Curatorial Administrative Assistant – Drawing Institute

Menil Drawing Institute; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Menil Drawing Institute seeks an Administrative Assistant/Associate to provide direct administrative support to the Chief Curator and Curatorial Department. This role manages the fellowship program, department budgets, calendar, and office operations, coordinating exhibition administration and committee materials.

The position is a three-year appointment with potential extension, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities within a prominent museum program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with administrative experience in a cultural institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with colleagues and constituents at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and be a dependable team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to the Chief Curator and Curatorial Department.
• Manage the department's fellowship program, budgets, calendar, and office tasks.
• Coordinate exhibition administration, travel, databases, and publication image management.
• Prepare materials for Collections Committee meetings and Board materials.
• Assist with publishing, acquisitions research, and website image uploads.
• Proofread and edit articles, guides, labels, and publications as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Independence

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in art history or related field

Tools

TMS (The Museum System)

SharePoint

Outlook/PowerPoint

Job description

Menil Drawing Institute seeks an Administrative Assistant/Associate to provide direct administrative support to the Chief Curator and Curatorial Department. This role manages the fellowship program, department budgets, calendar, and office operations, coordinating exhibition administration and committee materials.

The position is a three-year appointment with potential extension, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities within a prominent museum program.