Curatorial Assistant, Drawings and Prints
$74,858–$74,858 year
On-site · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Curatorial Assistant in the Department of Drawing and Prints supports senior curators in research, planning, and realization of upcoming exhibitions and gallery rotations; assists in producing Museum publications and exhibition-related materials (wall texts, labels); researches and catalogs the collection and archives; supports exhibition-related functions including bibliographic and checklist research, loan correspondence, publication research and production, website development, and public program planning; maintains collection and loans, expedites custodial/registration/conservation preparation; serves as liaison with external parties and internal departments; may assist with acquisitions research and preparation; stays informed on departmental activities; conducts daily gallery inspections and assists with damage follow-up; answers inquiries and conducts visitor gallery tours; performs other duties as needed. Requirements include a minimum of a master’s degree in art history, strong research and writing skills, excellent organizational skills, proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with TMS; proficiency in a second language (French preferable) is a plus.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a master’s degree in art history
- Relevant work experience and competence within the Department’s interest
- Academic and/or curatorial interest in modern works on paper is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to adapt research and curatorial work across different periods, geographies, and subject areas
- Proficiency in a second language (French preferable)
- Superior research and writing skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other standard office procedures; Familiarity with The Museum System (TMS) is helpful
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of a master’s degree in art history
- Academic and/or curatorial interest in modern works on paper (plus)
- Proficiency in a second language (French preferable)
- Superior research and writing skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with The Museum System (TMS) is helpful
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