Curatorial Assistant: Museum Projects & Tours

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is hiring for a position in the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The role supports daily museum operations, curatorial tasks, tours, exhibitions planning, and event coordination, working closely with staff, volunteers, students, and researchers.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a museum-related field, with preferred graduate study. Experience in project management and collaboration with university partners is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in museum services or related field.
• Preferred Master's in Museum Studies or related field.
• 2 years museum work and/or project management preferred.
• Some experience in museum services.

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day museum operations including curation and exhibitions planning.
• Coordinates staff and volunteers; assists with tours and events.
• Manages project tasks: schedules, documents, progress tracking.
• Liaises with community partners and university staff.
• Assists with cataloging, digitizing files, and access for researchers.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in museum studies or related field

Master's degree in Museum Studies or related field

Job description

Indiana University Bloomington is hiring for a position in the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The role supports daily museum operations, curatorial tasks, tours, exhibitions planning, and event coordination, working closely with staff, volunteers, students, and researchers.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a museum-related field, with preferred graduate study. Experience in project management and collaboration with university partners is expected.