Recruitment/Posting Title Exhibition Assistant
Posting Number 22TM0120
Department J Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrated a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 70,800 students and 27,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick took root over 250 years ago. We are the state’s most comprehensive intellectual resource—the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as designated by the Association of American Universities. We are the region’s most high-profile public research institution and a leading national research center with a global impact.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Exhibition Assistant for The Zimmerli Art Museum.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Assists with exhibitions preparation: creates checklist, verifies catalogue data, consults literature on the subject in Russian and English.
- Connects and participates in negotiations with lenders to exhibition, creates drafts of loan letters and assists the curator with correspondence.
- Contributes to production of lists for conservation and framing.
- Produces and formats labels.
- Assists curator with research on works of art in exhibitions and writes drafts of the label texts.
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement
Rutgers University requires all new employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the employee a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use in the United States or a vaccine that has been listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization. Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine. Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
- Position Status Part Time
- Hours Per Week 20
- Daily Work Shift Day
- FLSA Nonexempt
- Position Salary $25.00-$30.00 per hour
- Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
- Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly
Qualifications
- Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Up to two years relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity of Soviet nonconformist and contemporary Russian art.
- Publication records and curatorial experience.
- Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Fluency in Russian language.
- Strong knowledge of Russian History and Culture.
Equipment Utilized
- TMS (The Museum System); SketchUp; Word; Excel
Posting Details
Posting Open Date 03/03/2022
Posting Close Date 03/11/2022
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
