Curatorial Assistant
/Organization:
Chinese Canadian Museum
Deadline:
Until Filled
Organization Description:
The Chinese Canadian Museum aspires to provide an invigorating and transformative experience for present and future generations through its exhibitions and programming throughout B.C. and Canada.
The Chinese Canadian Museum is the first such museum in Canada. Our mission is to elevate Chinese Canadian voices, enrich our legacy, and engage with diverse communities.
The museum will be a testament to Chinese Canadian experiences, foster respect, inclusion, and collaboration among all communities and across generations. We are based in Vancouver,Canada
Website:
http://www.chinesecanadianmuseum.ca
Job Description:
CCM is seeking an experienced person for the position of Curatorial Assistant (Touring).
The curatorial assistant supports the exhibition activities of CCM with a particular focus on our touring exhibitions, as well as research for our upcoming feature exhibition.
Working closely together with the exhibition curators, the ideal candidate facilitates organization and execution of assist with research and logistics of the museum's upcoming exhibitions in Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 as well as touring 2023 exhibitions, liaising often in partnership with organizations and groups based in other parts of Canada
Responsibilities:
Job duties:
• Research material relevant to exhibitions and proposed audiences.
• Assist in writing and editing resources and materials for programs.
• Assists in installation of exhibitions, and potentially touring locations of exhibitions in other galleries.
• Assists with coordination of exhibitions, objects, artwork, and storage of exhibition objects.
• Assist in training museum assistants about exhibitions on view, the Chinese Canadian Museum, Chinatown, and Chinese Canadian history/experiences.
• Help implement special events and programming activities as they arise.
• Book and liaise with guest speakers, instructors or artists and facilitates honorarium payments, etc.
• Works with CCM’s marketing team to ensure widespread awareness of upcoming education and public programs to maximize participation.
• Work with CCM finance/accounting department to submit invoices for vendor payment, as per approved activities and budget categories within grants.
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with ZOOM, ppt, and other virtual / digital technology as required.
• Some travelling in Canada may be required.
• Other job duties as required.
Qualifications:
• 1-2 years’ experience in coordinating exhibitions.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multitask.
• Reliability and a track record of delivering projects on time.
• Writing content for the public in clear, plain language.
• Broad knowledge and interest in Chinese diaspora and Chinese Canadian history.
• Excellent communication skills including writing, editing and public speaking and formal presentation.
• An additional language ability in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is an asset.
• Assists in installation of exhibitions, and potentially touring locations of exhibitions in other galleries.
• Assists with coordination of exhibitions, objects, artwork, and storage of exhibition objects.
How to Apply:
Please email secretariat@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca with your cover letter and resume.
Remuneration:
55,000 per annum + extended health and RRSP matching
Contact Name: Henry Heng Lu
Contact Email: henry.lu@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 818-4803
