Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity.

CURATORIAL ASSISTANT, List Visual Arts Center, to report to the director of exhibitions and curator and support the curatorial department and other staff on all elements of contemporary curatorial practice and exhibition organization.  Will conduct bibliographic and other research related to exhibitions, publications, and other curatorial projects, which may include writing brochure and wall texts and preparing images and other media for interpretive content; communicate with artists, galleries, lenders, and other cultural institutions about all aspects of artwork presentation; generate and manage exhibition checklists; edit and coordinate object labels, wall text, and other didactic materials; and provide general administrative support as needed.

MIT’s contemporary art museum collects, commissions, and presents rigorous, provocative, and artist-centric projects that engage MIT and the global art community.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  a bachelor’s degree in art history, curatorial studies, or a related field. Knowledge of contemporary art is a must, as are excellent written and verbal communication skills.  This is a one-year term position, potentially renewable for a second year.

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