General Information
| Job Description | MUSEUM SCI AST | Working Title | Curatorial and Project Assistant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009724 | Grade | |
| Department Name | UCR ARTS Dept - D01295 | Department Head | Douglas McCulloh |
| Supervisor | Kathryn Poindexter-Akers | Effective Date | 05/01/2024 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| UCR ARTS seeks a Curatorial and Project Assistant for a 24-month, part-time (appx. 20 hours per week) with the possibility of extension beyond the initial two-year period. Reporting to UCR ARTS Exhibitions Manager, the Curatorial and Project Assistant will support the curatorial team in researching and liaising with artists, outside curators, institutions, vendors, and other collaborators and stakeholders. The Assistant will establish and maintain detailed exhibition files, draft and edit exhibition texts, assist with budgets and expense tracking, maintain outward-facing exhibition-related information, schedule meetings, respond to general and press inquiries, aid with all facets of the development of upcoming exhibitions, and other duties as assigned. Individual must be able to work occasional weekends and evening hours within the approved hours available. UCR ARTS is the California Museum of Photography (CMP) and the Culver Center of the Arts, which also houses the Sweeney Art Gallery. The California Museum of Photography has more than 500,000 photographs, photographic artifacts, and apparatus. This collection serves to promote the understanding of photography and visual media by providing access and context to one of the largest and most comprehensive photographic resources in America. Collection projects have regularly been funded by the NEA, NEH, corporations, and foundations. Applicants will be required to submit a writing sample (2 pages maximum, derived from a research paper or published essay) as part of the selection process. The full salary range for the Curatorial and Project Assistant is $25.65 - $30.60 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $25.65 - $26.74 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| B.A. in Art History, related field, or equivalent work experience. | Required |
| M.A. in Art History or related field | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| Minimum of 2 years experience in a museum, gallery, or non-profit setting. | Required |
| Experience Demonstrated interest in curating, curatorial practices, working with artists, and/or museums. | Required |
| Thorough grounding in art historical research and methodology, knowledge of academic research practices, and excellent oral and written communication skills. 1-2 page writing sample required (derived from a research paper or published essay). | Required |
| Must be highly organized, efficient, and attentive to detail, with excellent follow-up skills; self-starting, resourceful, proactive, and motivated in performing and excelling in responsibilities; able to prioritize and adjust to a heavy workload, manage a variety of tasks, and meet various deadlines; skilled in planning and coordinating meetings and events. | Required |
| Computer use proficiency including MS Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel); Adobe Acrobat; file sharing platforms such as Dropbox, One Drive, Google Drive; remote communication software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams; library, archive, and collection research databases. | Required |
| Familiarity with museum operations, standards, practices, and procedures. | Preferred |
| Expertise in contemporary art and/or photography history. | Preferred |
| Administrative coordination experience. | Preferred |
| Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop for basic image editing. | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
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| Valid Drivers License. | Required |
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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| Artist Correspondence Correspond with artists, lenders, vendors, and institutions regarding issues such as coordinating loans, issuing payments and contracts, artwork production and installation requirements, shipping requirements, etc. Liaison between artist and project leaders/curatorial staff. | 30 |
| Exhibition Development and Organization Organize and maintain exhibition and artist files; draft original exhibition-related texts. Maintain, update, and circulate working exhibition checklists; and work with UCR ARTS staff to collect images for website, press folders, exhibition listings, and catalogues, among other duties. Prepare regular progress reports; maintaining files; coordinate in- and out-of-office logistics. | 30 |
| Project Management and Scheduling Coordinate all aspects of the Curatorial Advisory Committee, including organizing and attending meetings, recording minutes, and making travel arrangements for staff and collaborators as needed. Coordinating individual project and exhibition meetings with internal and external parties. Monitoring production schedules and helping manage project deliverables and milestones | 20 |
| Research Research artists, archives, lenders, texts; tracking individual works of art as they pertain to UCR ARTS exhibitions. | 20 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of art historical research and methodology, knowledge of academic research practices; excellent oral and written communication skills. | Required |
| Computer use proficiency including MS Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel); Adobe Acrobat; file sharing platforms such as Dropbox,One Drive, Google Drive; remote communication software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams; library, archive, and collection research databases. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
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| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| UCR ARTS museum located in downtown Riverside on the pedestrian walking mall. |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |