Assistant Curator, American Textiles — Research & Programs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life 보험

403(b) retirement plan with employer ‑

Paid time off and 13 museum holidays

Commuter benefits

Staff cafeteria

Job summary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks an Assistant Curator of American Textiles to advance research, interpretation, and public programs for the American Wing collection. You will research, catalogue, and propose new installations and exhibitions in collaboration with curators, conservators, and educators.

You will lead tours, develop training for guides, and contribute to publications, lectures, and community outreach, while fostering inclusive storytelling across diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with specialization in American textiles; PhD or ABD preferred.
• Understanding of textile structures, materials, and techniques; experience with textile handling.
• 3-5 years museum experience directly related to required curatorial duties.
• Scholarly research and publication; participation in symposia, lectures, and public engagement.
• Commitment to exploring DEIA initiatives in museum and professional communities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and collaboration with diverse audiences.
• Ability to create and maintain well-researched collection records.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing collection research, assessment, and refinement of American textiles.
• Identify opportunities within the collection to bring fresh ideas and narratives to installations and gallery rotations.
• Research and write interpretive materials, including gallery texts and printed/online publications.
• Assist with and propose gallery installations, some with accompanying publications.
• Recommend artwork for acquisition in collaboration with conservators, other curators, collection managers, and collectors.
• Cultivate and steward donors for acquisition and fundraising support.
• Contribute ideas to programming for American Wing Visiting Committee and departmental groups.
• Lead tours of departmental exhibitions and installations; develop and lead training for volunteer guides.
• Contribute to public lectures, gallery talks, classes, and mentoring of interns and fellows.
• Foster relationships with local and global audiences and scholarly communities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

DEIA initiatives engagement

Public program development

Education

Master's degree in American textiles

PhD or ABD preferred

Tools

TMS

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks an Assistant Curator of American Textiles to advance research, interpretation, and public programs for the American Wing collection. You will research, catalogue, and propose new installations and exhibitions in collaboration with curators, conservators, and educators.

You will lead tours, develop training for guides, and contribute to publications, lectures, and community outreach, while fostering inclusive storytelling across diverse audiences.