Lois & Arthur Stainman Research Assistant [Part-Time End Dated]

The Metropolitan Museum Of Art • New York, NY

376d • $66,560 - $68,640

About The Position

The Research Assistant will support various curatorial initiatives within the American Wing of The Met, focusing on 18th- and 19th-century painting and drawing. This part-time role involves documentation, cataloguing, and administrative support for collection development and gallery installations, contributing to the museum's mission of showcasing diverse American artistic expression.

Requirements

• M.A. in History of Art or American Studies (ABD preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of American art and culture, specifically late 19th-century painting and drawing
• Some past experience in curatorial museum departments
• Familiarity with research resources and TMS
• Highly organized and detail-oriented independent research skills

Responsibilities

• Investigate and document diverse works—both canonic and newer acquisitions—augmenting bibliographic material of primary and secondary sources
• Assist curatorial team in collections research, building object files
• Assist with collections documentation and recordkeeping
• 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
• Commuter benefits
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
• Education Level: Master's degree