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About the Role

This three-year fixed-term position, funded by a grant from the Leon Levy Foundation, is responsible for processing the MoMA Exhibition Records dating 2001 - 2010.

Responsibilities

Surveys the collections to be processed.
Conducts preliminary research on the materials, compiling and reviewing existing descriptions.
Drafts a processing plan, determining and acquiring necessary archival supplies.
Serves as project manager, upholding timeline and deadlines.
Processes the collection in keeping with standard professional guidelines.
Performs basic preservation tasks and implements other conservation measures.
Re-files and re-boxes the collection in acid-free housing and labels containers.
Writes and encodes detailed finding aid, including information on context and related collections.
Assists with reference activities of the department.
Performs other duties related to the functions or daily operations of the Archives, Library, and Research Collections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Background in art history and a MLIS or master’s of art with Certificate in Archival Studies strongly preferred.
Three to five years experience processing archival collections according to standard archival standards and practices.
Research in art history.
Demonstrated knowledge of twentieth- and twenty-first century art, art historical reference sources, and other related research material.
Experience using ArchivesSpace.
Knowledge of EAD.
Familiarity with integrated library systems and MARC cataloging.
Reading knowledge of one or more languages in addition to English.
Outstanding team orientation, flexibility, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Outstanding verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented with ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and to reach high and low shelves.

Skills

ArchivesSpace
EAD
MARC cataloging

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Fixed-term
Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
MLIS
Master's of Art
Certificate in Archival Studies

Salary/Compensations

$89,354

Benefits

Unionized position

About the Company

The Museum of Modern Art is a prominent institution dedicated to modern and contemporary art.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Museum, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union 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 to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, or any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”).
This is a unionized position at MoMA with covered employees represented by Local 2110, UAW, AFL-CIO.