Job Title: Curatorial Assistant

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Flaten Art Museum

Unit Number (5 digits): 11784

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Jane Becker Nelson

Pay Rate (Check One) Standard Hourly Rate  X Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

Works closely with Flaten Art Museum (FAM) Director and Curator to support exhibition planning, communications and outreach, and website content management.

Transferable Skills: 

• Teamwork
• Art Handling/Installation
• Written and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Creativity
• Attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Produces dynamic visual and written web content that advance FAM’s mission and vision, and maintains and manages web content using WordPress
• Assists the Director with day-to-day tasks of recordkeeping, filing, calendaring and correspondence
• Records visitor attendance, class visits, and maintains FAM mailing list 
• Supports special event set-up and staffing, and attends FAM functions
• Provides assistance with marketing and outreach 
• Assists with curricular collaborations to enhance exhibition and collection engagement 

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Detail oriented, self-motivated, initiates tasks without being asked
• Strong writing skills 
• Experience with Excel, Word, Photoshop, WordPress

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: 

In the application question “How would this position support your academic and/or professional growth?” please ALSO answer the questions below: 

• Why are you interested in working for the Flaten Art Museum?
• After submitting your application in Oracle, please email your resume/CV to Jane Becker Nelson (beckerj@stolaf.edu).

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.