Senior Museum Acquisitions Lead: Strategy & Board Reports

100 The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Long-term disability coverage

Commuter benefits

Staff cafeteria discount

Museum staff discounts

Access to Museums Council pass

Job summary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks a Senior Museum Acquisitions Specialist to manage acquisitions, deaccessioning, and related records. This on-site role partners with Counsel’s Office, curatorial, conservator, registrar, and finance teams to support board reporting and governance processes.

Responsibilities include drafting policies, reviewing gift and purchase paperwork, and ensuring meticulous documentation for acquisitions and related committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Administration, Art History, Museum Studies or related field; MA preferred.
• 4–5 years experience in collections management or museum administration.
• Experience with legal documents NYS Notary Public License or ability to pass exam.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Zoom.
• Experience with The Museum System (TMS), Tessitura, InDesign preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage acquisitions and deaccessioning/disposals processes and related issues.
• Review documentation for acquisitions and disposal; prepare reports for Board committees.
• Oversee Board materials, correspondence, and reporting; support Counsel’s Office and other offices.
• Coordinate and maintain archival processes for Board materials and files.
• Prepare board/committee meeting materials and dry runs; greet and escort Trustees.

Skills

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Zoom

The Museum System (TMS)

Tessitura

InDesign

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

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

MA preferred

Tools

N/A

Job description

The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks a Senior Museum Acquisitions Specialist to manage acquisitions, deaccessioning, and related records. This on-site role partners with Counsel’s Office, curatorial, conservator, registrar, and finance teams to support board reporting and governance processes.

Responsibilities include drafting policies, reviewing gift and purchase paperwork, and ensuring meticulous documentation for acquisitions and related committees.