Curatorial Assistant/Fellow

Curatorial Assistant/Fellow

Job Title

Curatorial Assistant/Fellow

Department

Art Museum

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Period Activity Pay

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Job Description Summary

The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) at Miami University
seeks a Curatorial Assistant /Fellow to assist the Curator of
Exhibitions and museum team members in the preparation of an
exhibition and related highlights catalog publication,
incorporating the history of the Art Museum and its collections.
They will also contribute to the development of related social
media, video, blogs, and website content.

This a two year position (24 months) intended for an early career
curator, arts researcher, or art historian who is a recent
post-graduate in art history, curatorial practices or a related
field.

Job Description

Curatorial Assistant /Fellow to assist the Curator of Exhibitions
and museum team members in the preparation of an exhibition and
related highlights catalog publication, incorporating the history
of the Art Museum and its collections. They will also contribute to
the development of related social media, video, blogs, and website
content. Responsibilities include researching and writing didactic
materials for a future exhibition, assisting with the selection of
objects and support images, and generating the narrative for the
highlights catalog.

Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research on physical and digital collections of relevant object

collections and museum photographic and physical archives,
including donor files, collections, exhibitions and staff
histories

• Writing didactic materials for exhibition purposes.
• Assist with the selection of objects for display and relevant

support images, and image research and coordination of new
photography.

• Writing and editing text panel, object label, and catalog

content.

• Entering information into The Museum System (TMS) database

(Collections Management System) and creating online catalogs of
collections

• Opportunities to engage in educational program planning and

facilitation.

• Help develop social media outputs with digital media

team.

• Assist with design of the installation plan and exhibition

flow.

Under the supervision of the Curator of Exhibitions, this
individual will work independently and as part of a team to
undertake a variety of curatorial and administrative tasks
including exhibition research, planning, programs and events;
managing contacts and correspondence; assisting with the
coordination of a catalog, didactic materials, and exhibition
documentation; writing and editing exhibition-related copy; and
assisting with registration activities using the museum's database.
In addition, the Curatorial Assistant may have the opportunity to
contribute to generation of original programs and exhibitions.
Additionally, the Curator of Exhibitions/Fellow will assist in
preparation of classes and research visits involving access and
study of physical and digital collections; Work assignments may
require advanced knowledge, skills, or abilities; Implement museum
policies and procedures in accordance with University guidelines
and professional best practices; Some independent judgment or
initiative; May require physical exertion, adverse hours or working
conditions; Areas of work include Art Museum & Sculpture Park,
spaces within Miami University pertaining to artworks and
collections, and spaces outside Miami University related to lending
and collaborative activities with other museums; May assist in
facilitation of lending of collections to other institutions; May
contribute to outreach initiatives by providing content for
newsletters, social media, and related communications; May be
responsible for supervising student interns or employees.

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Art History or
Anthropology, Museum Studies, Library Science, Arts Management, or
a related field; 1 year experience in exhibition development at a
museum, arts, education, or non-profit institution.

Consideration may be given to candidates with: Master's
degree in Museum Studies, Library Science, Arts Management, or a
related field such as Art History or Anthropology; 2 or more years
experience in exhibitions at a museum, arts, education, or
non-profit institution; Successful grant writing experience;
Experience in archives and digitization best practices.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Excellent writing skills and
ability to research independently; General knowledge and awareness
of history of art, familiarity with art materials and processes, as
well as exhibition planning processes; Knowledge and use of
Collections Management Systems, such as TMS or similar; Knowledge
of standard office procedures and equipment; Knowledge of computers
and office applications, including Google and Adobe applications;
Some knowledge of administrative procedures which may include
budgeting, research, preparing reports and evaluations; Work well
with others and as part of a team, ranging from student assistants,
staff, faculty and volunteer docents; Ability to manage
simultaneous priorities and to work effectively with other team
members; Familiarity with American Alliance of Museums core
standards and document requirements; Ability to communicate
effectively in written form; Skill in communicating effectively
orally / in person as appropriate for the needs of the audience;
Knowledge of federal and state policies and procedures relating to
collections and exhibition ethics, and legal regulations relating
to museum collections. Experience and knowledge of varied materials
and preservation needs for collections in a museum
environment.

For questions concerning the position, please contact Jason
Shaiman, Curator of Exhibitions: shaimaje@miamioh.edu.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Resume/CV and Cover Letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Jason Shaiman, shaimaje@miamioh.edu

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