"Exhibition Assistant III"

Job Details

Exhibition Assistant III

Department: Office of Arts Engagement - 540400

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in studio art, art history, arts management, museum studies, or related field
• Two years working in art galleries, museums, or other exhibition spaces or related experience
• Demonstrated art handling experience
• The ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds
• The capacity to work comfortably at heights up to 40 feet
• The ability to stay on task whether working independently or with a group
• The ability to work with a team
• Interior painting experience

License/Certification Required

Essential Job Functions
The Exhibition Assistant III is a 30 - 40 hour a week non-student temporary position through February 6, 2026 at The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts at Appalachian State University. Exhibition Assistants must be interested in the visual arts and have two years' experience working in art galleries, museums of other exhibition spaces. The Exhibition Assistant III reports directly to the Senior Curator at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, part of the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources. As a curatorial technician position at Appalachian State University, this position is instrumental to the implementation of the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts' exhibition program through participation in all aspects of preparation and installation/de-installation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated participation in the coordination and implementation of exhibitions using museum best practices
• Demonstrates a high level of organization, communication, and time management skills
• Experiences with installation of site-specific and new media installations
• Experience working with living artists,
• Strong administrative skills taking direction and working independently

Work Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00, for 30-40 hours, depending on exhibition schedule. Exact schedule to be worked out with immediate supervisor. Occasional evening hours during exhibition openings, ArtTalks, and related programming.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Closing Date:

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52094

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.