Research Assistant, European Art

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Reports to: The Barbara Thomas Lemmon Senior Curator of European Art
Department: Curatorial
Classification: Exempt, Temporary Full-time, M-F, 9am to 5pm

Application: A short writing sample (5 pages maximum) must be submitted with application. The writing sample may be uploaded as an additional document to the online application.

Mission: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.

The DMA will:

Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.

Scope of Position:

The Research Assistant’s primary responsibility is to provide research and administrative support for two major international loan exhibitions featuring the work of Juan Gris and Pablo Picasso, respectively. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting exhibition curators with the following essential functions.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

Research and maintenance of exhibition checklists
Serving as the curatorial project liaison with the Exhibitions, Interpretation and Design, Publications, Development, Events Planning, Marketing, and PR departments
Drafting loan letters, correspondence, and exhibition didactics
Assisting with all aspects of exhibition catalog production
Assisting with grant applications, as well as U.S. Government Indemnity and Immunity
Developing and conducting tours of featured exhibitions

Education, Experience, and Certification:

Ph.D. or doctoral candidate preferred, minimum MA in art history, with a specialty in Cubism
Advanced reading and writing skills in Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Candidate must have excellent research and writing skills
Display strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
Possess the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively on a team
Be an efficient communicator with ease speaking publicly
Command of Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint
Experience with databases/content management systems is preferred