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Portland, OR | United States

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Job Description

The Portland Art Museum (referred to as Museum) invites applications for the position of Curatorial Coordinator for the Gallery Reimagination Project. This position bridges multiple departments, coordinating research, programming and a collection-based exhibition for the Portland Art Museum’s Gallery Reimagination Project, with a special focus on the new Black Art and Experiences initiative. Reporting to PAM’s Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, they are a key team member in supporting a community-centered and artist-centered collaboration that will inform programming beginning in late 2025 when PAM opens the new Rothko Pavilion and expanded museum. The role serves as a main contact for community partners and artists in the planning, development and implementation of this programming. Tasks include attending small group convenings, conducting research, managing logistics and interdepartmental communication. The coordinator is part of the curatorial team and works closely with staff members in curatorial; learning and community partnerships; collections and exhibitions; and others. They are a core member of the Gallery Reimagination Project team and support concept development, interpretive and design development, implementation, and evaluation of the first set of programs of the Black Art and Experiences initiative. This position actively engages with community partners, partner artists and other external collaborators. The position is funded by a grant for two years.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports the Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art with planning for the reinstallation of the contemporary collection and special exhibitions in the Jubitz Center for Modern and Contemporary Art (CMCA), including spaces for the Black Art and Experiences programming
• Conducts research into the Museum’s exhibition history, collection holdings, and programmatic engagement with Black artists
• Assists in organizing a series of convenings and community discussions in collaboration with PAM staff and external project consultant
• Participate in internal workshops and meetings for community-centered programming
• Establishes detailed project scheduling and workflow with community partners, artists and/or other collaborators on exhibitions and programs projected to begin in late 2025
• Partners with the curatorial and LCP project leads on liaising between guest curators/collaborators and PAM departments including collections and exhibitions, marketing and communications, development, visitor services and protections services
• Coordinates documentation of convenings and project meetings, and assists with an exhibition publication

Secondary or Additional Responsibilities

• Monitors deadlines, coordinates and facilitates cross-departmental planning meetings; creates agendas and follows up on action items
• Drafts memos of understanding addressed to each collaborator; tracks budget and expenses; facilitates payments and honoraria to artists and community collaborators
• Monitors exhibition spaces and updates needs related to accessibility considerations, interpretation and signage, visitor experience, artwork safety, among others
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibility

Institutional Responsibilities

• Support the Museum’s mission, vision and core values of creativity, connection, equity, learning, accessibility and accountability
• Contribute to and support the PAM strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity, equity, inclusion and access
• Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives
• Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement
• Use the equity lens in decision-making. Promote equity and inclusion goals and have a “people first” mindset

Required Knowledge & Skills

If you have any questions along the way including wanting to talk about a nontraditional career background, please reach out to HR.

• Clear and flexible communicator in person, on telephone/video call, email, and other digital platforms; understands and respects different communication styles
• Experience coordinating complex projects
• Comfortable with collaboration and can organize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of community-centered programming in arts organization settings
• Employs project management best practices such as detailed project schedules, task assignments and deadlines, budget tracking; familiar with collaboration and project management software

Education, Formal & Informal Experience, Training Required, Certification, Etc.

• Combination of higher education and work experience in a creative field and/or in organizational administration
• One to two years of prior arts administration experience preferred

Job Conditions

• Non-exempt, full-time status
• Schedule/Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 35 hours per week (This is a temporary, two year grant funded role)
• Occasional evening or weekend
• Occasional traveling to offsite meetings
• Onsite with occasional work from home flexibility
• Extensive computer work

Physical Activities

• Continuous repetitive motions of hands/wrists and use of fingers
• Frequently sitting
• Continuously communicates with team members
• Frequently operate a computer, technology and other office equipment
• Occasionally lift/push/pulling up to 25lb boxes and transporting mailings
• Occasionally moving around the Museum grounds
• This is not a complete representation of all physical requirements
  
  

Benefits

• This role is non-exempt, full-time, and with an expected end date two years from the start date
• Budgeted compensation is within pay grade G ($23.67 min - $27.56 mid - $30.21 max), depending on experience
• Healthcare package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K match, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off: 6 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, vacation, sick, and bereavement leave
• Monthly Museum contribution for public transit, parking, or bike to work plan
• Museum admission & lectures, programs, and gift shop discounts
• R.E.A.P (Reciprocal Employee Attraction Pass), providing free general admission to local destinations

Application Process for Curatorial Coordinator

In order to be considered eligible, submissions require a resume, cover letter, four references, and all application questions answered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application materials will be screened and interview candidates will be selected and notified by email. All applicants will be notified once the position is filled.

Closing date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 5:00PM PST

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

The Museum is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our hiring practices and in our Museum employee experiences. We strive to foster a mindful and respectful environment in which everyone can be their authentic selves at work and experience a culture free of harassment, racism, and discrimination.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political belief, disability or any other legally protected status. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. This commitment ensures that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application, interview, and hiring process. Alternative formats of this application are available upon request. If reasonable accommodation or an alternative form of this application is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 503.276.4358.

About the Portland Art Museum

The seventh oldest museum in the United States, the Portland Art Museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collection and ambitious special exhibitions drawn from the Museum’s holdings and the world’s finest public and private collections. The Museum’s collection of more than 50,000 objects, displayed in 112,000 square feet of galleries, reflects the history of art from ancient times to today. The collection is distinguished for its holdings of arts of the native peoples of North America, English silver, and the graphic arts. An active collecting institution dedicated to preserving great art for the enrichment of future generations, the Museum devotes 90 percent of its galleries to its permanent collection.

The Museum’s campus of landmark buildings, a cornerstone of Portland’s cultural district, includes the Jubitz Center for Modern and Contemporary Art, the Gilkey Center for Graphic Arts, the Schnitzer Center for Northwest Art, PAM CUT, and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Center for Native American Art. With a membership of more than 22,000 households and serving more than 350,000 visitors annually, the Museum is a premier venue for education in the visual arts. For information on exhibitions and programs, call 503-226-2811 or visit portlandartmuseum.org

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