Historic Deerfield seeks an experienced, dynamic full-time Associate Curator/Curator of Historic Textiles and Clothing, to provide energetic and creative leadership in researching, interpreting, exhibiting, and growing one of the finest collections of American and European textiles and clothing in the United States. The 8000+ object textile collection includes historic clothing and accessories, flat, woven textiles, bed hangings, quilts, coverlets, needlework, carpets, upholstered furniture, and textile processing tools spanning some 400 years, from c. 1600 to 2000. The Associate Curator/Curator of Historic Textiles and Clothing will have the opportunity to develop, care, and present the textiles and clothing collection at the museum; create rotating exhibitions in the Helen Geier Flynt Textile Gallery; oversee the display, installation, and interpretation of textiles in the museum’s 18th- and 19th-century historic houses; conduct scholarly research leading to presentations, workshops, programs, and publications for diverse audiences; and participate in the shared daily tasks and responsibilities of the Curatorial Department. This full-time, benefit-eligible position reports to the Curatorial Department Director and has an estimated starting salary range of $50,000-$70,000. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV or resume, and names of three references to Betsy McKee, Assistant to the President at jobs@historic-deerfield.org. Review of applications will begin on January 23, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
