Assistant Curator

Summary

The Cambridge Public Library is seeking an Assistant Curator to join their team at Queen's Square. This full-time, permanent position involves curating exhibitions, developing related programming, and overseeing the care and maintenance of the Gallery's permanent collection of contemporary Canadian fibre art. The role also includes performing administrative functions to support Gallery operations, such as managing documentation, coordinating loans, researching and writing interpretive content, and assisting with exhibition installation. The Assistant Curator will also be involved in budget development, grant applications, and potentially supervising co-op students. Key responsibilities include program delivery, collection documentation and conservation, managing copyright and reproduction rights, and maintaining the Gallery website. The position requires project management skills, including planning, implementation, and reporting. The Assistant Curator will also contribute to policy development and assist with event setup and administrative tasks. Candidates should possess a post-secondary degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or Visual Arts, with at least two years of prior gallery experience. Required qualifications also include experience with budgeting, funding agencies, collection management systems, graphic design software, and proper artwork handling. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, a valid G Class driver's license, and strong communication, critical thinking, organizational, and collaboration skills are essential. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of Canadian and contemporary art, exhibition procedures, collections management, and handling fibre art.