community; attend SJMA Development and Curatorial events and attend outside art openings, programs, conferences, lectures, and meetings. Actively visit graduate departments, galleries, and nonprofit arts organizations. Participate in local and global art communities, and present new ideas from the field to the curatorial team. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Assistant Curator A passion for SJMA's mission and belief in art as a powerful engine for positive social change. A passion for supporting underrepresented artists and emerging ideas in contemporary culture. A passion for and knowledge of new and expanding media art practices relevant to Silicon Valley audiences. Art-related experience in a gallery, presenting organization, or museum setting is essential. Experience conducting original research to develop curatorial projects spanning group, thematic, and solo formats. Must demonstrate strong initiative and be a self-starter, able to work independently and proactively manage projects with minimal supervision. Experience working with artists on exhibitions, commissions, and installations. Excellent communication, writing, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Must be a learner, open to feedback, collaborative, and interested in contributing to a strong and inclusive work culture Must possess exceptional organizational skills, be detailed oriented and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Must be community-minded, and open to engaging with San Jose communities Knowledge of collection management and current museum practices. Curator All qualifications above and a track record of realizing a variety of curatorial projects, as well as writing, editing, and producing publications. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, Art History, or a related field, plus 2-5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's Degree is preferred. Minimum 5-7 years of experience required for the Curator role. Position title will be determined based on experience. Special Requirements SJMA is currently operating on a hybrid in person / remote work model. Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required. Some travel required About Us: The San José Museum of Art (SJMA) is a contemporary art museum dedicated to inclusivity, new thinking, and visionary ideas. Founded in 1969 by artists and community leaders, its dynamic exhibitions, collection, and programs resonate with defining characteristics of San José and Silicon Valley-from its rich diversity to its hallmark innovative ethos. The Museum offers lifelong learning for school children and their educators, multigenerational families, creative adults, university students and faculty, and community groups. SJMA is committed to being a borderless museum, essential to creative life throughout the diverse communities of San José and beyond: ************************** SJMA has been awarded re-accreditation by the American Association of Museums (AAM), a recognition given to just 1,106 of the nation's 33,000 museums and SJMA is one of only 78 museums accredited in California. With its mix of self-assessment, peer review, and public recognition, AAM Accreditation ensures the integrity and accessibility of museum collections, reinforces the education and public service roles of museums, and requires good governance practices and ethical behavior. SJMA has been awarded Charity Navigator Four Stars and Guidestar Platinum Transparency, noting the highest non-profit distinctions exceeding or meeting best practices and industry standards. Located near the Plaza de César Chavez in downtown San José, the Museum serves 75,000 people a year, including 25,000 school children, and is one of the largest providers of in-school arts education in Santa Clara County. SJMA conducts pre-employment, post-offer background checks in accordance with state and federal law. SJMA offers a competitive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision and paid sick and vacation time. The Museum also offers a generous retirement program. As SJMA operates in a City of San Jose-owned building, applicants must comply with the City's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. SJMA is actively seeking individuals from diverse backgrounds. We deeply appreciate cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity, as well as different gender expressions and abilities. We encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, bilingual or multilingual candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we at SJMA highly esteem the diversity of individuals and the multitude of ideas, perspectives, insights, and values they contribute to our workplace. SJMA's hiring policy requires all candidates to be at least 18 years of age. Due to the high volume of interest, regrettably, we cannot respond to individual applicants. If you are selected as a potential candidate, SJMA will contact you to schedule an interview. No phone calls, please. Salary Range: $60,000 to $100,000

The Bentley Historical Library seeks a user-oriented, creative, and collaborative Archivist for Instruction to join our Public Engagement Team. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusive access and building an equitable educational experience. This position will report to the Associate Director for Public Engagement. Who We Are The Bentley Historical Library collects material related to the State of Michigan and the University of Michigan. The 11,000 research collections at the Bentley range from the papers of governors of Michigan, to the records of student and faculty life at the University, to the historical record of intercollegiate athletics at Michigan, and more. Instruction is part of our Public Engagement team, which also includes our reference and event or exhibit collaborations. The Public Engagement team ensures access to material for researchers of all backgrounds and levels of experience. The successful candidate will have a passion for engaging in professional growth and development as well as sharing knowledge and giving back to our professional communities. Responsibilities* * Grow the existing teaching program at the Bentley * Take a leading role in working with faculty and fellow archivists to design and execute meaningful archival instruction sessions for a range of audiences * Strengthen the Bentley's instructional collaborations on campus, in the community, and in K-12 education through active outreach * Maintain the course schedule and documentation of instruction efforts, including metrics and reports that track engagement with various departments and programs * Lead the Bentley's instruction committee, a group comprised of Bentley archivists leading instruction sessions * Collaborate with staff at the Detroit Observatory, a part of the Bentley Historical Library, to arrange and plan course instruction across BHL locations * Participate in reference duty rotation in the Bentley reading room * Seek ways to share information about the Bentley's instruction program with a broad audience * Supervise interns or volunteers working on instruction * Contribute to the archival profession, whether through professional organizations, publication, or other efforts, and engage in continued education Required Qualifications* * Master's degree from an ALA-accredited institution. An advanced degree in a related discipline combined with relevant experience may be substituted * A minimum of 1 year experience teaching archival research methods to a range of audiences in an archives or special collections setting * Demonstrated experience using physical and digital archival material to design instruction sessions * Demonstrated experience using archives in teaching for a broad range of audiences * Experience with research and teaching trends, methods, emerging technologies, and best practices for inclusive instruction * Experience planning and executing long-term plans for program development, including outreach Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes

ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Arizona Historical Society is a nonprofit organization and state agency established in 1864. AHS connects people through the power of Arizona's history. AHS collects, preserves, and tells the story of Arizona's past through museum exhibitions, libraries and archives, historic sites, educational programs, and the Journal of Arizona History. AHS seeks to be the driving force strengthening Arizona's communities by promoting history through leadership, partnership, and scholarship. MUSEUM CURATOR 2 Job Location: Arizona Heritage Center 1300 North College Avenue Tempe, Arizona, 85288 Posting Details: Hourly: $21.00 Grade: 19 Open Until Business Needs Are Met Job Summary: Assists in development and coordination of exhibits, programs, and research activities. May also serve as a museum specialist in such areas as collections, historic sites, historic archaeology, manuscripts and archival materials, or education. Performs other related work as assigned. Supports, researches and edits material for publication. May supervise interns/volunteers as needed. Occasionally cover front desk admissions and positively represents the agency and its mission to patrons and the general public. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Job Duties: * Ensures that the exhibits are clean and all objects, panels, and photos are in accordance with museum standards; this includes and is not limited to serving on any committees as needed by AHS, attending and hosting in virtual and in person programs as needed by the exhibits team, working with the and any AHS partner organizations, and working with marketing and experience ideas teams as needed * Curator II will assist the exhibits team and supervisor in installing any new temporary, permanent, and updated exhibits as needed; this includes, but is not limited to: painting galleries, installing cases, hanging panels and photographs, handling and installing objects, and any other necessary tasks * Installation and deinstall of exhibits requires travel to the four museum locations at times and will require driving the state van and transporting objects and materials as needed for that process * Work with AdobePro and Photoshop and submit to supervisor with panel and photo designs for any temporary and permanent gallery refreshes * Secures objects for exhibitions, conducts research, works collaboratively with other staff in the development of narratives and story lines * Partake in any additional training and professional development as directed by supervisor and/or exhibit team lead(s) * Seek out conferences and other networking opportunities to expand knowledge of best museum standards * Works closely with staff on all aspects of exhibit development, including concept, planning * Identifies objects from within collection or from other institutions for exhibitions * Regular maintenance of existing exhibits and lighting throughout display areas * Scheduling fabrication and installation * Maintenance of workshops and tools * Writes interpretive materials Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: * Methods utilized in conserving, preparing, storing, and exhibiting museum objects and documents, or minerals * Registration, conservation, and exhibition techniques and related research * Arizona and regional history, objects and documents * Museum policies and guidelines * Historical research techniques Skills in: * Identification, acquisition, accession, deaccession, conservation, preservation, registration and cataloging of objects, documents, or mineral specimens * Applying and interpreting historic preservation procedures and associated laws and state statutes, and governing board policy and procedures * Locating objects, documents, and mineral specimens for collection and/or loan * Oral and written communication techniques * Conducting research * Preparing exhibits Ability to: * Provide oral and written communication techniques; conduct research * Establish and maintain effective working relationships * Write detailed reports, grant requests, research reports * Direct the preparation of exhibits Selective Preference(s): * A Bachelor's degree in American history, museum studies or related field, and two years of related technical experience or one year of experience equivalent to a Museum Curator 1 * A graduate degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one year of the required technical experience preferred Pre-Employment Requirements: * The ability to obtain an Arizona State Driver's license * If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. Benefits: The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: * Sick leave * Retirement plan * Health and dental insurance * Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year * Life insurance and long-term disability insurance * Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page * Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page * By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Retirement: * Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) * Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment Contact Us: * If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at **************************

We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate travel enthusiasts to join our team as Virtual Travel Experience Curators. As an online travel specialist, you will be responsible for curating and promoting unique travel experiences, destinations, and itineraries to a diverse audience of travel aficionados. Your primary role will involve creating engaging travel content, recommending personalized travel plans, and providing expert guidance to individuals seeking memorable travel experiences worldwide. Responsibilities: Curate and promote exciting travel destinations and experiences to a global audience of travel enthusiasts. Craft engaging and informative travel content such as blogs, social media posts, and video content to inspire and educate potential travelers. Provide personalized travel recommendations and itineraries based on client preferences, budgets, and travel objectives. Assist clients in booking flights, accommodations, and activities to ensure a seamless and enjoyable travel experience. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of travel trends, popular destinations, and industry developments to offer the best recommendations and advice. Foster strong relationships with clients, offering exceptional customer service and support throughout their travel journey. Requirements: Passion for travel and a deep understanding of various travel destinations and cultures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with a diverse global audience. Proficiency in using online travel booking platforms and travel-related software. Ability to work independently and efficiently in a remote work environment. Access to a stable internet connection, a computer, or a smartphone. Must be at least 18 years of age. Candidates from the USA, Australia, and Mexico are welcome to apply. Perks: Access to exclusive travel discounts and perks. Opportunity to experience complimentary travel opportunities to various destinations. Flexible working hours to accommodate personal schedules. A dynamic and supportive work environment fostering personal and professional growth. No experience needed, all training provided This is a business opportunity and is commission based. Join our team and be part of an exciting journey in the world of virtual travel exploration and discovery!