Wrightwood 659 is a contemporary exhibition space dedicated to architecture and socially engaged art.  A full list of past exhibitions can be found at www.wrightwood659.org.

We are seeking a full-time Curatorial Assistant to join our team, reporting directly to the Executive Director. The Curatorial Assistant assists with and contributes to all aspects of the preparation and implementation of major loan exhibitions. The ideal candidate would have a Master of Arts degree in Modern/Contemporary Art and be a highly organized, efficient multitasker.

Major Job Responsibilities

•          Assist with exhibition preparation, installation, and deinstallation.
•          Work collaboratively with outside curators, lenders, and partner institutions to facilitate exhibition planning, including, but not limited to, assembling checklists and assisting with writing labels, didactics, and other interpretative materials.
•          Coordinate with internal and external staff to manage curatorial task workflows, track project timelines, and ensure effective communication across teams to support the successful planning and execution of the exhibition.
•          In collaboration with the registrarial team and outside curators, prepare and track loan requests; maintain communication with lenders.
•          Prepare, line-edit, and proofread catalogue copy and bibliographies; work with outside authors and publishers.
•          Prepare, line-edit, and proofread in-gallery didactic materials, digital interactives, and online resources.
•          Liaise with outside graphic designers on the creation of exhibition assets, including brochures, labels/didactics, advertisements, and other materials.
•          Conduct research on exhibition topics in preparation for public tours, educator training, and need for original written content.
•          Lead curatorial tours on exhibition-related topics.
•          Create and update photologs; prepare and track image requests and permissions; coordinate sharing of images and credit lines with marketing team.
•          Propose and organize public programming for each exhibition; prepare speaker agreements; and draft introductory remarks.
•          Write and edit content for marketing materials, education ephemera, and weekly newsletter.

Qualifications

•          Bachelor’s degree in art history required or equivalent professional experience; Master’s degree preferred.
•          1-2 years of art historical or museum experience.
•          Competent to work in basic curatorial functions.
•          Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
•          Reading fluency in at least one foreign language is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•          Prefer Master of Arts degree in Modern/Contemporary Art.
•          Highly organized, efficient, able to work independently, multitask, and meet fixed deadlines.
•          Excellent organizational, writing, editing, and communication skills; attention to detail.
•          Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

Hours and Compensation

• Tuesday to Saturday, when exhibitions are open to the public; and Monday to Friday when  between exhibitions. This is an in-person position. 
•          The successful candidate will occasionally need to work additional hours and/or work an adjusted schedule to accommodate evening and weekend public programs,
•          Highly competitive salary starting at $55,000 to $65,000, commensurate with the level of experience along with benefits to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement savings plan and paid time off (sick days and vacation days).

How to Apply:

•          Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and list of three references to jobs@wrightwood659.org with “Curatorial Assistant” in the subject line.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a progressive, LGBTQfriendly environment.