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Curatorial Assistant, Arts of Africa and the Americas,
75% FTE
The curatorial assistant reports to the Phyllis Wattis Curator of the Arts of Africa and the Americas, and is responsible for assisting the curator in all aspects of the A&A collection, particularly its management, exhibitions, education, and development. The curatorial assistant will provide support for the organization of original and loan exhibitions; the maintenance of the permanent collection, including record keeping and new acquisitions; and the management of departmental activities including research, programs, education, public affairs, and development.
The curatorial assistant's responsibilities include:
1. Exhibition Planning
a. Works with A&A curator and registrars in locating and selecting objects
b. Communicates with lenders and participants in loan shows
c. Collaborates with the Center's PR and education staff
d. May organize small exhibitions/rotations at the Center
2. Collection Management
a. Answers public and scholarly inquiries.
b.
Arranges student and visitor access to collection.
c.
Works with registrars to maintain accurate records in database
d. Catalogues permanent collection and new acquisitions
e. Assists in planning rotations in galleries
3. Publications
a. Prepares press releases, educational materials
b. Carries out scholarly research on collection and exhibitions
c. Secures photographs and transparencies for the Center collection and exhibition projects
d. Collaborates with rights and reproductions manager and other Center staff to obtain proper permissions for reproductions
4. Education
a. Prepares labels for permanent collection galleries and loan exhibitions
b. Supports all educational efforts including writing of brochures, presentation of lectures, symposia, and films
c. Assists in the training of docents
5. General Curatorial And Clerical Support
a. Answers routine correspondence, fax, telephone, email
b.
Conducts library research as directed
c. Other duties as requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
Background in art history and visual or cultural anthropology. M.A., M.A. in process, or equivalent museum experience. Expertise in the Arts of Africa and the Americas with a strong interest in traditional and contemporary arts a must. Established fieldwork, research, publications, and curatorial experience in
A & A-related area/s, with a preference for traditional and contemporary African arts desirable. Fluency in Macintosh computer, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, and FileMaker Pro. Command of English and very good writing skills, with excellent grammar, punctuation, and proofreading. Curatorial assistant must be self-motivated, flexible, have a desire to learn, willingness to manage multiple tasks in an active and evolving department. Candidate should be reliable, punctual, and possess good interpersonal skills. APPLY Job #34909
STUDENT POSITIONS
Position Title: Preparator Assistant
Under the direction and supervision of the museum’s preparators, and working with other CAC staff registrars and curators, the preparator assistant will learn and undertake standard and certain specialized practices for handling, mounting, installing, and storing works of art in various media, as well as preparing gallery spaces and furnishings.
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Position Title: Outdoor Sculpture Maintenance Technician
Collaborates with current sculpture maintenance crew and Manager of Conservation to assist with general maintenance of the outdoor sculpture collection.
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Position Title: Assistant for Student Programming
In collaboration with the Cantor Arts Center Education Department, this position assists with developing programming for Stanford students, coordinates ongoing opportunities for Student Guides to engage with the Stanford community, including planning and hosting quarterly student events such as the annual Party on the Edge; coordinates participation in campus events such as Alumni, Parents, and Admit weekends; helps publicize. Current Stanford students are eligible, preference given to students who have completed the Student Guide training course, or intend to enroll Fall Quarter 2009.
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Position Title: PR Student Assistant
In collaboration PR Assistant Manager, plan student publicity campaigns; disseminate information about the Center and its programs through emails; posting information online; and by posting print notices/fliers on bulletin boards, and other places on campus. Research and do outreach to student groups, campus publications, radio stations, etc. Visit student groups and department offices; compile and organize information about exhibitions, events, artists. Organize and prepare photos and information for publicity use. Help keep publicity mailing lists up-to-date and assist with mailings. Make copies of articles for PR files.
Qualifications: Open only to Stanford students. Proficiency with word processing program/s. Excellent written and oral communication. Position is on-site, office and PR experience desirable. Work well with others. Able to work on an individual basis, self motivated. Preferred: applicants interested in the arts, photography, and / or public relations/marketing.
To apply: Send résumé with cover letter to:
Margaret Whitehorn, Public Relations Assistant Manager
Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way
Stanford, CA 94305-5060 mmwhite@stanford.edu
Application deadline: Open until filled
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