The Physics Room are looking for someone to join the team as Assistant Curator. This is a full-time role, with a fixed-term of two years. Working closely with the Director, the Assistant Curator will gain curatorial and project management experience by playing a primary role in the delivery of exhibitions, publications, offsite projects, and events at The Physics Room. The ideal applicant will be passionate about the role of art in a social context, keen to develop their curatorial practice, and work to build and sustain strong relationships with artists and the wider community.
Please get in touch with a one page cover letter outlining your relevant experience, interest in the role, and CV if you would like to apply. Full position description below, and your application can be sent to Abby Cunnane at abby@physicsroom.org.nz
The Physics Room is an equal opportunities employer; let us know if you have accessibility requirements that we can support within the application process. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to get in touch with Abby at the address above.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Key relationships:
The Physics Room Director, Publications Coordinator, Business Manager, Access Coordinator, and volunteers
Artists and arts professionals
Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tūāhuriri
Audience members
Media and art writers
Stakeholders, collaborators, and partners
Key responsibilities:
Project management
Assist the Director with the research and development of projects
Support the planning and installation of exhibitions and offsite projects, including maintaining budgets and developing install plans
Manage the movement of artworks to and from The Physics Room
Organise exhibition documentation, and archiving of exhibition materials
Work closely with the Director to maintain excellent relationships with exhibiting artists, technicians, and contractors
Support and manage events, performances, and functions, including audio recording and photo documentation
Communications
Assist with editing of texts and writing to support the programme
Manage social media in accordance with The Physics Room Marketing and Communications plan, and Digital Strategy
Ensure the website contains relevant, up to date information
Actively seek publicity and manage the production of promotional materials
Manage media relationships
Track media coverage and measure efficacy of promotional and press material
Audience development
Assist the Director with the implementation and development of The Physics Room’s Audience Development Strategy
Support, develop, and manage a range of public programme activities
Provide introductory material and present talks when required
General
Manage the volunteers’ roster and programme
Assist the Director with hosting visiting artists, curators, and other guests
Assist the Director to maintain financial integrity of the organisation
Assist with recording of performance measures and the preparation of reports
Essential skills and competencies:
Understanding of and engagement with the principles and practice of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Good people skills, commitment to manaakitanga, learning and upholding tikanga
Interest in, and knowledge of, a wide range of contemporary art practices
Ability to research with a strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills including ability to write in a clear and accessible way
Desired skills and competencies:
Full drivers licence
Familiarity with social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
Experience with the Adobe software suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Experience with Mailchimp and Survey Monkey platforms
Experience with audio editing software