Collections Specialist, Photographs [End-Dated]

About the Department: The Department of Photographs at The Met is devoted to the study, collection, and exhibition of photography and time-based media from 1839 to the present. Established as an independent curatorial department in 1992, the Department houses more than 90,000 works and the archives of three American artists: Walker Evans, Diane Arbus, and James Van Der Zee. In 2025, the Department’s collection of late‑twentieth century and contemporary photography and time‑based media was greatly expanded with the acquisition of The Walther Collection, comprising more than 6,500 photographs from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Responsibilities and Duties Organize and assist with the unpacking, moving, and rehousing of the Walther Collection, coordinating with technicians, photo conservation, and curator. Oversee the daily schedule for staff at UOVO. Create and maintain object location records as works are unpacked. Coordinate conservation checks and object/catalogue photography. Create and maintain records in The Museum System (TMS). Compile and maintain collections documentation associated with the project, both digitally and in physical files. Assist with cataloguing of the Walther Collection. Respond to Walther collection inquiries. Work with the collections and conservation teams to order supplies and materials. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in art history or a related field required, emphasis on the history of photography preferred. Master’s degree in collections management, museum studies, art history, or a related field preferred. One to three years of collections care experience required, preferably in a museum or cultural institution. Demonstrated ability as a competent, detail‑oriented, proactive professional who works well under deadlines, solves problems independently, and collaborates with a team. Strong knowledge of photographic practice and/or history. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage time and multitask. Ability to create and maintain precise records. Fluency with TMS or other collections management systems strongly preferred. Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required. Fluency with project management systems such as Workday and JIRA strongly preferred. Ability to lift boxes up to 40 pounds. Will be required to work at an offsite location. Compensation Pay Range: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 / Annually. The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. Location Requirements At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. "Commuting distance" means that employees 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 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. A subsidized staff cafeteria. Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions. Equal Opportunity Employment 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, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr