What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Curatorial Affairs position at C. Stephen Metzler Mentor Program?
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures (T/m) is entering an exciting new chapter. With a strong institutional foundation and a leadership team committed to excellence, we are ready to elevate our curatorial function in a meaningful way. We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to serve as our Director of Curatorial Affairs—a senior role that will shape the future of our collections, exhibitions, and curatorial identity.
The Director of Curatorial Affairs serves as the senior leader for all curatorial and collections functions at T/m. As a core member of the senior leadership team, this individual is responsible for setting and executing departmental strategy, leading and developing a team of curatorial professionals, and serving as the institutional steward of T/m’s remarkable collection.
This role operates at the intersection of strategic leadership and curatorial expertise, moving fluidly between big-picture vision and ground-level execution. The Director of Curatorial Affairs will champion a culture that empowers team members to grow, take ownership, and deliver excellent work. They will also serve as a collaborative institutional partner, working closely with the Executive Director, Board, and cross-departmental colleagues to advance T/m’s mission and strategic priorities.
The Director of Curatorial Affairs serves as the senior leader for all curatorial and collections functions at T/m. As a core member of the senior leadership team, this individual is responsible for setting and executing departmental strategy, leading and developing a team of curatorial professionals, and serving as the institutional steward of T/m’s remarkable collection.
This role operates at the intersection of strategic leadership and curatorial expertise, moving fluidly between big-picture vision and ground-level execution. The Director of Curatorial Affairs will champion a culture that empowers team members to grow, take ownership, and deliver excellent work. They will also serve as a collaborative institutional partner, working closely with the Executive Director, Board, and cross-departmental colleagues to advance T/m’s mission and strategic priorities.