Works on Paper Study Center Fellow – The Whitney Museum of American Art

Description

A two-year, full-time Curatorial Fellow position, reporting to the Steven and Ann Ames Curator of Drawings and Prints, is available from September 2021 to September 2023. The primary role of the incumbent is to support the Sondra Gilman Study Center—a storage, research, and display facility for the majority of the Museum’s collection of over 18,000 drawings, prints, and photographs. The Fellow will work closely with members of the Conservation and Exhibitions & Collections Management departments in managing the day-to-day operations of the Study Center, and with the Curatorial team on various tasks related to the research, stewardship, and display of the collection. Mentorship is an important component of this fellowship opportunity, and we welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds interested in the field of prints and drawings.

Responsibilities include:

– Assistance with a range of curatorial projects and tasks for the Steven and Ann Ames Curator of Drawings and Prints, including exhibition and collection research, acquisition presentations and processing, preparation and writing of didactic texts, checklist and database management, and administrative duties. The Fellow may also assist with research and other tasks for various curators in the department, as needed.

– Management of the Study Center’s calendar for internal meetings and external appointments.

– Serving as the key correspondent for curators, scholars, students, and artists interested in viewing drawings, prints, and photographs in the Museum’s collection.

– Providing access to requested collection items and supervision of Study Center visitors.

– Working with Conservation and Exhibitions & Collections Management to pull and track the movement of artworks and prepare artworks for viewing.

About the Whitney

The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.

EEO Statement

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.   

Requirements

Job requirements:

– B.A. with specialized knowledge of twentieth- and twenty-first century art (M.A. and/or prewar experience a plus)

– Demonstrated interest in a career in curatorial, collections management, conservation, or related museum field. Prior experience in a museum environment or similar art institution is preferred.

– Outstanding organizational, writing, research, and communication skills, with sharp attention to detail

– Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team and handle several deadlines simultaneously

– Experience with The Museum System (TMS) and Microsoft Office preferred

– Ability to handle works on paper and lift moderately heavy boxes

Application Instructions:

-In order to apply, please complete an application located on the Museum’s website: https://whitney.org/About/JobPostings