The Studio Museum in Harlem is seeking a Curatorial Assistant, Collections, to join the growing collections team responsible for the Museum’s permanent and study collections and archives. A division of the Curatorial department, the Collections team, is working toward a complete inventory and storage move of the collections. The Curatorial Assistant, Collections will serve an integral role in the execution of this multi-year project.
In addition, they will work closely with collections curator(s) on research, exhibition planning and administration, acquisitions and loans, and collection maintenance and stewardship. The Curatorial Assistant, Collections will collaborate with colleagues on increasing access to the collections by documenting works, artists and other constituents, and archival materials; expanding the collections’ presence on the Museum’s website; and managing internal and external rights and reproduction requests. The Curatorial Assistant, Collections reports to the Associate Curator, Permanent Collection.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Stakeholders (who this position will interact with regularly):
Internal (excluding direct chain of command):
External:
Travel Requirements: ☒ Yes ☐ No
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Percent travel required: 0—10%
Physical Demands: ☒ Yes ☐ No
80% of time spent sitting at the computer
Ability to carry and lift up to 25 pound
Qualifications:
Required (items listed as “required” MUST be met for a candidate to qualify for this role):
Desirable:
Knowledge of museum standards and practices of registration, art handling, conservation, and collections storage requirements and procedures.
Competencies:
Required (items listed as “required” MUST be met for a candidate to qualify for this role):
Salary is commensurate with experience within the guidelines of a small not-for-profit. Competitive benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement account, and substantial vacation.
Application:
The position is open until filled. Send resume, cover letter and two writing samples to jobs@studiomuseum.org please include “Curatorial Assistant” in the subject line of your email.