Director of Traveling Exhibitions- IA&A, Washington, DC

International Arts & Artists (IA&A), a non-profit visual arts organization based in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC, seeks a Director for its traveling exhibition service to lead a staff of seven professionals as well as interns. Qualified candidates' primary obligations will be:
1. Securing and developing appropriate traveling exhibitions from museums, foundations, private lenders and other sources to be presented in museums around the U.S. and elsewhere.
2. Maintaining and developing the organization's network of partners and collaborators.
3. Ensuring the department meets its service and budgetary obligations.


RequirementsSpecific Qualifications:

• Appropriate relevant degree(s), a minimum of a bachelor's degree, higher education preferred
• Proven substantial experience as a museum professional
• Experience with all aspects of traveling exhibitions
• Network and contacts within the museum and art world
• Proven dynamic leadership ability

To be considered, a candidate must be passionate about the arts, and particularly the use of the arts in bringing understanding across cultural and international boundaries. Candidates must be knowledgeable, motivated, and energized and have proven leadership and management experience.
Candidates must submit the following by July 31, 2018 (please note: we are considering applications on a rolling basis so a hire may be made sooner):

• cover letter with current salary and expected minimum salary
• resume with chronological itemized job history
• verifiable academic credentials
• references by direct supervisors for at least the past 7 years of employment (please include contact information)

IA&A is a non-profit, comprehensive arts services organization. Founded in 1995, IA&A promotes international and cross-cultural understanding through its services to more than 500 museums and cultural institutions. IA&A's traveling exhibition service provides the largest number of fine arts and decorative arts exhibitions touring the United States. Additionally, IA&A runs a cultural exchange program, and in-house design studio and an on-site contemporary arts space. IA&A collaborates with institutions throughout the United States and with numerous institutions abroad making the arts more accessible to the broadest possible audiences. For more information, please visit our website at www.artsandartists.org.
IA&A is an equal opportunity employer.
No phone calls, recruiters, or staffing agencies please.