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Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant, Arts of the Americas and Europe
As part of a curatorial team of nine, the Curatorial Assistant, Arts of the Americas and Europe, assists with collection- and exhibition-related projects for the European and Decorative Arts collections. The Curatorial Assistant supports the administration of collections in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and conducts and assists with scholarly research and writing. This individual works closely with the senior and assistant curators for Decorative Arts and European Art on a wide range of projects across the Arts of the Americas and Europe Curatorial department.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, visual culture, or a related humanities discipline, or two to three years of experience in a museum or other cultural organization
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize among multiple projects
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with collaborative projects
- Background in scholarly research and writing
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic office functions (e.g., scanning, filing)
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with collection databases such as The Museum System (TMS)
- Knowledge of European Art, Decorative Arts and Design, or art of the Spanish Americas
- Some foreign language skills
Responsibilities:
- Provide general administrative support
- Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries related to collection and exhibition projects
- Assist with and contribute to collection gallery rotations, collection activations, reinstallations, and temporary exhibitions, including:
- Assisting with the formulation of proposals and exhibition concepts
- Compiling and maintaining exhibition checklists
- Conducting subject-specific research
- Drafting labels and other exhibition texts
- Collaborating with colleagues across departments, including but not limited to Conservation, Education, Visitor Experience, Exhibitions, Editorial, Graphic Design, Development, and Registrar
- Lead assigned research projects related to the collections, including on potential loans, proposed acquisitions, and deaccessions
- Maintain departmental files and TMS records relating to objects, artists, and exhibitions
- Write social media posts about works in the collections
- Field scholarly inquiries and organize collection visits from researchers, school groups, donors, and the public
- Visit potential donors and lenders with curators
Starting date: Immediately
Department: Curatorial, Arts of the Americas and Europe
Reports to: Senior Curators, European Art and Decorative Arts and Design
Grade and salary: N/A - $48,717.97
Union status: Union—DC37 Local 1502
FLSA status: Non -Exempt
Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Application deadline: [if applicable] Only applications with cover letters will be considered
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Salary : $48,718