Assistant Curator​/Arts Administrator

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment: Staff

# of openings: 1

Location: ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Closing: 3/10/26

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

The Project Programs Specialist is responsible for developing and coordinating museum programs, and educational events. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy

• Assist with preparation, installation, oversight, and deinstallation of exhibitions
• Support exhibition design and layout planning
• Create, order, and install exhibition vinyl and interpretive materials
• Pack, ship, and document outgoing exhibitions; coordinate return shipments
• Conduct exhibition photography for documentation and publicity

• Assist in maintaining exhibition records, timelines, and checklists using Airtable or similar platforms
• Track participation counts for exhibitions, programs, tours, and events
• Organize digital files, images, and documentation in accordance with museum and university standards

• Assist in scheduling and leading tours for classes, campus groups, and community visitors
• Assist in scheduling and assisting with public programs, lectures, and events
• Assist with campus-wide initiatives and interdisciplinary collaborations

• Distribute email communications using Constant Contact
• Create and order exhibition handouts, postcards, and envelopes
• Assist with writing and distributing press releases
• Assist in coordination of radio interviews and media outreach
• Maintain and update museum website content (exhibitions, events, announcements)

• Support relationships with faculty, academic departments, student organizations, and community partners
• Represent the museum at campus and community events as assigned

• Knowledge of museum operations, exhibition practices, and curatorial processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small museum environment
• Proficiency with standard office software and digital platforms; ability to learn museum-specific systems
• Ability to handle artworks safely and assist with physical installation tasks

• Knowledge of current practices in art museum programming
• Knowledge of museum collections policies and procedures
• Knowledge of research methods and techniques
• Knowledge of photography and digital imaging procedures and practices
• Ability to operate computerized museum cataloging system
• Ability to operate digital camera equipment
• Ability to organize records, files, and collections
• Ability to handle fragile objects/artifacts
• Ability to plan and coordinate special events
• Ability to lead art workshops and tours
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Experience in planning and presenting public programs related to the visual arts
• Highly organized and efficient with all details and tasks
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Suite
• Familiarity with website maintenance preferred

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Additional hours as requested and/or needed

Regular and reliable attendance

Please note:

all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

• The formal education equivalent of an earned Bachelor's Degree in art education, art history, studio art, museum studies, or a related field (Master's Degree preferred)
• Two (2) years of experience leading art tours, presenting art programs, working in an art museum or art education related environment

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