curator

Job ID:

5655316

Location:

Center, Yadkin, NC

Published:

1 day ago

Salary 37440 - 33 USD

Company

Appalachian State

Website

www.appstate.edu

Headquarters

Boone, NC

CEO

Dr. Sheri N. Everts

Revenue

$100 to $500 million (USD)

Type

College / University

Sector

Education

Founded

1899

Job Description

Posting Details

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

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Working Title

Curatorial Assistant (Non Student Temporary)

Working Location (City, State)

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

Position Number

N34090

Department

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts - 540400

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 19,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

Curatorial Assistants must be interested in the visual arts, have at least three years’ experience working in art galleries, museums, or other exhibition spaces or related experience. Curatorial Assistants must demonstrate professionalism and excellent people skills as well as the ability to handle multiple projects as they will be working with various staff members. Curatorial Assistants must be creative, artistic, highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and good problem solvers. The ideal applicant will thrive in a fast-paced working environment working as part of an extended curatorial team.

License/Certification Required

Essential Job Functions

Curatorial Assistants report directly to the Senior Curator at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, part of the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources. This position will have the opportunity to work closely with other Turchin Center staff, specifically working under the supervision of the Lead Preparator and the Collections Manager, both part of the Curator led Exhibitions Team; they will also have the opportunity to work in conjunction with staff in Arts Education and Outreach.

The Curatorial Assistant will be part of an exhibitions team supporting a variety of professional duties and tasks related to day-to-day administrative and research tasks, working with the curator and finance staff to complete university contracts for visiting artists, working directly with exhibiting artists, the installation of exhibitions ranging from large outdoor sculpture to artworks in a variety of gallery settings including the preparation and painting of indoor spaces; assisting with art handling, packing, and deliveries and the transportation of collections and exhibits both on- and off-campus; additionally they will work in the permanent collection and use the collections database as necessary; as well as keep the exhibition archives updated, photography skills would be a plus as there are opportunities to document installations and artwork in the permanent collection as well as preparing files for various print and digital platforms – all in a team environment in a student-centered university visual arts setting.

Curatorial Assistants are vital members of the Turchin Center’s exhibition’s team attending all team meetings. The Curatorial Assistants also participate in larger staff meetings, planning sessions, and staff retreats as necessary. This position will be required to assist with additional projects as needed and is expected to work special events throughout the year during receptions and other programming alongside other staff members in support of the exhibitions and related public programming hosted by the Turchin Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, studio (specifically photography) art, industrial or graphic design, or related field, master’s preferred.
Three years working in art galleries, museums, other exhibition spaces or related experience,
Experience working with living artists,
Demonstrated art historical and curatorial research skills,
Strong administrative skills taking direction and working independently,
Professional art handling experience,
Digital photographic experience preferred,
Computer skills, specifically working with Microsoft and Adobe Suite software including Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and related Acrobat programs; working in Canva or similar programs is a plus as is experience formatting documents for professional printing,
Familiarity with collections management databases,
The ability to stay on task whether working independently or with a group,
The ability to work with a team and to work special events in the evenings and on weekends,
The skills necessary to maintain a clean and neat workspace including the professional use and care of a variety of basic hand and power tools.

Work Schedule/Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00, for 30-40 hours, depending on exhibition schedule. Exact schedule to be worked out with supervisor. Occasional evening hours during exhibition openings and ArtTalks preferred.

Number of Hours Per Week

30-40

Number of Months Per Year

Mandatory Staff

Physical Demands of Position

Must be able to lift 40 to 60 pounds, and work comfortably at heights up to 40 feet, with or without reasonable accommodations

Hiring Range

18.00

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date

07/14/2023

Closing Date

08/04/2023

Open Until Filled

Applicant Pool Preference

External (Post on the Web)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Disability Accommodation Information

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Executive Director of Access & Equity (ADA/504 Coordinator, EEO/AA Officer, & Title IX Coordinator)
Office of Access & Equity
123 IG Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828-262-2144)
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Clery Act:

Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

Appalachian State University is committed to developing and allocating resources to the fundamental task of creating a diverse campus culture. We value diversity as the expression of human similarities and differences, as well as the importance of a living and learning environment conducive to knowledge, respect, acceptance, understanding and global awareness. Learn more at http://diversity.appstate.edu.

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https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/41182

Posting Number

201500141P

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