Job ID
36825064
Category
Arts
Organization
College of
Humanities Arts & Social Sciences
Department
UCR ARTS Dept
Location
Riverside
Area
Salary
$57,921 – $69,113
Date Posted
2026-01-20T12:00:00.000Z
Application
Deadline
Open Until Filled
Schedule
8AM – 5PM
Full/Part Time
Part time
Other
Information
Qalifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
UCR
ARTS seeks a Curatorial and Project Assistant for a 24-month, part-time (appx. 20 hours per week) with the possibility of extension beyond
the initial two-year period. Reporting to UCR ARTS Exhibitions Manager, the Curatorial and Project Assistant will support the curatorial
team in researching and liaising with artists, outside curators, institutions, vendors, and other collaborators and stakeholders. The
Assistant will establish and maintain detailed exhibition files, draft and edit exhibition texts, assist with budgets and expense tracking,
maintain outward-facing exhibition-related information, schedule meetings, respond to general and press inquiries, aid with all facets of
the development of upcoming exhibitions, and other duties as assigned. Individual must be able to work occasional weekends and evening hours
within the approved hours available. UCR ARTS is the California Museum of Photography (CMP) and the Culver Center of the Arts, which also
houses the Sweeney Art Gallery. The California Museum of Photography has more than 500,000 photographs, photographic artifacts, and
apparatus. This collection serves to promote the understanding of photography and visual media by providing access and context to one of the
largest and most comprehensive photographic resources in America. Collection projects have regularly been funded by the NEA, NEH,
corporations, and foundations.
Applicants selected for interview will be required to submit a writing sample (2 pages maximum,
derived from a research paper or published essay) as part of the selection process.
The full salary range for the Curatorial and
Project Assistant is $27.74 – $33.10 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and
certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when
accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a
University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may
be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional
requirements.
Requirements
Education Requirements
- B.A. in Art History, related field,
or equivalent work experience. - M.A. in Art History or related field
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years
experience in a museum, gallery, or non-profit setting. - Demonstrated interest in curating, curatorial practices, working with
artists, and/or museums. - Thorough grounding in art historical research and methodology, knowledge of academic research practices,
and excellent oral and written communication skills. 1-2 page writing sample required (derived from a research paper or published essay). - Familiarity with museum operations, standards, practices, and procedures.
- Expertise in contemporary art and/or photography
history. - Administrative coordination experience.
- UCR graduate
Minimum
Requirements
Computer use proficiency including MS Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel); Adobe Acrobat; file sharing platforms
such as Dropbox,One Drive, Google Drive; remote communication software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams; library, archive, and collection
research databases. Knowledge of art historical research and methodology, knowledge of academic research practices; excellent oral and
written communication skills. Highly organized, efficient, and attentive to detail, with excellent follow-up skills; self-starting,
resourceful, proactive, and motivated in performing and excelling in responsibilities; able to prioritize and adjust to a heavy workload,
manage a variety of tasks, and meet various deadlines; skilled in planning and coordinating meetings and events. Demonstrated experience and
interest in curating, curatorial practices, working with artists, and/or museums. Thorough grounding in art historical research and
methodology, knowledge of academic research practices, and excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Qualifications
Computer use proficiency including MS Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel); Adobe Acrobat; file sharing
platforms such as Dropbox,One Drive, Google Drive; remote communication software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams; library, archive, and
collection research databases. Knowledge of art historical research and methodology, knowledge of academic research practices; excellent
oral and written communication skills. Highly organized, efficient, and attentive to detail, with excellent follow-up skills; self-starting,
resourceful, proactive, and motivated in performing and excelling in responsibilities; able to prioritize and adjust to a heavy workload,
manage a variety of tasks, and meet various deadlines; skilled in planning and coordinating meetings and events. Demonstrated experience and
interest in curating, curatorial practices, working with artists, and/or museums. Thorough grounding in art historical research and
methodology, knowledge of academic research practices, and excellent oral and written communication skills
Additional
Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs
Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a
living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities’ air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts,
history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC
Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we
are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine’s 2020
rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. - UC
Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. – U.S. News 2020 - UCR is a member of the University
Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income,
first-generation, and students of color. - Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. – Business Insider
2019 - Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR’s Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect
specimens the nation. – Center for World University Rankings - UCR’s distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of
the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of
the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal
and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits
Overview
License Requirements
- Driver License
Job Description
Details
General Information
Job Title
MUSEUM SCI AST
Job
Code
009724
Department Head
Joanna
Szupinska
Supervisor
Kathryn Poindexter-Akers
Department Custom Scope
UCR ARTS
seeks a Curatorial and Project Assistant for a 12-month, part-time (appx. 20 hours per week) appointment with the possibility of extension
beyond the initial one-year period. Reporting to UCR ARTS Head of Exhibitions, the Curatorial and Project Assistant will support the
curatorial team in researching and liaising with artists, outside curators, institutions, vendors, and other collaborators and stakeholders.
The Assistant will establish and maintain detailed exhibition files, draft and edit exhibition texts, assist with budgets and expense
tracking, maintain outward-facing exhibition-related information, schedule meetings, respond to general and press inquiries, aid with all
facets of the development of upcoming exhibitions, and other duties as assigned. Individual must be able to work occasional weekends and
evening hours within the approved hours available. UCR ARTS is the California Museum of Photography (CMP) and the Culver Center of the Arts,
which also houses the Sweeney Art Gallery. The California Museum of Photography has more than 500,000 photographs, photographic artifacts,
and apparatus. This collection serves to promote the understanding of photography and visual media by providing access and context to one of
the largest and most comprehensive photographic resources in America. Collection projects have regularly been funded by the NEA, NEH,
corporations, and foundations
Applicants will be required to submit a writing sample (2 pages maximum, derived from a research paper
or published essay) as part of the selection process.
The full salary range for the Curatorial and Project Assistant is $27.74 –
$33.10 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $30.20 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of
considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Key
Responsibilities
- Artist Correspondence
Correspond with artists, lenders, vendors, and institutions regarding issues
such as coordinating loans, issuing payments and contracts, artwork production and installation requirements, providing exhibition
documentation, shipping requirements, etc. Liaison between artist and project leaders/curatorial staff. - Exhibition Development
and OrganizationOrganize and maintain exhibition and artist files; conduct research; draft original exhibition-related texts.
Maintain, update, and circulate working exhibition checklists; and work with UCR ARTS staff to collect images for website, press folders,
exhibition listings, and catalogues, among other duties. Prepare regular progress reports; maintaining files; coordinate internal and
external logistics. - Project Management and Scheduling
Coordinate all aspects of the Curatorial Advisory Committee,
including organizing and attending meetings, recording minutes, and making travel arrangements for staff and collaborators as needed.
Coordinating individual project and exhibition meetings with internal and external parties. Monitoring production schedules and helping
manage project deliverables and milestones - Research
Research artists, archives, lenders, texts; tracking individual works
of art as they pertain to UCR ARTS exhibitions.
30%
30%
20%
20%
Special Conditions
- Occasional travel for university
related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.
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