Curatorial Assistant — Global Modern & American Art

Comunidade Metodista; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 54.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Descripción de la vacante

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Curatorial Assistant to support American, Global Modern, and Global Contemporary Art programs. This role involves organizing meetings, coordinating travel, and assisting with acquisitions, research, and exhibition planning.

You will collaborate with curators, artists, and museum professionals, while mentoring interns and contributing to public programming.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or related field.
• 2–5 years of administrative experience, preferably in museums or the arts sector.
• Familiarity with museum standards and curatorial practices helpful but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Keep the Global Modern & Contemporary Art and American Art Departments running smoothly by organizing meetings, tracking projects, maintaining records, and coordinating across museum teams.
• Support scheduling and travel by managing calendars, arranging travel, and processing expenses for curators.
• Assist with research and acquisitions by helping document, organize, and research new art acquisitions.
• Contribute to exhibition planning by supporting logistics, creating checklists, and tracking deadlines.
• Enhance public programming by working with museum teams to facilitate talks, exhibitions, and events.
• Mentor and guide interns and project assistants as needed.

Conocimientos

Highly organized

Exceptional communicator

Tech-savvy

Adaptable & proactive

Team player

Familiarity with museum standards

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or related fields

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Teams

Zoom

Descripción del empleo

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Curatorial Assistant to support American, Global Modern, and Global Contemporary Art programs. This role involves organizing meetings, coordinating travel, and assisting with acquisitions, research, and exhibition planning.

You will collaborate with curators, artists, and museum professionals, while mentoring interns and contributing to public programming.