Curatorial assistant Jobs in USA

Reporting to the Curator of Photography the Curatorial Assistant plays a central and fundamental supportive role in the daily activities of the department and works closely with the Curators and varied departments in the Museum. Being a collaborative thinker and worker is vital to this role. The curatorial Assistant person engages with most departments in the museum and the public.

Responsibilities

Exhibitions 40%

• Work with photography curators on all exhibitions at the museum (both permanent collection installations and special exhibitions.)
• Coordinate logistical aspects of exhibitions and installations with various departments including Exhibitions Conservation Imaging Matting and Framing Graphics Registration Design and Production Preparations AV Lighting Learning and Interpretation and Marketing.
• Maintain and distribute updated checklists.
• Prepare letters about works on exhibition for artists donors and galleries.
• Assist the curators with writing and proofing of wall texts and label copy; hang exhibition labels during installation.
• For special exhibitions work with curators and registrars to prepare loan forms.
• For exhibitions with a catalog coordinate with Publications secure image rights and prepare biographies bibliographies checklist chronology or additional content as needed.
• Schedule and direct the production of installation photography of all exhibitions.
• Maintain multi-year calendar of rotations and exhibitions in consultation with the Exhibitions Department.

Collection 40%

Other Duties 20%

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

Education and Experience

About the MFAH

The MFAH is an organization comprised of 600 employees and 1000 docents and volunteers. The museum is more than 100 years old and ranks nationally among the top 10 art museums in exhibition space memberships endowments and attendance with 1M visitors annually. Our multifaceted institution includes multiple gallery buildings a sculpture garden two art schools three eateries and two house museums for decorative arts. The encyclopedic collection numbers more than 70000 works of art in a wide range of media.

As an employer MFAH offers a supportive collegial and inclusive work environment and a competitive benefits package.

Position Available

Title : Curatorial Assistant Photography

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation the individual selected must have the capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to the other demands mentioned the demands of the job may or will include :

Equal Opportunities for All

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH) is committed to attracting and retaining talented individuals who can contribute meaningfully to our mission and organizational excellence. We welcome all applicants whose skills experience and perspectives prepare them to succeed in this role and support the Museums work in serving a broad public.

MFAH is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications merit and business needs and without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. We are committed to fair and consistent employment practices and to maintaining a professional respectful workplace for all employees.

We recognize that no candidate meets every qualification listed in a job description. If your background and experience align with many of the responsibilities and requirements of this position we encourage you to apply.

MFAH is committed to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process interview process perform essential job functions and access the benefits and all other privileges of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the Human Resources Department at

Benefits :

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston offers an excellent benefits package that includes :

The MFAH providesa generous schedule for time off under the following benefit categories :

Other Benefits

Compensation :

Salary will be commensurate with the applicants experience and the needs and requirements expressed in the job description. The MFAH has set the pay range for this job and level as a general guideline and not a guarantee of the compensation amount or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities the needs and requirements expressed in the job description as well as internal equity and alignment with market data and any related regulations or other laws.

Application Procedure

Qualified applicants should apply online which will be the most effective way to ensure consideration. Application materials should include :

If you prefer a list of references will be accepted but not required at this early stage in the process. Applications or letters of interest sent via mail fax or direct email to a staff member will not ensure consideration.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Photography,Color Correction,Shot List,Adobe Photoshop,Photo Shoots,Youtube,Camera Movement,Cinematography,Audio Equipment,B-roll,Camera Operation,Final Cut Pro,Digital Media,Video production,Web Series

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1