Temporary Unstable Design Lab Curatorial Assistant
Summary
Job Summary The Temporary Unstable Design Lab Curatorial Assistant will provide administrative and production support for an upcoming exhibition. Working directly with the curator, the assistant will help coordinate the logistical aspects of preparing, installing, and documenting the exhibition. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Responsibilities include maintaining artwork and artist information; communicating with participating artists and project partners; coordinating schedules, deadlines, and exhibition logistics; organizing images, captions, labels, and other exhibition materials; assisting with printing and production; tracking artwork, shipping, and installation needs; coordinating event and installation details; and preparing materials for installation. The position may also include coordinating photography and documentation, organizing digital project files, tracking expenses and purchases, and other administrative tasks related to the successful production of the exhibition. What You Should Know This is a part-time, temporary role that will be working remote. We anticipate this appointment lasting until mid February. What We Can Offer $30/hr.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave . Be Statements Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder. What We Require A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute. 3+ years of professional, job related experience. What We Would Like You To Have Master’s degree or equivalent experience or higher in fine arts, material studies, curatorial studies, or a related field. Familiarity with complex weaving structures, contemporary art, exhibition design, and exhibition writing, with strong communication, organizational, and design skills. Experience with book design or typography is preferred but not required. Special Instructions To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials A current resume. Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position. We may request references at a later time. Please apply by 10/30/26 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs . In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.