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Position:  Museum Curator (Music)

Company:  Women in Modern American Music Museum, New York, NY

Information:  Full-time (40 hours per week), salaried, permanent

The Women in Modern American Music Museum (WiMAMM), a non-profit organization, seeks a creative and self-motivated music curator.  As Museum Curator, you would collaboratively work with a small but motivated team at a museum within walking distance to both Lincoln Center and Central Park, designing attractive and effective exhibits that highlight women's contributions to American popular music.

Job Responsibilities:  

--Works with the museum staff, donors, board members, and other organizations to acquire and manage exhibit materials.

--Conducts background research into music, especially American popular music traditions.

--Leads the conceptual planning of museum exhibits and special events that highlight the contributions of women songwriters, composers, singers, musicians, and other artists to modern American music.

--Works collaboratively with the other museum staff members to bring exhibit plans and special events to fruition.

--Serves as a liason, expert, and/or consultant to government agencies, colleagues, educational institutions, foundations, and the general public.

--Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:  

--An advanced academic degree in museum studies, musicology, history, or other closely-related field OR the equivalent in research experience.   

--Significant previous experience with museum operations, especially designing attractive and effective museum exhibits.

--Strong organizational and people skills.

--Experience with related computer programs.

--Residence in or or willingness to relocate to New York City.

--Eligibility to work in the United States

--Successful completion of a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

--Terminal degree in musicology, history, or other closely-related field.

Compensation:

--Salary commesurate with qualifications (minumum of $75,000).

--Health insurance, paid vacations and holidays, and sick leave.

--Employee discounts to public transporation, certain local child-care facilities, and Lincoln Center performances.

--Tuition assistance for qualifying continuing education classes.

Contact:  

Interested applicants should send their resumé, portfolio of recent work, and cover letter to:

Hiring Manager

Women in Modern American Music Museum    

123 W. Leonard Bernstein Place

New York, New York 10023

The Women in Modern American Music Museum is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.