Curatorial Assistant

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The anticipated start date for this role is June 2021.

Reporting to the Senior Curator, while working closely with the entire Curatorial team at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, the Curatorial Assistant will provide general support for the daily and long-term operations of the department which include organizing and implementing contemporary art exhibitions and related public programs, programming the 30-acre Sculpture Park, and managing a permanent collection of 4,000+ objects. 

In This Role You Will:

Conduct research and provide administrative support the planning of upcoming exhibitions and sculpture park projects
Facilitate communication with artists, curators, lenders, and other collaborators concerning production, installation, promotion, and documentation of exhibitions.
Help create, edit, and design exhibition labels, interpretative materials, checklists, and website content
Coordinate rights and reproductions, photography, copyediting, and related efforts for publications
Working with the Registrar, organize and maintain exhibition and collection files
Assist with the preparation of presentations and other materials for internal and external meetings and events.
Create and manage traveling arrangements, honoraria, and events-related logistics for artists and guests for public programs
Coordinate and communicate across multiple departments at deCordova and The Trustees about curatorial efforts
Participate in and support training for staff and volunteers about exhibitions and curatorial projects
Process departmental invoices, assist with budget input and reporting
Working with Marketing, Communications, and Engagement staff, assist with projects that promote, publicize, and interpret exhibitions and public programs
Assist with Development and grants-related requests and reports for exhibitions and sculpture park projects

Education and Experience:

BA (MA preferred) in Art History, Arts Administration, or Curatorial/Museum Studies and/or significant experience in arts-related non-profit.
At least 2 years of office and/or museum experience.

Skills/Qualifications:

Excellent writing and copy-editing skills; ability to write about contemporary art in a clear, engaging, and accessible way
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; discerning and professional in handling sensitive or confidential matters
Skills in project management, setting priorities, and time management for multiple, simultaneous projects
Passion for contemporary art and culture
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to multitask, respond quickly, and work collaboratively
Skills in editing and design
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software (esp. Word, Excel, PP). Proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop preferred.
Working knowledge of museum database systems a plus.
Team player with a positive, versatile attitude who can respond to the changing needs of each curatorial project

Other:

This position requires occasional weekday evening and weekend hours as needed to accommodate department needs.

About The Trustees

The Trustees is one of Massachusetts’ largest non-profits and the nation’s first conservation and preservation organization. Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. Our passion is to protect and share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures under our care. We are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 60,000 member households.

The Trustees has been featured in the Top 100 Women-Led Organizations in Massachusetts for six consecutive years.

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