Job Description
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world’s finest museums, seeks an Assistant/Associate Curator, Drawings and Prints. The Assistant/Associate Curator oversees every aspect of the department’s comprehensive collection of European 19th-century drawings, prints, and illustrated books from acquiring, researching and publishing the works to organizing exhibitions and administering loans.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Research and publish the collection.
- Propose and organize exhibitions.
- Research and propose new acquisitions.
- Administer loan requests.
- Foster and maintain excellent working relationships with donors, patrons, collectors, dealers, colleagues from other institutions, and the scholarly community.
- Assist with fundraising as appropriate.
- Engage with programs for departmental friends groups.
- Contribute to the Museum’s various educational programs.
- Other related duties.
Application Deadline: July 17th, 2015
The Assistant/Associate Curator, Drawings and Prints, is a full-time position and includes full benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send cover letter, indicating position of interest, resume, and salary history to:
as a Word attachment only
with “Assistant/Associate Curator, Drawings and Prints” in the subject line.
Job Requirements
Requirements and Qualifications:
Experience and Skills:
- Minimum three years of museum experience.
- Knowledge of European 19th-century drawings, prints, and illustrated books with a particular interest in French works required.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Proficiency in two foreign languages including French preferred.
Knowledge and Education:
- Ph.D. or equivalent experience preferred.
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