Associate Curator [Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY]

Description

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world’s finest museums, seeks an Associate Curator/Curator. He/she will be an expert in 20^th Century Historic Costumes, with skills in connoisseurship and the ability to propose and support curatorial initiatives in this field. He/she will participate in research, development, and active management of the Collection; the initiation of collection displays, major special exhibitions, publications and interpretation; and all activities of the Department. Reports to Curator in Charge.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:

• Working closely with the Curator in Charge, devise and execute departmental collection and research strategies
• Initiate and organize collection displays and special exhibitions
• Act as key author and essayist for major exhibition catalogues and other specialized publications, including online content
• Answer correspondence relating to the Collection; assist the public and visiting scholars
• Contribute to public programs (Learning, Volunteers, etc.)
• Foster and maintain excellent 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
• Interact with potential sponsors and assist with fundraising as appropriate

• Advise on program planning for the Friends of The Costume  Institute patrons’ groups and Visiting Committee
• Supervisor a team of researchers
• Other duties as assigned.
  

 Application Deadline: November 30^th, 2015

The Associate Curator / Curator, The Costume Institute, 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 “Associate Curator / Curator, The Costume Institute” in the subject line.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of six years’ experience in a museum or academic institution
• Expertise in 20^th Century Historic Dress
• Proven experience initiating and executing major loan exhibitions with international scope
• Demonstrated scholarly achievement and extensive published record, including evidence of original research
• Demonstrated engagement with international critical theory and artistic practice
• Demonstrated commitment to broad international audience engagement and learning
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with artists, museum colleagues, donors, and the general public
• Ability to create and maintain well-researched and precise records

Knowledge & Education:

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Art History, Costumes, or related field required
• Deep expertise in twentieth century Fashion History required
• Broad knowledge of international contemporary culture
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Exhibition experience required

• Proficiency in other languages preferred