Curatorial Assistant, Prints, Drawings, and European Art (Full-Time)

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Blanton Museum of Art seeks a Curatorial Assistant to care for works on paper, assist in research, and provide administrative support. You will handle acquisitions, maintain housing, and support study room activities.

Qualifications include a BA in Art History or related field, strong research skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Standard 8-5 weekday schedule with occasional evenings for events.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in works on paper.
• Skilled in art historical research.
• Ability to follow protocols in handling delicate works of art with care.
• Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail; superior organizational skills.
• Works well independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintains proper housing for works on paper and monitors climate in storage areas.
• Assists with art handling for collections care, exhibitions, and rotations.
• Maintains records and data in TMS collection management database.
• Processes new acquisitions with curators, registrars, and preparators.
• Facilitates communication with Blanton staff and collaborators.
• Assists with art historical research and may edit interpretive materials.
• Supervises undergraduate/graduate interns as needed.
• Performs admin tasks including travel and purchasing paperwork.

Skills

Interest in works on paper

Art historical research

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor2s degree in Art History/Museum Studies

Tools

TMS

Job description

## General NotesThe Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin is known for its bold vision, from a dynamic reinstallation of the collection galleries in 2017, to the opening of Ellsworth Kelly’s monumental work of art, *Austin,* in 2018, and redesign of its grounds by Snøhetta in 2023, and the exhibitions and educational programs that define the museum’s role in the community. There is even more to come for the Blanton and the thousands of school and university students and visitors we serve. With a proven track record as a museum that is deeply relevant, and where education is embedded into everything we do, we have put The University of Texas at Austin, and the city of Austin, on the forefront of the visual arts. Benefits eligible Blanton Museum of Art staff enjoy the same competitive benefits, programs and services available to the University of Texas at Austin employees. Blanton staff also have access to complimentary admission to the museum, selected museum events, and a 20% discount at the Museum Store. The Blanton is home to a vast array of roles matching a wide range of interests and talents. No matter the staff position at the Blanton, all contribute to the preservation of culture ## PurposeThis position supports the Curator of Prints, Drawings and European Art and the Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings. Reporting to the Curator, the Curatorial Assistant will provide care for the museum’s collection of works on paper, assist in research, and offer administrative support. ## ResponsibilitiesCollections Care and Management* Assists in maintaining proper housing of the works on paper collection, including monitoring physical climate and requesting maintenance as needed for storage areas.* Carries out art handling for collections care, exhibitions, and rotations and may assist with art movement for classes, research, and museum events, as needed.* Maintains records and enters data into TMS collection management database.* Processes new acquisitions in collaboration with curators, registrars, and preparators.Curatorial Support* Facilitates communication with Blanton staff and collaborators.* Assists with art historical research.* May edit and write interpretive materials and contribute towards special projects, including digital publications.* May assist in supervising undergraduate and graduate interns.* Performs other administrative tasks as needed, including maintaining office supplies and processing University-required paperwork related to travel and purchasing for department, outside vendors, artists, and speakers.H-E-B Study Room Support* Coordinates with Blanton and UT staff for physical maintenance of study room.* May monitor the study room while artwork is on view for classes or general visits, as needed.* Maintains records of study room visits and reports usage, as requested.* Supports programming in the study room.Other duties as assigned.## Required Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Studio Art, Museum Studies, or a related field* Strong interest in works on paper* Skilled in art historical research* Ability to follow protocols in handling delicate works of art with care* Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail; superior organizational skills* Works well independently and collaboratively* Excellent written communication *Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.* ## Preferred Qualifications* Experience in an art museum or special collections library* Experience handling works on paper* Familiarity with TMS ## Salary Range$45,000 ## Working Conditions* Standard office environment* Ability to lift 40 pounds## Work Shift* M-F, 8am - 5pm* Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for special events.## Required Materials* Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information including email address; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest