Curatorial Assistant | USA

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Curatorial Assistant, American Painting and Sculpture Reports To: Assistant Curator, American Painting and Sculpture

Pay Type: Full-Time, Regular, Exempt, 35 hrs/week
Salary: Commensurate with Experience and Education
Benefits: Group Medical and Dental Insurance, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Paid Time Off, Reserve Time Off, Holiday Pay, Museum Membership and Discounts
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Work Location: Law Building, a non-smoking facility

Responsibilities:

The Curatorial Assistant position reflects the departmental activities, exhibitions, publications, and special projects of the Associate Curator, American Painting and Sculpture.

Conducts original research on collection and maintains departmental research and artist files
Researches possible acquisitions including provenance, exhibition history, and market prices
Assists with exhibition preparation including researching exhibition objects, creating and maintaining checklists and research files, catalogue organization and writing, writing label copy, and installation
Serves as content manager for the departments’ presence on the MFAH website
Works with registrar’s office on collection documentation, photography, and shipping
Works with Curators and Education Department on interpretation and education programs
Works with conservators on collection
Assists with departmental meetings with trustees and advisory committees, helps prepare minutes, and helps set up special presentations.
Assists with activities of departmental support groups, including attending events and promoting membership in the group
Conducts tours of exhibitions and collection
Supervises interns
Performs other duties as necessary

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Candidate should have strong research, computer (Word, Access, Excel), editorial, and organizational skills
Attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and in a team desirable
Strong interpersonal skills required

Education and Experience:

M.A. in Art History with a focus on American Art (pre-1945).
One-year museum curatorial experience preferred
Foreign language skills desirable

How to Apply:

Send resume to Human Resources, Job 18-159CUR, P.O. Box 6826, Houston TX 77265-6826; Fax 713-639-7508 or email: jobs@mfah.org.

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