curator Center, Yadkin, NC
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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.
The Curatorial Assistant will be part of an exhibitions team supporting a variety of professional duties and tasks related to day-to-day administrative and research tasks, working with the curator and finance staff to complete university contracts for visiting artists, working directly with exhibiting artists, 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; additionally they will work in the permanent collection and use the collections database as necessary; as well as keep the exhibition archives updated, photography skills would be a plus as there are opportunities to document installations and artwork in the permanent collection as well as preparing files for various print and digital platforms – all in a team environment in a student-centered university visual arts setting.
Curatorial Assistants are vital members of the Turchin Center’s exhibition’s team attending all team meetings. The Curatorial Assistants also participate in larger staff meetings, planning sessions, and staff retreats as necessary. This position will be required to assist with additional projects as needed and is expected to work special events 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, studio (specifically photography) art, industrial or graphic design, or related field, master’s preferred.
- Three years working in art galleries, museums, other exhibition spaces or related experience,
- Experience working with living artists,
- Demonstrated art historical and curatorial research skills,
- Strong administrative skills taking direction and working independently,
- Professional art handling experience,
- Digital photographic experience preferred,
- Computer skills, specifically working with Microsoft and Adobe Suite software including Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and related Acrobat programs; working in Canva or similar programs is a plus as is experience formatting documents for professional printing,
- Familiarity with collections management databases,
- The ability to stay on task whether working independently or with a group,
- The ability to work with a team and to work special events in the evenings and on weekends,
- 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.
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or [email protected].
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
[email protected]
Executive Director of Access & Equity (ADA/504 Coordinator, EEO/AA Officer, & Title IX Coordinator)
Office of Access & Equity
123 IG Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828-262-2144)
[email protected]
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
[email protected]
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
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.
