The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks an Associate Curator. NY

Deadline: October 16, 2012, 10am
Interview date: October 24, 2012

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world’s finest museums, seeks a specialist in international Contemporary Art. The Associate Curator (title commensurate with experience) will participate in research, development and active management of the Collection; initiation of collection displays, major special exhibitions, publications and interpretation; and participation in all activities of the Department.

Primary responsibilities and duties:

• Participation in review of Collection;
• Participation in devising departmental collection and research strategies, and delivering them;
• Initiation and organization of collection displays and special exhibitions including research, catalogentries, other texts and database maintenance;
• Fostering and maintaining good working relationships with donors, patrons, collectors, colleagues from other international institutions, the scholarly community, dealers, and other individuals involved with the interests of the Museum;
• Author and essayist for general and specialized publications and other content, printed and online;
• Answering correspondence relating to Collection; assisting the public and visiting scholars;
• Contribution to public programs (Learning, Volunteers);
• Interaction with potential sponsors; fundraising as appropriate;
• Involvement in planning programs for Modern and Contemporary patrons’ groups and Visiting Committee.

Requirements and qualifications

Experience and skills:

• Minimum six years experience in a museum or academic institution;
• Demonstrated engagement with artistic practice across the world;
• Demonstrated scholarly achievement including evidence of original research;
• Demonstrated commitment to broad international engagement and learning;
• Conceived and executed major contemporary loan exhibitions with broad international scope;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with artists, museum colleagues, donors and general public;
• Ability to undertake creation and maintain care of precise and widely researched records.

Knowledge and education:

• PhD (or equivalent) in history of art;
• Deep expertise in twentieth and twenty-first century art;
• Extensive background in international modern and contemporary culture;
• Good written and spoken English;
• Working knowledge of at least one other European OR non-European language.

The Associate Curator/Curator for Modern and Contemporary Art is full-time and includes full benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send cover letter, indicating position of interest, resume, and salary history to: employoppty@metmuseum.org as a Word attachment only with “Assoc Curator/ Curator Modern and Contemporary Art” in the subject line.

Or mail to:
ATTN: HR-MW-AC/C
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028

Equal Opportunity Employer

Website: www.metmuseum.org