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Director’s Office Fellow (Regular, Full-Time)

Director’s Office

Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Curatorial Assistant, the Director’s Office Fellow supports the Director’s Office in advancing the museum’s global partnerships, scholarship, and the development and management of LACMA’s Asian and Asian diasporic art collection and related programs, particularly those representing artists of South and Southeast Asian descent.

The Fellow will work closely with staff across departments, including Curatorial and Development (specifically with the Head of Director’s Strategic Initiatives, Asia), as well as with external partners and the public. This role offers valuable hands-on experience in curatorial research, collection management, and development initiatives, while contributing to the museum’s broader goals of inclusion and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the Director’s Office and Curatorial Department in furthering LACMA’s mission of inclusive access, collaboration, and dialogue.

• Conducts research on the museum’s collections, potential acquisitions, and artists or art movements, utilizing historical documents, archives, and scholarly resources, and consulting with experts as appropriate.

• Assists in the care, documentation, and cataloging of LACMA’s Asian and Asian diasporic art collections, ensuring proper recordkeeping, storage, and conservation practices.

• Serves as project liaison for acquisitions, collection management, and programming with the Director’s Office and participating stakeholders to ensure successful communication between all departments and global partners. Communicates with a wide range of stakeholders and participants by phone, email, and Zoom.

• Collaborates with colleagues across departments, such as Curatorial, Education, and Development, to support the creation of educational materials, lectures, tours, and workshops for diverse audiences.

• Contributes to public engagement through tours, talks, and digital outreach, including developing content that shares the museum’s mission and exhibitions with visitors, donors, and the broader community.

• Reviews and provides input on materials for digital platforms, marketing, and educational initiatives; prepares and presents summary reports and project updates as needed.

• Works with other museum staff, including curators, conservators, educators, and development officers, as well as external stakeholders such as artists, scholars, and donors, to support various projects and initiatives.

• Conducts in-depth research on artists and stays up-to-date on industry trends and market developments.

• Participate in professional development opportunities, such as conferences, workshops, and networking events, to stay informed about emerging trends in art and museum practice.

• Provides general administrative support, including filing, copying, creating and updating spreadsheets, calendaring meetings, creating meeting minutes, and other duties as assigned by the Chief of Staff and Curatorial Assistant.

Benefits:

• The expected hourly rate for this Los Angeles, CA-based position is $24.00, and the position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package.

• LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Art History, Curatorial Studies, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of prior museum and/or gallery experience is preferred but not required. (Qualifying internship and/or volunteer experience is acceptable.)

• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize information from diverse sources.

• Strong interest in modern and contemporary art, specifically South and Southeast Asian art and Asian diasporic art.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and familiarity with art history databases, including TMS (The Museum System) and Airtable databases, and resources preferred.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• A global mindset and interest in diverse cultures and perspectives.