Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position must have a bachelor’s degree, at least three years of experience in an executive office, a history of demonstrating initiative, and the ability to coordinate and maintain priorities. He or she must possess excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office) and have a pleasant and effective telephone and personal manner.  Art or museum experience preferred.

Responsibilities: The Assistant to the Chief Curator provides administrative assistance in a fast-paced office central to the artistic mission of the Brooklyn Museum. The position organizes, coordinates, and supports essential functions around our art collections and their development including acquisitions, outgoing loans, and related curatorial activities. Duties involve extensive communications and coordination among curators, conservators, registrars, and all other departments as necessary. The position requires flexibility and skill to undertake projects; to communicate effectively with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties; and to handle confidential trustee, personnel, and budget matters requiring absolute discretion.

The Assistant organizes the workflow of the office under supervision of the Chief Curator and, cooperating with other curatorial staff, creates and strengthens communication and record-keeping systems. The position tracks and oversees budgets; schedules and prepares materials for Collections Committee and other meetings as needed; takes on complex projects as assigned; replies to routine telephone, email, and mail correspondence; and organizes and maintains administrative and curatorial files.

The Assistant may occasionally be asked to fill in for other administrative personnel.

Reports to: Chief Curator

Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 35 hours per week

To apply: Please send a cover letter and your résumé to job.chief.curator.assistant@brooklynmuseum.org.

For further information, please visit: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/about/careers/