Assistant Curator, European Sculpture [End-Dated]

The Metropolitan Museum of Art•New York, NY

3d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always. Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued. Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission. Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity. Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: You have demonstrated abilities as a scholar and connoisseur in European Sculpture and medals ca. 1450 – 1700. You will work in close collaboration with the Curator in Charge and Associate Curator of Sculpture to care for, research, display, and publish works in the collection. You will plan and execute on installations and exhibitions focused on the Museum’s collection; working collaboratively with other members of the curatorial staff to facilitate. You will present, document, study, and communicate works of art in the collection to the wider public. This is a position with an established end-date or time frame. Time frames will begin upon hire: 2 Years.

Requirements

PhD in art history required, with an emphasis in arts related to European Sculpture, 1500–1900
0 – 3 years Museum related experience, including academic research.
Demonstrated scholarly achievement reflecting a deep understanding of relevant artworks through new research, publications, and engaging scholarly lectures and public presentations to a range of audiences
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and proven follow-through
Fluency in French, German, Italian, and/or Spanish

Responsibilities

Assist in reviewing and updating object records in the database (TMS), including undertaking research in partnership with provenance researchers
Research, catalogue, and publish the collection of European sculpture, in our database and on the Museum’s website
Consult with the Museum’s conservators on the care of the collection and documentation of the condition of works
Organize special exhibitions and accompanying publications in collaboration with curatorial colleagues
Review outgoing loan requests and advise the Department Chair and Registrar’s Office
Contribute to the teaching mission of the Museum through public lectures and tours, docent training, and mentorship of interns and fellows.
Cultivate and steward donors and collectors for acquisitions and fundraising
Contribute ideas to and participate in the Friends of ESDA and Wrightsman Fellows donor groups and the Visiting Committee (advisory board) events
Answer correspondence relating to the collection and assist the public and visiting scholars
Foster and maintain meaningful working relationships with colleagues from other institutions in the U.S. and abroad including scholars, dealers, collectors, and other individuals involved with the interests of the Museum, while preserving personal and institutional independence
Lead with communications, whether written or spoken, that accommodate a variety of audiences depending on situation and need
Work independently and in collaboration/coordination with administration, collections management, conservation, curatorial, advancement, education, publication, digital, and other Met staff
Other duties as assigned

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 (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
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, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions