The Menil Collection- Employment Opportunity
Title: Research Assistant, Modern and Contemporary Art
Department: Curatorial Department
Reports to: Associate Curator of Modern Art
Status: Full-time, exempt from overtime
Work location: Onsite
Annual salary: $43,000
General Responsibilities
The Research Assistant, Modern and Contemporary Art, will work directly with the Associate Curator of Modern Art on a forthcoming major monographic exhibition.
The role of Research Assistant is a one-year appointment.
Specific Duties
- Support the Associate Curator with in-depth research related to the exhibition, including object-based research, biographic and bibliographic research, and primary source research in the Menil Archives.
- Contribute to all facets of preparing the exhibition catalogue, including verifying information and fact-checking the checklist, chronology, exhibition history, bibliography, and/or photography credits; assisting with the editorial process; and liaising with catalogue authors.
- Assist in communicating with exhibition stakeholders, including galleries, artist’s estates, and lenders.
- Assist in producing exhibition-related materials, including gallery guides, press releases, and social media posts.
- Perform additional exhibition support as needed, including loan correspondence, website development, and public program planning.
- Catalogue and organize existing archival materials, bibliographic materials, and artwork photography.
- Work cooperatively with other museum departments, including, but not limited to, Conservation, Exhibition Design, Collection Management, and Publications as needed.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in art, art history, or museum studies with demonstrated scholarship in Modern and Contemporary Art. Exceptional candidates with only a Bachelor’s degree will be considered.
- A specialization in African-American art history is desired but not required.
- A minimum of one year of experience working in a museum.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Superior research, writing, and editing skills.
- Ability to prioritize and independently manage workload.
- Motivated self-starter.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Benefits
The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick time, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD coverage.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume, contact information for three professional references, and a cover letter to: [email protected]
The Menil Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. The Menil is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.