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:

Careers@MetMuseum.org

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.