Mississippi Career Opportunities in the Sector

The Director is responsible for the strategic creation and execution of both annual and long-term plans of work that will ensure sustainable growth and success in the marketplace. This leader must be passionate about the mission of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum – to preserve, protect, and promote Mississippi’s rich sports heritage for current and future generations. The Director must also be capable of collaborating with public/private partners at local, state, national, and international levels to elevate the MSHOF&M’s profile as a valuable creative economy asset and desirable destination for visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and origins.

The Chief Curator at the Mississippi Museum of Art is a seasoned art curator and member of the leadership team. They are an integral part of shaping the artistic vision, strategic priorities, and mission of the organization. Through leadership and collaboration, the Chief Curator supports acquisitions and develops exhibitions that center artists’ voices, lifts up marginalized histories, and explores new narratives. With a strong connection to the local community, state, and country, they lead MMA’s exhibition development plan with a focus on the visitor experience. They support MMA’s continued efforts to foster meaningful relationships and open dialogue with our diverse community, bringing relevant exhibitions to Mississippians that enable us to be a place for conversation, connection, and wonder. In addition, the Chief Curator works with the Director, their colleagues, and other partners to develop high quality exhibitions that travel from MMA and across the nation, putting MMA and Mississippi on a national platform. 

The Education Assistant provides vital administrative support to the Education team, including maintaining public and private tour calendars, the coordination of year-round studio workshops, and the upkeep of the public programs schedule. In addition, the Education Assistant is expected to provide administrative and technical support leading up to all Education Programs and assist with program development research, communication and outreach with program guests and participants, and onsite logistics the day of an event. The Education Assistant is designated to ensure the efficient execution of Education Department goals and priorities, programs and events, with a keen eye for detail and through clear and abundant communication within and across departments.