We’re looking for a Curatorial Assistant to support our dynamic Programme team. This 6 month internship offers hands-on experience in exhibition development, public programming, and artist support. 

This role is part of our three-year Curatorial Development Programme, generously supported by the John Ellerman Foundation.

Working alongside the Programme team at FACT, the Curatorial Assistant will pick up practical skills and have the opportunity to develop their ideas, receive mentorship, and work with our growing creative community. 

Sitting between our Studio/Lab and Exhibitions teams, the Curatorial Assistant will help to deliver artist-led activities from production to presentation. Tasks range from curatorial and/or research assistance to administration and production support, focusing on supporting the delivery of our Public Programme. This role will place the Curatorial Assistant at the heart of an internationally recognised, centrally located art gallery. 

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Closing Date: Monday 2 December 2024 at 23:59

• Open to those based in the North West
• The role is aimed at emerging artists and curators, those who are looking to begin or move into a career in the arts, or recent graduates
• Applicants should be interested in curatorial practice, working with artists and creating artistic experiences to engage audiences
• Applicants should be interested in the overlapping fields of art and technology, approaching this from a critical and/or social perspective
• Applicants should be committed to Equality, Access and Inclusion in the way they work with staff, artists, participants, audiences, and other colleagues
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with a good phone manner 
• Knowledge of using Google Suite to a good standard (particularly Drive, Sheets, Docs & Slides) 
• Motivation and ability to take initiative to manage own time to meet tasks and deadlines 
• Eager to experiment, have a flexible approach and willingness to learn as they go, with a good eye for detail.

• To undertake a 5-6 month internship, operating within core office hours for 4 days or 28 hours a week (core hours are 10am-4pm with an hour of unpaid lunch, so an example of a work day would be 9am-5pm with a 1 hour lunch break). 
• Primarily an in-person role with the possibility of some remote working. There will be periods where full onsite working is required
• To support the development and delivery of the Public Programme (both online, and off-site and on-site), with a focus on live events, performances and workshops
• To support the development and delivery of Exhibitions and Exhibition Openings
• To support the delivery of Artist in Residence development programmes, and the administration of open calls, including contacting artists 
• Research support, including preparation of information packs for Front of House, taking meeting minutes, collecting and collating audience research surveys, researching artists, film licences, artwork, and key concepts of exhibitions
• Administration and logistics support including completing expenditure logs, obtaining quotations for materials, finding unique items, creating welcome packs for artists, collating AV for events, and arranging travel and accommodation for artists 
• To support the delivery and maintenance of Exhibitions including creating a daily checklist for maintenance of gallery spaces, and attending to minor troubleshooting.

The above should not be regarded as exhaustive or inclusive as there may be other duties associated with the post that FACT will require the post holder to perform.

• Hourly National Minimum Wage (£11.44 as of tax year 2024/25)
• £750 Local Travel Stipend 
• £750 Research Budget 
• Significant and wide-ranging experience in many stages of producing and programming digital art for a wide audience, working with both local and international artists and curators
• 1-2-1 tailored mentorship from FACT’s curatorial staff, as well as the Research Curator, and Curator in Residence
• Support to move onto the next stage of their career, specifically through support in writing applications for future roles, open calls, or funding opportunities as well as networking opportunities (within academia, the arts etc.) and practical experience
• Introductions to other makers, organisations and producers in similar fields based in the UK, and specifically the North West
• Access to a wide network of artists, curators and research through FACT’s Programme but also through Studio/Lab, where they have the opportunity to work alongside our residents and become embedded in the organisation and benefit from shadowing mentoring/upskilling sessions
• Access to FACT’s partners in Liverpool and beyond, from academic institutions to creative technology labs and major arts organisations.

To apply, please complete the following two forms:

• Application Form
• Confidential Monitoring Form

Closing Date: Monday 2 December 2024 at 23:59

We are committed to providing equal access to everyone, so if you require any adjustments or help with the application or interview process, please contact: residency@fact.co.uk 
 

EVERYONE IS WELCOME
 

FACT Liverpool cares about diversity in the workplace and sector. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly from candidates who have Black, Asian or Global Ethnic Majority heritage, who identify as disabled, LGBTQIA+, and/or who are from lower socio-economic backgrounds. You can read our policy for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: fact.co.uk/edi

DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER
 

We are proud to be a disability confident employer which is a government scheme supporting employers in ensuring disabled people, and those with long term health conditions, are able reach their full potential within their organisation. The scheme will help us to ensure we are doing our very best in increasing our reach when recruiting and giving as many people as possible the opportunity to be a part of our team. All candidates will be asked if they wish to declare a disability on the application form for a vacancy at FACT Liverpool. You can read our Disability Confident Commitments in more detail here: fact.co.uk/disabilityconfident
 

The John Ellerman Foundation is an independent grantmaking foundation supporting charities that make a difference to people, society and the natural world.

Discover more about the foundation here.