Reports to: The Margot B. Perot Senior Curator of Decorative Arts and Design

Level: Individual Contributor

Classification: Temporary, Nonexempt, Full-Time, 1-year nonrenewable

Benefits: Full Museum benefits

Schedule: M-F, 9-5, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $21/hour

Application: A short writing sample (5 pages maximum) must be submitted with application. The writing sample may be uploaded as an additional document to the online application.

Mission: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.

The DMA will:

• Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
• Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
• Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.

Scope of the Position:

The Research Assistant, Contemporary Jewelry is primarily responsible for research, writing, documentation, and administrative support for the 2025 Contemporary Jewelry exhibition and the last stages of the corresponding catalog. This project is in the final year; the focus of this position will be primarily on the exhibition and website components. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, assisting exhibition curator with the following duties and responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Finalize and updating research on artists, works, and themes related to catalog and exhibition content.
• Organize and maintain exhibition and catalog checklists and artist and object files.
• Draft and upload entries on artists, objects, and related materials for the website component of the project.
• Serve as curatorial project liaison with external constituents (lenders, donors, exhibition designers, etc.) and internal departments (Exhibitions + Interpretation, Publications, Photography, Conservation, Development, Marketing, etc.)
• Draft entries and labels for exhibition with curator.
• Draft loan letters, correspondence, and exhibition didactics.
• Assist with all aspects of exhibition catalog production.
• Assist in developing and conducting training and tours for the exhibition.
• Assist curator on all other aspects of this project as they evolve. 

Education, Experience, and Certification:

• MA in art, design, or craft history with a focus on contemporary jewelry preferred.
• Equivalent level of education, knowledge, and experience in a related field considered.
• Experience with databases or content management systems preferred.

Key Qualifications:

• Candidate must have excellent research and writing skills.
• Display strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Possess the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively on a team.
• Be an effective communicator with ability to speak publicly.
• Command of Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint.

Our Core Values 

• Act with Integrity: We are honest and ethical. 
• Build Inclusivity: We create spaces where everyone can feel like they belong. 
• Communicate Respectfully: We listen intentionally and advocate for diverse perspectives. 
• Embrace and Drive Change: We are innovative, creative, and solutions driven. 
• Foster Connections: We collaborate around shared goals. 
• Maintain Balance: We encourage ourselves and each other to reflect and recharge. 
• Remain Curious: We pursue personal and professional learning. 

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.

Equity 

Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.

Diversity 

Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.

Inclusion 

We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.

EOE 

The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.