Curatorial Assistant

Full Time
Boone, NC
Posted
Job description

Posting Details

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Working Title
Curatorial Assistant

Location
Boone, NC

Position Number
N34090

Department
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts - 540400

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 19,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.


Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications
Curatorial Assistants must be interested in the visual arts, have at least two years’ experience working in art galleries, museums, or other exhibition spaces or related experience. Curatorial Assistants must demonstrate professionalism and excellent people skills as well as the ability to handle multiple projects. Curatorial Assistants must be creative, highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and good problem solvers. The ideal applicant will thrive in a fast-paced working environment.
Specific qualifications include:
  • Bachelor’s degree in studio art, art history, museum studies, industrial or graphic design, or related field
  • Two years working in art galleries, museums, or other exhibition spaces or related experience
  • Demonstrated art handling experience
  • The ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds
  • The capacity to work comfortably at heights up to 40 feet
  • The ability to stay on task whether working independently or with a group
  • The ability to work with a team
  • The skills necessary to maintain a clean and neat workspace including the professional use and care of a variety of basic hand and power tools

License/Certification Required

Essential Job Functions
The Curatorial Assistant is a non-student PRN temporary position at Appalachian State University. Curatorial Assistants report directly to the Curator at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, part of the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources. This position will have the opportunity to work closely with other Turchin Center staff, specifically working under the supervision of the Lead Preparator and Collections Manager.
The Curatorial Assistant will be part of a curatorial team supporting a variety of professional duties and tasks related to the installation of exhibitions ranging from large outdoor sculpture to artworks in a variety of gallery settings including the preparation and painting of indoor spaces; assisting with art handling, packing, and deliveries and the transportation of collections and exhibits both on- and off-campus.
Curatorial Assistants are vital members of the Turchin Center’s curatorial team. The Curatorial Assistants also participate in larger staff meetings, planning sessions, and retreats as necessary. This position will be required to assist with additional projects as needed and is expected to work special events several times throughout the year during receptions and other programming alongside other staff members in support of the exhibitions and related public programming hosted by the Turchin Center.


Preferred Qualifications
Curatorial Assistants must be interested in the visual arts, have at least two years’ experience working in art galleries, museums, or other exhibition spaces or related experience. Curatorial Assistants must demonstrate professionalism and excellent people skills as well as the ability to handle multiple projects. Curatorial Assistants must be creative, highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and good problem solvers. The ideal applicant will thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

Work Schedule/Hours
PRN

Number of Hours Per Week
PRN

Number of Months Per Year
11

Mandatory Staff
No

Physical Demands of Position
Must be able to lift 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation, at times. May be asked to work at heights up to 40 feet.

Hiring Range
$17.00

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date
11/03/2022

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Applicant Pool Preference
External (Post on the Web)

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
List of references w/contact information (optional)

Disability Accommodation Information

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.



AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.



Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.



Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.



Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

Appalachian State University is committed to developing and allocating resources to the fundamental task of creating a diverse campus culture. We value diversity as the expression of human similarities and differences, as well as the importance of a living and learning environment conducive to knowledge, respect, acceptance, understanding and global awareness. Learn more at http://diversity.appstate.edu.



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https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/37116

Posting Number
201500141P

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