Curatorial Assistant: Elevate Exhibitions & Collections

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition subsidy

Retirement plan

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington's IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (IUMAA) seeks a motivated staff member to support day‑to‑day museum operations, including curation, collections maintenance, tours, facility planning, and exhibition coordination.

You will work with staff, faculty, students, and community partners on projects, policies, and donor materials, with duties spanning from packing and cataloging to event logistics; this in-person, limited‑term role runs through August 31, 2027,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in museum services or related field.
• Master's degree in Museum Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Library Science, History, Arts Administration or related field.
• Some experience in museum services or related field.
• 2 years of museum work and/or project management.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day museum operations including curation, collections maintenance, tours, facility operations and exhibition planning.
• Coordinate staff and volunteer activities, marketing and communications, and events.
• Interface with staff, faculty, students, and the general public.
• Provide curatorial support for exhibits and development of project deliverables.
• Rewrite collection management policy and development of disaster preparedness plan.
• Disseminate decisions and updates across projects.
• Ensure safety and security of facilities and artifacts.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Professionalism

Time management

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Learning mindset

Dependability

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in museum services or related field

Master's degree in Museum Studies or related field

Job description

Indiana University Bloomington's IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (IUMAA) seeks a motivated staff member to support day‑to‑day museum operations, including curation, collections maintenance, tours, facility planning, and exhibition coordination.

You will work with staff, faculty, students, and community partners on projects, policies, and donor materials, with duties spanning from packing and cataloging to event logistics; this in-person, limited‑term role runs through August 31, 2027,