Associate Curator

Career Opportunities

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art seeks talented professionals to join our dynamic team. Below are descriptions of current openings:

• The Corporate Relations and Major Gifts Officer (MGO)

  Responsible for cultivating and soliciting a portfolio of major donors and prospects, including managing benefit fulfillment and stewardship. Designs and implements strategies to strengthen the museum's major donor base, expand sponsorship opportunities, and deepen institutional partnerships.

• The Events and Special Programs Manager

  Leads and facilitates the execution of high-quality events in support of the museum's mission and strategic plan, including managing signature events like the annual gala, Festival of Trees and Traditions, and Fine Arts and Flowers.

• The Assistant to the Director

  Works closely with the Executive team and Leadership team, engaging with a wide range of external contacts. Requires strong organizational and communication skills, careful attention to detail, and efficient handling of competing demands.

• The Museum Shop Assistant Manager

  Enhances the museum visitor experience through exceptional customer service, sales support, visual merchandising, and operational assistance. Manages social media content, website updates, photography, and graphic design projects.

• The Assistant Manager – Museum Shop

  Manages the Museum Shop's operations, including sales support, visual merchandising, and administrative tasks. Assists the Museum Shop Manager with inventory management and reporting.

To apply for these positions, please click on the links provided. For additional career opportunities or to join our Talent Community, visit our website.