Curatorial Assistant — Film History & Exhibitions

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

15 days PTO

Holidays

Parental leave

401k matching

Wellness program

LinkedIn Learning access

Free museum tickets

Employee discounts

Job summary

TAPP Film seeks a Curatorial Assistant at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. You will support the curatorial team on exhibition research and administrative duties, collaborating across departments to ensure the successful realization of exhibitions.

After openings, you will assist in visitor engagement through gallery tours and public inquiries. The role involves creating wall texts, labels, and interpretive materials, coordinating loans, and contributing to publication work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in film studies, museum studies, art history, or related field.
• 2+ years of museum work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of film history.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a wide audience.
• Proven collaborative working methods and teamwork.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
• Required COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support dissemination of knowledge on film history through exhibitions, publications, talks, and public programs.
• Assist curators with research, planning, organization, and realization of exhibitions and gallery rotations.
• Develop exhibition narratives, checklists, provenance, loans, and media components; assist layout and installation.
• Lead small, clearly defined projects under supervision.
• Conduct filmographic, bibliographic, and biographic research.
• Write and edit exhibition wall texts and object labels.
• Collaborate with planning, design, production, and registration teams on exhibitions.
• Support potential acquisitions research for the Academy Collection.
• Assist in publication work and guest curator projects as needed.
• Coordinate with Education, Public Engagement, and Film Programs teams on interpretive programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Vaccination compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in film studies or related field

Job description

TAPP Film seeks a Curatorial Assistant at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. You will support the curatorial team on exhibition research and administrative duties, collaborating across departments to ensure the successful realization of exhibitions.

After openings, you will assist in visitor engagement through gallery tours and public inquiries. The role involves creating wall texts, labels, and interpretive materials, coordinating loans, and contributing to publication work.