Crossings Project Manager & Curatorial Assistant

Clay Today; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence College is seeking a temporary, part-time Project Manager & Curatorial Assistant for the CROSSINGS project (Oct 18, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027). The role supports collaboration among artists, lenders, campus partners, and consultants, handling exhibition logistics, materials, and communications.

Responsibilities include research, drafting exhibition texts, coordinating events, and assisting with documentation and reporting for the program. Weekend/evening work may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in art history, museum studies, curatorial studies, arts administration, visual arts, humanities, or related field.
• Professional experience coordinating exhibitions, programs, projects, or other complex collaborative initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate exhibition and program logistics for CROSSINGS: Wilderness Journeys through Art, Care, and Community.
• Plan and implement meetings, workshops, and public programs; manage schedules and travel arrangements.
• Gather and organize project materials, documentation, and communications for reporting and archiving.

Skills

Project management

Research

Communication

Organization

Education

Master's degree in art history or related field

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission.

Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering aBeloved Community— an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College's Non-Discrimination policy can be found Notice of Non-Discrimination (PDF document)

Overview

PC Galleries (PCG) seeks a temporary, part-time Project Manager & Curatorial Assistant to support CROSSINGS: Wilderness Journeys through Art, Care, and Community, a grant-funded initiative supported by the Creative Arts Collective for Christian Life & Faith. This position is for the duration of the project period, from October 18, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This position will average approximately 22 hours per week.

Working under the direction of the Director & Chief Curator and in collaboration with PCG staff, the Project Manager & Curatorial Assistant position serves as a central point of coordination among the project's artists, lenders, campus collaborators, community partners, and grant-funded consultants. The position manages assigned exhibition and program logistics throughout the initiative, including project schedules, meetings, documentation, communications, curatorial research, and the development of interpretive and project materials, as well as other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Curatorial and Exhibition Production Support: Provide curatorial and community engagement research support under the direction of the Director & Chief Curator, including: Research and compile artist, artwork, lender, bibliographic, and contextual information needed for exhibition development and interpretation. Contribute research and draft materials for exhibition texts, interpretive materials, digital resources, and other public-facing content. Maintain exhibition checklists and organize artwork information, images, captions, credits, permissions, and related exhibition documentation. Support correspondence and coordination with participating artists, galleries, lenders, and other project contributors. Coordinate information and deadlines with exhibition design, lighting, fabrication, and other project specialists. Support exhibition planning and implementation in collaboration with PCG staff as assigned.
• Programs, Publications, and Engagement: Assist with planning and implementation of project meetings, information sessions, workshops, and related engagement activities. Provide public programming coordination for the CROSSINGS opening, symposium, and related public programs, including schedules, participant information, travel arrangements, program materials, and other logistical needs. Coordinate production deadlines for the Crossings Reflection Guide. Support communication and scheduling with campus and community partners in coordination with the Director & Chief Curator and Community Liaison/Partner Facilitator.
• Communications, Documentation, and Evaluation Support: Gather and organize project information, images, credits, schedules, and other materials for marketing and communications use. Coordinate scheduling and project access for photography, videography, interviews, and other documentation activities. Support the Evaluation Consultant by coordinating access to project information, schedules, participants, attendance information, and evaluation materials. Assist with organizing project documentation and media for final reporting, archival purposes, and submission to Providence College's Digital Commons.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in art history, museum studies, curatorial studies, arts administration, visual arts, humanities, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Professional experience in a museum, gallery, arts organization, higher education environment, or related cultural setting.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating exhibitions, programs, projects, or other complex collaborative initiatives.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple schedules, deadlines, and workstreams.
• Demonstrated research, writing, editing, and information-management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, establish priorities, and collaborate effectively within a project team.
• Proficiency with standard workplace productivity, file-sharing, and collaborative project-management tools (MS-Office, Teams).

Supplemental Information

Individual must be able to work occasional weekends and evening hours within the approved hours available.