Andrew W. Mellon Permanent Collection Curatorial Assistant

POSITION TITLE: Permanent Collection Curatorial Assistant Mellon
Fellow

 

POSITION FUNCTION: To aid the Permanent Collection Curator in
all aspects related to the Permanent Collection Department’s role
within the Museum. 

 

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Permanent Collection Curator

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Updates and completes computerized
museum records under the guidance of the Permanent Collection
Curator and Associate Curator.
Assists in the care and presentation
of artwork in the Museum’s collection, both in storage and on
display within as well as outside of the Museum.
Strengthens and improves access to
the Permanent Collection image archive, object files and
Departmental records.

Assists in the coordination of
logistics, conservation treatments and photography sessions,
framing and mount-making projects as well as facilitates visiting
V.I.P’s, scholars, volunteers and fellows.
Assists with light cleaning and
coordinates maintenance schedule for the Permanent Collection
Vaults and Office.

Assists with correspondence and
filing.
Oversees I.T. needs of the Permanent
Collection Department under the direction of the Permanent
Collection Curator.
Assists the Permanent Collection
Curator acquire artwork for the Permanent Collection.
Assists the Permanent Collection
Curator organize and curate exhibitions.
Other responsibilities as assigned by
the Museum President.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Individual should be pursuing or have earned a
Master’s Degree in Museum Studies or Latin American Art History /
Chicano Studies.  Candidate should have interest in
documenting and caring for Mexican art and historical
artifacts.  Preference will be given to the individual with
art handling, imaging experience and computer skills. 
Candidate must be organized, possess interpersonal skills to work
with art collectors/donors, work with other staffers as well as
independently and adapt to flexible hours as necessary. 
Ability to lift 40 lbs. and climb ladders. Must know Spanish and
have experience with FileMaker, Adobe Suite, digital imaging
equipment and be familiar with best practices within a museum
setting.

 

Interested parties should email a resumé, cover letter and
letter of professional / academic reference. to:

rreyers@nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org

Rebecca D. Meyers, Permanent Collection Curator