What are the responsibilities and job description for the Curatorial Department Assistant position at Hunter Museum of American Art?
The Hunter Museum is looking for an individual with initiative and a positive attitude to work closely with curatorial staff to support the major functions of exhibitions, Spectrum, collections management, and registration. The Curatorial Department Assistant helps with any aspect of curatorial department operations as needed, including administrative tasks, registration and research and is the department liaison for the Museum’s major fundraiser, Spectrum. S/he should be a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational and communications skills, with the ability to prioritize and shift between tasks quickly. S/he should be able to work independently and collaborate with other colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists Curators/department with administrative and operational tasks as needed
- Assists Curators with research as needed in line with experience and training
- Assists Collections Manager and Registrar with inventory and organization and care of works in art storage
- Assists collections Manager and Registrar with collections database as needed
- Assists with exhibition packing, unpacking and condition reporting as needed
- Helps write, edit, and produce content including checklists, labels, biographic information, press releases, interactive projects and other exhibition related materials
- Ensures accuracy of information of collections and exhibitions in print and online as needed
- Designs and creates internal graphics and signage for collections galleries and exhibitions
- Manages all Spectrum art selection logistics, including, but not limited to:
- Communication with Spectrum committee and galleries
- Maintaining main database accurately
- Generating required checklists and other information for meetings
- Creating labels and signage
- Coordinating with other departments
- Department liaison for internal communication with other museum departments
- Handles public inquiries about collections, exhibitions, appraisals, conservations, donations and so forth
Key Requirements
- BA or equivalent job experience required
- 2-3 years of Museum or related experience in a support role
- Experience with Museum Registration software (TMS preferred)
- Demonstrated interest and knowledge of art, art history, curating, archival or related work
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities, work effectively under pressure and follow through with details
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated editing and proofreading skills
- Proficiency with the Adobe suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite
Full-time, hourly ($18.75-19.71 per hour, commensurate with experience); Must be able to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.
Interested candidates must submit an application, resume, 3 references, and cover letter online through the career site listed below. The cover letter will serve as your writing sample and is mandatory for consideration for this position.
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All submissions must be received by December 14, 2025. Review of applications will begin in early January 2026.
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Salary : $19 - $20