The Curator II performs moderately complex (journey-level) curatorial work. This position works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. An integral member of Interpretation and cross-departmental planning teams, the Curator is responsible for identifying, locating, researching, and writing/speaking about artifacts for long-term galleries, web and print content, and special exhibitions that result in exceptional exhibitions highlighting the complexity of the Story of Texas.

Reporting to the Senior Curator, they are responsible for researching assigned exhibition themes/concepts and artifacts, including photographs, works of art, documents, and A/V archival media obtained through loans and license agreements, as the Bullock Museum does not hold its own artifact collections. Critical to success in building lending relationships is the Curator’s ability to engage in a genuine and respectful manner with potential lenders.

A diplomatic people person, the Curator strengthens current relationships and builds new collaborations on behalf of the Bullock. The Curator works to build relationships in Texas that assist the Museum in sharing underrepresented and untold histories. Understanding that artifacts are at the heart of the Museum’s exhibitions, the Curator’s research may require travel, making in-person visits to archives, museums, and private collections. They lead exhibition project teams, maintaining a schedule of milestones including web and print deadlines and installation and deinstallation target dates, coordinating with the schedules of various Museum departments and consultants and advisors when needed.

Critical to success is the Curator’s ability to effectively manage multiple assignments working both independently and collaboratively using initiative and best judgement. The Curator interacts with all Bullock Museum divisions and with the public in a professional manner that fosters a pleasant and creative working environment and positive experience for all visitors using the Museum’s mission and core values as their guide.

Salary Range: $4,600-$4,750/monthly