Curatorial Assistant at the Baltimore Museum of Art

Job Title: Curatorial Assistant

Job Status: Full-time

Location: Baltimore, MD

Salary: $43,350


Description

The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) seeks a Curatorial Assistant for the Department of Contemporary Art. Reporting to the Department Head, the primary responsibilities of the Curatorial Assistant will be supporting all aspects of temporary and collection-based exhibitions, accessions, deaccessions, collection cataloguing and research, and outgoing loans. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide clerical, administrative, and other support, including but not limited to exhibition checklist development and management, PowerPoint presentations, loan requests, curatorial statements, and artwork labels.
  • Assist with cataloguing objects in collections management database (The Museum System) with impeccable accuracy, generating custom checklists and reports.
  • Assist with maintaining departmental calendar, acting as interdepartmental liaison, organizing logistics and agendas for department meetings, taking minutes, and circulating updates.
  • Support brochure and label production by formatting checklists and object labels to meet each use and, facilitating the routing of publications and collateral material for review and approvals.
  • As needed, manage departmental scheduling and project-related logistical e-mail correspondence.
  • Assist with travel arrangements and related departmental operational budget tracking, expense reporting, and departmental payment requests.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred, and demonstrated study of art history, arts administration, or museum studies or equivalent professional experience
  • 2 years+ curatorial experience required; knowledge of museum field practices highly preferred
  • Well-organized self-starter, detail oriented, and demonstrating excellent planning and implementation skills
  • Superb research and written communication skills are required, along with the ability to function in a fast-paced environment within a team
  • Ability to conduct deadline-oriented rigorous, independent research
  • Ability to work proactively, collaboratively, and enthusiastically with internal departments and external parties
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, extensive experience in data management software, basic photo editing required
  • Must be able to track and meet multiple deadlines
  • Exemplary interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy
  • Experience with The Museum System (TMS) or equivalent object management database is vital
  • Demonstrated commitment to the Museum’s mission and vision

BENEFITS

The BMA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For this exempt position we offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, 403b retirement plan with match, long term disability, flexible spending account, flexible and condensed scheduling, museum and restaurant discounts, and reduced fee gym membership. We also offer accrued vacation, holidays, personal days, floating holidays, and sick days.

SALARY 

$43,350.00 The hiring level/salary will be commensurate with position level (Assistant)

APPLY 

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this posting describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Please send a cover letter and resume to HR@artbma.org with “Contemporary Curatorial Assistant” and your first and last name in the subject line. 

Incomplete application materials will not be considered.

No phone calls please.

Position will be posted until filled.