Curatorial Assistant

Chico State Enterprises; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Job summary

Chico State Enterprises in Chico, CA is seeking a part-time curator assistant to help develop exhibition themes, assist with design and installation, and support ongoing gallery programs.

The ideal candidate holds a BA/BFA in art history or related field, can conduct art-historical research with attention to detail, and manage multiple projects while supporting collections, digitization, donations, and student engagement across campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art history, studio art, art education, or an equivalent field.
• Ability to conduct art historical research with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Curatorial: Works with the director of galleries to develop exhibition themes and assist with exhibition design and installation.
• Collections: Assists with collection cataloging, digitization, and the process of new donations and acquisitions.
• Research: Researches artwork and artists in the collection.
• Student Engagement: Assists the director of galleries with student engagement projects, including facilitating Chico State class visits and working with student interns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in art history, studio art, art education, or equivalent

Job description

STATUS: Part-Time / Non-Benefitted / Hourly / Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION: $20.80 - $29.62 per hour

RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Curatorial: Works with the director of galleries to develop exhibition themes and assist with exhibition design and installation.
• Collections: Assists with collection cataloging, digitization, and the process of new donations and acquisitions.
• Research: Researches artwork and artists in the collection.
• Student Engagement: Assists the director of galleries with student engagement projects, including facilitating Chico State class visits and working with student interns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BFA) in art history, studio art, art education, or an equivalent field.
• Ability to conduct art historical research with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of museum or curatorial experience.
• Coursework, research, or work experience related to printmaking.

BENEFITS:

• Sick leave (up to 5 days/year)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.