Curatorial Assistant

Curatorial Assistant

Requisition ID req27189 Working Title Curatorial Assistant Position Grade 07 Position Summary

The Harwood Museum of Art of the University of New Mexico based off-campus in Taos, New Mexico, seeks a Curatorial Assistant.

Under direct supervision of the Museum Curator, provides support to all day-to-day aspects of the care of the Harwood Museum collection, including assisting in the planning, development, research, and implementation of collection exhibitions, touring exhibitions and/or curated exhibitions organized with incoming loans.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in exhibition curation as directed, to include retrieval of materials, researching and verifying information, correspondence with lenders, artist, and donors, and generating exhibition copy.

• Assists in drafting and editing of loan agreements, and correspondence with artists and lenders.

• Assists in exhibition layout design.

• Coordinates the safe retrieval and return to storage of collection pieces; assists in the setting up and/or assembly of pieces for display.

• Maintains and updates accurate records pertaining to the collection, using a computerized collections management system.

• Schedules and coordinates the routine aspects of day-to-day usage of the collection as appropriate and performs general housekeeping duties.

• Provides information and answers or refers questions about the collection as requested.

• Performs general collections duties, to include assistance with collection acquisitions and loans, recommendation of works/artifacts for restoration, and participation in day-to-day operational decision making.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Records maintenance skills.

• Skill in the appropriate handling, crating, and storage of museum-quality artwork and/or artifacts.

• Proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office software.

• Skill in manipulating databases (specifically Gallery Systems TMS Collections).

• Knowledge of exhibit preparation procedures.

• Knowledge of basic museum processes and procedures.

• Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions.

• Informational research skills.

NOTE: The For Best Consideration Date has been extended to 12/18/2023.

Harwood Museum of Art

Founded in 1923, Harwood Museum of Art is the second oldest museum in New Mexico. It has been part of the University of New Mexico (UNM) since 1935 but is located in the longstanding art community of Taos, New Mexico, and serves the community and its visitors as well as UNM. Harwood Museum of Art celebrates Taos' artistic legacy, cultivates connections through art, and inspires a creative future. The Harwood Museum of Art is an American Alliance of Museums accredited museum.

Spanning the 19th Century to present, the museum's 6,500 object collection documents the community's rich multicultural heritage and Taos' role in the development of seminal American art. The Harwood Museum has nine exhibition galleries, four of which are dedicated to changing exhibitions that reinforce the museum's mission. The permanent collection galleries focus on the key art influences relevant to Taos and northern New Mexico, featuring Hispano Traditional arts, Taos Society of Artists, Taos Moderns, and Contemporary. Among its most noteworthy collections are a permanent installation of seven works by Agnes Martin (1912-2004) and Death Shrine I by Ken Price (1935-2012). The Harwood is a cultural leader in the community and the state, and the educational programs are developed collaboratively with local schools and the community.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of museum databases

• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Google SketchUp

Additional Requirements Campus Taos Department Harwood Foundation (124A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $17.30 - $19.23 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 12/18/2023 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) supervisory references via the UNM Jobs Application site. Semi-finalists will be asked to submit a writing sample and examples of related exhibitions/projects they have worked on.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.