The Morgan Library & Museum’s Department of Drawings and Prints seeks a part-time (two days per week, onsite) assistant to support the work of the curators and the activities of the department and of the Drawing Institute. Responsibilities will include:

Overseeing visits to the Drawing Study Center
Coordinating movement of collection items
Updating exhibition and collection databases (TMS & Voyager)
Obtaining image permissions for publications
Assisting with the programs of the Drawing Institute
Assisting with needs of Drawing Institute Fellows
Overseeing the Drawing Institute social media account
Organizing digital and physical mailings, responding to public inquiries
Performing directed collection research and maintaining curatorial files
Occasional managing and booking of program-related travel and budgets
Routine administrative duties

The position reports to the Head of the Department of Drawings and Prints but works in conjunction with the department’s Frank Strasser Administrator and Collections Manager; collaborating with other departments including Collection and Exhibition Management, Conservation, Development, Education, Public Programs, and Events is required.

Qualifications:

M.A. in Art History or Museum Studies preferred
Familiarity with the field of European Art and/or old master drawings
Experience in handling rare materials an advantage
Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and on several projects at once
Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint) essential; familiarity with InDesign, Photoshop, and museum database programs (including TMS) preferred
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

Compensation: $22.50 per hour

To apply: Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to: drawingsassistant@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 fully 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, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

Application Instructions / Public Contact Information

Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to: drawingsassistant@themorgan.org

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