Administrative Assistant for Curatorial

The Frick Collection • New York, NY

5d • $58,000

About The Position

The Curatorial Administrative Assistant supports the daily operations of the Curatorial Department and works closely with the museum’s curators, particularly the Associate Curator and Associate Curator for Decorative Arts. We are seeking a highly motivated and exceptionally organized individual to execute administrative activities including: preparing materials for exhibitions and publications (including maintaining object lists and files; assisting with loan correspondence; requesting images and rights for print and digital use; and coordinating with departments across the institution on programming and promotional materials); organizing curatorial events (such as study days, symposia, and dinners); and processing expense reports. The position occasionally requires participation in curatorial events and programs, and includes interaction with the public and high-level donors. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to gain broad experience across all facets of curatorial work within a small and dynamic department.

Requirements

• B.A. required.
• Strong computer literacy in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Office Suite, is essential
• Ability to carry/transport materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable training in Art History.
• Working knowledge of foreign languages—particularly Italian and French—is desirable.
• experience with The Museum System (TMS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• preparing materials for exhibitions and publications (including maintaining object lists and files; assisting with loan correspondence; requesting images and rights for print and digital use; and coordinating with departments across the institution on programming and promotional materials)
• organizing curatorial events (such as study days, symposia, and dinners)
• processing expense reports
• participation in curatorial events and programs
• interaction with the public and high-level donors

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays, all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day and four floating holidays: two may be used in the first half of the calendar year, two may be used in the second half of the calendar year.
• Sick and Vacation time: Eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick and 12 vacation days their first year of employment. In subsequent years, eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 25 vacation days/year.
• Paid Family leave: In addition to adhering to all federal family leave laws, we provide all eligible employees with paid bereavement and family leave.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance : all full-time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in employer sponsored benefits plans. Employees contribute to the cost of health insurance based on income level and type of coverage selected.
• Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance: the Frick covers the entire cost of these benefits for all full-time employees. The life insurance benefit is up to three times the employee’s annual salary.
• Retirement: The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement by offering participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan – 403(b) and a defined benefit pension plan. We also offer retiree health benefits for retirees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness Programs at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets.
• Additional benefits include discounted Metro Cards/Transit Checks, flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and commuting costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees