Job Description

About the Clark

The Clark is a leading cultural institution and actively seeks employees who are energized and motivated by its dual mission as an art museum and a center for research and higher education, dedicated to advancing and extending the public understanding of art. The Clark’s mission and its geographical location define three essential aspects of its character and identity: the quality of its art, the beauty of its pastoral setting, and the depth of its commitment to the generation of ideas. Clark employees enjoy the opportunity to live and work in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, a place of rich natural beauty, a dynamic environment defined by its deep cultural resources, and a region that is growing as both a center of innovation and a major tourist destination.

Position Summary
Responsible for performing a variety of duties and project assignments primarily related to curatorial functions and as assigned by curatorial staff. Supervises Manton Study Center for Works on Paper. This is a one-year project position, with the possibility of an extension for a second year.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Oversee Manton Study Center for Works on Paper, including scheduling and outreach, art movement, monitoring of class visits and individual appointments, tracking and reporting of visitor numbers, and coordination of public programs.
• Help supervise graduate interns assigned to Manton Study Center.
• Assist with preparations for upcoming exhibitions and gallery rotations including object-related research, label writing, preparing of grant materials, provenance research, organizing and tracking checklists and status of loan requests, and assisting with mockups of installation layout and design.
• Research new acquisitions as requested by curators and assist with preparing justifications.
• Assist with creation and maintenance of documentary files for collection objects; research and document changes to collection object data; assist with inventory and other collection-related duties as needed. 
• Assist with coordination of materials for exhibition catalogs, including gathering and verifying of content, updating of checklist information, assisting with image research, and preparing texts for publication as assigned.
• Research and respond to public inquiries about the Clark’s collections and individual works of art.
• Prepare correspondence requesting the loans of artwork in preparation of temporary exhibitions as assigned. Track responses to correspondence; coordinate with curators and registrars to refine and update information.
• Act as a courier for works of art leaving from or returning to the Clark, as requested.
• Assist with planning for programs related to exhibitions and curatorial projects, and develop and implement programs for Manton Study Center. Attend and participate in planning meetings as requested.
• Provide tours as needed to visiting groups and individuals.
• Assist with annual reports to funders and professional organizations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Starting Salary: $21.00/hr.

Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and Skills
Master’s in Art History.

Work Experience
Minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit at a desk/workstation and use a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to stand for up to four hours.
• Ability to physically move and handle artwork, which requires being able to lift up to 30 pounds regularly.

Work Environment:
Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Employment at the Clark is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant.

The Clark is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds.

The Clark provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Clark considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.

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