Senior Museum Acquisitions Lead

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF AR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life insured

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Generous paid time off & 13 museum-hol

Staff discount at Museum shops

Subsidized staff cafeteria

Counsel’s Office Council pass for free

Job summary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is seeking a Senior Museum Acquisitions Specialist to lead acquisitions, deaccessioning, and related collections work on-site in New York. You will develop reports for the Acquisitions Committee, coordinate with legal, curatorial, Registrar, and Finance, and support multiple board activities.

The role requires a strong background in museum administration, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication. Excellent benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, art history, museum studies, or related field.
• 4–5 years’ experience in collections management, museum administration, or auction house environment.
• NYS Notary Public License or ability to pass exam.
• Strong verbal and written communication, highly detail-oriented.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Acrobat, Zoom; familiarity with TMS/Tessitura.

Responsibilities

• Manage the acquisitions and deaccessioning/disposals processes at the Museum.
• Review documentation for acquisitions, deaccessioning and disposal; prepare reports.
• Draft internal memos and reports for acquisitions; oversee Board materials.
• Assist in processing Workday invoices and purchases of art; manage third-party accounts.
• Support provenance research related to acquisitions and archival duties.
• Greet and escort Trustees and provide meeting support as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Administration, Art History, Museum Studies or related specialization

Master’s degree (MA) preferred

Tools

The Museum System (TMS)

Tessitura

InDesign

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Zoom

Job description

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is seeking a Senior Museum Acquisitions Specialist to lead acquisitions, deaccessioning, and related collections work on-site in New York. You will develop reports for the Acquisitions Committee, coordinate with legal, curatorial, Registrar, and Finance, and support multiple board activities.

The role requires a strong background in museum administration, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication. Excellent benefits accompany this position.