Administrative Assistant, Curatorial

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Decorative Arts Craft and Design and European Art departments for activities relating to their collections exhibitions and general office administration (including filing archiving drafting/editing documents & correspondence submitting interdepartmental request forms mailings supply orders and reception/fielding queries).
• Provide a window of communication between the curatorial department other departments across the Museum Museum supporters volunteers artists and the general public. Must be willing to field telephone calls emails and special requests consistent with departmental needs.
• Meeting arrangements for quarterly subcommittee meetings with Museums trustees and advisory board members as well as internal departmental meetings: handle all logistics and preparation for set-up including room reservations audio-visual needs catering meeting notices RSVPs preparing and compiling agenda/meeting packets and minute composition & distribution.
• Book and process travel arrangements (for multiple curators and non-staff visitors)
• Process purchase orders and expense reports via AX accounting system (for multiple curators and vendors)
• Acquisitions: under the direction of the curatorial administrator work with curators to generate compile edit copy and route gift/purchase paperwork for necessary meetings approvals and processing.
• Assist curators with the organization of events related to exhibitions symposia fundraising (as needed and in conjunction with hosting department).
• Submit and track requests related to movement photography framing and conservation of incoming works of art as well as for objects in the Museums collection (as needed).
• Maintain internal curatorial staff distribution lists and assist with maintenance of curatorial SharePoint site and other reference resources.
• Special projects as assigned by curatorial administrator.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills combined with a professional welcoming demeanor and good organizational abilities

• Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail and exceptional proofreading abilities.

• Ability to problem solve multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.
• Knowledge of the The Museum System AND SharePoint preferred.
• A willingness to learn new database systems and protocols.
• Enthusiastic by nature with a desire to be part of a cultural organization.
• Desire to work as a team member and project a positive attitude with a respectful spirit of collaboration.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in (appropriate field of study) preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable and demonstrable knowledge skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Two or more years of experience providing administrative support.
• Detail oriented organized with proven ability to successfully multi-task.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and preference for collaboration with proven success working with others.
• Ability to consistently apply good judgment and make good decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Organized with a proven ability to juggle multiple projects at once.

About the MFAH

The MFAH is an organization comprised of 600 employees and 1000 docents and volunteers. The museum is more than 100 years old and ranks nationally among the top 10 art museums in exhibition space memberships endowments and attendance with 1M visitors annually. Our multifaceted institution includes multiple gallery buildings a sculpture garden two art schools three eateries and two house museums for decorative arts. The encyclopedic collection numbers more than 70000 works of art in a wide range of media. As an employer MFAH offers a supportive collegial and inclusive work environment and a competitive benefits package.

Position Available:

Title: Administrative Assistant Curatorial

Reports to: Curatorial Administrator/Decorative Arts Craft and Design and European Art departments

Classification: Non Exempt/Hourly

Schedule: 35 hour work week 9 am to 5 pm

Pay Rate: DOE

Work Location: Museum of Fine Arts Houston

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work will primarily be performed in an office environment. Work will involve extended sitting and computer use. With or without reasonable accommodation the individual selected must have the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to the other demands mentioned the demands of the job may or will include:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference
• Occasionally may be required to work overtime (with pay) with advance
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks
• Extensive computer
• Seeing hearing speaking and writing clearly in order to communicate with staff guests and the general
• Frequent sitting standing and walking which may be required for extended periods of
• Good vision or corrected by use of glasses and/or contacts for reading and viewing
• May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Equal Opportunities for All

At the MFAH we believe that diversity equity accessibility and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and our pledge for workplace diversity inclusion and excellence.

Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race creed color age gender sexual orientation religion national origin gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.

Research shows that individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore if much of this job description describes you then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the human resources department:

Benefits:

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance: Employee and dependent coverage through a choice of managed health care programs
• Dental Insurance: Employee and dependent coverage through two plan choices
• Vision Insurance: Employee and dependent coverage through a vision program
• Group health dental and vision insurance coverage available and effective the first of the month following employment with the MFAH for this
• Life Insurance & AD&D: Employee coverage at no cost to the employee
• Long Term Disability: Employee coverage at no cost to the employee

The MFAH provides a generous schedule for time off under the following benefit categories:

• Paid Time Off - Used for absences from work such as vacation illness of short duration and personal reasons. Hours are accrued biweekly based on employment status length of service and hours worked
• Reserve Time Off - Used for extended illnesses. Employees accrue up to 6 days per year up to a maximum of 120 days
• Holidays - Full-time employees receive ten paid holidays per year
• Volunteer Time Off - The MFAH supports activities that enhance and serve the communities in which we live and work. Employees receive up to 40 hours of paid time off annually to give back and

Other Benefits

• Staff may contribute to the MFAH Retirement Savings Plan. Eligible staff contributing to the plan may receive up to a 5% matching contribution from the MFAH after one year of service. (We also recognize prior nonprofit service which will provide for an accelerated employer match!)
• MFAH Membership Staff receive a free Family-level membership.
• Discounts Staff receive discounts on purchases at the Museum shop and all on campus eateries and the Glassell School of

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with the applicants experience and the needs and requirements expressed in the job description. The MFAH has set the pay range for this job and level as a general guideline and not a guarantee of the compensation amount or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities the needs and requirements expressed in the job description as well as internal equity and alignment with market data and any related regulations or other laws.

Application Procedure

Qualified applicants should apply online which will be the most effective way to ensure consideration. Application materials should include a cover letter your resume or CV and if you prefer a list of references will be accepted but not required at this early stage in the process.

Applications or letters of interest sent via mail fax or direct email to a staff member will not ensure consideration.