Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant (Temporary)
About The Position
The Brooklyn Museum is seeking to hire a Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant for a temporary position, dedicated to support the planning, implementation, and related programming for the 2027 Brooklyn Now exhibition. Reporting to the John and Barbara Vogelstein Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, the Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant will work closely with the core exhibition project teams for the show and will liaise with all departments. The Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant will support all areas of the exhibition development including checklists, interpretation, and the installation and deinstallation of the works, as well as related programming. The Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant will ensure timely implementation focusing on scheduling, internal and external communications, logistical needs, and support as needed. This is a temporary role not to exceed 11 months.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in art history, fine arts, museum studies, visual culture, or a related humanities discipline, or two to three years of experience in a museum or other cultural organization
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize complex projects
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with collaborative projects
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and basic office functions (e.g., scanning, filing)
- Familiarity with collection databases such as The Museum System (TMS)
Responsibilities
- Attend all team meetings unless otherwise noted, and facilitate the preparation and meeting notes
- Provide general administrative support
- Assist maintaining and updating exhibition checklists
- Assist tracking correspondences with artists
- Assist with other exhibition materials (i.e., wall labels, image set and captions, artwork fact sheets, etc.) and coordination with internal teams as directed
- Assist with Registrars department on incoming works and with artist communications regarding loan agreements and shipping/deliveries
- Attend Registrar training for assistance with incoming works
- Assist Registrar and Project Manager with art installation and deinstallation
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan
- Generous paid time off, including annual vacation leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre-tax health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses
- Employee Assistant Program
- Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions
- Early access to Museum exhibitions
- Invitations to staff-only programs, tours, and on-site engagement events
- Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs
- 40% discount for staff in Museum shops
- 20% discount at Museum café
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
