Mellon Curatorial Assistant for Provenance Research, Stanley Museum of Art
Iowa City, IA Iowa City, IA Full-time Full-time $40,527 - $43,500 a year $40,527 - $43,500 a year 5 days ago 5 days ago 5 days ago Stanley Museum of Art is excited to bring abroad a new Mellon Curatorial Assistant for Provenance Research! If you have experience conducting research on arts and in historical archives, updating collection records, and have the ability to manage multiple deadlines, this may be your next career move! As a full-time Mellon Curatorial Assistant for Provenance Research, you will provide organizational support for curatorial projects, and contribute to African art provenance research.
This position will research, document, and publish on the museum's website the provenance of African works in the Stanley's collection.
As a Mellon Curatorial Assistant, you will also:
Research potential art acquisitions and prepare acquisition proposals.
Maintain record for the museum archive and collection database and creating an inventory/spreadsheet for published resources on the African collection.
Assist in publication preparation by locating image, securing copyright permissions, compiling research as direct, and fact-checking texts.
Lead tours and deliver occasional gallery programs.
And coordinate department's interns.
This a full-time, two-year specified term appointment will full benefits.
For a full job description, including all duties and competencies assigned, please e-mail the contact listed below or visit:
Job Opportunities (Org 02 & 35).
About the Department:
The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art welcomes the University of Iowa community, all Iowans, and the world to discover and enjoy extraordinary works of art, explore new ideas, and cultivate new insights into history, culture, and the act of creation.
We create diverse communities around our collections by fostering creative connections across the university, the state, and the world.
Through the wise stewardship and dynamic presentation of the collections in our care, the Stanley Museum encourages transformative encounters with works of art and contemplation of the human story.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Required:
A bachelor's degree in the art or other related discipline Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Exemplary research and writing ability.
Ability to maintain highest levels of professional behavior.
Ability to work collaboratively in a professional manner on a variety of tasks.
Basic filling, typing and computer skills.
Desired:
Experience in museums, galleries, or other relevant art settings desirable but not required.
Reading skills in French desirable but not required.
TO APPLY To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload both of the following and mark them each as a Relevant File to the job submission:
a resume and a cover letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
Compensation:
$40,527-$43,500 anticipated starting annual salary.
Salary will be discussed at time of interviews.
This a full-time, two-year specified term appointment will full benefits.
Reach out to Tracey Pritchard to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.
Click here to learn more about why you should join UI!.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position will research, document, and publish on the museum's website the provenance of African works in the Stanley's collection.
As a Mellon Curatorial Assistant, you will also:
Research potential art acquisitions and prepare acquisition proposals.
Maintain record for the museum archive and collection database and creating an inventory/spreadsheet for published resources on the African collection.
Assist in publication preparation by locating image, securing copyright permissions, compiling research as direct, and fact-checking texts.
Lead tours and deliver occasional gallery programs.
And coordinate department's interns.
This a full-time, two-year specified term appointment will full benefits.
For a full job description, including all duties and competencies assigned, please e-mail the contact listed below or visit:
Job Opportunities (Org 02 & 35).
About the Department:
The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art welcomes the University of Iowa community, all Iowans, and the world to discover and enjoy extraordinary works of art, explore new ideas, and cultivate new insights into history, culture, and the act of creation.
We create diverse communities around our collections by fostering creative connections across the university, the state, and the world.
Through the wise stewardship and dynamic presentation of the collections in our care, the Stanley Museum encourages transformative encounters with works of art and contemplation of the human story.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Required:
A bachelor's degree in the art or other related discipline Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Exemplary research and writing ability.
Ability to maintain highest levels of professional behavior.
Ability to work collaboratively in a professional manner on a variety of tasks.
Basic filling, typing and computer skills.
Desired:
Experience in museums, galleries, or other relevant art settings desirable but not required.
Reading skills in French desirable but not required.
TO APPLY To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload both of the following and mark them each as a Relevant File to the job submission:
a resume and a cover letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
Compensation:
$40,527-$43,500 anticipated starting annual salary.
Salary will be discussed at time of interviews.
This a full-time, two-year specified term appointment will full benefits.
Reach out to Tracey Pritchard to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.
Click here to learn more about why you should join UI!.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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