Top 13 Curatorial assistant Jobs in California

Curatorial Assistant
J. Paul Getty Trust, The —Los Angeles, CA
- $28.05 - $35.76 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2d
Curatorial Assistant (FIXED TERM)
USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $24.44 - $28.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
14d
MUSEUM SCIENTIST ASSISTANT
University of California, Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $62,640.00 - $74,729.52 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Office
- Residential
Associate Registrar, Exhibitions
SFMOMA —San Francisco, CA
- $38.04 - $45.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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Professional Expert, Program Assistant - Art Gallery
San Bernardino Community College District —San Bernardino, CA
- $20 - $49 an hour
- Part-time
- Current TB test
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Assistant Curator, NAGPRA
COFAM- Corporation Of the Fine Arts Museums —San Francisco, CA
- $78,000 - $83,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Administrative Assistant, Exhibitions
SoftMirage —Irvine, CA
- Office
- Entry level
Assistant, Curator Schlinger Chair of Arachnology
California Academy of Sciences —San Francisco, CA
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
3d
Paper Conservator OR Associate Paper Conservator
COFAM- Corporation Of the Fine Arts Museums —San Francisco, CA
- $85,000 - $130,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Management
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Assistant
Gardens of Golden Gate Park —San Francisco, CA
- $39.50 - $44.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Mid-level
Assistant Collection Manager, Frozen Collections
Los Angeles County Museum Of Natural History Foundation —Los Angeles, CA
- $26 an hour
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Master's degree
Quick Apply
3d
Museum Registrar (35668)
Agua Caliente Casinos —Agua Caliente, CA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Mid-level
Museum Registrar (35668)
Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa —Agua Caliente, CA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Mid-level

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Curatorial Assistant
J. Paul Getty Trust, The —Los Angeles, CA
The Museum mounts numerous temporary exhibitions a year across its two sites; maintains an annual permanent gallery improvement program and offers wide-ranging…
$28.05 - $35.76 an hour
2d
Curatorial Assistant (FIXED TERM)
USC —Los Angeles, CA
A background in art history or a related field and experience working in museums, archives, or other cultural heritage organizations are preferred.
$24.44 - $28.00 an hour
14d

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Curatorial Assistant

J. Paul Getty Trust, The -
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$28.05 - $35.76 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Paid holidays
Health insurance
On-site gym
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
403(b)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

One Getty Values: Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. Job Summary:

OUR MISSION

The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to inspire curiosity about, and enjoyment and understanding of, the visual arts by collecting, conserving, exhibiting and interpreting works of art of outstanding quality and historical importance and is one of four programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust. The Museum operates two sites, the Getty Villa in Malibu, which exhibits its collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, and the Getty Center in Brentwood, which displays its collections of European art: Medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, drawings to 1900, and photography to the present day (including non-European works). The Museum mounts numerous temporary exhibitions a year across its two sites; maintains an annual permanent gallery improvement program and offers wide-ranging and ambitious programming for its visitors

THE OPPORTUNITY

The department of Antiquities of the J. Paul Getty Museum located at the Getty Villa seeks a full-time 3-year limited term Curatorial Assistant to assist with and contribute to all aspects of the preparation and implementation of a major international loan exhibition addressing the Levant and the Classical World, scheduled to open in 2029. Reporting to the Anissa and Paul John Balson II Senior Curator of Antiquities, the ideal candidate will have an MA or PhD in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Classics, Classical Archaeology, or a related field and be a highly organized, efficient multi-tasker.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for Getty, without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Major Job Responsibilities:

Assist with exhibition preparation, installation and deinstallation.
Work collaboratively with curators, conservators, mount-makers, designers, editors, registrars, public programmers, lenders, catalogue contributors, and others both within and outside the museum.
Coordinate with the Head of Exhibitions to manage curatorial task workflows, track project timelines, and ensure effective communication across teams to support the successful planning and execution of the exhibition.
Prepare and track loan requests; maintain communication with lenders.
Prepare, line-edit, and proofread catalogue copy and bibliographies; work with outside authors.
Prepare, line-edit, and proofread in-gallery didactic materials, digital interactives, and on-line resources.
Create and update photologs; prepare and track image requests and permissions.
Assist with creation of exhibition website and PowerPoint presentations.
Assist with Public Programming.
Lead exhibition tours.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in art or art history required; Master’s preferred
0-2 years art historical or museum experience
Competent to work in basic curatorial functions
Reading fluency in at least one foreign language (modern or ancient) required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Prefer MA or PhD in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Classics, Classical Archaeology, or a related field
Highly organized, efficient, able to work independently, multitask, and meet fixed deadlines
Excellent organizational, writing, editing, and communication skills; attention to detail
Ability to read one or more of the following languages: French, German, Italian or Arabic

Benefits and Perks:

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
Educational Assistance and professional development
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
12 Paid Holidays
Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
Community service opportunities

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.

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curatorial assistant jobs in california

Curatorial Assistant

Curatorial Assistant (FIXED TERM)

MUSEUM SCIENTIST ASSISTANT

Associate Registrar, Exhibitions

Professional Expert, Program Assistant - Art Gallery

Assistant Curator, NAGPRA

Administrative Assistant, Exhibitions

Assistant, Curator Schlinger Chair of Arachnology

Paper Conservator OR Associate Paper Conservator

Executive Assistant

Assistant Collection Manager, Frozen Collections

Museum Registrar (35668)

Museum Registrar (35668)

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