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Curatorial Assistant
Milwaukee, WI
Job Description
The Milwaukee Art Museum is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time curatorial assistant position. The curatorial assistant will work closely with two curators—the Demmer Curator of 20th and 21st Century Design and the Abert Family Curator of American Art. The curatorial assistant will support the American Art and Design curators with day-to-day operations, including acquisitions, loans, exhibitions (rotations and installations), collection records, research, scheduling and general inquiries, and programming, including liaising with support groups.
The position requires a high level of professionalism and discretion, excellent organizational abilities, a general knowledge of art and design history, strong research skills, and demonstrated writing capabilities. The curatorial assistant will be able to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently. The desire to work collaboratively and interface with many departments in a team environment is necessary. The Milwaukee Art Museum has a commitment to diversity and inclusion, within the museum and the communities that we serve.
Bachelor’s degree with a major in art or design history required; Master’s preferred.
Typical duties include:
The position requires a high level of professionalism and discretion, excellent organizational abilities, a general knowledge of art and design history, strong research skills, and demonstrated writing capabilities. The curatorial assistant will be able to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently. The desire to work collaboratively and interface with many departments in a team environment is necessary. The Milwaukee Art Museum has a commitment to diversity and inclusion, within the museum and the communities that we serve.
Bachelor’s degree with a major in art or design history required; Master’s preferred.
Typical duties include:
- Process and maintain paper and electronic records related to new acquisitions, deaccessioned works, and other permanent collection objects.
- Create and manage checklist information for special exhibitions and gallery rotations
- Conduct research on acquisitions, permanent collection objects, and other topics as needed
- Assist with creation of copy for labels, blog posts, and other written texts
- Manage lectures, exhibition events, and other departmental special events
- Secure rights and reproductions permissions for special exhibitions
Special Notes/Instructions
Apply online at www.milwaukeesjobs.com. Please include cover letter, CV, and writing sample.
Job Summary
Start Date
09/01/2019
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
The Milwaukee Art Museum offers a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental benefits, Vision Plan, Flex/Dependent Spending Account, Health Spending Account, Group Term Life and Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Cancer Protection Assurance, Accident Only Insurance, Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance, Critical Care Protection, Long Term Disability, Retirement Plan, Vacation and Holidays, Parking Discount, Museum Membership and Museum Discounts.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 to 2 years
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