Employment + Internships

Below please find current job openings at the Currier Museum of Art.

To apply, please send letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to resumes@currier.org. No phone calls please.

The Currier Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Currier welcomes and encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, and BIPOC candidates, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Director of Finance

The Currier Museum of Art seeks a Director of Finance, reporting to the Director & CEO and serving as a member of the senior leadership team. As an integral part of the museum’s business operations, the Director of Finance oversees the financial management of the institution to ensure long-term financial sustainability and endowment growth. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction in developing financial projections to support fiscal strategies and business plans to achieve targeted goals. Specific responsibilities include budget preparation and reporting, strategic financial analysis, assessment and monitoring of organizational performance and fiscal controls, forecasting, accounting, investment tracking, cash management, compliance, and audit preparation. Supervisory responsibilities and significant interaction with the Board of Trustees.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field. CPA or MBA preferred.

10+ years financial management experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.

Thorough knowledge of finance and accounting principles, Federal and State compliance.

Strategic, proven analytical thinker and creative problem-solver.

Superior organizational skills with a high attention to detail.

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a busy environment.

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Demonstrated leadership skills; strong interpersonal and relationship management skills with a team orientation and ability to collaborate with peers across departments.

Must enjoy working in a dynamic non-profit environment and approach work with a positive attitude and sense of humor.

Commitment to confidentiality and ethical behavior.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Excel and pivot tables. Knowledge of Financial Edge Accounting Software a plus.

Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art.

The Currier Museum of Art, an internationally acclaimed art museum less than an hour from Boston, seeks a Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art. This curator will work collaboratively across fields to develop creative thematic displays and exhibitions, to build the collection (through gift or purchase) in a range of relevant fields and media, and to engage audiences.

The museum has significant holdings in paintings, sculpture, decorative arts (craft ceramics and glass), photography, New England historic art, and cross-cultural art. The successful candidate will direct and manage the museum’s exhibition program, administer the department and chair the team of curators. The position requires highly creative and collaborative leadership style; commitment to a strong partnership working with education, philanthropy, operations, and the director; experience planning and leading an exhibition program; and curating and acquiring specialists’ areas.

Qualifications:

MA or PhD in relevant field

Strong experience in modern & contemporary art

Architectural/ Frank Lloyd Wright knowledge

Budgeting and prospect research experience (ideally with national funders).

Exceptional verbal, presentation and written communications skills

Outgoing and enthusiastic, with the ability to develop effective working relationships with staff, trustees, volunteers, and donors.

Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, positive attitude and a sense of humor, with a commitment to confidentiality and ethical behavior.

Team orientation and ability to collaborate across departments.

Creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

Highly energetic, goal-driven; flexible, with strong problem-solving skills.

Superior organizational skills with a high attention to detail; proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a busy environment

Proficiency with Advanced MS Office Suite

Art Instructor (Part-Time)

The Currier Museum of Art seeks a part-time Art Instructor. Art Instructors teach one of more of the following: studio art class(es) that run during and/or after school hours, on Saturday mornings and afternoons, or during school vacation weeks. Classes are held both online and in-person in our beautiful state-of-the-art classrooms located within the Currier Museum. Instructors must be able to work with young children, teens, and adults, manage a classroom of 4–15 students, have experience with lesson and curriculum building, and make learning fun!

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art, Art Education or related discipline, and 2–4 years experience in teaching in an educational setting. Teacher certification preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Must be positive, dependable, energetic, and self-motivated with a good sense of humor. Focus on collaboration and teamwork with a commitment to providing superior service to the Museum community.

Pay: From $23 per hour