Curatorial Assistant

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Position Title: Curatorial Assistant

Department: Exhibition

Reports to: Director of Exhibitions

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Hourly, One Year Contract, Salary Range $21-$27 Commensurate on Experience

SUMMARY

Assists with planning and preparing exhibitions, including developing checklists and labeling text. Conducts research on artwork, artists, and historical events for exhibitions and new acquisitions to the museum. Writes and edits for Exhibitions and Collections Departments publications. Maintains files on featured and permanent collections exhibitions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with all day-to-day planning and coordination of internal, offsite and traveling exhibitions, including but not limited to exhibition research and data gathering, object list creation, editing in-exhibition and other exhibition-related internal and external text documents, licensing images and multimedia for exhibitions, and liaising with exhibition stakeholders.
• Write or otherwise collaborate with Collections Department and other staff in the creation of exhibition and permanent collections-related content.
• Archive featured and permanent exhibition files and label copy.
• Respond to inquiries about exhibitions and related topics.
• Manage a team of interns and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Conduct all responsibilities in a safe manner according to regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Education and/or Experience

B.A degree or above in Art History, Archaeology, Museum Studies or related field is required; one or more years of museum working experience is preferred.

Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training

• Ability to work extended hours as needed
• Ability to work weekends, if needed
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work within strict deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills and desire to be a team player
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent written communication skills (i.e. business letter writing, grammar, etc.)
• Excellent oral communication skills (i.e. ability to deal effectively with others, speak professionally on the phone, etc.)
• Sense of creativity
• Familiarity with industry terms and processes
• Proficient with TMS or related software
• Proficient with Microsoft® Office Suite
• Previous supervisory experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods of time
• Occasionally required to stand for long periods of time
• Regularly required to move about
• Occasionally required to climb stairs and/or ladders
• Regularly required to maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Occasionally required to reach up and out with hands and arms
• Regularly required to talk and hear; verbally express information or instructions
• Regularly required to use hands to grasp objects, type, pick up objects, move objects, or hold objects
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet
• Occasionally required to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds a distance of 10 feet

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

Rarely exposed to outdoor weather and temperature extremes.

Regularly exposed to indoor conditions.

Rarely exposed to extreme noise level.

Rarely exposed to chemicals, fumes, dust, or work safety hazards.

The individual is regularly exposed to indoor conditions and moderate noise level; the individual is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather and temperature extremes

Disclaimer

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employee assigned to this job.