Curatorial Assistant, Drawings and Prints

The Museum of Modern Art•New York, NY

About The Position

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Curatorial Assistant in its Department of Drawing and Prints. The Curatorial Assistant will support the Department’s curatorial team in all areas of their responsibilities, including research for exhibitions and publications, and administrative tasks related to acquisitions, exhibitions, collections records, bibliographic and biographical files, loans, and general curatorial inquiries. Ideal candidates will hold a minimum of a master’s degree in art history. An academic and/or curatorial interest in early- to mid-20th-century European modernism is a plus, as it will support the development of multiple upcoming exhibitions; the position also requires the flexibility to shift across periods, geographies, and subjects as future projects demand.

Requirements

Minimum of a master’s degree in art history required.
Relevant work experience and competence within the area of the Department’s interest.
Demonstrated ability to adapt research and curatorial work across different periods, geographies, and subject areas.
Superior research and writing skills are essential.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and other standard office procedures and skills.
Familiarity with The Museum System (TMS) is helpful.

Nice To Haves

An academic and/or curatorial interest in early- to mid-20th-century European modernism is a plus.
Academic and/or curatorial interest in modern works on paper is a plus.
Proficiency in a second language (French preferable) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists senior curators with all aspects of research, planning, organization, and realization of upcoming exhibitions and gallery rotations.
Writes, edits, and assists in the production of Museum publications and exhibition-related materials, including wall texts and extended object labels.
Researches and catalogs the Museum collection and archives as they relate to the exhibition project. Answers related inquiries.
Performs exhibition support functions, including bibliographic and checklist research, loan correspondence, publication research and production, website development, and public program planning.
Assists in the maintenance of the collection and loans, and expedites arrangements for custodial, registration, conservation, and preparation work as required in the gallery, study and storage areas.
Functions as a liaison with outside persons and organizations, and with other departments within the Museum.
May assist in research and preparation for potential acquisitions for the collection, including biographical and bibliographical research, maintaining files, and communicating with dealers, galleries, collectors, and artists, as necessary.
Keeps informed of current activity in the area of departmental interest through gallery and museum visits, publications, etc. and makes recommendations to senior staff.
Conducts daily collection gallery inspections and daily inspection of works on view in temporary exhibitions and assists with follow-up arrangements in the event of damage, deterioration, etc.
Answers inquiries and conducts gallery tours as necessary for visitors, etc.
Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.