Curatorial Assistant

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Job Type
Full-time
Description

Position: Curatorial Assistant
Reports to: The Barbara Thomas Lemmon Senior Curator of European Art
Level: Individual Contributor
Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Hourly
Benefits: Full Museum benefits
Schedule: M-F 9-5
Salary: $21/hour

DMA Mission: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.

The DMA will:

Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.

Scope of Position:

One of four curatorial assistants across the Curatorial Division, the Curatorial Assistant provides professional administrative and research support to the following four positions:

The Barbara Thomas Lemmon Senior Curator of European Art
The Lillian and James H. Clark Assistant Curator of European Art (when filled)
The Marguerite S. Hoffman and Thomas W. Lentz Curator of Islamic and Medieval Art
Paintings Conservator
The Curatorial Assistant will also serve as the interdepartmental coordinator managing the logistics and organizational needs for each Curator as directed. They will liaise with staff throughout the museum to ensure the smooth integration of communications and task management across departments and divisions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Compose, transcribe, copy, and format correspondence, exhibition checklists, and spreadsheets
Manage administration of outgoing and incoming loans program and related gallery work
Prepare expense receipts and serve as liaison with accounting
Make domestic and international travel arrangements including airline, hotel and ground transportation, and compile and verify itineraries for each curator and conservator
Manage receipts from travel in accounting program for museum credit cards
Organize and maintain schedules, contacts, and files for each curator and conservator
Prepare PowerPoint presentations for all curators for the purposes of, but not limited to, docent training, proposals for new exhibitions and new acquisitions
Assist in planning special events, facilitate patron visits including processing invitations, guest lists, and RSVPs
Maintain and order office supplies
Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls, email inquiries, and voicemail messages professionally and accurately
Receive and screen office visitors, and accompany them within the Museum when required
Serve as liaison to all museum departments on behalf of each curator and conservator, when required
Update and improve object records in permanent collection database and for the museum website
Assist in research on the permanent collection, and for exhibitions, publications, provenance, and acquisitions
Coordinate with office of Exhibitions and Interpretation, Education, Marketing and
Communications, and Development regarding relevant curatorial projects
Procure research materials on behalf of curators and outside scholars upon request
Maintain and archive files (electronic and hard-copy) according to museum standards for each curator
Assist curatorial volunteers and interns with their assigned projects as required
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Certification:

Required:

B. A. in Art History or a related discipline, with a demonstrated interest in European art

Desirable but not required:

M.A. in Art History with a focus on European art
Two years administrative work experience in an office environment
Reading fluency in a second language, especially French; others considered
Experience writing and editing a variety of texts, including exhibition texts and labels
Experience working with TMS (The Museum System)
Experience conducting object- and primary-source based research; specifically bibliography, provenance, and exhibition history research

Key Qualifications:

General administrative and project management skills
Ability to perform highly detail-oriented work with accuracy and strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task at a fast pace and handle multiple requests from the curators and conservator
Excellent computer skills, including the most recent versions of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to interact with supervisors, staff, patrons, dealers, artists, and trustees in a professional and considerate manner
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.

Equity
Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.

Diversity
Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.

Inclusion
We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.

EOE
The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,?state?or local laws.