Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at the Mississippi Museum of Art. The Museum has been a community-supported institution for more than 100 years and boasts a seasoned staff of museum professionals and fiscally responsible administrators, who work to ensure that the Museum’s exhibitions, programs, operations, and community outreach are the best fit for the art and the people of Mississippi.
Currently, we offer the following opportunities:
CHIEF CURATOR
The Chief Curator at the Mississippi Museum of Art is a seasoned art curator and member of the leadership team. They are an integral part of shaping the artistic vision, strategic priorities, and mission of the organization. Through leadership and collaboration, the Chief Curator supports acquisitions and develops exhibitions that center artists’ voices, lifts up marginalized histories, and explores new narratives. With a strong connection to the local community as well as the state, they lead MMA’s exhibition development plan with a focus on the visitor experience. They support MMA’s continued efforts to foster meaningful relationships and open dialogue with our diverse community, bringing relevant exhibitions to Mississippians that enable us to be a place for conversation, connection, and wonder. In addition, the Chief Curator works with the Director, their colleagues, and other partners to develop high-quality exhibitions that travel from MMA and across the nation, putting MMA and Mississippi on a national platform. Full Details and Application Instructions
GRAPHIC ARTIST
The Graphic Artist is an energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented team player who visually communicates MMA’s exhibitions, programs, mission, and values. As a Graphic Artist, you are responsible for producing visual aspects for marketing and communication materials across all platforms including print and digital media. Additional duties include documentation and archiving of materials. Full Details and Application Instructions.
BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES COLLECTIONS FELLOW
The Bloomberg Philanthropies Collections Fellow for the Mississippi Museum of Art is an organized, diligent, and engaged professional looking to deepen their knowledge and experience in collection management, art handling, object research, data entry, and curatorial best practices. The Collections Fellow will aid the Director of Collections Management and Registration and the Assistant Curator of the Permanent Collection in advancing MMA’s digital collections strategies, an initiative made possible with the support of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program. This two-year grant funded position will begin July of 2024 and will culminate in June of 2026. Full Details and Application Instructions.
The Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of its workplace environment that is diverse in every respect and welcomes all applicants for employment. The Museum is not a department or agency of the state or federal government.