Assistant Curator, Contemporary Art | USA

Assistant Curator, Contemporary Art

Under the supervision of the Curator and Department Head, the Assistant Curator will assist with day-to-day operations and research for the department.  Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides assistance to curator and department head in day-to-day departmental operations
• Maintains and updates physical and digital departmental records in accordance with DIA archival and data standards
• Researches and documents the contemporary art collection as well as proposed acquisitions
• Fields and responds to inquiries from the general public, scholars, and others in the field
• Assists in the upkeep of and alterations to the contemporary permanent collection gallery installations
• Assists in the care of the contemporary permanent collection and loan objects with museum conservators and registrars
• Supports the conception, preparation, research, and execution of exhibitions, publications, and public programs
• Collaborates effectively with all museum staff
• Supports the cultivation of patrons
• Travels, on occasion, for departmental research and serves as a courier as needed
• Other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• M.A. in Art History, or related field preferred
• Specialization in contemporary art from 1950 until the present.  Knowledge of Detroit’s art history and artists is desired.
• At least two to three years of experience working in a museum environment, preferred
• Excellent research, writing, time management, and organizational skills required
• Previous experience with object-based, archival, and market research, preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A team player with a desire to support the DIA mission, vision and values
• Excellent English language written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Experience with The Museum System (TMS) database, preferred
• Must have strong interpersonal and professional skills for collaboration with colleagues, museum patrons and supporters, and the public
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment

For full job description and details on how to apply visit: https://www.dia.org/jobs