Curatorial Assistant | USA

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Position Summary:
Under supervision, the Curatorial Assistant performs logistical, clerical, research, and implementation duties related to the collection and the museum’s special exhibition program.

Major Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day operations of the curatorial department, including managing telephone and digital inquiries from the public, processing mail, and ordering supplies.
Assist curators in timely preparation of collections and special exhibitions information, including, but not limited to, funding proposals, checklists, mailing lists, loan letters, and image research and reproduction.
Serve as website point person for department, including, but not limited to, reviewing content on department’s web pages on designated schedule; inputting new/updated content into Drupal backend; creating event listings and Convio forms as needed; and attending social media forum meetings as appropriate.
Serve as department’s point person for technology platforms including, but not limited to, SharePoint, Raiser’s Edge, and the Digital Asset Management System, uploading and/or managing curatorial content.
Serve as a source of specialized information to the public, visiting scholars, artists, and students regarding the museum’s collection.
Participate in preparations for quarterly Works of Art Committee meetings and disseminate minutes to committee members.
Facilitate set-up and preparation of department meetings as well as meetings with artists, collectors, and arts organizations, as requested by curators.
Assist with development of departmental budgets; manage existing budgets.
As assigned by the chief curator, may also conduct research on the collection, give gallery tours to the general public, and curate small exhibitions from the collection and oversee special projects.
Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:
This position requires a BA in Art History (MA preferred) with experience in an art museum setting.

Successful applicant will possess:

Demonstrated experience in organizing and managing multi-part and long-term projects.
Experience working collaboratively within an organization and with partner organizations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to deal patiently and thoughtfully with members of the public.
Passion for working with living artists.
Fluency in a second language (preferred).

Please submit applications by emailing cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to HR@nmwa.org. Successful candidates will be subject to reference and background checks. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is an equal opportunity employer.

The National Museum of Women in the Arts brings recognition to the achievements of women artists of all periods and nationalities by exhibiting, preserving, acquiring, and researching art by women and by teaching the public about their accomplishments.

For more information please visit: https://nmwa.org/about/employment