time type: Full time
job requisition id JR100442
Nature of Work: Under the direction of the Senior Curator, the Curatorial Assistant plays an integral role participating in the presentation of MOCA JAX’ innovative exhibitions by the finest international, national, and regional artists.
Typical Responsibilities: Assists with all aspects of exhibition and collection organization and maintenance, including interacting with artists and locating potential loans; loan correspondence; data entry; image scanning; generating checklists and other reports; compiling installation requirements and restrictions, etc. Assists in developing exhibition planning process timelines. Liaises with Marketing department by locating images, securing copyright permissions, compiling research as directed, fact checking texts and back matter, mailing catalogues to photo and object lenders for exhibition-related publications; as well as preparing approved content for media. Assists Curator with writing exhibition-related didactics including object label copy and wall texts. Prepare reports and PowerPoint presentations for the purposes of, but not limited to, docent training, proposals for new exhibitions and new acquisitions. Participates in the installation process under the Registrar. This role coordinates with staff throughout the museum to ensure the smooth integration of communications related to the Curatorial Department across all departments, and interacts with public and works with donors as needed. During a declared emergency, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off-site location or place of residence.
Required Qualifications: This position requires either (a) Master’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization; (b) Bachelor’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c) 6 years of direct experience.
Compensation: $18.00 to Negotiable Hourly
Equal Opportunity
In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
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Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
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