Curatorial Associate: Permanent Collections & Handbook Project

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art seeks a Curatorial Associate to support the Curator in developing a new collection plan, handbook publication, and reorganization across on-site and off-site storage. The role involves targeted object research, updating records, and coordinating with Feitler Center for Academic Inquiry and Registration.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong research, writing, and project management skills, capable of collaborating across departments in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Master’s degree preferred in art history or museum studies.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the Museum’s new collection plan and write sections for reviews.
• Prepare summaries, materials, and records for stakeholder consultations.
• Project manage the creation of the collection handbook across curatorial, editorial and design workflows.
• Conduct original research on collection objects and maintain records in the CMS.
• Assist with drafting loan correspondence, exhibition checklists and grant applications.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Project management

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in art history or museum studies

Tools

TMS

Job description

The University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art seeks a Curatorial Associate to support the Curator in developing a new collection plan, handbook publication, and reorganization across on-site and off-site storage. The role involves targeted object research, updating records, and coordinating with Feitler Center for Academic Inquiry and Registration.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong research, writing, and project management skills, capable of collaborating across departments in