erika.katayama
03-09-2018, 10:02 AM
The foremost glass museum in the world, the Corning Museum of Glass seeks a supportive and mentoring Interim Director of Collections to provide leadership, stewardship, and strategy as a member of the Museum’s leadership team during a 2-3-year transition to new Curatorial and Collections departments’ leadership. Join a talented and dedicated team, supporting and mentoring to ensure a smooth transition to the next generation of leaders for these departments, who may be advanced from within. The Interim Director of Collections reports to President and Executive Director Karol Wight and will advise and guide team members in the Exhibitions, Collections, Conservation and Publications sectors of the museum.
The Director of Collections will have significant leadership and management responsibility, be an exceptional team builder, and be able to develop and manage a department leadership transition plan in addition to overseeing daily operations of the departments reporting to him or her. The Director of Collections will be a champion of a talented and dedicated team: part strategist, part advisor and guide, and supportive of the Museum’s mission and programs. As a 2-3 year appointment, there is flexibility in the candidate’s background and training. First and foremost is the need for a seasoned team builder, mentor and leader. Moreover, s/he should have significant experience leading a large museum curatorial or collection department, or as a former museum director or senior museum executive familiar with collection management and curatorial practice. Experience with scholarly publications and editing is a plus.
The Director of Collections will be a flexible leader with a proven track record of building and strengthening teams and have the interpersonal skills to plan and manage a transition. S/he will function as a coach and advisor at a point in his or her career where leadership in service to the Department and the Museum are held above personal advancement.
General Duties
Hires, supervises, mentors and supports a staff of approximately 25, including 5 curators, in the Curatorial, Collections, Conservation and Publications areas of the museum.
Works with staff to help set exhibition, collection-management, presentation, interpretation, and publication strategies consistent with the key initiatives, goals and objectives of the Museum.
Ensures the continuance of the Museum’s record of outstanding exhibitions, collection enhancements, and important print and electronic publications, including two scholarly international journals of glass.
Serves as member of the Museum’s Leadership Team, a decision-making body that works closely with the President and Executive Director.
Additional Interim Contract Assignment Responsibilities
Serve as a mentor and coach to staff in order to strengthen leadership skills, teambuilding, and collaboration within departments and across the Museum.
Ensure effective staff relations based on trust and respect, and teamwork in an environment that values collegiality, support and empathy.
Assess Department functions, priorities, and processes to ensure efficiencies, effectiveness, excellence, and museum best practices.
Recommend and support staff professional development opportunities to build leadership and management skills consistent with the transition plan and the goals of the Museum.
Develop a 2-3-year Department transition plan, including regular evaluation of staff strengths, capabilities and growth; and a management leadership handover protocol.
RequirementsKnowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Education, Training and Traits
Minimum Master’s degree in a relevant museum field, such as art history, decorative arts, or science/technology – but not necessarily in glass.
Minimum 10 years’ museum experience in a senior-management position at a substantial museum.
Demonstrated success in team building and coaching.
Applied knowledge of professional curatorial principles, practices and procedures.
Museum collections management, curatorial and conservation experience, and experience with scholarly publications and editing is a plus.
Experienced in budget preparation.
Demonstrated organizational planning and problem solving.
Understands and maintains highest standards related to organizational responsibilities and public accountability.
Skills and Abilities:
Self-directed, energetic and motivated; with a strong work ethic.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment of growth, creativity and intellect.
Strong staff management and leadership skills.
Collaborative by nature, supportive and mentoring.
Flexible and helpful; a consultative decision-maker with high standards and ethics.
Effective interpersonal skills; tactful, and diplomatic.
Fosters trust and respect; support rather than control, and team over self.
Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Outlook calendaring, database and additional software knowledge preferred.
Nominations and Applications are Welcome
Nominations and applications are welcome in strict confidence by contacting Dan Keegan or Marilyn Hoffman at searchandref@museum-search.com.
Be part of the excitement of the Corning Museum of Glass. This is a highly attractive opportunity to work for a 2-3 year term in a senior position at a renowned AAMD museum that is one of the nation’s great art destinations and the world leader in its field.
As one of the 20 largest-budget art museums in the US, the Corning Museum of Glass offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract applicants with diverse backgrounds and ideas spanning across cultures, languages, beliefs, ethnicities, races, genders, and sexual orientations.
How to Apply
Email cover letter and résumé (Word documents preferred), salary requirement, and names of 3 references with contact information by April 16, 2018 to: Dan Keegan and Marilyn Hoffman, Museum Search and Reference, searchandref@museum-search.com. References will not be contacted without prior permission of the applicant.
The Director of Collections will have significant leadership and management responsibility, be an exceptional team builder, and be able to develop and manage a department leadership transition plan in addition to overseeing daily operations of the departments reporting to him or her. The Director of Collections will be a champion of a talented and dedicated team: part strategist, part advisor and guide, and supportive of the Museum’s mission and programs. As a 2-3 year appointment, there is flexibility in the candidate’s background and training. First and foremost is the need for a seasoned team builder, mentor and leader. Moreover, s/he should have significant experience leading a large museum curatorial or collection department, or as a former museum director or senior museum executive familiar with collection management and curatorial practice. Experience with scholarly publications and editing is a plus.
The Director of Collections will be a flexible leader with a proven track record of building and strengthening teams and have the interpersonal skills to plan and manage a transition. S/he will function as a coach and advisor at a point in his or her career where leadership in service to the Department and the Museum are held above personal advancement.
General Duties
Hires, supervises, mentors and supports a staff of approximately 25, including 5 curators, in the Curatorial, Collections, Conservation and Publications areas of the museum.
Works with staff to help set exhibition, collection-management, presentation, interpretation, and publication strategies consistent with the key initiatives, goals and objectives of the Museum.
Ensures the continuance of the Museum’s record of outstanding exhibitions, collection enhancements, and important print and electronic publications, including two scholarly international journals of glass.
Serves as member of the Museum’s Leadership Team, a decision-making body that works closely with the President and Executive Director.
Additional Interim Contract Assignment Responsibilities
Serve as a mentor and coach to staff in order to strengthen leadership skills, teambuilding, and collaboration within departments and across the Museum.
Ensure effective staff relations based on trust and respect, and teamwork in an environment that values collegiality, support and empathy.
Assess Department functions, priorities, and processes to ensure efficiencies, effectiveness, excellence, and museum best practices.
Recommend and support staff professional development opportunities to build leadership and management skills consistent with the transition plan and the goals of the Museum.
Develop a 2-3-year Department transition plan, including regular evaluation of staff strengths, capabilities and growth; and a management leadership handover protocol.
RequirementsKnowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Education, Training and Traits
Minimum Master’s degree in a relevant museum field, such as art history, decorative arts, or science/technology – but not necessarily in glass.
Minimum 10 years’ museum experience in a senior-management position at a substantial museum.
Demonstrated success in team building and coaching.
Applied knowledge of professional curatorial principles, practices and procedures.
Museum collections management, curatorial and conservation experience, and experience with scholarly publications and editing is a plus.
Experienced in budget preparation.
Demonstrated organizational planning and problem solving.
Understands and maintains highest standards related to organizational responsibilities and public accountability.
Skills and Abilities:
Self-directed, energetic and motivated; with a strong work ethic.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment of growth, creativity and intellect.
Strong staff management and leadership skills.
Collaborative by nature, supportive and mentoring.
Flexible and helpful; a consultative decision-maker with high standards and ethics.
Effective interpersonal skills; tactful, and diplomatic.
Fosters trust and respect; support rather than control, and team over self.
Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Outlook calendaring, database and additional software knowledge preferred.
Nominations and Applications are Welcome
Nominations and applications are welcome in strict confidence by contacting Dan Keegan or Marilyn Hoffman at searchandref@museum-search.com.
Be part of the excitement of the Corning Museum of Glass. This is a highly attractive opportunity to work for a 2-3 year term in a senior position at a renowned AAMD museum that is one of the nation’s great art destinations and the world leader in its field.
As one of the 20 largest-budget art museums in the US, the Corning Museum of Glass offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract applicants with diverse backgrounds and ideas spanning across cultures, languages, beliefs, ethnicities, races, genders, and sexual orientations.
How to Apply
Email cover letter and résumé (Word documents preferred), salary requirement, and names of 3 references with contact information by April 16, 2018 to: Dan Keegan and Marilyn Hoffman, Museum Search and Reference, searchandref@museum-search.com. References will not be contacted without prior permission of the applicant.