Early Career Research and Program Assistant

Clark Art Institute; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Art Institute invites an early-career scholar in art history to join the Research and Academic Program (RAP) as a two-year project position. The Fellow will help coordinate lectures, seminars, and programs, and engage with a global community of scholars.

The role offers experience in non-profit arts administration and exposure to senior-level debates and scholarship. The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree in art history and enjoy interacting with a diverse international group of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art history or related discipline required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects with deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to use online tools and databases or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently and engage with the discipline of art history.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lectures, seminars, and programs with RAP team and Clark departments.
• Maintain and update the RAP website and disseminate program information.
• Organize events and communications for RAP fellows and local communities.
• Provide administrative support for RAP publications and podcasts.
• Assist in onboarding RAP fellows and coordinating tours and orientation events.
• Support grant preparation and engage with scholars across disciplines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaborative work

Independent work

Art history interest

Education

Master’s degree in art history

Job description

Position Summary

This is an opportunity for an early-career scholar in art history to be part of the Research and Academic Program (RAP), a fellowship program for mid-career and senior art historians housed within the Clark Art Institute. We support a community of some of the world’s most accomplished researchers in our field, host lectures and seminars, and engage internationally in the field of art history. The position is intended for an individual preparing to pursue a PhD in art history or related disciplines, and offers experience in non-profit arts administration, and exposure to art-historical debates and scholarships at a senior level.

The ideal candidate for this two-year project position will have a master’s degree in art history or a closely aligned discipline and should enjoy interacting with a diverse group of scholars from around the world.

Start date is July 1, 2027 with flexibility per the successful candidate’s availability.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Work with the RAP team to coordinate lectures, seminars, and programs, and collaborate with catering, security and other departments at the Clark.
• Maintain and update the RAP website.
• Coordinate events with departments across the institute
• Disseminate program information including information for the website and eblasts; and communicate RAP events with local communities and RAP fellows.
• Aid in workflow, editing, and finalizing RAP publications, including the newsletter, podcast transcripts, and other materials.
• Provide administrative support for the RAP podcast.
• Organize and provide content for RAP’s presence on Clark social media.
• Play an active role in participating in events and engaging with scholars across a variety of disciplines and experience.
• Host and participate in social occasions such as dinners, lunches, and seminars.
• Assists in onboarding the RAP fellows and in coordinating tours and orientation events.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Skills

• Master’s degree in art history or a related discipline required.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to use online tools and databases, or willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Interest in engaging with the discipline of art history.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated cultural competency skills; demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Work Experience

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in art history required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit at a desk/workstation and use a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to stand for up to four hours.
• Ability to physically move and handle artwork, which requires being able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment:

Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.