(PT/Temp) Curatorial Assistant at Morven Museum & Garden

Job Title: Curatorial Assistant

Job Status: Part-time, Temp

Location: Princeton, NJ

Salary: $25/hr

Note: This listing was sent to us by a Museum Studies alum, who previously held the position. 

DESCRIPTION

Morven Museum & Garden has an immediate opening for a part-time, temporary curatorial assistant. The successful candidate will work alongside the curators to continue a robust exhibit schedule and maintain the museum collection. This is a 12-month, part-time position working on site.

DUTIES

  • Assist in the planning and installation of exhibitions (correspondence, loan forms, checklists).

  • Work on the related publications (obtaining images and reproduction permissions; compiling research archives).

  • Assist with and write didactic labels and other copy as needed, including digital content for social media.

  • Assist with registrarial duties including condition reporting, loan logistics, and database

  • Assist with collections management,  including on-going inventory and maintaining collections storage

  • Act as a courier for loan objects

  • Maintain research archive and library

  • Daily administrative support (drafting correspondence, preparation of presentations, processing invoices, and other general office and clerical duties).

  • Liaison for curator’s external contacts, including lenders, researchers, and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.A. and 2 years work history, or equivalent experience.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in American history and museum practices

  • Excellent writing, research, and communication skills, with attention to detail.

  • Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

  • Ability to work well as a member of a team.

  • Administrative and organizational skills, including experience with museum databases, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Zoom.

  • Physical ability to lift or carry 25lbs, frequently use hands for simple grasping or pushing or pulling; occasionally bend, squat, climb, reach overhead; and the ability to work on ladders and ability to maintain balance.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • $25.00 hourly

  • Paid time off 

  • Paid sick time

  • On-site parking

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter & resume to jobs@morven.org  by July 12, 2024.