Curatorial Fellow – Photography

Beaumont and Nancy Newhall Curatorial Fellow – Photography

The Museum of Modern Art is accepting applications for a Beaumont and Nancy Newhall Curatorial Fellow. This fellowship assists senior curatorial staff in all areas of their responsibilities, including administrative work in the context of acquisitions, collections records, bibliographic and biographical records and files, and research for exhibitions and publications. Fellow also collaborates on exhibition catalogs and other publications, answers to general curatorial inquiries, and helps coordinate meetings of the Committee on Photography.

Position Summary:

This fellowship assists senior curatorial staff in all areas of their responsibilities, including administrative work in the context of acquisitions, collections records, bibliographic and biographical records and files, and research for exhibitions and publications. Fellow also collaborates on exhibition catalogs and other publications, answers to general curatorial inquiries, and helps coordinate meetings of the Committee on Photography. This is a three-year position endowed by Beaumont & Nancy Newhall.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with relevant staff across the Museum, to support photography curators in their exhibition functions, including: general research, checklist research, catalogue preparation, loan correspondence, wall labels, publication research and production.
• Assist in preparing checklists from compilation to data entry; coordinating and scheduling work to be done within the Museum in such areas as conservation, photography, public information, matting and framing, construction, lighting.
• Participates in meetings of the Committee on Photography, prepares blurbs on acquisitions new to the Museum Collection and presents works to the Committee.
• Conduct inspections of collection galleries and assist with follow-up arrangements in the event of damage or deterioration.
• Respond to inquiries and lead gallery tours for visitors as necessary.
• Assist in organizing Public Programs.
• Liaise with other departments within the Museum, including exhibitions, conservation, publications, learning and engagement, graphic design, and the frame shop.
• Stay informed about current developments in the field by visiting galleries and museums, reading relevant publications, and making recommendations to senior staff.
• Perform other duties related to the responsibilities outlined above.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History completed, or Master’s degree preferred with a photography history or modern and contemporary art history background.
• Prior relevant work experience, with expertise in a relevant area of departmental interest.
  Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set priorities while remaining flexible to adapt to new requests and opportunities.
• Strict attention to detail, rigorous approach to tasks, ability of prioritizing and multitasking.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High level of enthusiasm to work with a curatorial team and across the Museum’s departments.
• Superior research and writing skills are essential.
• Knowledge of another language, in addition to English, is preferred.

Reports to: Senior curatorial titles as assigned

Salary: The salary for this position is currently $67,393 per annum, increasing to $70,089 in per union contract agreement in May 2025.

Job type: Full Time

How to Apply

Application instructions: 

Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest.

To apply, please visit MoMA Jobs and submit a resume and cover letter with a statement of interest.

Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

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This is a unionized position at MoMA with covered employees represented by Local 2110, UAW, AFL-CIO.

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