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As Curatorial Assistant for Dublin Contemporary 2011, you will work with the Curatorial Manager and Lead Curators to assist in the delivery of all exhibitions at the following exhibition spaces: Earlsfort Terrace, The Annex and Iveagh Gardens.

The role demands experience managing large-scale shows, commitment, flexibility, customer service and excellent attention to detail whilst working in a highly pressurized environment with daily and weekly targets.

Within the specific exhibitions at Earlsfort Terrace, The Annex, Iveagh Gardens, the Curatorial Assistant will be in charge of:

- Drawing up specific project plans for each space and conduct site visits when necessary. Presentations of stream conducted each Friday to entire team.
- Administering of Artists Packs to include - budgets / architectural. images / dimensions / specifications / special requirements / transportation requirements.
- Sourcing and itemising of equipment, materials and supplies as required per artists, working closely with the Technical Director and Curatorial Manager.
- Carry out and complete delegated tasks as directed by the Curatorial Manager with regards to logistics, security, registration and insurance of artworks commissioned and loaned, in a timely manner, accurate to the specifications of the Curatorial Manager and/or Lead Curators.
- Monitor artists progress to budget and manage expenditure to meet project and department budgets. Report to Curatorial Manager and Lead Curators and Project Director when requested.
- Assist and manage artists in various aspects of their visit/installation and de-installation periods - providing continuous communication and updates where necessary.
- Draft and review contracts with the support of the Curatorial Manager and Project Director.
- Work closely with the curatorial department in realising the exhibition, maintaining the highest standard of communication and customer service and supporting all senior management staff.
- Present progress reports to senior management and internal team.
- Continually promote the DC2011 brand, positively communicating with artists, galleries, stakeholders, partners and company clients.

Education:
College Graduate with honours degree from an arts background. Minimum experience of 4 years working in a visual arts organisation. Experience of project management a plus.

Knowledge and skills:
- Considerable knowledge of the art industry.
- Understanding and management of budgets and bookkeeping.
- In-depth experience organising and planning exhibitions.
- Excellent attention to detail combined with the ability to work to multiple deadlines.
- Keen negotiation and problem solving skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a large team, manage demanding situations and surmounting the challenges of a large-scale event.
- Ability to manage own workload and set priorities with little supervision.
- Knowledge of processes in art commissioning, loans, installations and de-installation.
- Knowledge of health and safety and procedures.
- Advanced computer skills in PC and MAC.
- Fast learner, adaptable, proactive and self-motivated.
- Written and verbal skills in at least one international language.

To apply for this position, please email a CV and letter of interest by 5pm on 22nd April 2011 to info (at) dublincontemporary.com

http://www.dublincontemporary.ie/index.php/about/vacancy/curatorial_assistant