Curatorial Assistant

Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$29 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Curatorial Assistant supports the curatorial team in all aspects of exhibitions while performing administrative duties related to exhibition projects. Working under the project’s lead curator, the assistant conducts exhibition research and development and collaborates with Exhibition Planning, Exhibition Design and Production, Registration and Collection Management, and other museum departments to support successful exhibition execution. Following exhibition openings, the assistant contributes to the visitor experience through gallery tours, responses to inquiries, and other public-facing duties. This position is represented by a union.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in film studies, museum studies, art history, or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 2 years of museum work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of film history.
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills; ability to execute multiple high-priority projects with attention to detail and timely follow-through.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills geared toward a wide audience.
Proven ability to work collaboratively.
Commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
Full COVID-19 vaccination, including applicable booster vaccinations, unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is granted by the Office of People & Culture.

Responsibilities

Support the dissemination of knowledge about film history through exhibitions, publications, gallery talks, and other public programs.
Assist curators with research, planning, organization, realization, and administrative support for exhibitions and gallery rotations.
Assist with exhibition narratives and checklists, object provenance, securing loans, and developing media and interactive components; support exhibition layout and installation.
Potentially lead a clearly defined small-scale curatorial project under the guidance and supervision of the curatorial team.
Conduct filmographic, bibliographic, and biographic research.
Write, edit, and collaborate on the design of exhibition wall texts and object labels.
Collaborate with planning, design, production, and registration and collection management teams to implement exhibitions.
Potentially assist with research into acquisitions for the Academy Collection.
Potentially support curatorial staff with publication work.
Potentially assist guest curators on exhibition projects.
Potentially assist lead curators with Academy Museum exhibitions touring to other institutions and exhibitions organized elsewhere that travel to the Academy Museum.
Maintain contacts with filmmakers, scholars, curators, critics, authors, and other colleagues in the field and culture generally.
Collaborate with Education and Public Engagement and Film Programs teams on interpretive programs for audiences including adults, universities, schools, families, and children.
Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, and Content teams in support of exhibitions.
As assigned, work with Advancement staff to cultivate individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of museum programs, including grant writing.
After exhibition openings, provide gallery tours, respond to inquiries, and perform other public-facing duties.
Perform other duties reasonably related to the functions described.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
15 days of PTO, company-paid holidays, summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
Paid sick leave.
Paid parental leave.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Clean Air Commuter Program.
Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych Guidance Resources.
Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning.
Free Academy membership screenings.
Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum.
Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage.