Executive Assistant to Chief Curator, Drawings & Prints

MoMA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is seeking an Assistant to the Robert Lehman Chief Curator of Drawings and Prints to provide wide-ranging administrative support for the Chief Curator and department operations. This on-site role handles calendars, travel, correspondence, and financial tasks, contributing to exhibitions and special projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in administrative roles, with excellent communication, discretion, and organizational skills in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five+ years of administrative or development experience.
• Experience managing a complex calendar and coordinating travel.
• Superior discretion, judgment and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex calendar for the Chief Curator and travel arrangements.
• Prepare detailed agendas and anticipate needs to resolve conflicts.
• Draft formal and informal correspondence on the Chief Curator's behalf.
• Answer department lines and triage requests for next steps.
• Provide general admin support to the Chief Curator and department.
• Support committee meetings and exhibitions as needed.
• Assist with day-to-day financial operations (expenses, invoices).
• Contribute to presentation materials and special projects.

Skills

Discretion

Communication

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Navan

Job description

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is seeking an Assistant to the Robert Lehman Chief Curator of Drawings and Prints to provide wide-ranging administrative support for the Chief Curator and department operations. This on-site role handles calendars, travel, correspondence, and financial tasks, contributing to exhibitions and special projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in administrative roles, with excellent communication, discretion, and organizational skills in a