Curatorial Assistant at the New Museum of Contemporary Art – Museum Studies

Job Title: Curatorial Assistant

Job Status: Full-time

Salary: $48,801.40

Position Overview:

The Curatorial Assistant will provide support to the Curators and the Artistic Director, to ensure the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations and exhibition preparation within the Department. This is a full-time, non-exempt union-represented position subject to terms of the Museum’s agreement with Local 2110, UAW, and is eligible for the New Museum’s employee benefits programs. Starting salary begins at $48,801.40 commensurate with experience. The anticipated schedule is Monday-Friday, 10am–6pm, with some evenings required. This position is temporarily a hybrid role and requires working onsite a few days a week. This position is temporarily a hybrid role and requires working onsite a few days a week.

Responsibilities:

•Provide administrative / office support to the Artistic Director and Curators, including responding to inquiries, coordinating travel for Curators and Artistic Director, expense reporting and reconciliation, upkeep of physical and electronic files, recording meeting minutes, sorting mail, and managing / responding to phone messages. In general, the incumbent will work proactively to implement efficiencies within the Curatorial Department, working with the team to develop processes and guidelines for the department as a whole.

•Provide exhibition coordination support to the Artistic Director, Curators, and Exhibitions Department, including preliminary research, managing exhibition checklists, assisting with lender lists and the loan process, exhibition design, obtaining archive materials, procuring equipment, and circulating / tracking touring exhibition documents. Coordinate studio visits, gather and organize portfolios.

•Assist the Artistic Director and Curators on commissions, productions, and realization of new artworks.

•Provide support for the exhibition publication process including keeping track of publication schedules, corresponding with authors, designers, printers, and publishers. Produce and proofread object labels and interpretative texts for exhibitions and exhibition publications, according to New Museum standards, including adherence to the Museum’s established style guide.

•Assemble clear and well-designed exhibition and curatorial PPT presentations for Board, staff, fundraising, and external purposes.

•Liaise with the Development and Education and Public Engagement Departments on guest list management, fundraising events, and exhibition-related public programs, and communicate with artists, galleries, and patrons.

Qualified candidates will have:

•Bachelor’s degree (MA preferable) in art history or curatorial studies.

•Minimum of 3 years of administrative or project coordination experience in museums or galleries.

•Excellent written, editorial, and oral skills. Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.

•Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

•Thorough understanding of local, national, and international contemporary art scenes.

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint; fluency in Photoshop and SketchUp. Experience in list and calendar management.

•Diplomacy, confidentiality, and teamwork skills are essential.

Apply:

Interested candidates should apply by sending an email with their resume and cover letter to applycuratorial@newmuseum.org with Curatorial Assistant in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until April 22, 2022.

Employee Benefits

We offer a full comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Program through the Difference Card, Commuter Benefits Program through the Difference Card, Voluntary Short Term Disability Plan and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, and other voluntary benefits.

Paid Time and Holidays Off

We offer full-time employees 15 days of paid time off, 8 sick days off and 13 holidays off as applicable through the fiscal year.

About the New Museum

Founded in 1977, the New Museum is a leading destination for new art and new ideas. It is Manhattan’s only dedicated contemporary art museum and is respected internationally for the adventurousness and global scope of its curatorial program. Since opening on Bowery in 2007, over 3.8 million have visited the Museum or attended programs and events, and the Museum has presented 90+ exhibitions with 500 artists from 60 countries around the globe, and 650+ public programs ranging from live performances, conferences, residencies, screening, after-school programs, and family days. The New Museum has a current operating budget of $10.6 million and approximately 120 full-and part-time employees. For more information about the New Museum and its programs, please visit www.newmuseum.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The New Museum of Contemporary Art believes that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity, and we do not discriminate against our staff members or applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sex, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran or citizenship status provided they are qualified and meet the requirements for the job. The New Museum provides reasonable accommodation to candidates with disabilities. As per New York State Guidelines, all candidates hired must be vaccinated with the COVID vaccine.

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