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This temporary position offers the opportunity to work closely with a roster of internationally recognized artists and contribute to one of the nation’s most ambitious surveys of international contemporary art. The curatorial assistant provides essential organizational support to three curators in the development and coordination of the next Carnegie International, a quadrennial exhibition of contemporary art, opening in October 2013. S/he also works collaboratively with the contemporary art department’s curatorial assistant to accomplish the exhibition’s and department’s goals. As an integral member of the International team, the curatorial assistant works closely with the curators, associate curators, departmental curatorial assistant, exhibitions department, registrars, and workshop to help realize multiple large-scale projects by artists from all over the world. Working in concert with numerous museum departments, the curatorial assistant helps the curators to clarify administrative priorities, meet deadlines, and achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. The work commitment is 40 hours/week, including weekends and evening hours during busy periods; schedule flexibility is essential.

Job Requirements:

Requires deep familiarity with the range of materials and media formats used in contemporary art installation. Excellent problem-solving, multi-tasking, and organizational skills required. Seeking an adaptable team player with the initiative to undertake and complete tasks and projects as they arise, to contribute intellectually to the content of the exhibition, and to coordinate and make recommendations for improving the overall functioning of the department. Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in art history, studio arts or similar field is required, along with at least two years of administrative experience with contemporary art in a museum or gallery environment. Must demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communications skills. Experience working on large-scale group exhibitions is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as the Internet for research is required; familiarity with Photoshop and other layout programs is a plus. A working knowledge of basic office equipment such as copier, fax, and scanner is also necessary. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr.