Associate Curator

Assistant Curator of African Art Company: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, United States (on‑site) Job type: Full‑Time | Salary: $87,000.00 – $92,000.00 | Posted: 7 days ago Description The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. Millions of people also engage with The Met’s experiences online. The Met’s core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence and integrity guide every staff member’s work. Primary Responsibilities & Duties Present, document, study and communicate works of art in the collection to the wider public. Originate new research on area of expertise to update documentation of the permanent collection. Support and originate special exhibitions under the guidance of the Curator in Charge. Propose new strategic acquisitions for the permanent collection. Write, support and ideate scholarly documentation for print or online publication including catalogue essays, entries, labels, blogs and texts. Participate in professional meetings and give public talks on area of expertise. Participate in museum fundraising, grant writing and the department’s development of donor relations and outreach activities. Support the professional development of interns and fellows. Refine and develop plans for rotations of works in the Africa collection for the collections in the newly renovated Michael C. Rockefeller Wing in consultation with the Curator in Charge. Provide training relating to the permanent collection to docents and educators. Maintain and expand information on the Africa collection in the TMS database and online catalogue. Maintain and develop international networks with museums, universities and research institutes, including handling correspondence with international researchers and institutions concerning their inquiries about access to works in the collection and related information; assist with scholarly collections study. Prepare year‑end gift reports. Other related duties as assigned. Requirements & Qualifications Master’s degree with specialization in area of expertise. PhD or equivalent preferred. Demonstrated language skills. Demonstrated experience working within museum collections, including research and curation. Demonstrated experience originating research on area of expertise. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent computer skills, familiarity with TMS, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to adapt and produce results on multiple projects with shifting priorities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with ability to receive and give productive feedback and criticism. Compensation Range Pay Range: $87,000 – $92,000 per year. The advertised pay scale reflects the good‑faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors. Location Requirements At the time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri‑state and PA” areas), and can commute to and from the Museum in a single day. Benefits Offerings Medical, dental, vision and life insurance. 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match. Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 museum holidays. Long‑term disability coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre‑tax income for eligible health care expenses). Commuter benefits (pre‑tax income for parking or mass transit expenses). Free financial‑planning services. Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs. 25% discount for staff in museum shops. Subsidized staff cafeteria. Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions. Equal Opportunity Statement The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay‑off and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Accommodations As part of its commitment to full inclusion, the Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Job ID: 85056640 #J-18808-Ljbffr