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Research Assistant, Contemporary Art
Company | Philadelphia Museum of Art |
Address | Philadelphia, PA, United States |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Category | Internet Publishing |
Expires | 2023-06-22 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace
- Support all aspects of curatorial work in the Department of Contemporary Art, working under the supervision of the Curator of Contemporary Art.
- Attend relevant meetings and assist Curator with inter-departmental coordination.
- Draft interpretative labels and descriptive texts for artworks in gallery presentations and for acquisitions.
- Work with museum staff across departments, including Library and Archives, Registrar, Conservation, Editorial and Graphic Design, Communications, and other curatorial departments to coordinate the research and development of Contemporary projects, scholarship, and records.
- Assist with research and the preparation of a variety of projects that range from current installations to long-term exhibition planning and acquisitions research.
- Communicate information about works of art to relevant departments in preparation for their display or receipt (registrars, exhibition planning, conservators, exhibition designers, etc.).
- Develop and maintain object and exhibition records in TMS and revising “object packages” with up-to-date information (including installation requirements and constraints) for both collection and project-related records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Research and develop up-to-date bibliographic references, artist files, and acquisition files.
- An investment in the formation of new and original perspectives on art historical narratives in global contemporary art.
- Meticulous and efficient attention to detail, ability to ask questions when necessary, and capacity to balance daily tasks and big-picture thinking.
- BA in contemporary art history or curating, with a focus on international, interdisciplinary, and intersectional narratives.
- Technical proficiency with personal computers and standard office equipment; fluent with Microsoft Office platform (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
- A keen interest in presenting new and nuanced ideas to both specialized/scholarly audiences and publics of diverse educational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Previous experiences in a museum setting or other art organization, whether through internships, fellowships, or other curatorial and research opportunities.
- Prior experience with collection management software; TMS (The Museum System) is preferred.
- Able to move items up to 40 pounds
- Physical requirements:
- This position reports to The John Alchin and Hal Marryatt Curator of Contemporary Art
- This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
- COVID-19 vaccination required.
- Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
- The hourly rate for this position is $21.54.
- This position is full-time, non-exempt, and 35 hours per week
- This is a 2-year term position.
- Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
- Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.
- Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum, and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
- Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
- Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
- Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores
- Discounts on gift memberships
- Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
- Discounted guest tickets for admission
- Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
- Health savings or flexible spending account program
- Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement savings program with museum match
- Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
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