Assistant Curator

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Salary
$16.45 – $28.63 Hourly

$34,226 – $59,553 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Purpose of Position
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

Why does the job exist?
The Assistant Curator will provide operational support to the Head of Curatorial Affairs and the curatorial team. The addition of the Vladem contemporary will bring more exhibition and collections space as well as more outreach to the community – this position will be a central point of contact for all and will provide some of the support needed to handle these increased demands. A primary purpose is to insure good exchange of information in a timely fashion both internally and externally about the exhibitions and collections at the Museum of Art. The position will track and coordinate the distribution of exhibition schedules. The Assistant Curator will contribute to researching and developing exhibitions. This position is needed to ensure timely response to internal and external requests for information. They will act as a clearing house for materials drafted for website and press.

How does it get done?
Work as part of the curatorial team to realize the production of exhibitions and public programs. Research, curate and develop exhibitions as part of a team and individually. Participate in departmental exhibition and acquisition meetings. Engage with the public and respond to external requests for information and collaboration. Organize exhibition images and other exhibition and program documentation including the Museum of Art Friends Group. Contribute to organizational development of the Museum of Art.

Who are the customers?
General public, museum audience, the curatorial team, and the museum staff.

Ideal Candidate has:
* A Degree in art history, museum studies or related field, masters preferred
* Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
* Experience with Photoshop and database software preferred
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, Museology, Art, Art History, Art Administration, Anthropology, American Studies, Archaeology, Curatorial Studies, History, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts, Public History, or Paleontology and two (2) years of experience in exhibit development, collections management, curation, creative writing, conducting research in specialty area of a museum, and working with historical concepts.

Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education Experience Education Experience

1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience

2 Associate’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate’s degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience

3 Bachelor’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience

4 Master’s degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of “semester hours” in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver¿s License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions
Executive Order 2021-066 requires all employees with the State of New Mexico to provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination (including proof of a booster dose of vaccine by January 17, 2022, or within four weeks of becoming eligible for a booster dose) or proof of a COVID-19 viral test every week.

The Public Health Order (on Vaccination) dated December 2, 2021, requires Congregate Care Facility Workers and Hospital Workers to have received a primary series of vaccination by October 6, 2021, and a booster dose of vaccine by January 17, 2022, or within four weeks of becoming eligible for a booster.

Links to the referenced Executive Order and Public Health Order can be found on the State Personnel Office website homepage: www.spo.state.nm.us

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state of NM driver’s license and must attend state vehicle safety certification program in order to drive museum’s vehicles. Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive computer and phone usage. Position continuously works with LCD projectors, Microsoft Office Suite and Photoshop (or equivalent software). Weekend and evening work may be required.

Supplemental Information

Agency Contact Information: Merry Scully 505-469-6995, or email: Merry.Scully@state.nm.us Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.