Curatorial Fellow

Overview The Whitney Museum is seeking a full-time Fellow, reporting jointly to the Museum's Steven and Ann Ames Curator of Drawings and Prints and the Sondra Gilman Curator of Photography. The Fellow will be hired for a term of two years. The primary role is to support the Sondra Gilman Study Center—a storage, research, and display facility for the majority of the Museum’s collection of over 18,000 drawings, prints, and photographs. The Fellow will work closely with Conservation and Exhibitions & Collections Management departments in managing the day-to-day operations of the Study Center, and with the Curatorial team on tasks related to research, stewardship, and display of the collection. Those who are interested should apply no later than June 12, 2026 . This fellowship is scheduled to begin in September 2026. Responsibilities Assistance with a range of curatorial projects, including exhibition and collection research, acquisition presentations and processing Preparation and writing of didactic texts; checklist and database management Management of the Study Center's calendar for internal meetings and external appointments Serving as the key correspondent for curators, scholars, students, and artists interested in viewing drawings, prints, and photographs in the Museum’s collection Providing access to requested collection items and supervision of Study Center visitors Working with Conservation and Exhibitions & Collections Management to pull and track the movement of artworks and prepare artworks for viewing Requirements B.A. Required 1-2 years’ professional experience in a museum, gallery or academic setting Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in 20th- and 21st-century art history, specifically in drawings, prints, or photography Demonstrated interest in a career in curatorial, collections management, conservation or a related field Excellent writing, research and communication skills, with sharp attention to detail Experience with TMS preferred Ability to handle works on paper and lift moderately heavy boxes The demonstrated ability to take initiative, work thoughtfully, quickly, thoroughly, and collegially, and respect the day-to-day process as much as the end result Compensation & Benefits Compensation rate $31 - $32 per hour Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections Generous PTO benefits Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike This position will be covered by UAW Local 2110 About The Whitney The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The Whitney Museum of American Art champions the most innovative art of the United States and serves a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission, the Whitney supports modern and contemporary art and helps define what is innovative and influential in American art today. EEO Statement The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, partnership status, caregiver status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. #J-18808-Ljbffr