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About the Role

The Senior Museum Acquisitions Specialist will manage the procedures for acquisitions of art, deaccessioning and disposal, and other collections management procedures. This role involves developing reports, preparing summaries for the Acquisitions Committee of the Board of Trustees, and providing administrative support for other Board Committees and the Board of Trustees. You will partner with various departments including legal, curatorial, conservation, finance, and development.

Responsibilities

Manage the acquisitions and deaccessioning/disposals processes, including other collections-related issues.
Review submissions for the General Counsel & Secretary’s approval.
Review documentation for acquisitions of art, deaccessioning and disposal.
Facilitate deaccessioning, including overseeing correspondence, maintaining databases, and preparing reports for the Board of Trustees and other Board Committees.
Review and proofread meeting materials for the Board of Trustees and other Board Committee meetings.
Draft internal memos and reports for acquisitions.
Draft policies and procedures related to Museum acquisitions.
Review gift and purchase paperwork for art acquisitions, and gifts-in-kind.
Assist in processing of paperwork for acquisitions, as needed.
Review documentation for Workday invoices and purchases of art.
Administer Museum accounts with third-parties for acquisitions.
Support provenance research related to acquisitions.
Oversee the processing of departmental loan paperwork.
Compile responses to institutional surveys.
Clip news articles and prepare summaries for Board Committees.
Prepare reports on acquisitions for senior management.
Work on research projects related to acquisitions of art.
Administer the Board and Acquisitions sections of the Counsel’s Office internal SharePoint site and manage documents on the Counsel’s Office k-drive.
Review and prepare files for deposit in Museum Archives.
Coordinate and maintain the archival process of Board materials.
Assist in preparation for Board and Board Committee meetings and any Dry Runs.
Greet and escort Trustees.
Assist with set-up and break-down for Board of Trustees and Board Committee meetings.
Provide Board and acquisitions coverage, as necessary.
Perform other Counsel’s Office related duties such as mail, filing, answering phones, and coverage for attorneys when assistants are out.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Administration, Art History, Museum Studies or related specialization; MA preferred.
4-5 years of experience in collections management, museum administration, or in an auction house environment.
Experience in managing and organizing files.
Familiarity with legal documents.
NYS Notary Public License, or ability to pass exam.
Proficiency with MS Office (including Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Zoom.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Adept at conflict resolution, diplomatic, discreet.
Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
Able to work as a member of a team, as well as independently.

Skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Zoom
The Museum System (TMS)
Tessitura
InDesign

Location

New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Pennsylvania

Work Type

On-site
Full-time

Experience Level

4-5 years

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
MA preferred

Salary/Compensations

$100,000.00 - $110,000.00 / Annually

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account
Commuter benefits
Free financial-planning services
Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
25% discount for staff in Museum shops
A subsidized staff cafeteria
Access to the Museums Council pass

About the Company

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.
The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.
Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.
Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects.
We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage.
Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.
At The Met, every staff member lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.

Equal Opportunity

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.