adjunct Curator:

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Organisation
The Physics Room Contemporary Art Space
Closes
27 Feb 2022
Posted on
4 Feb 2022
Region
Canterbury
Work type
Full time employment
Work classification
Management & Admin, Visual Arts

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adjunct Curator at The Physics Room (Full-time)
Applications close Sunday 27 February 2022 at 5pm
Interviews will be held in the first week of March 2022
The ideal start date is mid March 2022

We are seeking for someone to join The Physics Room team as adjunct Curator. This is a full-time function, with a fixed-term of two years. Working closely with the Director, the adjunct Curator will gain curatorial and project management practice by playing a primary function in the delivery of exhibitions, publications, offsite projects, and events at The Physics Room. The ideal applicant will be passionate about the function 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 significant practice, interest in the function, 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 function, 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 Ng?i T??huriri
   » Audience members
   » Media and art writers
   » Stakeholders, collaborators, and partners
? Key Job 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 conformity with The Physics Room Marketing and Communications plan, and Digital Strategy
   » Ensure the website contains significant, 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 expertise and competencies:
   » knowledge of and engagement with the principles and practice of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
   » Good people expertise, commitment to manaakitanga, learning and upholding tikanga
   » Interest in, and knowledge of, a wide variety of contemporary art practices
   » capability to research with a strong attention to detail
   » Excellent communication expertise including capability to write in a clear and accessible way
Desired expertise and competencies:
   » Full drivers licence
   » Familiarity with social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
   » practice with the Adobe software suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
   » practice with Mailchimp and Survey Monkey platforms
   » practice with audio editing software
Links & Contact info: 
The Physics Room Contemporary Art Space
How to submit the application:

Please send a one page cover letter outlining your significant practice, interest in the function, and CV if you would like to apply to Abby Cunnane atabby@physicsroom.org.nzby 5pm on Sunday 27 February 2022.

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Job Location:	Canterbury
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Post Date:	2024/04/27 / Viewed 4471 times
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Contact Email:	abby@physicsroom.org.nz

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