128 Museum Of Modern Art jobs in the United States

• Acquire, research, and interpret artworks for the museum's permanent collection of Modern Art.
• Conceptualize, develop, and execute high-profile exhibitions, from initial research and loan negotiations to catalogue production and installation oversight.
• Write scholarly catalogue essays, exhibition texts, wall labels, and other interpretive materials.
• Conduct ongoing research into art history, artists' oeuvres, and critical discourse relevant to the collection and exhibition program.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with artists, galleries, collectors, scholars, and other cultural institutions.
• Oversee the conservation and preservation of artworks within your curatorial purview.
• Engage with the public through lectures, gallery talks, tours, and other educational programming.
• Collaborate closely with exhibition designers, educators, registrars, and conservation staff throughout the exhibition process.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts, including grant writing and donor cultivation related to acquisitions and exhibitions.
• Mentor junior curatorial staff and interns, fostering professional development.
• Stay abreast of global trends and developments in the field of modern and contemporary art.

• Develop and implement a curatorial vision and strategic plan for the museum's modern art collection and exhibition programming.
• Research, propose, and organize major temporary exhibitions, overseeing all aspects from concept development to installation and public programming.
• Acquire new works for the collection through purchases and donations, conducting thorough provenance research and authentication.
• Oversee the care, conservation, and documentation of the modern art collection, ensuring its long-term preservation.
• Conduct scholarly research on the collection and related fields, publishing catalogs, articles, and contributing to museum publications.
• Engage with donors, patrons, and the art community to foster support for curatorial initiatives.
• Develop and deliver lectures, tours, and other educational programs for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with education, exhibition design, marketing, and development departments to ensure cohesive and impactful presentation of exhibitions and collections.
• Supervise and mentor curatorial staff, fellows, and interns.
• Represent the museum at conferences, symposia, and other professional events.
• Stay current with trends, scholarship, and discourse in modern and contemporary art.

• Ph.D. in Art History with a specialization in Modern or Contemporary Art.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible curatorial experience in a museum setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in the field of modern art, with a strong record of exhibitions, publications, and acquisitions.
• Established network within the international art world, including artists, gallerists, scholars, and collectors.
• Exceptional research, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, projects, and teams effectively.
• Experience in fundraising and donor relations is highly desirable.
• A deep understanding of museum best practices in collections care, exhibition development, and scholarship.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Fluency in at least one foreign language relevant to the field (e.g., French, German) is a plus.

• Individuals will provide guidance and information that will assist visitors in locating rooms/areas within the department, offices of the faculty, and other departments throughout the campus.

• Individuals will assist the Department Chair, Department Administrator and faculty in office tasks such as copying, collating, and distribution of materials. Included, but limited to these tasks, are the sorting of mail, delivery of documents to other departments, and assisting in the staffing of Harris Gallery when needed. Knowledge of basic computer operations (Apple) is helpful but not crucial.

• Assist Faculty with projects that correlate with classroom activities such as printing, collating, distribution and collection of supplies, classroom organization, etc.

• Individuals will assist in the organizing and refreshing the studio environments while identifying needs and concerns within those environments. It includes some light cleaning - dusting, sweeping and vacuuming. It will also include organization of tools, materials and student projects for studios.
• Individuals will also assist in the maintenance and organization of the shop, which includes woodworking power tools, power hand tools and hand tools. Included is the organization of tools and materials, dusting/sweeping /vacuuming of the shop, and disposal of debris and waste.

• Willingness to learn and be committed.
• Must be able to work at least 2 hour shifts

• Organized and willing to assist faculty and students.

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Key Responsibilities:

-Greet and assist museum visitors, providing information about exhibits and general inquiries

-Support educational programs and tours by preparing materials and helping with setup/cleanup

-Help catalog, organize, and store archival materials

-Perform administrative duties such as data entry

-Follow museum policies and ensure the safety of artwork and guests

-Serve as a flexible team member willing to take on varied tasks as needed

-Assist with social media content creation or gathering materials for marketing purposes

Federal Work Study

Qualifications:

-Must be a currently enrolled student in good academic standing

-Strong communication and interpersonal skills

-Interest in art, history, museum studies, or related fields preferred

-Responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team

-Ability to work in a team setting

-Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Suites

-Ability to take direction and work independently as needed

-Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information

-Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally, and in writing

-Possess a high sense of responsibility and customer service skills

-Ability to solve problems independently

-Organizational and time-management skills

• Students enrolled at FIU, who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of their Financial Aid Award package.
• Student must be enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours in a course of study leading to a degree or a Financial Aid eligible certificate, during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
• Upon credits decreasing, award being canceled, or graduating, FWS employment must end.

Schedule based on department needs and class schedule.

$15.00/per hour

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Will this role have direct access to cash, checks, gift cards, credit cards, debit cards, or make and receive payments?

Will this role conduct IT related functions, e.g. IT Technician, Data Analyst, Application Developer, etc?

Will this role require driving of a university-owned motor vehicle (including golf cart and other utility vehicles)?

Will this role travel with Athletics teams to events?

Will this role work in Housing Residential Life or a Museum?

Will this role be in the Office of the Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, or One Stop?

Will this role perform or support research? (Mark No if this is a Graduate Assistant contract (GA, RA, TA))

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications ".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications ".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Art History, Curatorial Studies, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible curatorial experience in a museum or gallery setting, with a specialization in modern and contemporary art.
• Demonstrated expertise in exhibition planning, development, and execution.
• Proven success in art acquisition, collection development, and donor relations.
• Exceptional research, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Strong knowledge of art historical scholarship and critical discourse in the field.
• Experience in managing budgets and curatorial staff.
• Familiarity with museum best practices in collections care and exhibition design.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships within the art community.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.