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Assistant Curator, Drawings and Prints [Metropolitan Museum of Art]

ASSISTANT CURATOR

Drawings and Prints

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world’s finest museums, seeks an Assistant Curator, Drawings and Prints. The Assistant Curator in charge of the Study Room manages the daily operation of the Prints Study Room and storage areas. They assist visitors to the study room, respond to queries from them and others about the collection, participate in Johnson Gallery installations, and oversee the ephemera collection of the department. They will also oversee the project to catalogue and photograph the Jefferson R. Burdick Collection of ephemera and manage the two part-time staff members devoted to the project.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Supervise and administer the Prints Study Room and print storage areas
Assist visitors in the study room and respond to queries from them and others about the collection
Participate in Johnson Gallery installations
Oversee the ephemera collection in the department
Oversee cataloguing and photography of Jefferson R. Burdick Collection of ephemera
Other related duties
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2015

The Assistant 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:

Careers@MetMuseum.org

as a Word attachment only

with “Assistant Curator, Drawings and Prints” in the subject line.

Job Requirements
Requirements and Qualifications:

Experience and Skills:

Cultural institution or library experience preferred
Minimum of three to five years museum experience preferred
Demonstrated experience in accomplishing original research
Knowledge and Education:

MA in art history required, Ph.D. preferred
Reading knowledge of French and/or German required
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: ASSISTANT CURATOR, Drawings and Prints
Email Address: Careers@MetMuseum.org

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