Job Opening – Curatorial Assistant, Modern and Contemporary Art (07/2012)

National Academy Museum and School
New York, New York

Position Summary:

Working three days a week, the curatorial assistant is responsible for providing programmatic, research and administrative support for the department and reports to the Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning, organization, and implementation of the exhibition program to include research, loan facilitation, and label/wall text development
• Create curatorial content and update the web site, the collection data base, and E-museum
• Manage correspondence and the outgoing loan program
• Assist with updating and maintenance of the archive
• Work with the curatorial team to facilitate committees, interface with Academicians, and implement curatorial projects

Qualifications:

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to work effectively on multiple projects
• Detail oriented
• Full technological proficiency including knowledge of Photoshop and TMS (The Museum System) desirable

Education and Experience:

• BA in art history, MA ideal
• Knowledge of modern and contemporary art
• One to three years experience in an art museum, gallery, or educational institution

Please email cover letter and resume to Michael McKay, Director of Finance and Administration, at mmckay@nationalacademy.org. Resumes without a cover letter will not be accepted. No phone calls, please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.