Curatorial Assistant, Chinese Art Department
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco offers an exciting opportunity for a
motivated individual, with strong administrative, research, and language
skills, to support a dynamic and prominent Chinese Art department.
The Curatorial Assistant will assist the Senior Curator of Chinese Art in
programs and projects, including research, cataloguing, acquisition,
conservation, education, exhibition, registration, and publication. This
is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.
The incumbent will:
Ø Assist with the maintenance and documentation of the departmental
collection; assist in the classification, description, and interpretation
of artworks; conduct research for identifying and interpreting the objects;
write interpretative and informational labels, brochures, and other related
materials as required; assist in the research and preparation for grants;
update and organize files.
Ø Assist in planning, developing, and organizing exhibitions; assist in
supervising the preparation and installation of artworks; coordinate
administrative details of exhibitions as required.
Ø Respond to requests for information about objects; conduct tours of
the Chinese art collection for visitors; answer correspondence related to
Chinese art; prepare and maintain operational records of departmental
activities.
Minimum Qualifications
· Master’s Degree in Chinese Art History; knowledge of Chinese jades
and ceramics preferred
· Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and
Mandarin Chinese; good presentation skills
· Strong administrative, organizational, and planning skills;
analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
· Detail-oriented, meticulous, and conscientious in following through
on assigned tasks; flexible, dependable, and resourceful
· Ability to work independently and to exercise initiative and good
judgment
· Good computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office;
familiarity with Chinese Star (Chinese word processing program)
· Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working
relationships with staff, visitors, volunteers, donors, and representatives
of other institutions
· Ability to physically handle delicate and irreplaceable objects of
art with extreme care
Compensation
$17.58-21.11/hr.*
*Please note: 1. New hires start at the beginning of the salary range. 2.
The position is represented by SEIU 1021.
Application Procedure
Apply online at www.asianart.org or
Send a letter of interest and resume immediately to:
HUMAN RESOURCES
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
FAX: 415.861.2359
±The Asian Art Museum, a premier San Francisco institution, is one of the
largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. The
museum’s magnificent and priceless collection of more than 16,000 objects,
including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, bronzes, jades and textiles,
exemplifies the artistic accomplishments of countries and cultures
throughout Asia. The museum has relocated to an historic Civic Center
building which has undergone a multi- million dollar renovation to become
the Asian Art Museum’s new home. The museum opened to the public in March
2003.±
The Asian Art Museum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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