Employment

Current Employment Openings

The Bruce Museum is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion:

The Bruce is governed and administered in a manner welcoming to all who embrace its Mission and Vision. In all its dealings, The Bruce shall not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, economic status, disability, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Bruce is dedicated to advocate for increased diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its activities including but not limited to, staff, partners, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, members, and exhibitions.

Bruce Museum Artist-In-Residence

The Bruce is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for our Artist-in-Residence program. Through the support of the Art Bridges Foundation, the Museum will host the Artist-in-Residence for six months, from February 10, 2025, to August 15, 2025. The Bruce Museum Artist-in-Residence will interact with work by Blanche Lazzell through in-person gallery activations and their studio practice. During the residency, the Artist will participate in audience building programs including open houses, family days, community partner programs, and speaking engagements. After the residency, the Artist-in-Residence will have an exhibition of work created during the residency in the Museum’s Susan and Bill Mahoney Gallery Lobby.

About the Bruce
The Bruce is a center for inspiration and learning, where extraordinary art and science spark conversation, connection, and creativity. The Bruce Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Bruce cultivates discovery and wonder, engaging a broad audience through the power of art and science.

Application Deadline: December 11th, 2024, 11:59pm

Program Structure
The Artist-in-Residence will work at the Bruce for a period of six months, from February 10 through August 15, 2025. The Artist-in-Residence must work on-site at the Museum for a minimum of 20 hours per week. The Artist-in-Residence is expected to divide their time between the interactive space in the exhibition, Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist and the studio space in The Cohen Education Wing. The Artist-in-Residence will work with the Audience Engagement Department to create a public schedule of time spent in the interactive exhibition space.

We invite all artists to apply, including visual artists, sculptors, poets, writers, musicians, and movement practitioners. The selected applicant is expected to fulfill their role as a teaching artist by engaging directly with Museum visitors and the local community. These interactions will include a variety of engagements, such as: weekend workshops with community partners, family days, open studio hours, evening Public Program engagements, multi-session art making workshops, and speaking with staff and volunteers. The Manager of Public Programs will supervise and oversee the Artist-in-Residence and will meet with them weekly for any necessary updates.

Responsibilities and commitments for this artist will include:

  • Activating the interactive component to the Lazzell exhibition one day a week for at least two hours;
  • Partnering with the Museum’s Junior Docent corps to implement one workshop intended for teen audiences;
  • Planning and leading a multi-session Bruce Inspires adult workshop;
  • Participating in two weekend Community Partner events;
  • Participating in one evening adult Public Program, format to be determined;
  • Leading one training once their exhibition is open for the Museum’s adult Docent cohort and one for Museum Staff. This may take place outside of the established dates of the residency;
  • The artist will host two open studio sessions throughout the course of their residency for visitors to view works-in-progress and engage directly with the artist;
  • Responsible for completing all professional trainings.

Program Benefits
The Artist-in-Residence will have the opportunity to generate their own work inside facilities and with materials provided by the Museum. Other benefits include:

  • A stipend of $26,000 to generate new work, which will be displayed in the Museum’s Susan and Bill Mahoney Gallery Lobby. The stipend will also cover time spent in the interactive space, leading programs (to be paid in bi-weekly installments over the duration of the residency).
  • Reimbursement for the cost of materials (up to $8,000);
  • $500 honorarium to present one lecture at the Bruce;
  • Press and Marketing support provided by The Museum;
  • Engaging Museum visitors and reaching new audiences;
  • Access to the Museum galleries, public programs, and exhibition openings;
  • Museum employee discount at the Bruce Store and Café;
  • Reciprocal benefits at other museums and Cultural Partners;
  • And use of the Museum’s Qualified Transportation Benefit.

Application Requirements
The Bruce Museum Artist-in-Residence program supports emerging and mid-career artists and creatives. The Bruce encourages those from historically underrepresented communities to apply. Successful candidates are confident engaging with visitors and working in an open studio and gallery environment.

In this application, we ask candidates to create a hypothetical proposal for a piece of work in response and reaction to Tara Donovan: Aggregations. We encourage prospective applicants to view this exhibition in-person at the Bruce Museum, or online. However, once the program commences, our Artist-in-Residence will respond to upcoming exhibition, Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist (on loan from the Art Bridges Foundation) through the lens of their own practice.

