LAXART

West Hollywood, CA

Research Assistant, Ecofeminism Project

• Part-Time, Limited term, hourly employee
• Position duration is approximately twelve weeks beginning this fall, with the possibility of renewing
• Current students encouraged to apply. Will consider school credit requests.                 

Job Summary

Supports curator by facilitating and assisting with research that will result in a forthcoming symposium, exhibition and publication on the history of ecofeminist art. 

Major Job Responsibilities

• Conducts research in local libraries, online databases, and other archives and contributes to the conceptual development of a project by organizing/creating documentation of found materials, such as bibliographies, searching for and ordering texts, writing literature reviews
• Corresponds with artists, estates, and galleries to request initial research material related to artistic practices; may accompany curator on select local studio visits         
• Requests images for exhibition and/or publication; researches and obtains art and image permissions; maintains database of images and related research materials
• Proofreads, edits, and writes short texts as needed
• Assists with creation of printed materials and PowerPoint presentations related to project
• May assist with organizing public programs or publication by communicating with participants and authors, assisting editors, assisting with conference organization logistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in art history with specialization in modern and contemporary art; Master’s degree preferred
• 0-2 years research experience (education may be considered)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; organization a must
• Ability to manage multiple requests in a timely manner
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work with a small staff 
• Ability to work independently and set and meet deadlines for oneself
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe software suites preferred 
• Proficiency in Spanish a plus                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].  Please put “Ecofeminism RA” in the subject line.