Employment Opportunities

• Chief Curator

  Akron Art Museum seeks creative leader with expertise in modern or contemporary art or photography. Rare opportunity: first opening of this position in 26 years. Akron is a highly collegial, affordable community in a region with exceptional culture, recreation, education and transportation. Responsibilities: manages curatorial, library and registration staff. Initiates, manages and implements exhibitions, research, publications, acquisitions and collections policies. Works closely with Accessions Committee and donors. Reports to Director & CEO. Qualifications: Graduate degree in art history with Ph.D. preferred; excellence in writing and public speaking; 5 years minimum museum experience; grant writing and management; proficiency in a digital environment. Salary and fringe benefits competitive. Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of references by April 1, 2012 to: Chief Operating Officer, Akron Art Museum, One South High, Akron, Ohio, 44308-1801, or by email to: gWild@akronartmuseum.org. EOE.

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• Museum Café Food Service Associate (Part-time)

  Part-time positions (up to 24 hours per week) available in the Museum Café. Hours of operation are: Wednesday through Sunday 10:30-3:30, with occasional Thursday evenings until 8:00.

  
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