Current Available Positions

Assistant Curator | Painting and Sculpture
Assists in the planning and implementation of collection displays and exhibitions in collaboration with the Museum’s curators; researches and writes Museum publications as well as wall texts and gallery labels; proposes and researches possible acquisitions as well as participates in ongoing review of departmental holdings; works with colleagues throughout the Museum in realms such as education, exhibition design, graphics, registrar, and fund raising; handles research inquiries from outside scholars; keeps informed of current activity in her/his area of expertise through gallery and museum visits, publications, etc., as well as maintaining a presence beyond the Museum through lectures and publications; collaborates with colleagues in Painting and Sculpture and other curatorial departments in designing innovative ways to present and develop the collection. Reports to Senior Curators.

Requirements: Master's degree in art history, ABD or PhD preferred, and at least five years museum curatorial experience or equivalent professional training. Art historical expertise in the period of 1880 through 1960. Experience initiating, directing, and installing small exhibitions and writing supporting publications. Excellent research and writing skills. Demonstrated aptitude in connoisseurship and installation. Creative approach to museum practices. Excellent interpersonal skills. Fluency in at least two languages preferred.

Associate Curator | Painting and Sculpture
Proposes and implements special exhibitions and collection displays; researches and writes Museum publications as well as wall texts and gallery labels; proposes and researches possible acquisitions and as participates in ongoing review of departmental holdings; works with colleagues throughout the Museum in realms such as education, exhibition design, graphics, registration, and fund raising; keeps informed of current activity in her/his area of expertise through gallery and museum visits, publications, etc., and maintains a presence beyond the Museum through lectures and publications; collaborates with colleagues in Painting and Sculpture and other curatorial departments in designing innovative ways to present and develop the collection. Reports to senior curatorial titles.

Requirements: Master's degree in art history, ABD or PhD strongly preferred, and at least seven years museum curatorial experience or equivalent professional training. Art historical expertise in the period of 1880 through 1960 is essential. Proven track record of planning and executing major exhibitions and writing supporting publications. Excellent research and writing skills. Demonstrated aptitude in connoisseurship and installation. Creative approach to museum practices. Excellent interpersonal skills. Fluency in at least two languages preferred.

CEMS Coordinator | Collection and Exhibition Technologies
Represents Collection and Exhibition Technologies in meetings with CEMS (TMS) users throughout the Museum to determine production goals and determine where information is incomplete or otherwise in need of attention. Provides first-level assistance to Museum staff regarding use of Gallery Systems software. Works with Museum staff to prepare reports for Gallery Systems software upon request. Coordinates with Department of Information Technology to resolve functional issues. Provides data-entry assistance and maintains and documents data-entry standards and procedures. Creates and manages new user accounts. Provides small group and one-on-one training sessions for new TMS users. Reports to Manager of Collection and Exhibition Technologies.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree. Experience working in museum setting; one to two years experience with Gallery Systems' The Museum System or other museum collections management software; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; firm understanding of relational database structure and function; proficiency with Crystal Reports software or other report-writing program; familiarity with museum registration methods and cataloguing standards, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently with limited supervision; and excellent organizational, writing, proofreading, and analytical skills, with close attention to detail.

Curatorial Assistant | Associate Director's Office
Assists with every aspect of the planning and organization of an exhibition scheduled for Fall 2013. Researches specific works and locations of works. Performs administrative tasks related to exhibition installation, maintenance and de-installation, including arrangements for custodial, registration, conservation, and preparation work with internal and external parties, working within established Museum policies and procedures. Assists in preparing exhibition-related texts for publications. Arranges loans and generates checklist and label text for exhibition. Reports to Associate Director of Museum.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in art history or related field. Master's degree or equivalent a plus. Some relevant work experience. Specialized knowledge of contemporary art. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other standard office procedures and equipment. Fluency in German language (read/speak/write).

Department Manager | Education
Provides key administrative support to the Deputy Director and directors of the department. Oversees day-to-day financial and operations support. Manages relationships with vendors and carefully monitors all expenditures, including contracts. Provides support for the Deputy Director for monthly department meetings and special events and special projects, including research that supports operation of the department. Assists Deputy Director with presentations for the Budget Review Committee and/or Trustee Committee on Education. Oversees support for Trustee Committee on Education communications, meetings, and events. Oversees the maintenance of education facilities and inventory, maintenance, and storage for equipment, including specialized equipment for programs and office support. Maintains up-to-date records for staff job descriptions and vacation, personal days, and time off for entire department. Maintains all statistics for the department and creates reports annually or as needed. Builds effective relationships with key partners in Security, Visitor Services, Information Technology, and Building Operations to support smooth operation of programs. Initiates the budget development process each spring for the following fiscal year. Supervises Administrative Assistant and Coordinator, Administration to ensure smooth operation of facilities and equipment, accuracy and timeliness of budget processes and support of facilities, supplies, equipment, storage, and personnel. Reports to Deputy Director for Education.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration or accounting, and a minimum three to five years relevant experience or equivalent. Management and accounting experience required. Supervisory experience required. Demonstrated project management skills. Skilled at process development and analysis of systems. Strong written and interpersonal skills. High level of diplomacy, accountability, judgment, and confidentiality required. Knowledge of the museum field and/or museum education an asset. Attention to detail, oversight, diplomacy, confidentiality, and effective communication in dealing with Trustee Committee Members and donors also required.

Development Associate | Development and Membership
Assists in all aspects of the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Annual Fund prospects and donors. Maintains and updates database and tracking systems for the department, including generating reports for both external and internal use. Prepares correspondence for information requests. Assists with planning and implementation of Annual Fund mailings, including vendor/mailhouse communication. Assists in the preparation of detailed proposals to donors. Performs general administrative duties, including scheduling meetings, processing invoices, etc. Reports to Associate Director of Development.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree, two to three years of experience in a development office or equivalent. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and other standard office procedures and equipment. Ability to work with budgets and financial data. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.

Receptionist (Part-time) | Visitor Services
Meets and greets all visitors to the Museum's reception areas. Maintains visitor log. Announces visitors to staff and directs visitors to various offices and departments. Answers general information questions. Answers and forwards all calls to the Museum switchboard expediently to appropriate MoMA departments and staff members. Reports to Visitor Services Office Manager.

Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred. Prior receptionist/office experience. Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills. Professional phone manner with strong organizational and clerical skills. Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to use Outlook, Word, and the Internet.

Sales Associate (temporary full- and part-time)| Retail
Multiple temporary full- and part-time openings at both the midtown MoMA Design Stores and the MoMA Design Store, Soho. Answers inquiries and assists customers in making selections. Stocks and restocks sales fixtures. Straightens and dusts merchandise and fixtures. Assists in physical inventories. Opens and closes cash registers and is held accountable for any discrepancies noted by Manager.

Requirements: Some sales experience, including working a cash register. Excellent customer-service skills. An interest in good design, books, art, and architecture. Several different shifts available, including full days, afternoon, and weekend hours.

If you would like to submit your resume for consideration, please choose one of the following options:

By e-mail: jobs@moma.org (most preferred option)
By fax: (212) 333-1107
By mail: The Museum of Modern Art
The Department of Human Resources
11 West 53 Street
New York, NY 10019

Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open positions. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at The Museum of Modern Art.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.