Curatorial Assistant

Job Title
Curatorial Assistant

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
South Texas Institute For The Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240 acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

GLIMPSE INTO THE JOB

Under the supervision of the Curator of Education and the Curator of Exhibitions, the Curatorial Assistant is responsible for providing clerical, scheduling, and programming support to the education and exhibitions plans of the Art Museum of South Texas, all under the purview of the Curatorial Department of the Museum. The Curatorial Department is made up of both Education and Exhibitions Departments.

OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRIBUTE

FUNCTIONAL AREA 1: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

PERCENT EFFOR: 30%

• Assist Curators in the planning and implementation of adult and youth programming, including some evening and weekend events
  
• Schedule all tours for CCISD, other school districts, groups, and organizations; confirm sufficient docent coverage and number of students for each tour time; monitor arrival of tours and process evaluation for reports; serve as docent in the event of insufficient coverage
  
• Assist in recruiting volunteers and/or paid educators for the docent program; provide training materials and conduct introductory training for new docents.
  

FUNCTIONAL AREA 2: ADMINISTRATIVE

PERCENT EFFORT: 35%

• Provide information to the public on museum programs and exhibitions via telephone, email, website, and digital presentations on iPads, televisions, or computer screens in galleries
  
• Input programs into database management system for public registration and group check-in; maintain databases for both youth and adult education programs; process data for reports and mailings, and use email lists to promote programs to past participants
  
• Schedule travel and lodging reservations for visiting exhibit or education guests on museum business
  

FUNCTIONAL AREA 3: SUPPORT

PERCENT EFFORT: 35%

• Provide technology support for educational programs, meetings, and special events with audio/visual equipment, troubleshoot interactives in the galleries, help select and upload digital media for Augmented Reality or other virtual programming use in galleries or online
  
• Complete a regular checklist of needs and prepare materials for upcoming exhibitions; produce labels, vinyl titles, quotes, and other signage for exhibits and programs, using editing and vinyl production software, vinyl cutter and other tools as needed
  
• Help coordinate and install exhibitions, as needed
  
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• One (1) year of related experience
  
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, and Canva
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills
  

SALARY: $16.05/HOURLY ($33,384.00/ANNUALLY APPROXIMATELY)

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Curatorial-Assistant_R-058745



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