Curatorial Assistant

POSITION: Curatorial Assistant

PROGRAM: Gallery

SALARY: $25.00/HR, PT – grant funded position

TYPE: Consultant

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

To assist the gallery in exposing local emerging Native artists by providing a space to

exhibit work, nurture creativity and provide professional development. Two Rivers is an

active space for the community to build relationships and to strengthen Native art and

artistic voices within the Twin Cities. This position will be assisting in facilitating a

collections move and helping to develop the gallery’s virtual exhibits platform.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred majors/minors in Native American Indian Studies, Museum Studies, Historic

Preservation, Art History, Public History, Curatorial Studies, Studio Art with proficiency

in Adobe Creative Suite and photography. Collections management and art handling

experience is desired.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Art cataloging, registration, photographic documentation utilizing proper museum

standards for art handling. Activities will include packing, moving and assisting with

the storage and maintenance of collections and exhibitions. Performs routine

maintenance of gallery and work to assist with special events. In addition to provide

preparatory assistance and logistical support this role will include multitasking skills in

direct relation to promoting programs, operations, conducting curatorial research,

writing interpretive materials, exhibition text and labels.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Gallery manager