Curatorial Assistant, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project

SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Background in modern and contemporary art with demonstrated expertise in global art history. Strong interest and ability in curatorial research. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment a must. Ability to be proactive, use independent judgment and initiative. Computer skills and advanced proficiency with database software including collection management databases (The Museum System (TMS) and E‑mu preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and Excel). Demonstrated experience of working cross‑culturally. Willingness to travel in the region and internationally. Proficiency in a West Asian or South Asian language and one European language is preferred. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Manage administration of curatorial research and activities. Support research, organization and implementation of acquisitions and collection initiatives. Manage maintenance of collection database and project archiving. Curatorial Research and Administration Assist with the research, development and successful delivery of the acquisitions, commissions, exhibitions, and publications program. Maintain research database on artists and works of interest for acquisitions and special programs. Assist the curators in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations. Assist the curators in curatorial activities including curatorial seminars, research trips, studio visits. In collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT) curatorial and collections management team, support the research, editorial process, and delivery of final object captions for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Collection for the permanent record. Manage schedules and agendas for curatorial meetings. Acquisitions and Inaugural Collection Display Assist curators in all aspects of the acquisitions process, including conducting preliminary research, obtaining information from galleries and artists, writing scholarly curatorial reports on artists and works, preparing for acquisition committee meetings, and follow‑through on acquisition intake as needed. Manage the editorial process and production of the Curatorial Report publication for Guggenheim Abu Dhabi acquisitions. Support checklist development and exhibition implementation for inaugural collection display. Prepare and maintain PowerPoint and other presentations relating to acquisitions and the collection. Collection Administration In collaboration with DCT curatorial and collections management team, manage and maintain curatorial data in computerized collections management system (TMS and/or Emu). In collaboration with DCT curatorial and collections management team, manage and confirm label copy for all collection works for exhibitions, loans, publications, and educational materials. Participate in regular collection management and planning meetings. Departmental Participate and support preparation of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi curatorial meetings and Guggenheim curatorial departmental meetings. Build relationships with UAE and regional art community. Oversee selection and training and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi project interns. Provide administrative support for senior curatorial staff. WORK DEMANDS and ENVIRONMENT Ability to travel within the metropolitan area as required to perform the above duties at any of the Guggenheim’s owned or leased properties and regular international travel. Virtual meetings with international teams across various time zones. Occasionally work may be conducted outdoors, exposure to varied weather conditions. Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays on occasion. Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. EDUCATION M.A. in Art History preferred or the equivalent. REPORTS TO Senior Curator of Collections, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project LOCATION One Liberty Plaza New York, NY 10006. With regular travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. WORK SCHEDULE Hybrid eligible, and hours vary based on position. This is a fixed‑term / up to 2‑year assignment. #J-18808-Ljbffr