"Curatorial and Project Assistant"

Curatorial and Project Assistant

University of California Riverside

Job Number: 31570254
Full/Part Time: 50% Part Time
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Salary: $53,557 - $63,893

Position Information

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 the 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. Individuals 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.

Please note: 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.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education

Degree Requirement
B.A. in Art History, related field, or equivalent work experience. Required
M.A. in Art History or related field Preferred

Licenses

License Requirement
Valid Drivers License. Required

Experience

Experience Requirement
Minimum of 2 years experience in a museum, gallery, or non-profit setting. Required
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

Minimum Requirements

Special Condition Requirement
Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. Required

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of art historical research and methodology, knowledge of academic research practices; excellent oral and written communication skills.
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.