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Saint Louis Art Museum Summary: The Hope R. Edison and Julian I. Edison Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photography operates with a high degree of independence to provide creative vision and strategic leadership for the department and its collections. This role is central to developing and executing a dynamic, rigorous program of exhibitions and publications that enhances the collection's profile and increases audience engagement, achieved through collaboration within the Curatorial Division and across the Museum. Core responsibilities include establishing and managing departmental priorities, budgets, and major projects. The Curator will lead and supervise departmental staff, handling recruitment, assignments, performance reviews, and professional development to maintain a high-quality workforce. The Curator will assume primary responsibility for the collection's development, interpretation, and scholarly assessment through research, publications, exhibitions, and strategic...

Saint Louis Art Museum Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Conduct scheduled patrols throughout the Museum buildings and exterior, including non-museum property surrounding the premises, on foot, by golf cart, or bicycle for officers with bike patrol certification. (Ex. parking lots, surrounding grounds.) o To guard and protect persons and property for conditions that could lead to loss of life or property. o Inspect buildings for open doors or windows, damage, safety hazards, and faulty mechanical problems. * Report all pertinent data of actions taken or observations gathered during premises tours, in writing and/or verbally as directed. * Ensure compliance with Museum's policies by conveying rules and safety regulations to the public and staff as needed. * Effectively use radio communication to clearly and concisely communicate with other officers and relevant staff. * Monitor the surveillance system from the control room and coordinate officer responses to...

Saint Louis Art Museum Summary: The Director of Conservation provides visionary leadership in safeguarding and preserving the Saint Louis Art Museum's renowned collection. This senior role sets strategic vision, administrative oversight, and expert guidance for all conservation initiatives, ensuring the highest ethical and professional standards in the care, treatment and technical analysis of works of art. The Director works collaboratively across departments, actively contributing to institutional initiatives, research projects, and fostering a culture of excellence in collections stewardship. Overseeing every aspect of the Museum's conservation program, the Director works collaboratively across departments to advance institutional priorities, research projects, and public engagement with the collection. The position plays a key role in programmatic, collecting, and scholarly initiatives, fostering a reputation for artistic excellence, scientific rigor, and innovative...

Saint Louis Art Museum Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Conduct scheduled patrols throughout the Museum buildings and exterior, including non-museum property surrounding the premises, on foot, by golf cart, or bicycle for officers with bike patrol certification. (Ex. parking lots, surrounding grounds.) o To guard and protect persons and property for conditions that could lead to loss of life or property. o Inspect buildings for open doors or windows, damage, safety hazards, and faulty mechanical problems. * Report all pertinent data of actions taken or observations gathered during premises tours, in writing and/or verbally as directed. * Ensure compliance with Museum's policies by conveying rules and safety regulations to the public and staff as needed. * Effectively use radio communication to clearly and concisely communicate with other officers and relevant staff. * Monitor the surveillance system from the control room and coordinate officer responses to...

Saint Louis Art Museum Summary: To observe and protect The Saint Louis Art Museum's staff, visitors, building, collections, and contents to reduce the possibility of, and by their presence prevent, theft, fire, vandalism, or other hazards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Attend roll-call prior to shift for inspection and assignment; receive information pertaining to assignment of the day. * Participate in training in emergency procedures. * Comply with general orders, policies and procedures. * Make suggestions, convey observations and acquired information to his or her supervisor. * Firmly yet politely advise Museum staff and visitors of Museum policies. * Give directions and answer questions. * Constantly move through assigned area or observe from an assigned stationary location. * Maintain a neat personal appearance and meet uniform specifications. * Perform in drills and respond to emergencies as required by Museum policies and procedures. *...

Saint Louis Art Museum There are no current volunteer openings at SLAM, but we are still accepting applications for the future. We will be in touch with more information when an opening becomes available. Candidates will be accepted into our program based on their availability, enthusiasm for SLAM's mission, and potential to make a positive impact on our community.PDN-a0561d2c-4d9b-48e1-8e65-96c297ef4e4f

Saint Louis Art Museum Romare Bearden Graduate Museum Fellowship 2026-2028 Please read the entirety of this job description, as it has important application guidelines that must be followed to be considered for this position. About Romare Bearden Romare Bearden is recognized as one of the most creative and original visual artists of the 20th century. He was known especially for his innovative collages, but also notably worked in watercolor, oil, photomontage, and printmaking. Born in 1911, in Charlotte, North Carolina, he grew up in New York City's Harlem neighborhood. After graduating from New York University, he began producing political cartoons for The Crisis, the official magazine of the NAACP.Bearden's first solo show was held in Harlem in 1940, and by the 1950s he was nationally acclaimed. To deepen his knowledge of philosophy and art, he used the G.I. Bill to study in Paris in 1950. Bearden rose to prominence at a time when African American artists had few...

Saint Louis Art Museum Visitor and Member Services Representative On-call: Temporary (6-month term, February, 2026 to August 16, 2026) Summary: To deliver exceptional customer service and hospitality while selling tickets, promoting membership, and answering a wide range of visitor questions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Welcome visitors to the museum. * Establish and maintain good relationships with people of various ages, educational, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. * Assist visitors at the welcome desks, ticketed exhibition entrance, coat checks, lost and found, call center, and box office. * Use multiple software systems to process transactions and to complete closing reconciliations. * Actively promote and process sales of museum membership, maintain accurate database records, and assemble membership packets for mailing. * Provide current information on collections, exhibitions, programs, and events. * Sell tickets to Ticketed...

Saint Louis Art Museum Summary: The Gallery department is responsible for ensuring the safety of the Museum's collection, visitors, buildings, and staff by maintaining a vigilant presence and enforcing policies. The Gallery Supervisors work as a team to supervise the daily activities of Gallery staff, as well as promote professional development of Gallery Attendants, train the Gallery Attendants in all policies, standards and procedures, and ensure compliance through performance management. The Supervisors ensure that Gallery Attendants are thoroughly acquainted with the security, fire, and safety policies and procedures of the Museum. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Supervise the Gallery staff on assigned shifts. * Prepare the Gallery Staff and Museum for daily operations including giving oral and written instruction to Gallery staff, preparation and distribution of the daily posting schedules for Gallery staff, supervising the daily cleaning of the galleries...