TITLE: Curatorial Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Curatorial

REPORTS TO: Chief Curator   

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Please apply on – http://www.mintmuseum.org/about/careers/

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Curatorial Assistant is an integral part of the Mint Museum's curatorial team, working primarily with the Chief Curator and occasionally with the Senior Curator of American Art. This role involves administrative and program management tasks that support the team’s efforts to advance the museum's mission and vision through exhibitions and programming across both Mint locations.

The curatorial team comprises the President/CEO, Chief Curator, Curator of Contemporary Art, Curator of American Art, Curator of Decorative Arts, Curator of Craft, Design & Fashion, Associate Curator of Craft, Design & Fashion, Director of Library and Archives, Archivist, and Curatorial Assistant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Curatorial Assistant will perform the following essential duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed:

• •         Calendar and Meeting Coordination: Manage the calendar and schedule meetings for the curatorial department.
• •         Board and Affiliate Group Support: Organize, attend, and take detailed notes for Mint Museum of Art Board meetings, including affiliate groups such as the Contemporary Collecting Group, the American Collection Group, and the Board of Trustees Collection Committee.
• •         Donor and Artist Management: Maintain and manage contact information for donors and artists.
• •         Financial Administration: Process payment requisitions for curatorial projects.
• •         Research Support: Conduct research to support potential acquisitions and exhibitions.
• •         Correspondence Management: Coordinate and manage communications with affiliates, artists, donors, and collectors, as needed.
• •         Image Rights and Sourcing: Work with Collections and Exhibitions to source images and secure rights.
• •         Program Support: Assist the Curator of Contemporary Art and Advancement Events Coordinator with Live at the Mint programming.
• •         Exhibition Programming: Collaborate with Curatorial, Learning and Engagement, and Events teams to coordinate special exhibition programming.
• •         Exhibition Development: Develop and oversee exhibitions for the MINT5pace, Constellation CLT, and Intervention series.
• •         Program and Meeting Attendance: Attend museum programs and relevant meetings as required.

This role requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

EDUCATION: BA, BFA or AFA required. Some museum or gallery experience preferred.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years administrative experience; art knowledge and museum experience appreciated.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:  

·         Demonstrates exceptional organizational and time management abilities.

·         Proficient in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

·         Exhibits excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

·         Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

·         Strong commitment to collaborative processes within the museum and the broader Mecklenburg County community.

·         Advanced computer skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office Suite.

·         Proficiency in Spanish or French is highly valued.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• ·         40-hour work week.
• ·         In-person but can set flexible hours within an 8am to 7pm window.
• ·         Normal office conditions.
• ·         Must have flexibility to work evenings and weekends around Wednesday Night Live and M5 activities.
• ·         A commitment to creating an environment that supports diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility, upholding the Mint’s ethos that “Art if for everyone.”

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are those representatives of established, general office activities including, but not limited to, the use of personal computers, other office equipment, light to very moderate lifting and are those activities that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.  The Mint Museum reserves the discretion to change this job description at any time.

Mission Statement

The Mint Museum welcomes all to be inspired and transformed through the power of art and creativity.

Vision Statement

The Mint Museum seeks to continuously enhance lives and create a more empathetic world by ensuring access and by engaging communities in a meaningful, lifelong relationship with art and design.

ABOUT THE MINT MUSEUM

As the oldest art museum in North Carolina, with one of the largest collections in the Southeast, The Mint Museum offers its visitors inspiring and transformative experiences through art from around the world via innovative collections, groundbreaking exhibitions, and riveting educational programs. The Mint Museum is a non-profit, visual arts institution comprised of two dynamic facilities: Mint Museum Uptown and Mint Museum Randolph.

Located in what was the original branch of the United States Mint, Mint Museum Randolph opened in 1936 in Charlotte’s Eastover neighborhood as the state’s first art museum. Today, in a beautiful park setting, intimate galleries invite visitors to engage with the art of the ancient Americas, ceramics and decorative arts, fashion, European art, and African art, among other collections. Resources include a reference library with over 18,000 volumes, a theater featuring lectures and performances, and a museum shop offering merchandise that complements both the permanent collection and special exhibitions. 

Mint Museum Uptown houses the internationally renowned Craft + Design collection, as well as outstanding collections of American, contemporary, and European art. Designed by Machado and Silvetti Associates of Boston, the five-story, 145,000-square-foot facility combines inspiring architecture with cutting-edge exhibitions to provide visitors with unparalleled educational and cultural experiences. Located in the heart of Charlotte's burgeoning center city, Mint Museum Uptown is an integral part of the Levine Center for the Arts, a cultural campus that includes the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture, the Knight Theater, and the Duke Energy Center. Mint Museum Uptown also features a wide range of visitor amenities, including the 240-seat James B. Duke Auditorium, the Lewis Family Gallery, art studios, a restaurant, and a museum shop. For more information, visit www.mintmuseum.org.

The Mint Museum sits on colonized land traditionally home to Catawba, Cheraw, Sugaree, Waxhaw, and other Indigenous peoples who resided, met, and traded here. The Mint acknowledges the unpaid and hidden labor of enslaved peoples of African ancestry who helped build the Mint Museum at Randolph Rd at various stages in the building's history.