THE Corning Museum OF Glass

THE Corning Museum OF Glass

Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs

Corning, NY · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$230kDetected 25 days ago
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About the role

  • Leadership This position reports to the president and executive director.
  • Jessica Levin Martinez joined CMoG as president in February 2026.
  • Martinez previously served as the Richard J.

Responsibilities

  • During her tenure at Cornell, she raised significant endowment and current-use gifts in support of curatorial positions, programming, and spaces as well as acquisitions and conservation.
  • The DCCA will oversee a departmental budget of $4 million with designated acquisition funds to continue to build the museum's important collection.
  • Develop an exhibition program that raises profile of the Corning Museum of Glass, contributes new scholarship, and welcomes new audiences.
  • Develop plans to continually refresh and enliven permanent galleries, such as 35 Centuries of Glass and the Innovation Center, to ensure dynamic and relevant experiences.
  • Support collections care and management through the expert work of teams in registration, collections management, installation and preparation, photography, and conservation.
  • Work closely with colleagues across the museum to provide strategy and oversight in advancing master plans for display that include timeline, budget, gallery design concepts, interpretation, and implementation.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the president and executive director and help her build partnerships with other museums, institutions, fairs, academic institutions, and other cultural partners.
  • Support fundraising efforts for long-term financial sustainability The DCCA is the primary advocate for the collection and exhibitions program at the heart of the museum.

Compensation

  • The annual operating budget for the museum is approximately $66 million.

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