Curatorial Assistant

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Curatorial Assistant at Museo Jumex

Organisation: Museo Jumex / Fundación Jumex Arte Contemporáneo
Location: Mexico City, MX
Salary: Not specified
Contract: Not specified
Application deadline: Not specified

This listing has been translated from Spanish. Applicants should expect Spanish proficiency to be required for the role.

About the Role

Museo Jumex is seeking a Curatorial Assistant with strong organisational skills and a creative approach to support the planning, research and delivery of exhibitions and special projects.

The Curatorial Assistant will support projects from beginning to end, acting as a liaison between different museum departments and maintaining up-to-date information on exhibition development, registration, installation and administration.

Working closely with the curatorial team, the successful candidate will contribute to exhibition research, publications, artwork loans, production budgets and coordination with artists, collectors and cultural institutions.

Key Responsibilities

Support the curatorial team in researching artworks, artists and historical contexts for exhibitions and publications.
Assist with the administrative, logistical and operational organisation of exhibitions and special projects.
Research lenders and artwork locations to support the organisation of loans.
Assist in writing and editing curatorial texts, catalogues, exhibition labels and informational materials.
Participate in curatorial planning meetings and contribute ideas for future projects.
Coordinate with Registration, Planning, Education, Communications and Design departments.
Support artwork loans and communication with artists, collectors and cultural institutions.
Collaborate in the administration of Fundación Jumex’s sponsorship and scholarship programmes.
Work with the Exhibitions Manager on contracts, production costs and budgets.
Maintain updated artwork lists and coordinate information relating to packing, transport and insurance.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Art History or Fine Arts, preferably with a master’s degree.
Proficiency in English.
Previous experience assisting with exhibition organisation.
Academic background and particular interest in contemporary art from 1960 onwards.
Excellent writing skills and knowledge of research and organisational methods.
Ability to work collaboratively with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Photoshop.

Image: Courtesy of Museo Jumex.