The Whitney Museum is Hiring a Curatorial Assistant (NYC)

The Whitney Museum is looking for a full-time Curatorial Assistant, reporting to the Museum's Nancy and Steve Crown Family Chief Curator. The Curatorial Assistant will assist the Chief Curator with scholarly projects as well as a variety of administrative tasks. They will work closely with the Executive Assistant, who manages the day-to-day of the office. Excellent research and writing skills are essential, as well as a deep knowledge of 20th- and 21st-century art history. Those who are interested in this role should apply no later than 5pm EST on July 15th, 2024

Compensation rate $50,000 - $55,000 per annum

REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in 20th- and 21st-century art history and contemporary art
2 years museum, gallery, or other relevant experience
Excellent clerical and organizational skills, including experience with TMS, Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent writing, research, and communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of exhibition preparation procedures is helpful
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work thoughtfully, quickly, thoroughly, and collegially, and respect the day-to-day process as much as the end result.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assistance in planning, research, organization and installation of exhibitions
Assistance with catalogues and other publications, both print and digital
Research on artists for curatorial projects and acquisitions; writing didactic labels, press releases and other copy
Serving as liaison with Curator’s contacts, including artists, donors and gallerists; acquisition of works for the Whitney’s permanent collection, including coordination with Conservation, Registration and Documentation departments
TMS data entry
Other tasks as needed to support the work of the Curatorial Department

BENEFITS + PERKS