Work at the CMA

Application Instructions

The CMA accepts applications for current open positions per position instruction only; walk-in and resumes sent via U.S.P.S. are not accepted. Only the top qualified candidates will be contacted. Your application status or status of an open position will not be verified by telephone. 

Current Openings

Executive Director (Full-Time)

The Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, SC, seeks an Executive Director to lead this AAM-accredited museum into its next era. The successful candidate will have a minimum of eight years of senior-level leadership experience within a museum, arts nonprofit, or comparable mission-driven institution, with a demonstrated passion for the visual arts. The Executive Director will serve as the chief staff fundraiser and primary spokesperson, elevating the CMA’s profile locally, regionally, and nationally. The role calls for a record of significant fundraising success, preferably including capital-campaign experience, strategic vision, strong operational and financial acumen, and the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive organizational culture. A genuine enthusiasm for embracing the unique culture of Columbia and South Carolina is essential, along with a commitment to being a visible and persuasive advocate for the arts. 

Learn more and apply in confidence through Museum Search & Reference by March 27, 2026. Nominations also welcome. All applications must be submitted through Museum Search & Reference; applications sent directly to the CMA will not be considered.

Lead Safety Officer (Part-Time)

See the job description in Word or PDF.
Please email cover letter and resume to Kristen Campbell at [email protected] with “Lead Safety Officer” in the subject line.

Visitor Experience Associate (Part-Time)

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Please email cover letter and resume to Erica von Schenk at [email protected].