General Information
| Payroll Title | MUSEUM SCI AST | Title Code | 009724 | Grade/Step | Working Title | Curatorial Assistant | |
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| Department Name | UCR ARTS Dept | Supervisor | Joanna H Szupinska | Department Head | Jonathan Green |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Critical Position |
| Valid Driver License |
| Overtime |
| Shift Work |
| Travel |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours |
Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
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Position Purpose
| The UCR/California Museum of Photography Curatorial Assistant will work closely with the Curator of Exhibitions by assisting with all aspects of exhibition research, planning, installation and de-installation, education, media relations, and administrative tasks. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
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| Museum Administration | 30 |
| Prepare exhibition programs, brochures, and other materials. Conceive, write and edit press releases, articles and brochure text as needed for museum exhibitions and events. Assist with museum PR and Media Relations department and campaigns, as well as membership as needed. Coordinate all aspects of the Curatorial Advisory Committee, including organizing and attending meetings, recording minutes, and making travel arrangements for Committee Participants. Track budgets with ARTSblock Administrative Staff. Work on special projects and other duties as assigned. |
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| Exhibition | 25 |
| Help with shipping and logistics of exhibition planning, installation and de-installation as needed. Accompany Curator of Exhibitions/Director on studio visits or go as his designated representative. Attend and at times supervise museum event and exhibition openings. |
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| Research | 20 |
| Research and compile information about local, national and international contemporary art world trends and exhibitions, artists, and press contacts. Write summaries of research information for use by Curator of Exhibitions as needed. Answer questions, supply research material, and provide other customer services to patrons in person, via phone, email, or US mail. Assist with the writing preparation, coordination, and submission of grant proposals. |
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| Education/Outreach | 15 |
| Participate in public outreach activities including teaching, guided tours, lectures and demonstrations | |
| Unit Oversight | 5 |
| Oversee the production and workflow of projects initiated by or assigned to you. Review and develop new procedures and guidelines for handling projects you manage, as well as the proper procedure for handling exceptions. Provide training and direction in student staffing assignments. |
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| Record Keeping and Filing | 5 |
| Maintain accurate records and logs. Create and maintain paper and electronic filing systems. |
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Minimum Requirements
| Minimum Requirement | Display Ranking |
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| 1 | |
| Education: Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Contemporary Art, Museum Studies, or similar degree. |
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| 2 | |
| Communication Skills - Advanced Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and diplomacy with internal and external campus community including international visitors. Skill in making oral and written presentations through various media formats to colleagues or subordinates to provide information, instructions, or explain subjects of interest. |
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| 3 | |
| Writing Skills - Advanced Skill to independently compose letters, memos, reports, and other written communication materials, for a variety of audiences, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing, and proofreading skills. |
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| 4 | |
| Interpersonal Skills Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues. Ability to work effectively in a strong service environment that is subject to constantly changing priorities. |
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| 5 | |
| Organizational Skills Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail. Skill in organizing tasks, documents and materials with efficiency and accuracy. Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. |
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| 6 | |
| Research Skills Skill in conducting literature searches for research purposes. Skill in using the Internet and Internet search engines to gather data in support of research purposes. Skill in entering data into databases. Excellent computer skills working in Word, Outlook, and Excel. |
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Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
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| 1 | |
| Education and/or experience equivalent to a Master's degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Contemporary Art, Museum Studies, or similar degree. | |
| 2 | |
| Knowledge of the applicable UC policies and procedures governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job. | |
| 3 | |
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Skills in graphic design and ability to work with multimedia files. |
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| 4 | |
| Ability to read, write, and speak the Spanish language. | |
| Posted Position Purpose |
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| The UCR/California Museum of Photography is seeking a Curatorial Assistant who will work closely with the Curator of Exhibitions by assisting with all aspects of exhibition research, planning, installation, programming, media relations, and related administrative duties. In addition to assisting with the production of changing exhibitions and programs, the Assistant will coordinate special projects, such as a major exhibition and publication that will focus on the work of Latin American and Latino artists whose works resonate with science fiction themes.
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| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Contemporary Art, Museum Studies, or similar degree. Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and diplomacy with internal and external campus community including international visitors. Skill in making oral and written presentations through various media formats to colleagues or subordinates to provide information, instructions, or explain subjects of interest. Skill to independently compose letters, memos, reports, and other written communication materials, for a variety of audiences, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing, and proofreading. Ability to work effectively in a strong service environment that is subject to constantly changing priorities. Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail. Skill in organizing tasks, documents and materials with efficiency and accuracy. Skill in using the Internet and Internet search engines to gather data in support of research purposes as well as literature searches. Excellent computer skills working in Word, Outlook, Excel and database entry. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| Education and/or experience equivalent to a Master's degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Contemporary Art, Museum Studies, or similar degree. Knowledge of the applicable UC policies and procedures governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job. Skills in graphic design and ability to work with multimedia files. Ability to read, write, and speak the Spanish language. |