Saint Louis Art Museum
Chief Exhibitions and Collections Officer
Position Summary
The Chief Exhibitions and Collections Officer (CECO) of The Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM) will lead and integrate SLAM's exhibitions and collections operations. The CECO will oversee the planning, logistics, care, movement, installation, and preservation of SLAM's collections and exhibitions, ensuring the highest professional standards across all related functions.
The CECO will serve as the primary operational partner to the Deputy Director and Chief Curator, translating curatorial vision into executable plans that are financially responsible, logistically sound, and aligned with institutional priorities. The CECO will enable ambitious exhibition programs, complex international and domestic loans, long-term and rotating permanent collection installations, and capital projects affecting galleries and collection storage.
Organization
The Saint Louis Art Museum is a world-renowned fine arts institution located in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to collecting, presenting, and preserving works of art of the highest quality across time and cultures. Founded in 1879, the Museum has evolved into one of the leading encyclopedic art museums in the United States, with a mission to educate, inspire discovery, and elevate the human spirit while engaging and representing the full diversity of the St. Louis community.
SLAM stewards a comprehensive collection of more than 37,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of global history and culture, encompassing a wide range of artistic traditions and genres. Recognized for both the breadth and quality of its holdings, the collection includes works from six continents and continues to grow through ongoing acquisitions, research, and conservation efforts. Admission to SLAM's galleries is always free, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to public access and civic engagement.
Located within the cultural landscape of Forest Park, SLAM presents a dynamic program of rotating exhibitions, installations, and interpretive experiences that highlight both historical and contemporary art. Through exhibitions, public programs, research initiatives, and digital content, SLAM connects audiences with art in meaningful and evolving ways, fostering scholarship and encouraging dialogue across cultures and communities.
SLAM serves as a vital cultural resource for the region and beyond, welcoming visitors from around the world and offering inclusive opportunities for learning and engagement. Through its commitment to excellence, access, and community relevance, the Museum continues to play a central role in enriching lives and strengthening the cultural fabric of St. Louis and the global arts landscape.
SLAM has a 13-member board of commissioners led by President Bradford K. Werner, a 64-member board of trustees led by President Jeana B. Reisinger, and a 46-member friends board led by President Brooke Ray. The CECO reports to the Emily Rauh Pulitzer chief Curator and Deputy Director, and has four direct reports, including the Director of Registration, Director of Exhibitions, Director of Art Preparation & Installation, and the Director of Conservation. SLAM is part of the Art Museum Subdistrict of the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District of the City of St. Louis and County of St. Louis (ZMD), a political subdivision of the State of Missouri. The ZMD provides approximately 2/3 of the museum’s $48.7 million operating budget. SLAM is supported by a $320 million endowment.
Sources: edited from slam.org; propublica.org
SLAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.