We request that all applicants provide one letter of support in their application and include contact information for two references. Please provide a broad overview of your work in the application, including the title, date, medium, dimensions of each piece, as well as any other pertinent information that you see fit which will help us better understand your work.

Selection Process
The Artist-in-Residence is selected by a review committee comprised of Museum staff. Applicants will be considered based on the following criteria: the relevance of their project proposal to the exhibition; their connection to the local community; the material nature of their practice and its ability to be accommodated by the Bruce Museum’s facilities. Applicants will be selected based on the quality of their work, commitment to their practice, and ability to interact positively with the community at large.

Applicant interviews will take place the week of December 16th-December 20th, 2024, either in-person or remotely.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion:
The Bruce Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical, mental, or intellectual), protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Please send applications, portfolios, and any questions to AIR@Brucemuseum.org

Curatorial Assistant, Full-time

Application deadline of 1/6/25

The Curatorial Assistant will provide curatorial, research, and administrative support to the Curator of Art as we navigate an active exhibition program and focus increasingly on the strategic growth of the collection. The Curatorial Assistant will play an essential role in supporting all aspects of exhibition development and collection stewardship, working closely alongside colleagues in Audience Engagement, Curatorial, Collections Management and Registration, Development, Exhibitions, and Marketing to shape a dynamic art program in the new Bruce.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Exhibitions:

  • Assist the Curator of Art with all aspects of research, writing, planning, and organizing loan exhibitions and related publications.
  • Assist the Curator of Art with implementing temporary exhibitions, including rotations of the permanent collection galleries.
  • Research, write, and edit section text and label text, and help produce interpretive content or other forms of digital engagement.
  • Collaborate with staff across departments to assist in the interpretation and presentation of loan objects and exhibition-related content and public programming.
  • Work with colleagues in Collections Management and Registration to facilitate internal image rights and reproduction requests relating to works on loan, including for Marketing/PR and Education purposes.
  • Work with colleagues in Marketing & Communications to help research and clear copyright for loaned objects when needed for exhibition-related press, publicity, or printed materials.

Collections:

  • Assist the Curator of Art in identifying and researching potential acquisition candidates for gift, purchase, or bequest, including writing acquisition justifications and preparing paperwork for quarterly Collections Committee meetings.
  • Assist in identifying and researching potential candidates for deaccession.
  • Conduct in-depth research on artists and objects in the collection, including provenance.
  • Develop and maintain Curatorial object files.
  • Assist Collections Management and Registration Department as we prepare to move and rehouse our collections on-site. Responsibilities include participating in all aspects of collections management and collections care; coordinating new photography; and verifying object information across various internal and external records including our collections management database, object files, and website.
  • Update and add information into collections management database, in collaboration with the Collections Manager.
  • Respond to general curatorial inquiries about the collection, and coordinate and supervise visits from scholars and the public.

General Responsibilities:

  • Assist with fundraising and field donation offers for exhibitions and programs in collaboration with Development staff.
  • Participate in public programming as needed in collaboration with the Department of Audience Engagement.
  • Write social media posts and contribute content for the website and other forms of digital engagement.
  • Assist with the implementation of new procedures and policies in the Art Curatorial department and across the museum.
  • Provide administrative support for the Curator of Art and perform other day-to-day duties as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in art history or related field, Master’s degree welcomed.
  • Professional Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years’ curatorial experience in a museum or comparable experience in a related institution.
  • Broad knowledge of art history with expertise in modern and contemporary art, photography, or Indigenous art preferred, as well as an interest in interdisciplinary approaches to art history.
  • Strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within the museum.
  • Outstanding writing and research skills, with experience conducting archival and object-based research.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, and attention to detail, with the ability to take initiative and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders within the museum.
  • Familiarity with Google applications and Office 365, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with collections management databases a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Employee is required to move about their work area, between galleries and storage areas, ascend and descend stairs; and stand and/or sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to lift, drag and/or move up to 15 pounds unassisted.

