Share Email Opening Title Chief Curator   Description Job Summary The Chief Curator manages the Curatorial Department and all aspects of its operations, working in collaboration with all departments of the Museum. The position is responsible for the conceptualization and realization of a range of museum exhibitions and installations, as well as overseeing the research and development of all curatorial projects. The Chief Curator is a key member of the museum team that establishes the artistic vision for the institution. Duties and Responsibilities Management of Curatorial Department staff, policies, procedures, and budgets Responsible for organizing and running curatorial department meetings Organizes exhibitions of different scales, ranging from major thematic or monographic shows to more focused exhibitions as well as artist projects and commissions Development and implementation of a comprehensive, long-range collecting plan in collaboration with the Director of the Museum and Deputy Director of Creative Content and Programming Works closely with Deputy Director of Creative Content and Programming and Head of Registration and Collection Management to ensure coordination of processes, procedures, and information related to collection Works closely with the Museum Director, Deputy Director of Creative Content and Programming, and Director, Exhibition Planning and Coordination to determine exhibition schedule and ensure coordination of processes, procedures, and information related to exhibitions Be a key spokesperson for the Museum's collection and the exhibitions, able to engage the public and disseminate knowledge related to Museum initiatives and film history in general Oversees and cultivates contacts with filmmakers, artists, scholars, curators, critics, authors, and other colleagues in the field and culture in general As required, the incumbent works with Advancement staff to cultivate individuals, corporations, and foundations that may donate funds and/or goods and services in support of the museum's exhibitions Performs other duties as required   Position Requirements MA in film studies, museum studies, or related field, supported by significant scholarship in the field including exhibitions, publications, and acquisitions At least 10 years of progressively responsible curatorial and museum management experience; A strong professional track record in museum administration, strategic planning, and building collaborative relationships, with demonstrable results; Demonstrated experience conceptualizing, researching, planning, installing, and touring international loan exhibitions Demonstrated experience working with artists and filmmakers on projects and/or exhibitions The incumbent is expected to have expertise in contemporary art related to film installation and/or moving image installation   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Chief Curator   Location Los Angeles   About the Organization The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.   EOE Statement The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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