Curatorial Assistant In Contemporary Art

Position Information

Classification Title Museum Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

M.A. or equivalent in art history, museum studies or a related field; 2+ years of museum or gallery experience, with collections-related experience preferred. Interest in contemporary craft, African and African Diasporic, Latinx/e, Asian/Asian American, and/or Native American art.

Position Summary

The Curatorial Assistant will support the museum's ambitious exhibitions program and growing commitment to contemporary art. Reporting directly to the Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Curatorial Assistant will assist with a range of curatorial projects and tasks, including exhibition research, planning, and programs; assisting with catalogues, didactic materials, and other documentation; managing correspondence; and coordinating acquisitions and gifts. The Curatorial Assistant may also have the opportunity to generate original programs and exhibitions. The incumbent will be expected to work on-site. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy;

• Excellent writing, research, communication, clerical, and organizational skills;

• Strong oral communication skills and confidence in public speaking;

• Interpersonal and teamwork skills to successfully work with diverse groups in an academic environment;

• Skilled in establishing priorities, coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting deadlines;

• Computer skills including MS Office and Adobe, and experience with museum databases;

• Familiarity or expertise in 20th- and 21st-century art, particularly global contemporary art and a demonstrated interest in expanding narratives around American 18th century art up to the present

Physical Demands

Work in a typical office environment, which will include mobility in the museum and occasionally lifting boxes and other items weighing approximately 20-30 pounds each.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Exhibition Production:

• Collaborate with Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art and the Deputy Director of Curatorial and Academic Affairs to identify interdisciplinary themes, develop object checklists, and contribute written materials and tombstone labels for permanent collection installations and special projects.

• Assists in the planning, administration, and installation of exhibitions (correspondence, loan forms and lender information, checklists).

• Works with Education Department in the planning and coordination of public programs related to exhibitions, as requested, and assisting with logistical needs for speaker visits, including arranging honoraria, travel, and any event-related details.

Assists with books (obtaining images, permissions, and copyright clearance to maintain accurate credit lines), brochures, and grant applications, interacting with the Director of Communications, Curator of Education, and Director of Development.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

Research and Interpretation:

• Researches artists, works, and cultural issues for exhibitions and publications.

• Update and conduct in-depth research on TMS database with materials on artists and permanent collection objects in conjunction with adding relevant information and scholarship to museum files, both paper and digital.

Helps create, coordinate, and edit didactic labels, brochures, and promotional copy, such as wall text, labels, and newsletter and website content, in coordination with the Director of Communications.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Assists with the continued reinstallation of the permanent collection galleries, coordinating information among various departments.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Acts as liaison with internal and external contacts, including trustees, donors, committee members, external colleagues, and artists.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Kate Hill Recruitment Contact Email kathrynmhill@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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