Curatorial Assistant, Asian American Art Initiative

About the role

The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University seeks a Curatorial Assistant to support the Asian American Art Initiative (AAAI), a research-driven program dedicated to advancing the study, presentation, and collection of Asian American art.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research, coordinate communications with artists, lenders, and partners;
• Assist with exhibition planning and installation;
• Support collection development;
• Manage calendars and scheduling for curatorial staff;
• Cook up travel arrangements, including itineraries and logistics;
• Process reimbursements, honoraria, and invoices;
• Track and reconcile project expenses;
• Maintain organized records for curatorial projects;
• Provide day-to-day administrative support across AAAI projects;
• Answer routine correspondence and respond to public and scholarly inquiries;
• May oversee student interns and assist in the training of docents.

Requirements

This role is designed as a dynamic entry point into the field. This role offers intensive, hands-on professional development in curatorial practice. The role is intentionally structured to serve as a launching pad, equipping an early-career professional with the robust experience needed to transition into competitive roles across the wider museum and gallery ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum one year of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an inclusive environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with professionalism in working across all levels of an organization.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with database systems.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, and willing to take on a range of administrative and project-based tasks as needed.
• Demonstrated interest in the visual arts; familiarity with modern and contemporary art, and Asian American art, preferred.
• Eagerness to learn and engage thoughtfully in an academic museum context.

Benefits

In order to be successful, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum one year of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an inclusive environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with professionalism in working across all levels of an organization.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with database systems.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, and willing to take on a range of administrative and project-based tasks as needed.
• Demonstrated interest in the visual arts; familiarity with modern and contemporary art, and Asian American art, preferred.
• Eagerness to learn and engage thoughtfully in an academic museum context.