Assistant Curator of Judaica — Shape Jewish Art & Culture

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks a Shapiro-Silverberg Assistant Curator of Judaica to support and enrich the Judaica program through curatorial and administrative duties. This role reports to the Schusterman Judaica Curator and sits within the Art of Europe department, with opportunities to collaborate across the European decorative arts collections.

The position involves handling object installations, cataloging research, donor outreach, internship and teen programs, and public-facing

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Art History, Jewish history or Jewish studies.
• 1–3 years of curatorial and museum experience.
• Reading/writing knowledge of Hebrew essential; Yiddish reading preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with European decorative arts is a plus.
• Experience with museum databases; knowledge of TMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support installations and rotations of Jewish objects, and update locations across galleries.
• Research, care, management and documentation of the collection; catalog objects and manage object files.
• Assist with donor groups and events; coordinate logistics and invitations.
• Support MFA Pathways Internship and Teens programs; mentor students and develop workplace skills.
• Assist with exhibition preparation, loan correspondence, and publication research.
• Assist with acquisitions and travel to examine items when needed.
• Respond to public inquiries and help visitors with the collection.
• Contribute to interpretative texts, wall panels, labels and public programs.
• Create social media posts and website content for the Judaica collection.

Job description

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks a Shapiro-Silverberg Assistant Curator of Judaica to support and enrich the Judaica program through curatorial and administrative duties. This role reports to the Schusterman Judaica Curator and sits within the Art of Europe department, with opportunities to collaborate across the European decorative arts collections.

The position involves handling object installations, cataloging research, donor outreach, internship and teen programs, and public-facing