Application deadline: March 15, 2019
Founded in 1954, the Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI) is a private, non-profit cultural organization devoted to the promotion of the visual arts in Peru. MALI houses the only representative survey collection of Peruvian art, consisting of over 20,000 art works. This vast permanent collection, witness to several centuries of cultural transformations, includes Pre-Columbian and colonial objects as well as modern and contemporary art.
MALI is in search of a new Director to build on the basis of the achievements of the last twenty years, which allowed MALI to become one of the most important panoramic museums in Latin America. MALI seeks to incorporate a visionary leader to further the museum’s mission and to contribute to its organizational culture, attracting new and diverse audiences. With the support of the General Manager and the Assistant Director, the Director will be responsible for the everyday running of the institution, and will lead and develop the museum’s vision and strategy, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees.
Candidates must demonstrate extensive experience in leading curatorial projects, overseeing publications, and forming new audiences through attractive programs. They should also have well-developed professional networks, commercial and fund-raising skills, plus the proven ability of team management, and an inspiring leadership and vision. Experience in public speaking and developing successful institutional partnerships is also required.
Requirements
–Full-time availability.
–Minimum of five-year experience in museum management or the management of similar cultural institutions.
–Master or PhD in Humanities is preferred.
–Willingness to work with multidisciplinary teams.
–Experience in art publishing, particularly in the production of academic publications.
–Ability to involve to stakeholders, including donors and members of specialized committees, to the museum’s mission.
–Soft skills for team management.
–Availability for travel on behalf of the museum.
–Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written.
Dowload the full information pack from mali.pe/director
The information should be submitted to: seleccion [at] mali.pe by March 15, 2019, at the end of working day (6pm Lima time).
The appointment of the new Director is expected to be announced within the first half of this year.
