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About the Role

The Curatorial Research Associate will support the creation of a publication accompanying a mid-career survey of a living artist by conducting research, managing checklist updates, compiling bibliographic information, and securing image rights. This role involves collaboration with curatorial, publications, and external institutional staff.

Responsibilities

Conduct primary and secondary research for the publication.
Update exhibition checklists.
Compile bibliographic backmatter.
Compile images and obtain necessary usage permissions.
Provide research and logistical support for the publication.
Correspond with external contacts.
Work closely with Exhibitions and Publications departments.
Coordinate with galleries and living artist studios.
Coordinate across multiple co-organizing institutions.
Manage project timelines and milestones.
Manage checklists, databases, and files.

Requirements

M.A. in art history (PhD a plus).
3+ years of museum/gallery or related experience.
Demonstrated interest and expertise in contemporary American art.
Familiarity with video, installation, and performance art.
Excellent computer skills, including experience with TMS and Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent writing skills.
Clear verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex timelines and meet deadlines.

Skills

Primary research
Secondary research
Checklist management
Bibliographic compilation
Image rights acquisition
Database management
File management
Contemporary American art expertise
Video art familiarity
Installation art familiarity
Performance art familiarity
TMS
Microsoft Office
Excel
PowerPoint
Writing
Verbal communication
Timeline management
Deadline management

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Part-time
Temporary
Onsite

Experience Level

3+ years

Education Level

Master's degree in Art History

Salary/Compensations

$33.50 per hour

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
403(B) elections
Generous PTO
Commuter benefits (parking and mass transit)
Admission to museums
Pet insurance
Discounted Citibike membership

About the Company

The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930, houses a premier collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
The museum champions innovative American art and is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting contemporary American art.
It serves diverse audiences and celebrates the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States.
The Whitney is a significant force in supporting modern and contemporary art and defining what is innovative and influential in American art.

Equal Opportunity

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Museum does not discriminate based on age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, partnership status, caregiver status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other factor prohibited by law.
The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications.
The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels.