Responsibilities:
The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the position of Department Administrator in the Modern and Contemporary Drawings department. Reporting to the Acquavella Curator and Department Head, the Department Administrator provides support for all department activities, including acquisitions, collection management, loans, exhibitions, and donor cultivation. This position also works in conjunction with the Drawings and Prints Department to schedule and oversee researchers who visit the Drawing Study Center. The Administrator will work two days per week onsite.
Qualifications:
- BA in art history or related field (MA preferred)
- 1–2 years’ experience working in a museum or gallery in a similar position
- Knowledge of modern and contemporary art
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, familiarity with database programs including TMS; knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop preferred) Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy
- Dependability and reliability
- Ability to work for extended periods at a computer workstation, lift moderately heavy boxes, move items to and from shelves, climb step ladder, wheel carts with collections items through the facility, and tolerance for moderate levels of dust and odor generated during normal collections management activities and movement of objects
To apply:
Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to: moderndrawingsjob@themorgan.org
Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the position using the e-mail address indicated above.
The Morgan Library & Museum receives many applications and inquiries for employment. Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all of them. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can contact only those candidates whose skills and background best fit our needs.
Important to note:
Vaccination Requirement
To ensure the overall health and safety of the Morgan Library & Museum campus, all staff of the Morgan are required to be vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19, absent qualifying exemptions for medical, religious, or other reasons in accordance with applicable laws.
EEO Statement
The Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. The Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions or decision making (of covered persons or their dependents), disability, height, weight, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, pre-employment arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
