Curatorial Assistant, MCA

Job Category: 
Administrative
Job Types: 
Permanent
Employment Type: 
Full Time
Location: 
Chicago-City
The Museum of Contemporary Art seeks a Curatorial Assistant to provide research support and assist with all aspects of exhibition programming and collection development. Responsibilities include conducting research on the collection and on forthcoming exhibitions; compiling informational packets for traveling exhibitions; preparing, coordinating and monitoring loan forms; and providing general assistance with management of artists’ files. The Curatorial Assistant will help organize meetings of the Exhibition and Collection committees and will take and transcribe meeting minutes. He/she will also assist with management and curation of MCA artist project series and will take on other duties in support of curatorial, including drafting of wall texts and compiling bibliographic and photographic materials for catalogue preparation.
Qualifications and Application Requirements

Skills & Qualifications: 

MFA, MA preferred. Two years museum experience and/or research position at college level required. Excellent research, writing and organizational skills. Reports to Chief Curator.

To Apply: 

Send letter and resume to Human Resources, Application for Curatorial Assistant position, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Applications are also accepted by fax at 312.397.4095 and by email at jobs@mcachicago.org. The Museum of Contemporary Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workplace. No calls please.
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