Curatorial Assistant

Job Title

Curatorial Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

South Texas Institute For The Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

 

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

 

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PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Curator of Education, the Curatorial Assistant is responsible for providing support to the education and exhibition plans of the Art Museum of South Texas, all under the purview of the Curatorial Department of the Museum. The Curatorial Department is made up of both Education and Exhibition Departments.

DESCRIPTION

FUNCTIONAL AREA 1: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

PERCENT EFFOR: 30%

• Assist Curators in the planning and implementation of adult and youth programming, including some evening and weekend events

•  Schedule all tours for CCISD, other school districts, groups, and organizations; confirm sufficient docent coverage and number of students for each tour time; monitor arrival of tours and process evaluations for reports

• Assist in recruiting volunteers and/or paid educators for the docent program; provide training materials and conduct introductory training for new docents.

FUNCTIONAL AREA 2: ADMINISTRATIVE

PERCENT EFFORT: 35%

• Provide information to the public on museum programs and exhibitions via telephone, email, website, and digital presentations on iPads, televisions, or computer screens in the galleries

•  Input programs into database management system for public registration and group check-in; maintain databases for both youth and adult education programs; process data for reports and mailings, and use email lists to promote programs to past participants

• Schedule travel and lodging reservations for visiting exhibit or education guests to the museum as well as for Curators traveling on business

FUNCTIONAL AREA 3: SUPPORT

PERCENT EFFORT: 35%

• Provide technology support for educational programs, meetings, and special events with audio/visual equipment, troubleshoot interactives in the galleries, help select and upload digital media for enhanced programming (audio tours, video guides) use in galleries

• Assist in preparing labels, vinyl titles, quotes, and other signage for exhibits and programs, using appropriate editing and vinyl production software, vinyl cutter, and other tools as needed; help coordinate and install youth exhibitions

• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree

• One (1) year of related experience

• Additional education or experience may be considered as a substitute for the minimum requirements:

  • Associate’s degre