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Job Overview: This is a part-time, temporary position for two years, through Fall 2026, with the possibility of extension. This position will primarily be in-person, with some flexibility for remote work. The Worcester Art Museum (WAM) seeks a Curatorial Assistant to provide curatorial, research and administrative support to the Curator of American Art in preparation for a major reinstallation of the museum\'s early American Galleries of American art up to about 1900. This project will involve conceptualizing exhibition contents and layout, researching collection items and potential loans and acquisitions, compiling checklists, coordinating interdepartmental collaboration, developing interpretive materials, conducting community outreach, and other related activities. Duties/Responsibilities: \ Assist with the coordination of American art programming, particularly the reinstallation of the early American art galleries, but also including temporary exhibitions, other permanent collection installations, symposia and other programming, and print and digital publications \ Collaborate with members of the Curatorial Division and Audience Engagement in the interpretation and presentation of the collections for a diverse public \ Research the collection and maintain Curatorial object files; assist in maintaining collections management database in coordination with the Registrars\' department \ Respond to inquiries about the collection and coordinate and supervise visits from outside scholars, including review of files and records prior to distribution outside the Division \ Provide administrative support to Curator of American Art and American Art program as needed \ Assist with research of proposed acquisitions and cultivation of donors \ Assist with community outreach efforts related to the reinstallation of the American galleries and other initiatives. \ Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications: \ Skilled researcher and writer with knowledge of research resources in the field of American art history \ Strong art historical background with knowledge of American art and material culture, including African American, Native American, and Latin American art, through college or graduate coursework and/or previous museum experience \ Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy \ Ability to work with confidential and sensitive materials \ Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with all Museum constituents \ Facility with Microsoft Office \ Reading knowledge of a foreign language (especially Spanish) preferred \ Embraces and promotes diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion initiatives Education and Experience: \ Bachelor\'s degree in Art History, American Studies, African American Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, or a related field required; Master\'s preferred. \ Prior museum and/or curatorial experience preferred. Click Here to Apply