Employment
Deputy Director of Art and Education
The Deputy Director of Art and Education (DDAE) is charged with developing artistic programming, overseeing collection growth and management, shaping education initiatives, and partnering with museum development efforts to advance the mission and vision of the Henry. The DDAE will work closely with the Director and with senior managers to develop strategies to meet artistic, educational, and financial goals of the Henry. With an 83-year history of championing the art and ideas of its time, the Henry has a longstanding history as a laboratory of innovation and new ideas. Today, the museum is being shaped as a creative commons, engaging multiple voices in its programs and activities. In the spirit of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, the DDAE will oversee the work of curatorial and education staff, guest curators, visiting scholars, and university affiliates. The ideal candidate for this position will be an innovative curator and educator who has a track record of taking risks and achieving excellence in artistic and education programming. This individual must be a collaborative team player, an innovative and strategic thinker, and a highly effective manager capable of developing and mentoring staff.
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To apply for this position, go to uw.edu/jobs and search for requisition # 69761. No phone calls, please.
Deputy Director of External Relations(DDER)
The Henry Art Gallery has an outstanding opportunity for a Deputy Director of External Relations(DDER). This individual will manage institutional advancement and externally focused efforts of the museum, including individual, corporate, and foundation giving, as well as the museum’s public relations and marketing efforts and the museum’s membership programs. The DDER provides strategic leadership, oversight, implementation and management of integrated development and communications initiatives at the Henry. A significant emphasis will be on securing major gifts and improving awareness, understanding, and support of the museum among the general public and key stakeholders.
To apply for this position, go to uw.edu/jobs and search for requisition #77888. No phone calls, please.