Curatorial Assistant
Background
The Frick Collection is an art museum consisting of more than 1,100 works of art from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century, displayed in the intimate surroundings of the former home of Henry Clay Frick. The residence, with its furnishings and works of art, has been open to the public since 1935. It is one of the world’s most perfect museums; its sister research institution the Frick Art Reference Library is of equal distinction.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to provide administrative and research support to the Chief Curator. Administrative support includes maintaining calendar, correspondence, travel plans and expense reports for the Chief Curator, fielding telephone calls and inquiries from the public, keeping minutes, coordinating between the museum’s departments. Research, guided by the Chief Curator, is largely conducted at The Frick Art Reference Library and is primarily exhibition related. Other exhibition related tasks include obtaining images for publication, maintaining checklists, and working with the in-house Editor as catalogues approach publication. The position provides a superb opportunity for participating in all aspects of curatorial work in a small, dynamic department.
Requirements
B.A. in Art History; M.A. preferred; proficiency in French is essential; strong writing and research skills; computer literacy in a Windows environment/Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of eighteenth and nineteenth-century art history is required.
Benefits in Employment with The Frick Collection
Full-time employees are eligible to participate in group life, health, and dental insurance plans. Employees contribute to the cost of their health insurance based on income level and the type of coverage they select. Other benefits include Short and Long Term Disability insurance, employee contributed tax deferred annuity, flexible spending plans for health, dependent care and commuting costs, generous pension plan with participation after one year of service/vesting after five years of service, 13 paid holidays, and accrual of 12 vacation days the first year of employment (25 days subsequent years). All employees of the Frick Collection may access free or discounted admission to most of New York’s finest museums. Additionally, to help ensure the employment experience is enjoyable we provide employees and volunteers with an extremely affordable lunch in our employee dining room and a discount on Museum Shop purchases. The Frick Collection offers a beautiful and pleasant work setting and an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.
Application Process:
Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirement to:
jobs@frick.org
Indicate the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
No phone calls please.
The Frick Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Collection does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other factor prohibited by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
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