Art Bridges Curatorial & Community Partnerships Fellow at Portland Art Museum

The Portland Art Museum invites applications for the full-time, three-year position of Art Bridges Curatorial & Community Partnerships Fellow. This is a newly funded position made possible by Art Bridges and is part of a larger Art Bridges Cohort beginning in the Pacific Northwest this summer. A unique feature of this position is that the Art Bridges Fellow will be involved from the very beginning in helping to research and shape how PAM and other regional arts organizations might work together to meet community needs through different arts experiences. 

This collaborative position works jointly with the Learning and Community Partnerships (LCP) and Curatorial Departments. The role requires deep interest in nurturing projects and relationships that connect community partnership work to a wide and interdisciplinary view of American art and culture, including contemporary art and new media. The Art Bridges Fellow will work towards developing deeper community engagement with other regional/local organizations that may result in a range of community and/or artist centered programs, including (but not limited to) exhibitions, public programs, performances, and new media. The objects, themes, and topics represented in the PAM permanent collection will form the foundation of the fellowship and will be a tool in thinking of the many ways museums can be more inclusive, relevant, reflective of, and support partnerships that are community and/or artist centered. The position is a dual report to the Director of Learning and Community Partnerships and the Curator of Northwest Art, although the Art Bridges Fellow will work on project teams that bring together staff across the Museum as well as community partners.

About the Art Bridges Fellows Program

The Art Bridges Curatorial & Community Partnerships Fellow at the Portland Art Museum will be part of an inaugural cohort of the Art Bridges Fellows Program, a national program dedicated to offering foundational learning and career development opportunities for individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups in the museum field.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in the research, development, and implementation of a new Art Bridges cohort in the Pacific Northwest 
• Help to further PAM relationships with a diverse range of local/regional arts organizations, non-profits, and artists to build authentic partnerships
• Help ensure that the Museum develops inclusive, collaborative programming and experiences that are relevant to and reflective of diverse communities in the local/regional area; schedule and facilitate meetings; make presentations about PAM and Art Bridges possibilities and projects to community members and groups
• The position collaborates closely with Museum staff; curatorial, LCP, Collections, and others to research and develop community / artist-centered partnerships and programs (e.g. exhibitions, public engagement, performances, new media) 
• This role will support and act as community resources for broader regional arts engagement and represent themes and topics in the permanent collection, with a focus on our collection of Native American Art and Northwest Art, as well as the Museum’s commitment to Film and New Media 
• Help devise, coordinate, and sometimes lead learning programs.  Participate in the communications of programs, including the writing and/or facilitating of blog posts, podcasts, guest speaker communications and arrangements, and workshops (virtual or in-person) 
• Help develop, manage, and track project budgets 
• Work as part of a collaborative team to develop partnerships and programs that align with the Museum’s ongoing commitment to racial equity and inclusion
• Promotes equity and inclusion goals and supports the work of the Portland Art Museum
• Help improve museum and community partnership evaluation/feedback/reflection processes in an effort to build more responsive and adaptive museums going forward 
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities provided by Art Bridges Foundation, attending two Art Bridges Fellows convenings in Bentonville, Arkansas each year, including a month-long residency and orientation from July 11 to August 5, 2022 

Institutional Responsibilities

• Support the Museum’s mission, vision and core values of creativity, connection, equity, learning, accessibility and accountability 
• Contribute to and support the PAM strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity, equity, inclusion and access
• Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives
• Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement.
• Use the equity lens in decision making. Promote equity and inclusion goals and have a “people first” mindset

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of art history and/or museum education is preferred
• Highly organized 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative nature and excited to work with a diverse array of people
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace is required; Museum collections database software experience is strongly preferred (Mimsy, TMS, etc.)

Education, Formal & Informal Experience, Training Required, & Certifications

• B.A., B.F.A., or higher; or individuals working on a graduate degree
• Experience with developing community partnerships and community-centered programming or events with diverse audiences
• Experience with public speaking, teaching, or facilitating meetings or workshops

Job Conditions

• Non-Exempt, Full-time status
• 35 hours per week, temporary role, funded for three years
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside of office hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm), as needed
• Onsite with occasional work from home flexibility 
• Occasional evening and weekend hours
• Occasional local and regional travel
• Extensive computer work

Physical Activities

• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking
• Occasional standing and walking; inside office and to event locations
• Continuously operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, phone, and printer 
• Frequently communicates with team members 
• Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 10lbs 
• This list does not represent a complete representation of all physical requirements

• This role is non-exempt, full-time, 35 hours per week
• Budgeted compensation is pay grade F ( $19.57 min – $22.50 mid – $25.44 max) per hour, depending on experience. This role is grant funded 
• Shift differentials, for hourly/non-exempt staff, for hours worked onsite within:
  • Evening hours (6:00pm-12:00am) will be paid an additional $1.00 per hour
  • Night hours (12:01am-6:00am) will be paid an additional $2.00 per hour
• Relocation stipend available, if applicable
• Research allowance for travel, conferences, etc.
• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
• Life Insurance (employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance & employee paid voluntary life and short-term disability)
• Retirement (401k plan, after 12 months service and a minimum of 1000 hours)
• Paid Time Off (6 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays to allow employees to meet their own religious observances and uphold value of equity and inclusion, vacation time, sick time, jury duty, and bereavement leave)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program: free, confidential counseling for employees and family
• Discounted TriMet, C-Tran passes or monthly parking pass
• Bike to work benefit
• Complimentary admission to the Museum for employee and guest(s) accompanied by you
• Access to Museum lectures and programs
• Discounts at Museum Shop
• R.E.A.P (Reciprocal Employee Attraction Pass) card for full and part-time employees, providing free general admission to local destinations.
   

To apply online visit: www.portlandartmuseum.org/careers follow the link to create a profile. Resumes received without completed employment application will not be considered. For questions or accommodation please contact hr@pam.org.

Please attach a cover letter and in addition, we ask that applicants answer the questions within the application. Please note, the start date is July 2022.  The Art Bridges Fellow will begin their appointment in Bentonville, Arkansas from July 11-Aug 5 for a residency and orientation. They will start at the Portland Art Museum in mid-late August.

Open date:  April 8, 2022

Closing date: May 2, 2022
 

COVID-19

The Museum has adopted a policy where all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, except employees who work exclusively from home or outdoors. Employees may request an exception from vaccination because of a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs. Exceptions to the vaccine mandate require additional safety parameters such as weekly testing. For new employees, requests for exemption must occur before beginning employment to hr@pam.org. New employees must submit proof of vaccination or a valid exception request to the HR department before their first day of work.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

The Museum is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our hiring practices and in our Museum employee experiences. We strive to foster a mindful and respectful environment in which everyone can be their authentic selves at work and experience a culture free of harassment, racism, and discrimination.

The Museum is an  equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political belief, disability or any other legally protected status. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. This commitment ensures that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application, interview, and hiring process. Alternative formats of this application are available upon request. If reasonable accommodation or an alternative form of this application is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@pam.org or 503.276.4358.

About the Portland Art Museum

The Portland Art Museum is one of the oldest art museums on the West Coast and seventh oldest in the United States.

The permanent collection has more than 42,000 works of art, and at least one major traveling exhibition is usually on show. The Museum’s collection is distinguished for its holdings of arts of the native peoples of North America; modern and contemporary art; Asian and American art; photographs, prints, and drawings; English silver, and an outdoor public sculpture garden.

The Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Learn more at https://portlandartmuseum.org/ 

How to Apply:

Apply via museum website