Curatorial Assistant

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.

As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.

This position will report directly to the Museum Curator and will assist primarily with the Museum's on-going & rotating exhibits.

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Assist in the planning, research, installation, and de-installation of rotating exhibitions.
• Assist and coordinate regular maintenance, updates, and installation of exhibitions at the request of the Curator.
• Assist with and write didactic labels and other copy as needed for exhibitions, including digital content for social media, website, and newsletters.
• Provide administrative support to Curator for organization of exhibit related tasks, and general office duties.
• Coordinate information among various museum departments, including curatorial, collections, visitor services, education and programs, and administration.
• Serve as liaison for curator's external contacts, including artists, galleries, lenders, teachers, and others as needed.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and logistics for exhibit openings and special events.

Graduation with a high school diploma or GED equivalency required. Bachelor's Degree in art, history, or other related field preferred. At least 6 months of experience working in a museum, gallery, or historic site preferred. Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends as determined by the Curator or Director.

Minimally qualified applicants will start at 25% of the salary range: $15.61/hr The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.