Saint Louis Art Museum Seeks Chief Exhibitions and Collections Officer
The Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM) is on the lookout for a Chief Exhibitions and Collections Officer (CECO) to lead the management and integration of its exhibitions and collection activities. This position will focus on planning, logistics, preservation, and installation of SLAM's impressive collection of over 37,000 items that span 5,000 years. The CECO will work under the Emily Rauh Pulitzer Chief Curator and Deputy Director, overseeing four directors and helping shape the curatorial vision. Founded in 1879 in Forest Park, SLAM has a budget of $48.7 million, largely funded by the ZMD, and a $320 million endowment. The salary ranges from $210,000 to $240,000, requiring over a decade of experience in large museums and an advanced degree.
Key facts
- SLAM seeks a Chief Exhibitions and Collections Officer (CECO).
- CECO oversees Registration, Exhibitions, Art Preparation & Installation, and Conservation.
- SLAM's collection includes over 37,000 objects spanning 5,000 years.
- SLAM was founded in 1879 and is located in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri.
- SLAM has a $48.7 million operating budget and a $320 million endowment.
- The ZMD provides approximately 2/3 of the museum's operating budget.
- Salary range for CECO is $210,000–$240,000.
- The position requires 10+ years of experience in an encyclopedic art museum.
Entities
Institutions
- Saint Louis Art Museum
- Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District
- City of St. Louis
- County of St. Louis
- State of Missouri
- Cigna
- Sun Life
- EyeMed
- TIAA
- Fidelity
- Arts Consulting Group
Locations
- St. Louis
- Missouri
- United States
- Forest Park
- Mississippi River
- Midwest
- Downtown
- Central West End
- Delmar Loop