The employee is required to visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation: $50,000 to $55,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Medical & Dental (approximately 75% of premium covered by employer); HSA (employer contribution towards plan (medical) deductible); 401k (5% employer contribution); Pre-tax Commuter benefit; Group Term Life Insurance coverage up to $50k maximum; Short-term & Long-term disability coverage; PTO (Sick, Vacation & some Federal Holidays); Bruce Museum, AAM & NEMA Memberships; 20% discount in the Museum Store & Café.

To apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@brucemuseum.org with position Curatorial Assistant in the subject line..

Executive Director

The Bruce cultivates discovery and wonder, engaging a broad audience through the power of art and science.

THE SEARCH

The Bruce Museum seeks a transformational and charismatic leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and staff, the Executive Director will promote the Bruce’s goal to be “a center for inspiration and learning, where extraordinary art and science spark conversation, connection and creativity.”

The Bruce Museum is an American Alliance of Museums accredited institution that highlights art, science, and natural history in numerous permanent and changing exhibitions. Ahead of its time for taking this multidisciplinary approach over a century ago, the Bruce is a leader in bringing together art, science, technology, and creativity to generate moments of discovery and dialogue. The Bruce plays an integral role in the cultural life of area residents and attracts approximately 100,000 visitors annually.

In April 2023, the Bruce opened an expanded facility following a transformative $68 million capital campaign. The three-story, 43,000-square-foot addition more than doubles the size of the Museum and includes cutting-edge exhibition galleries and new education and community spaces.

The Bruce is primed for its next chapter. The ideal candidate will be committed to the strategic plan developed by the board and staff, with a proven ability to work collaboratively. The Executive Director will lead and support an innovative exhibition and public events programming schedule of the highest quality. Serving as an ambassador and key spokesperson, the Executive Director will be a visible leader in the community, representing the museum in Greenwich, the region, and beyond.

Salary Range: $350,000 -$450,000

The Bruce Museum has retained the executive search firm Isaacson, Miller to assist in this search. All applications, inquiries, and nominations, which will remain confidential, should be directed to:

Sarah James, Ben Tobin, Ryan Leichenauer, Arianna Williams of Isaacson, Miller

Bruce Museum - Executive Director at https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/bruce-museum/executive-director

Exhibition Preparator, Full-time                                               

Reporting to the Director of Exhibitions, the Exhibition Preparator is part of a team of four that designs, constructs and mounts the Bruce’s 14 to 16 temporary art and science exhibitions and special installations per year. We are seeking an individual with general hands-on experience in exhibition preparation and installation, with a particular strength in electronics and woodworking.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Exhibition preparation:
    • Build exhibition furniture
    • Matting and framing of artwork
    • Conceive and execute interactives displays with electronic components
  • Exhibition construction:
    • Construct temporary walls and cases
    • Prepare and paint walls
  • Exhibition installation:
    • Pack and unpack artworks and art/science objects
    • Install artworks and complete interactive installations
    • Create mounts, set up lighting, and install vinyl lettering/panels

Required Education/Experience/Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in sculpture, design, or related field
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a preparator in a museum or a similar environment

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in electronics and woodworking
  • Comfortable with large power tools, soldering, and welding
  • Experience in wall painting
  • Knowledge of proper handling of exhibition objects
  • Comfortable working at heights (up to 14’) and using ladders/scissor lifts

Creative Skills:

  • Creative thinker who can easily execute ideas
  • Strong attention to detail and finishing

Organizational Skills:

  • Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
  • Capable of meeting tight deadlines
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Collaboration Skills:

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the exhibition team and other museum staff
  • Ability to move and lift heavy equipment and crates

Additional Skills:

  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs desirable

Compensation: $50,000 to $55,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Medical & Dental (approximately 75% of premium covered by employer); HSA (employer contribution towards plan (medical) deductible); 401k (5% employer contribution); Pre-tax Commuter benefit; Group Term Life Insurance coverage up to $50k maximum; Short-term & Long-term disability coverage; PTO (Sick, Vacation & some Federal Holidays); Bruce Museum, AAM & NEMA Memberships; 20% discount in the Museum Store & Café.

To apply: Submit a resume to jobs@brucemuseum.org with position Exhibition Preparator in the subject line.

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