Curatorial Assistant (part-time)

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Provides general curatorial and administrative assistance in the area of contemporary art and design. Assists in the researching and cataloguing of the exhibition histories and works by contemporary artists and designers related to the exhibition, Seeing the Unseeable: Intersections in Data, Science, Art, and Design.

Provides general administrative assistance to the Exhibitions Department, located in three areas: Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery, located at Hillside campus; Mullin Gallery, located at South campus; and ArtCenter DTLA, located in downtown Los Angeles.

This is a fixed-term, part-time position at 20 to 24 hours per week.

Reports to: Director of Programs, ArtCenter DTLA; and Senior Curator of Exhibitions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in the field of art history or visual studies or related field from an accredited college or university
A high level of professionalism and discretion
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Historic knowledge of contemporary art and/or design
Proficiency with MS Office suite, Google docs, Dropbox, Zoom, and other computer programs
Strong reading, writing and proofreading skills with attention to detail
Must be able to move between administrative and curatorial responsibilities and be comfortable with multitasking
Must have ability to keep schedules current and monitor diverse activities
Ability to assimilate details
Able to work collaboratively and independently
Preferred Qualification

Master’s degree or Ph.D. (ABD) in the field of art history or visual studies from an accredited college or university

Essential Functions

Exhibitions — 50%

Assist curators in research and all other aspects of exhibition preparation related to Seeing the Unseeable: Intersections in Data, Science, Art, and Design; part of the Getty PST Art x Science x LA initiative (for fall 2024); assist in compiling data and writing reports; writing informational, promotional, and educational texts; communicating with project stakeholders; and other projects as assigned
Specific duties related to exhibitions include: Ability to maintain control of student groups, able to interact in an appropriate and polite manner with members of the staff, Board of Trustees, volunteers, the public, patrons, visitors, and contract professionals, such as conservators, designers, essayists, translators and museum contacts

Administrative — 50%

Provide general administrative, clerical, and curatorial support to Exhibitions department staff: Director of the Williamson Gallery, Senior Curator of Exhibitions, and Program Director of ArtCenter DTLA.
Attend meetings, handle correspondence, and tend to other departmental needs
Responsibilities may include some visitor services duties

Mandatory Duty to Report

All employees who know or have reason to know of allegations or acts that violate ArtCenter’s Title IX Policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking shall promptly inform the Director, Title IX Compliance and Programs, or designee or the Associate Dean of Students or designee. Faculty with a mandatory duty to report are required to disclose all information including the names of the parties, even where the person has requested their name remain confidential.

Pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), all employees who know of or have reason to suspect child abuse or neglect involving alleged victims under age 18 shall promptly inform local law enforcement or the county welfare department.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

This is a part-time position at 20 to 24 hours per week, active for 24 months from the start date or as required.

The position may require flexibility to work a staggered, remote or alternate schedule to meet the demands of the work, which could include weekends or evenings.