Curatorial Assistant

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Curatorial Assistant – Department of Media and Performance, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA

Application Deadline: April 13, 2025
Job Category: Curatorial
Job Order Number: CURAT002140
Location: New York, NY, USA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $69,211 per annum

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is currently accepting applications for a Curatorial Assistant in the Department of Media and Performance. This role supports an upcoming presentation of an American time-based media and musical performance artist, as well as other performances, exhibitions, and acquisitions. The position also provides key organizational support for The Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Studio program, focusing on artistic practices across media and performance from the 1960s onwards.

Key Responsibilities

Assist senior curatorial staff with administrative duties, including meeting minutes, presentations, interoffice communications, and scheduling.
Provide logistical and conceptual support for programming in The Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Studio, including press releases, digital content, and scholarly research.
Support research and preparation for publications, acquisitions, online content, loans, and curatorial inquiries.
Coordinate exhibition logistics, including loans, catalog preparation, media and performance tech specifications, and interpretive materials.
Assist with online presentation of media and performance on MoMA’s digital platforms.
Communicate with artists and collaborators to support the selection and display of artworks and performances.
Research, catalog, and archive the department’s acquisitions, collection, and program activities.
Conduct daily inspections of works on view and assist with performance production.
Stay informed about contemporary artistic and exhibition activities in media and performance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in art history or a related field with relevant experience in media and performance history.
Experience supporting live and time-based works and collaborating with artists.
Strong organizational, research, writing, and interpersonal skills.
Digital fluency and experience delivering online projects.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in a language other than English is preferred.