erika.katayama
11-19-2014, 11:59 AM
The American Federation of Arts (AFA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enrich the public’s experience and understanding of art worldwide. Our organization initiates and tours art exhibitions, as well as provides educational and professional programs within the museum community. Established more than a hundred years ago, the AFA is one of the most prolific art organizations in the country and has organized and circulated over 3,000 exhibitions.
The AFA is seeking an Associate Director for Exhibitions and Programs to manage all administrative functions of exhibitions and create a high quality and compelling exhibition program. The ADFEP will analyze and identify potential projects, partnerships and programs and supervise all contracts, budgets and loan negotiations. The position is a senior staff position including in-depth collaborations with the AFA Director, AFA Board and Exhibitions Committee, Associate Director for Finance and Operations and the Manager of Publications. The ADFEP supervises the Curatorial Team, Registrars, and program/project related personal and administrative staff.
Job RequirementsThe ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years’ experience in a museum or art-related environment and an MA in art history or its equivalent. Extensive knowledge of administration, project management, budgets, contracts and staff management is essential. Experience in traveling exhibitions management is highly desirable along with strong museum and art world connections and effective communications and presentation skills.
Salary is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
To apply please submit a resume to hr@afaweb.org by Dec 15, 2014
The AFA is seeking an Associate Director for Exhibitions and Programs to manage all administrative functions of exhibitions and create a high quality and compelling exhibition program. The ADFEP will analyze and identify potential projects, partnerships and programs and supervise all contracts, budgets and loan negotiations. The position is a senior staff position including in-depth collaborations with the AFA Director, AFA Board and Exhibitions Committee, Associate Director for Finance and Operations and the Manager of Publications. The ADFEP supervises the Curatorial Team, Registrars, and program/project related personal and administrative staff.
Job RequirementsThe ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years’ experience in a museum or art-related environment and an MA in art history or its equivalent. Extensive knowledge of administration, project management, budgets, contracts and staff management is essential. Experience in traveling exhibitions management is highly desirable along with strong museum and art world connections and effective communications and presentation skills.
Salary is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
To apply please submit a resume to hr@afaweb.org by Dec 15, 2014