Director of Collections and Exhibitions

Reporting to the Deputy Director and Robert and Martha Berman Lipp Chief Curator, the Director of Collections and Exhibitions (DoC&E) oversees the division of Collections, Exhibitions, and Publications, consisting of the departments of Exhibition Planning, Exhibition Design Management, Registration and Art Preparators, Studio Photography, and Publications. The DoC&E will play a key role in the exhibition planning of the recently acquired Aso O. Tavitian Collection, and will be centrally involved in shaping the vision and planning for the Clark’s forthcoming new Tavitian wing. With the Deputy Director and the Director, leads planning process for establishing the schedule of exhibitions; develops and manages short- and long-term budgets for the Exhibition program, and oversees administration of all special exhibitions; oversees coordination of the care, exhibition, and acquisition of the art collections in accordance with establish policies; oversees updates to these policies for review by the Board of Trustees; supervises a team of fourteen full-time staff members in the departments of Collections and Exhibitions, Publications, and Photography, including chief registrar, publications manager, two exhibition project managers, exhibition design manager, studio photographer, and other departmental staff; serves on the directors’ group and other institutional teams as assigned; and develops and maintains contacts with donors, patrons, lenders, and professional colleagues. 

The salary range for this position is $160,000 – $170,000/yr. 

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be submitted electronically below. 

Ryan Leichenauer is leading this search with Harley Bartles.

Employment at the Clark is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant.

The Clark is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds.

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The Clark considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.