MoMA PS1: Curatorial Assistant

Artinfoland; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,700 - 69,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days paid vacation

10 days paid sick leave

11 paid holidays

3 paid personal days

401(k) savings plan

Life insurance

Medical/health (including visual and dental)

Job summary

A contemporary art organization in New York seeks a full-time Curatorial Assistant to support exhibition development and management. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of contemporary art, and some proficiency in software tools. This permanent position offers a salary of $63,000 and benefits including paid vacation and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in curatorial positions or equivalent.
• Exceptional judgment and professionalism in sensitive matters.
• Proven organizational ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support checklist development and participate in production meetings.
• Liaise with artists, galleries, and organizations.
• Conduct and prepare bibliographic and biographical research.

Skills

Contemporary art knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Project management

Computer skills

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

PS1 was born out of New York’s alternative space movement in the 1970s, transforming an abandoned nineteenth-century schoolhouse in Long Island City, Western Queens, into a space for artists and their collaborators to generate ideas and present work.

The Curatorial Assistant supports the Chief Curator, senior-level Curators, and guest Curators on a project basis focused on all manner of exhibition development, research, coordination, and execution including a wide scope of curatorial functions such as preparing bibliographic and biographical research, managing exhibition and artwork production, helping track expenses, building exhibition checklists, TMS entry, and catalogue research and coordination. The Curatorial Assistant also works on public programs and conducts other general curatorial work to support the department, collaborating across teams to ensure that needs around exhibitions and other programs are communicated and fulfilled.

The Role Overview

The Curatorial Assistant reports to the Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs and works in close collaboration with the rest of the Curatorial and Production teams in the development, coordination, and execution of programs.

Position & Tasks

• Supports checklist development, as well as exhibition and artwork production, and participates in weekly production meetings.
• Manages with Curatorial, Production, and External Affairs the preparation of exhibition checklists and press releases and schedules work to be done within the Museum and without, in such areas as photography, public information, tours, etc.
• Liaises with artists, galleries, and organizations involved in exhibitions and related programs.
• Assists with the planning and writing of wall labels and text.
• Conducts and prepares bibliographic and biographical research of current and future exhibitions.
• Conducts catalogue research and supports the coordination of publications.
• Books necessary travel arrangements for artists and collaborators.
• Conducts ongoing research of artists, specific works, locations of works, photograph sources, and answers related inquiries from the public and scholars with regard to such information.
• Answers general curatorial inquiries and conducts gallery tours as necessary for visitors.

Who Can Apply?

MoMA PS1 is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

• Minimum two years of experience in curatorial positions or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary art.
• Proven experience in managing and executing the planning of exhibitions and working with colleagues and artists to realize ambitious programs.
• Exceptional judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive situations and matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively prioritize and manage time, juggle multiple duties and tasks, and meet deadlines, as well as ability to manage frequent shifts in priorities.
• Experience managing multiple projects with competing deadlines; anticipating project needs and problem-solving accordingly.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google suite including Drive, and video conferencing platforms.
• Knowledge of TMS or related databases is a plus.
• Proven organizational ability and attention to detail.

This position is permanent and full-time with a salary of $63,000. Benefits include:

• 20 days paid vacation leave
• 10 days paid sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 paid personal days
• Participation in a 401(k) savings plan
• Life insurance
• Medical/health (including visual and dental)