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Eskaton

Life Enrichment Assistant (On-Call)

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$19.40 - $24.44/hr

The Life Enrichment Assistant brings Eskaton's WellPath Program to life by supporting residents in living with purpose, joy, and connection each day. This role helps plan and lead programs that ...

City of O'Fallon

Martial Arts Assistant

O Fallon, MO · On-site

$17/hr

Our Martial Arts Assistants enjoy a flexible schedule along with a fun work environment and earn competitive pay with an expected starting rate of pay of $17.00 hourly. As part of our Recreation ...

Washington University of St. Louis

$19.29 - $29.91/hr

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: * Assist instructors in the classroom and online (if necessary) and be available to students of the assigned courses as a tutor. * Have the capability of assisting ...

Studio Museum in Harlem

Associate Curator

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Co-supervise curatorial assistants, assistant curators, and curatorial fellows. * Cultivate and maintain relationships with a diverse constituency of artists, patrons, trustees, members of the press ...

University of Rochester

$19.91 - $26.88/hr

Assists pathologists, pathologists' assistants, and pathologists-in-training (residents and student fellows), and trains entering residents and year-out student fellows the performance of ...

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How much do curatorial assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for curatorial assistant in the United States is $21.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Curatorial Assistants?

Curatorial Assistants are professionals who support curators in museums, galleries, or cultural institutions with the planning, organization, and management of collections and exhibitions. Their duties often include researching objects, handling administrative tasks, cataloguing items, assisting with exhibit installation, and communicating with artists or lenders. They play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of curatorial projects and help facilitate public engagement with art and historical artifacts.

What are some typical challenges Curatorial Assistants face when supporting exhibition planning?

Curatorial Assistants often encounter challenges like managing tight deadlines, coordinating with multiple departments, and ensuring the accuracy of cataloging and documentation. Balancing administrative duties with research tasks can be demanding, especially during periods of exhibition preparation. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are crucial, as Curatorial Assistants frequently collaborate with registrars, conservators, and external lenders to ensure the smooth execution of exhibitions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Curatorial Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Curatorial Assistant, you generally need a background in art history, museum studies, or a related field, often supported by a bachelor's degree. Familiarity with collection management software, digital cataloging systems, and basic research tools is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for excelling in this role. These competencies ensure accurate collections care, seamless exhibition planning, and effective collaboration with curators and other museum staff.

What Is a Curatorial Assistant?

Curatorial assistants assist the curators with the daily operations of a museum, art gallery, or historical site. They perform a number of different functions, depending on the type of facility in which they work. Museum curatorial assistants may set up and tear down exhibits, straighten up visitor areas, and distribute educational materials to patrons. In an art gallery, they may be responsible for organizing the viewing presentations and schedule for featured artists. Historical buildings utilize curatorial assistants to authenticate artifacts found at the site.

What is the difference between Curatorial Assistant vs Collections Assistant?

AspectCuratorial AssistantCollections Assistant
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in art history, museum studies, or related fieldBachelor's degree often in museum studies, art, or related field
Work EnvironmentMuseums, galleries, cultural institutions, assisting curatorsMuseums, archives, or collections management departments
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in museums and art institutionsIn museums, galleries, and cultural organizations
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in curatorial teamsUnderstanding roles in collections management

The main difference is that a Curatorial Assistant supports curators with research, exhibition planning, and educational programs, while a Collections Assistant focuses on cataloging, preserving, and managing collections. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in museum environments, but their specific responsibilities differ based on whether they support curatorial activities or collections management.

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Infographic showing various Curatorial Assistant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,709 per year, or $22 per hour.
Assistant Breeder

Assistant Breeder

BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY

Guadalupe, CA • On-site

$22.50 - $36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

To assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components as needed for PanAmerican Seed Co. Plant Breeders in the execution of their high priority projects. This may include training and supervision of technicians. In addition, the Assistant Plant Breeder will be trained in commercial flower breeding and may have limited, small plant breeding projects of their own.


Essential Functions – What needs to Be Accomplished?

  1. An Assistant Plant Breeder may assist other plant breeders with organization of trials, bioassays, note taking & documentation as well as execution of various aspects of the breeding cycle as needed.
  2. As part of training and to gain proficiency, an Assistant Plant Breeder may also have some small, limited plant breeding projects of their own, assigned by a Regional Breeding Director, as part of the overall PanAm R&D strategic goals.
  3. Provide supervision and training to current breeder technicians, as appropriate.
  4. Assist in execution of breeder trials on behalf of off-site locations, trials managers and /or Plant Breeders.
  5. Ability to interact with a wide range of skills levels and personalities.
  6. In conjunction with the breeding supervisor, work with product manager, production, Helix and culture research to ensure highest product quality.


Other Responsibilities:

1. Other duties and responsibilities determined by the Supervisor.

Requirements:
  1. BS in Horticulture with an emphasis on Plant Sciences/Plant Breeding or similar relevant experience.
  2. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team in a matrix organization.
  3. Demonstrates drive, motivation and organizational skills.
  4. Ability to interact with a wide range of skill levels and personalities.
  5. Effective communicator with both written and verbal communication proficiency.
  6. Proficiency using MS Office and breeding database related software.
  7. Infrequent travel (as directed by Supervisor). <10%

Physical Requirements

  1. Ability to work in greenhouse environment with long periods of standing
  2. Sometimes required to do heavy lifting, moving, etc.

Scope of Responsibility

Staff: May have supervisory responsibility, as directed by Supervisor

Budgets: May have budgetary responsibility at payroll level, as appropriate


Our Promise to you

We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
  • Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs