Summary

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) seeks a Curatorial Fellow to support activities related to the museum’s Jewish Arts Initiative. This project seeks to highlight the global diversity of Jewish artistic expression and heritage from antiquity to the present, commensurate with the quality and breadth of the museum’s collection. The scope of the initiative includes research, interpretation, acquisition and loan activity, gallery installations, special exhibitions, publications, scholarly and public programs, conservation, and digital initiatives that reach worldwide audiences.

Key Details

• Duration: 45 weeks (with possibility for renewal)
• Schedule: 28 hours per week

Deadline: ASAP (Posted April 10, 2026)

Eligibility

• M.A. in art history or history or currently be pursuing the same, or another post-graduate degree in a related field such as religion or cultural heritage with a focus on the visual arts.
• Possess a broad familiarity with the history of Judaism and Jewish cultures, rituals, and ceremonial arts. Candidate should ideally possess working knowledge of other visual cultures in Africa and/or Eastern Europe.
• Excellent research and written and verbal communication skills are essential. Proficiency in at least one foreign language (such as Hebrew, Arabic, French, or Ukrainian) is desired.
• Proficiency in commonly used office software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with a collections management system preferred.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, as well as the ability to prioritize projects and adhere to deadlines.

Compensation

$17–$20 per hour

About

The Cleveland Museum of Art is renowned for the quality and breadth of its collection, which includes more than 63,000 artworks and spans 6,000 years of achievement in the arts.

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