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Curatorial Assistant, Asian Art

The Nelson Gallery Foundation
Kansas City, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2022 CLOSED ON 12/7/2022

Job Posting for Curatorial Assistant, Asian Art at The Nelson Gallery Foundation

Where the Power of Art Engages the Spirit of Community
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art invites all people to explore the art in its care, and through its vast collections, the depths, and complexities of human experiences.
We strive to create a sense of belonging, where staff and volunteers can do meaningful work connecting people to art. We create an informed, invested group of staff and volunteers through shared values and open, direct, and respectful communication. We embrace IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Sustainability) in every aspect of our ideals and aspirations, as we believe these values to be paramount to success.
Each staff member and volunteer will embody the institution’s commitments and agrees to exhibit behaviors that align with them. We hold one another to these expectations so that, together, we may know, own, energize and sustain our culture and the institution for generations to come.
  • The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art requires all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This position requires on-site work at the museum.
Curatorial Assistant, Asian Art
The Curatorial Assistant, Asian Art is responsible for a variety of administrative and curatorial tasks related to both daily and long-range departmental and institutional operations for the Asian art collections of the Museum.
The position serves two curatorial departments, containing three curatorial staff members with occasional fellows/interns and volunteers, with approximately 10,000 works of art, producing 4-5 potential collections rotations/focus exhibitions each year.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Department Administration: Provide administrative support for the department by overseeing the maintenance of all department files and records; tracking/assisting in the preparation of check requests, budgets, reports, and annual documents; compiling and organizing data and statistics for reports and maintaining the daily appointment and travel schedule for the curators; make travel arrangements as requested; process travel expense reports and check requests.
  • Department Liaison: Act as the departments’ liaison within the museum and with the public by managing inbound and outbound communications, correspondence via telephone and email representing the department and the museum in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner.
  • Patrons and Art-World Colleagues: Develop and maintain knowledge of the departments’ donors and patrons as well as colleagues at peer institutions and dealers; maintain and update departments’ database of patrons and contacts.
  • Communication: In tandem with the Curator(s) work with Education, Development, and Marketing & Communications staff to prepare and edit materials to interpret, promote, and publicize exhibitions, collections, installations, and related public programs. Assists with gathering and writing exhibition- and collection-related information pertinent to grant applications, final reports, and other institutional needs.
  • Curatorial Development: As directed by the curator, write object labels, potentially generate original exhibitions for focus spaces, lead collection-based and museum-wide tours, assist with the mentoring of Fellows/interns, and volunteers, and serve on committees/task forces.
  • Curatorial Support: Provide support to curatorial projects initiated within the department. This includes gathering and analyzing art historical and scholarly texts, visual and object location information, and budgetary data, compiled to initiate and implement exhibitions and other curatorial project activities. After receiving art handling training, assist with viewing appointments.
  • Programming: Work with the Public Programming department to plan and coordinate public programs related to exhibitions and collections, as requested. Assists with coordination of logistical needs for artist/curator visits including arranging honoraria, travel, lodging, meals, and any event-related logistics. Assists with hosting visiting artists/curators, including itineraries, transportation, and entertainment
  • Internship Development: Assist with the training and supervision of the activity and development of Fellows/interns and project assistants as appropriate.
  • Other: Complete all other duties as assigned or requested for the general support of the departments and the institution.
CORE CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Education/
Experience
  • B.A, Degree in Art History or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two – Five years’ experience working in a curatorial environment welcome, but not required.
  • Knowledge and experience in standard museum and with general curatorial practices and understanding how the art world (of art institutions, galleries, artists, curators, auction houses) operates.
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with Asian cultures highly desirable.
  • Reading ability in one major Asian language very useful


Core Competencies
  • Emotional Intelligence: High EQ (emotional intelligence) with experience managing and building positive relationships with cross-functional teams.
  • Inclusion: Including and integrating all people and groups; respecting people from all backgrounds and cultures; understanding, accepting, and valuing differences between people
  • Communication Skills: Ability to interact professionally with all levels of internal staff and with external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal communication skills; diplomatic and collaborative work style. Excellent public speaking skills and ability to work with multiple audiences.
  • Organization Skills: Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and handle numerous assignments concurrently.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Highly effective as a team member and collaborator. Excellent relationship management skills with proven ability to quickly earn the trust of key stakeholders, mobilize and motivate others, set direction and approach, and resolve conflict.
  • Integrity: Demonstrating honesty and a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.
  • Service Focus: Highly responsive and resourceful; strong propensity to provide excellent service and support internally and externally with a professional and approachable manner.
  • Technical Acumen: Well versed in technology and/or the ability to identify the technologies that have impact on the growth and sustainability of the museum and to attain the knowledge required to leverage the power of those technologies in the daily job.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Job Family
Curatorial Affairs/Asian


Salary Grade
Starting Annual Salary
Grade Level 5
$45,400 - $51,120 per year


FLSA Classification
Exempt


Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Working conditions are typically that of an office environment. Works primarily at a desk. Work is performed primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors in public spaces. Perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions. Perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload.
Often required to move about their work area, between galleries and storage areas, ascend and descend stairs; and stand and/or sit for extended periods of time. The Curatorial Assistant is occasionally required to lift, drag and/or move up to 15 pounds unassisted. The employee is required to identify, observe and assess visually or otherwise.


Hours/Travel Expectations
Monday to Friday Workweek. May occassionally work nights, weekends, and holidays.
0-5% of Travel Required

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
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