Department Administrator, Modern & Contemporary Drawings

The-Morgan-Library-; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $25

Job summary

The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the Department Administrator in the Modern and Contemporary Drawings department. The role reports to the Acquavella Curator and Department Head, providing support for acquisitions, collection management, exhibitions, and the Modern and Contemporary Collectors Committee.

The position requires coordinating with Conservation, Registration, Imaging and Rights, Administration, and Cataloging, and scheduling researchers for the Drawing Study Center.

Qualifications

• BA in art history or related field (MA preferred).
• 1–2 years’ experience in a museum or gallery, similar position.
• Experience/comfort handling art objects or historical materials.
• Knowledge of modern and contemporary art.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for acquisitions, collection management, exhibitions, and management of the Modern and Contemporary Collectors Committee.
• Coordinate extensive interdepartmental communication with Conservation, Registration, Imaging and Rights, Administration, and Cataloging.
• Schedule and oversee researchers who visit the Drawing Study Center.
• Assist with department events and on-site operations; work two days per week onsite with flexibility for additional events.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Ability to juggle multiple projects

Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel

TMS familiarity / Adobe Suite

Education

BA in art history or related field

MA preferred

BFA

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

TMS

Adobe Suite

Job description

The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the Department Administrator in the Modern and Contemporary Drawings department. The role reports to the Acquavella Curator and Department Head, providing support for acquisitions, collection management, exhibitions, and the Modern and Contemporary Collectors Committee.

The position requires coordinating with Conservation, Registration, Imaging and Rights, Administration, and Cataloging, and scheduling researchers for the Drawing Study Center.