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Curatorial Assistant, Department of Film
NYFA
Manhattan, NY, United States
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Sector
Museums/Hist. Societies
Position Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
4-Year Degree
Position Type
Full Time Permanent
Description
The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting application for a curatorial assistant in the Department of Film to assist senior curatorial staff in all areas of their responsibilities, including performing administrative work in support of acquisitions, collections records, bibliographic and biographical records and files, research for exhibitions and publications, departmental committees, loans, and general curatorial inquiries.
Reporting to The Celeste Bartos Chief Curator of Film and supporting senior curatorial titles as assigned, the incumbent will also have the following additional responsibilities:
Performs work in relation to care of the collection and expedites arrangements for custodial, registration, and preparation of work as required in the screening rooms, galleries, study, and storage areas.
Performs the duties of exhibitions assistant, including research on subjects such as artists, periods, topics, styles, specific works, locations of films, photograph sources, etc. Assists with arranging loans of films and art; catalogue preparation; preparation of checklists; and coordinating and scheduling work to be done within the Museum and without in such areas as conservation, public information, projection, sub-titling, shipping, etc. Assists with pre-screening and public projections.
Researches and catalogs the Museum collection and archives under senior staff supervision and answers related inquiries from the public and scholars with regard to such information.
Assists in the operation of departmental study centers.
Works with curatorial interns as assigned.
Keeps informed of current activity in the area of departmental interests through festival and museum visits, publications, etc., and conveys observations to the senior staff.
Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience including competence in film and video programming and presentation protocols. Strong research and organizational skills and attention to detail are vital. Comfortable speaking in public. Working knowledge of common computer software and office procedures and equipment. Working knowledge of one or more languages, in addition to English.