Curatorial Associate, Permanent Collections
Core
Supports the Curator in stewarding, interpreting, and developing the permanent art collection through research, documentation, and project management for a museum publication and storage reorganization.
Role type
Curatorial Associate (Permanent Collections)
Builds
Collection handbook publication and reorganized storage layout
Domain
Fine Arts Museum / Art History
Required skills
Original research, writing, project management, collections management systems, database maintenance
Preferred skills
Art history or museum studies background, scholarly catalogue production, image rights workflows, multilingual reading
Technologies
TMS, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace
Responsibilities
Conduct original research on collection objects; maintain and update object files and bibliographic records; prepare written summaries and meeting materials for curatorial planning; manage the production of a collection handbook; coordinate image rights and reproduction permissions; liaise with external editors and designers; support collection reorganization planning; assist with loan correspondence and grant applications; mentor interns and student employees.
Seniority
Mid-level IC