Museum Curator

Company/Organization: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

Position Type: Full-time

Location: New York

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Lead exhibition development, installation, and maintenance of temporary and semi-permanent exhibits

• Collaborate with the Collections Manager on acquisitions, collections care, and conservation

• Conduct long-range planning for exhibitions and gallery spaces

• Develop and manage annual exhibit budgets

• Research topics and write exhibit storylines, panels, and labels

• Design exhibitions including layout, object selection, and interactive elements

• Create exhibit graphics and labels

• Manage projects and coordinate with guest curators, designers, and preparators

• Produce exhibit-related content (handouts, catalogs, website copy, advertising materials)

• Partner with the Education Department on exhibit-related programming

• Oversee installation of artwork, display cases, and interpretive materials

• Communicate with media and respond to public inquiries

• Collaborate with the Collections and Exhibits Committee and Board of Trustees on collections management, acquisitions, and loans

• Work cross-departmentally on programming and content initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements:

• B.A. in Museum Studies, History, Art History, or related field required

• 3–5 years of curatorial experience required

• M.A. in Museum Studies or related field preferred

• Strong knowledge of collections management and exhibition development practices

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple projects

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Knowledge of thoroughbred racing industry and history preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required

• Experience with collections databases (PastPerfect preferred)

• Basic graphic design skills and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite preferred

Salary: Starting at $62,500 annually

Benefits: Benefits included

What kind of on-the-job training or educational opportunities might be provided while employed in the position? Opportunities to collaborate with experienced museum professionals, guest curators, and industry experts; hands-on experience in exhibition design, collections management, and public programming; continued learning through cross-departmental projects and industry-specific (thoroughbred racing) content development.

How and where to apply: Send resume, cover letter, and references to Jennifer Rickman at jrickman@racingmuseum.net