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Audubon Institute

Curator of Birds

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$67K/yr

General Curator Location: Audubon Zoo FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full Time Who We Are ... of a diverse community can address the most pressing challenges facing our natural world. At ...

State of Nevada (NV)

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Carson City, NV · On-site

$59K - $87K/yr

... community organizations. Under general supervision, the Curator will maintain the Education ... Collection and may contribute to the preparation of long-term and temporary exhibits, serve on ...

Rothe Development, Inc.

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Assistant Curator

Center, TX · Hybrid

$70/hr

Scheduled to open in 2028, this exhibition will explore Brooklyn's evolving communities, its role ... As part of the curatorial team for this exhibition, the Assistant Curator will draw from both ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for community curator in the United States is $72,627.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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While both roles involve online community management, a Community Curator focuses on fostering engagement and curating content to build a vibrant community. In contrast, a Content Moderator primarily reviews and enforces content policies to maintain platform safety and compliance.

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A Community Curator is responsible for building, managing, and engaging a community, often in online or physical spaces. Their duties typically include creating content, moderating discussions, organizing events, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Community Curators also gather feedback, analyze community trends, and serve as a bridge between the community and the organization. Their goal is to help the community grow, stay engaged, and feel valued.

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Community Curators often work closely with marketing, product, and customer support teams to ensure a cohesive community experience. They may coordinate with marketing to promote events, share feedback with product teams for improvements, and relay user issues to support for resolution. This cross-functional collaboration helps foster a vibrant, engaged community and ensures members’ voices are integrated into broader company initiatives. Strong communication and organizational skills are key for effective teamwork in this role.

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To thrive as a Community Curator, you need expertise in community engagement, content creation, and event planning, often supported by a background in communications, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with social media management tools, online community platforms (like Discord, Slack, or Facebook Groups), and basic analytics software is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, creativity, and the ability to foster inclusive environments set standout curators apart. These skills are crucial for building vibrant, engaged communities and ensuring sustained member participation and satisfaction.
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Associate Curator / Curator, Asian Art

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Providence, RI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

143rd of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Job Summary
RISD Museum
Established with the college in 1877, the RISD Museum currently contains more than 100,000 works of art and design from all over the world, representing diverse cultures from ancient times to the present. A strong staff and seven excellent curatorial departments (Ancient Art; Asian Art; Costumes & Textiles; Decorative Arts & Design; Prints, Drawing, and Photographs; Painting and Sculpture; and Contemporary Art) are a rich resource for undergraduate and graduate research. RISD's academic programs are well integrated with the museum, and the strategic plan envisions further strengthening of those ties. The museum is an important part of the bridge that RISD provides between Providence's past and its future, meaningfully connecting RISD to its local community.
The Opportunity
As the sole curatorial-track position within the department, the Curator / Associate Curator of Asian Art is responsible for the development, and care of an important departmental collection, as well as its interpretation through exhibitions, publications, and participation in Museum teaching and educational programs in alignment with the museum's strategic plan. Responsible for budgets and other administrative matters relative to individual projects. Must recognize and value diversity as central to excellence.
Candidates who apply by October 23, 2026 will be assured full consideration.
Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for the development of the collection.
  • Maintain a sound knowledge of the art market, including the availability and value of objects. Maintain contact with dealers and cultivate donors and potential donors.
  • Through the Director and Chief Curator, recommend purchases, gifts, deaccessions, and methods of deaccessioning (sale, exchange, transfer).
  • Responsible for the care of the collection.
  • Documentation of objects within the collection: provide basic cataloguing information to the Registrar for all objects acquired or already owned by the Museum; schedule and supervise inventories of objects in the collection; conduct and record or publish research on objects in the collection.
  • Preservation of objects within the collection in consultation with conservation: work in collaboration with the Registrar to set standards for housing, storage, and installation and oversee the proper storage of all objects to ensure safety and accessibility; determine conservation priorities, develop a budget plan, recommend appropriate treatments, and supervise treatments; recommend loans and set standards for care; at the request of the Director, serve as courier.
  • Work closely with the Museum Security Department to ensure the security of works of art.
  • Develop exhibitions, educational programs, and interpretative texts
  • Interpret and display Asian Art-both generally and in the collection specifically-through exhibitions, publications, and educational programs (in coordination with all departments responsible for interpretation and audience engagement) that present works of art from the Museum and outside collections in alignment with the goals and priorities articulated in the museum's strategic plan.
  • Teach and make the collection accessible to RISD faculty and students, the broader academic community, and the general public, emphasizing inclusivity. Answer scholarly and public inquiries.
  • Support the fundraising and public relations efforts of the Museum and the Development and Communications Offices. (Note: The degree of expected support will differ between the full Curator and Associate Curator roles.)
  • Identify, cultivate, and educate supporters and potential supporters of the Museum through advice and special activities.
  • Prepare grants, budgets, and project work plans with the Director, Chief Curator, Director of Finance Operations, and Institutional Advancement.
  • As project director of grant-funded projects, responsible for the execution of work plan and budget, and with the Deputy Director, Exhibitions, Education & Programs, and Deputy Director, Museum Finance and Operations, adherence to deadlines and requirements for interim and final reporting.
  • Provide timely information to the Communications Office and support its efforts.

Additional Functions:
  • Share day-to-day departmental responsibilities equitably with colleagues in a manner that promotes collaboration and teamwork.
  • Contribute to the life of the Museum and college through participation in institution-wide and Museum-wide committees and projects, as requested and approved by the Director.
  • Participate in the larger academic field and the museum profession through such activities as lectures, written contributions, panel and peer review service, and attendance at symposia, professional workshops and meetings, and local/regional arts events.
  • Perform related assignments as requested by the Chief Curator

Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Appointment will be made at the Associate Curator or Curator level based on the candidate's years of curatorial experience, professional qualifications, scholarly publications and/or exhibitions.
Associate Curator:
Experience:
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of curatorial and related experience.
  • Elementary experience with fundraising and collection growth having helped to secure sponsorships, manage and apply for grants, and build strong relationships with donors.

Curator:
Experience:
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of curatorial and related experience.
  • Possesses an active professional profile built through exhibitions, publications, and public speaking.
  • Strong track record of cultivating significant relationships with key donors, including trustees, curatorial support groups, and collection-adjacent committees including a proven track record of securing major acquisitions and stewarding high-level philanthropic commitments.

Qualifications (Associate Curator and Curator):
  • Record of scholarly publications and/or exhibitions.
  • Master's or equivalent combination of education and experience required; Ph.D. preferred.
  • Specialization in Asian art, with an emphasis on historical objects and periods.
  • Expertise in Japanese art, particularly works on paper, strongly preferred.
  • Fluency in a language relevant to the area of specialization is required; fluency in Japanese strongly preferred.
  • Strong connoisseurship skills; familiarity with conservation and collection care.
  • Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaborative, teamwork approach.
  • Flexibility.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.

Union:
No
Work Schedule:
35 hours per week; 12 months per year
Employment Status:
Full-time; Exempt; Regular
Grade:
Associate Curator 535EX
Curator 550EX
Work Modality:
Hybrid Eligible
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Required)
Finalist candidates will be asked to submit a presentation
Salary Grade Structure
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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