Job description

Description:
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Areas of Support: *United States Art, Canadian Art, Latin American Art, and Indigenous American Art
Reports to: The Pauline Gill Sullivan Curator of American Art
Level: Individual Contributor
Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Hourly
Benefits: Full Museum benefits
Schedule: M-F 9-5
Salary: $21/hour
DMA Mission: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.
The DMA will:

• Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
• Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
• Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.

Scope of Position:
One of four curatorial assistants across the Curatorial Division, the Curatorial Assistant provides professional administrative and research support to the following four positions:

• The Pauline Gill Sullivan Curator of American Art
• The Jorge Baldor Curator of Latin American Art
• The Ellen and Harry S. Parker III Assistant Curator of the Art of the Americas
• Interim Chief Conservator

The Curatorial Assistant will also serve as the interdepartmental coordinator managing the logistics and organizational needs for each Curator as directed. They will liaise with staff throughout the museum to ensure the smooth integration of communications and task management across departments and divisions.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compose, transcribe, copy, and format correspondence, exhibition checklists, and spreadsheets
• Manage administration of outgoing and incoming loans program and related gallery work
• Prepare expense receipts and serve as liaison with accounting
• Make domestic and international travel arrangements including airline, hotel and ground transportation, and compile and verify itineraries for each curator and conservator
• Manage receipts from travel in accounting program for museum credit cards
• Organize and maintain schedules, contacts, and files for each curator and conservator
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for all curators for the purposes of, but not limited to, docent training, proposals for new exhibitions, and new acquisitions
• Assist in planning special events, facilitate patron visits including processing invitations, guest lists, and RSVPs
• Maintain and order office supplies
• Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls, email inquiries, and voicemail messages professionally and accurately
• Receive and screen office visitors, and accompany them within the Museum when required
• Serve as liaison to all museum departments on behalf of each curator and conservator, when required
• Update and improve object records in permanent collection database and for the museum website
• Assist in research on the permanent collection, and for exhibitions, publications, provenance, and acquisitions
• Coordinate with office of Exhibitions and Interpretation, Education, Marketing and Communications, and Development regarding relevant curatorial projects
• Procure research materials on behalf of curators and outside scholars upon request
• Maintain and archive files (electronic and hard copy) according to museum standards for each curator
• Assist curatorial volunteers and interns with their assigned projects as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
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Education, Experience, and Certification:*

• B. A. in Art History or a related discipline, with a demonstrated interest in art produced in the Americas, required; M.A. in Art History with a focus on at least one of the assigned collection areas, preferred
• Basic fluency in Spanish (reading, spoken, written), preferred
• Two years administrative work experience in a museum environment
• Experience writing and editing a variety of texts, including exhibition texts and labels
• Experience working with TMS (The Museum System)
• Experience conducting object- and primary-source based research,?specifically bibliography, provenance, and exhibition history research

Key Qualifications:

• General administrative and project management skills
• Ability to perform highly detail-oriented work with accuracy and strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task at a fast pace as well as handle and prioritize multiple requests from the curators and conservator
• Excellent computer skills, including the most recent versions of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to interact with supervisors, staff, patrons, dealers, artists, and trustees in a professional and considerate manner
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Our Core Values
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Act with Integrity: *We are honest and ethical.
Build Inclusivity: We create spaces where everyone can feel like they belong.
Communicate Respectfully: We listen intentionally and advocate for diverse perspectives.
Embrace and Drive Change: We are innovative, creative, and solutions driven.
Foster Connections: We collaborate around shared goals.
Maintain Balance: We encourage ourselves and each other to reflect and recharge.
Remain Curious: We pursue personal and professional learning.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.
Equity
Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.
Diversity
Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.
Inclusion
We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.
EOE
The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

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