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Curatorial Assistant (casual position)

Amherst College
United States, Massachusetts, Amherst
6 East Drive (Show on map)
Apr 17, 2025
Curatorial Assistant (casual position) Amherst Campus Part Time JR5968 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Curatorial Assistant position. The Curatorial Assistant is a part-time, casual position, without benefits, starting at $22.00/hour - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community. The Curatorial Assistant will support the research and development of upcoming exhibitions and collection research at the Mead, principally through assistance with administrative curatorial duties. Administrative duties may include research and tracking of loan requests; assistance creating, tracking, and managing production schedules; object research; support with label writing and editing; and other tasks needed to assist with the management of checklists, exhibition designs, and interpretive plans. The Curatorial Assistant will report to the Mead's Director of Curatorial Affairs and work closely with other Mead curators, the Mead's Collections Manager and Preparator, and in dialogue with the Mead's education team and Director. Summary of Responsibilities: Administrative tasks associated with the research and development of exhibitions, including the organization of checklists, gallery texts, labels, and images; support with label writing and editing; may work on museum publications, including obtaining images, reproduction permissions, and compiling bibliographical information Assistance managing a production schedule for exhibitions and communication with Mead staff, as well as occasional communication with external vendors, artists, and other project partners Collection research, including potential loans and acquisitions Qualifications: Required BA in art history, museum studies, or a related field; MA in art history, museum studies, or other related field preferred 2+ years of experience in a gallery or museum setting, particularly with curatorial experience Experience managing exhibitions, including traveling exhibitions, and working with individual lenders Excellent written and verbal communication skills; grant writing experience is a plus Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet scheduled deadlines Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, Asana, and basic office skills Commitment to or experience working with diverse communities Successful completion of required reference and background checks Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Curatorial-Assistant--casual-position-_JR5968 jeid-558e5e6c0d037741ad3008468e818c28