Historic Deerfield in Deerfield, Massachusetts, seeks an experienced, dynamic, full-time Associate Curator or 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 or 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. A master’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of museum experience working with American and European textiles and clothing is required. Additional expertise in another area of American fine or decorative arts is a plus. The position reports to the Curatorial Department Director.
A detailed job description can be found here: https://www.historic-
deerfield.org/employment.
To apply: please submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three references to Betsy McKee, Assistant to the President, jobs@historic-deerfield.org. Historic Deerfield is an affiliated member of Five Colleges, Inc., and is a part of the Museums10 network.
Historic Deerfield is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity Employment and nondiscrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected under state or federal law.
This full-time, benefit-eligible position has an estimated starting salary range of $50,000-$70,000. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin on January 23, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
