Department Summary:The Hammer Museum at UCLA believes diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are integral to fulfilling our mission to illuminate lives and build a more just work through art and ideas. We actively seek out different perspectives to broaden and enrich our understanding of the world. We believe this inspires thoughtful and provocative exhibitions and programs that serve the vibrant and varied communities that make up the city of Los Angeles. The Hammer understands that art not only has the power to transport us through aesthetic experience but can also provide significant insight into some of the most pressing cultural, political, and social questions of our time. We share the unique and invaluable perspectives that artists have on the world around us.Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the chief curator, senior curator and associate curator, curatorial assistants perform professional curatorial duties relating to the field of specialized knowledge as well as collection research related to the Hammer Contemporary Collection. Major curatorial duties include checklist research and development; compilation of publication materials in conjunction with exhibitions; and preparing, coordinating, and monitoring loan forms and contracts in accordance with Museum procedures. Major administrative duties include responding to artist submissions and exhibition proposals; corresponding with guest curators and colleagues in the field; organizing and maintaining collections/exhibition files and various departmental filing systems; schedule and travel planning for curators, artists, and museum consultants; preparing drafts and final correspondence, memoranda, reports, tables, and other documents; and assisting the Senior Curator with administrative duties related to Hammer Contemporary Collection management, and day-to-day museum operations.
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2+ years of Curatorial Assistant or 4- 5 years Curatorial Associate of experience and excellent skills in curatorial (or related field) program support. (Required) Prior museum, gallery, or artist studio experience and knowledge of high caliberart operations, standards, practices, and procedures. (Required) Proven research skills and experience in art history (Required)Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, editing, and proofreading; demonstrated ability to compose routine business correspondence with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. (Required)Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and effectively deal with artists, outsidevendors, and other institutions, as well as diverse student, Museum anduniversity staff population. (Required)Highly organized, efficient, and attentive to detail, with excellent follow-upskills. (Required)Self-starting, resourceful, proactive, and motivated in performing and excellingin responsibilities. (Required)Able to prioritize and adjust heavy workload, manage a variety of tasks, andmeet various deadlines with changing priorities, frequent interruptions, andconflicting deadlines. (Required)Professional demeanor and courteous/helpful phone manner. (Required)Education, Licenses, Certifications, & Professional Affiliations:
Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of experience/training (Required) Master's Degree in Art, Art History, or Curatorial Studies; or MFA in art, with working knowledge of art history and contemporary art. (Preferred) Special Conditions of Employment:
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.Ability to work evenings, weekends, and other non-standard shifts as required by projects. (Required)Complete Position Description:https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=40104814
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