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About the Role
The Museum of Modern Art is seeking a Curatorial Assistant for the Department of Painting and Sculpture to support senior curators in all curatorial functions, including research, exhibitions, publications, loans, and acquisitions.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior curators with research, planning, organization, and execution of exhibitions.
- Write, edit, and produce Museum publications and exhibition materials.
- Research and catalog the Museum collection and archives related to exhibition projects.
- Provide exhibition support, including bibliographic research, loan correspondence, and website development.
- Assist in maintaining the collection and loans, coordinating with registration, conservation, and preparation teams.
- Liaise with external parties and internal Museum departments.
- Support research and preparation for potential acquisitions.
- Stay informed about current art activities and make recommendations to senior staff.
- Conduct daily inspections of artworks on view and address any issues.
- Respond to visitor inquiries and conduct gallery tours.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree or PhD in art history with expertise in modern and contemporary art.
- Specialized knowledge of 20th-century and contemporary Latinx and Latin American art is preferred.
- One to two years of experience in a museum or supporting loan exhibitions and publications.
- Superior research, writing, and editing skills.
- Professional-level proficiency in Spanish.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with The Museum System (TMS) is helpful.
- On-site presence required for the first 90 days, followed by a hybrid schedule with potential for full-time onsite work.
Skills
- Research
- Writing
- Editing
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- The Museum System (TMS)
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- On-site
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- Master's degree
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- $74,858
Benefits
- Unionized position
About the Company
- The Museum of Modern Art, founded in 1929, is dedicated to being the foremost museum of modern and contemporary art globally.
- It preserves and documents a collection of the highest order, presents significant exhibitions and educational programs, and supports international research and publications.
- The Museum aims to foster a deeper understanding and enjoyment of modern and contemporary art among diverse audiences.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at the Museum, with employment based on capabilities and qualifications without discrimination.
- The Museum prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record, credit history, or any other protected category under applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law.
- This is a unionized position represented by Local 2110, UAW, AFL-CIO.