Assistant to the Chief Curator

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, located in Ridgefield, CT, is seeking an Assistant to the Chief Curator (“Assistant”). Founded in Ridgefield, Connecticut by fashion designer and art collector Larry Aldrich, The Aldrich was one of the first contemporary art museums in the country and today is one of the oldest. Known for its visionary exhibition program and artist-centric approach, the Museum presents first solo institutional shows, significant exhibitions of established artists, and thematic group exhibitions around timely social themes.

The Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the Chief Curator and the Exhibitions Department, managing calendars, correspondence, and project details while also assisting with research, and project assistance for exhibitions and publications. The Assistant will effectively act as the primary point of contact for the Chief Curator's day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the Chief Curator's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and events, including coordinating with other departments and external contacts.
• Manage the Chief Curator’s travel logistics and expense reports.
• Handle incoming correspondence to the Chief Curator as needed, drafting responses, taking meeting notes, and routing inquiries.
• Act as a liaison between the Chief Curator and other departments, including education, marketing, and development.
• Assist and support the Chief Curator with the planning of exhibitions and projects she is organizing, including compiling research, artist outreach, loan requests, and exhibition documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the Museum’s Curatorial and Publications Manager on assembling exhibition materials such as images, checklists, production, and installation details. Assist with the creation of digital renderings/physical models for exhibitions and projects.
• Liaison with artists, galleries, and other exhibition lenders as needed.
• Aid the Development Department in arranging and planning artist studio tours for Museum members and patrons.
• Create lender lists for the Museum database as well as guests lists for events and openings.
• Distribute publications internally and to artists, lenders, galleries, authors, institutional partners, etc.
• Prepare presentations and budget documents; process invoices and expenses; maintain the publications and exhibitions archive; organize and manage the exhibitions library; migrate exhibition documents to the Museum server.
• Compile information and assist with the preparation of exhibition didactics like wall text, artist audio, and labels.
• Aid exhibition development efforts by assembling materials for grant applications.
• Assist Exhibitions team and exhibiting artists during installation periods.
• Organize and coordinate travel and accommodations for artists and their staff as related to exhibitions, such as site visits, on-site installation, and opening receptions.
• Assist with Aldrich Collects & Editions.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in art history, fine art, museum studies, or related field.
• Prior administrative experience in an art museum, cultural institution, or gallery is beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, working with staff as well as artists, curators, lenders, donors, and the public.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficient on Adobe Suite, SketchUp is beneficial.
• Committed to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion.
• Excellent judgment and ability to exercise sound discretion.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $40,000 to $43,000
• Comprehensive benefits offering including health, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance
• Ability to participate in 401K with employer matching after six months of employment
• Generous PTO

Please send a cover letter and resume to: asmithstewart@thealdrich.org, with the subject line “Assistant to the Chief Curator.” Qualified candidates will be contacted.

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Non-Discrimination Policy

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is committed to:

• The goal of achieving equal opportunity for all.
• Providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the community.
• Providing an inclusive and nondiscriminatory work environment in which all employees feel valued and empowered to succeed.
• Providing a workplace free from harassment of all kinds.
• Compliance with all federal and state legislation and regulations regarding non-discrimination.

Consistent with these principles, The Aldrich does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and characteristics, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, visible or invisible disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer or AA/EOE.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person