Curatorial Assistant, Drawings & Prints — Modernism Researcher

Asian American Arts Alliance; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Museum of Modern Art in New York seeks a Curatorial Assistant for the Department of Drawings and Prints to support research for exhibitions and publications, and to handle acquisitions, records, loans, and related inquiries.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s in art history, with strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work across periods and geographies. Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TMS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art history required.
• Minimum two years in a curatorial department with exhibition/catalog experience.
• Interest in modern and contemporary works on paper is a plus.
• Ability to adapt research across periods and geographies.
• Proficiency in a second language preferred.
• Strong writing and organizational skills required.

Responsabilités

• Assist senior curators with research, planning, and exhibition realization.
• Contribute to publications, wall texts, and object labels.
• Catalog the collection and archives related to exhibitions.
• Support loans, bibliography, and production activities.
• Coordinate with other departments and external contacts.
• Conduct gallery inspections and respond to collection inquiries.
• Provide general curatorial support as needed.

Connaissances

Research

Writing

Organization

Attention to detail

Formation

Master’s degree in art history

Outils

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

The Museum System (TMS)

Description du poste

The Museum of Modern Art in New York seeks a Curatorial Assistant for the Department of Drawings and Prints to support research for exhibitions and publications, and to handle acquisitions, records, loans, and related inquiries.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s in art history, with strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work across periods and geographies. Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TMS is preferred.