Responsibilities:

• Assist with matters related to the Chief Curator’s office, working closely with the Curatorial Assistant to the Chief Curator
• Organize departmental and institutional meetings, including PowerPoints and other presentations
• Supervise interns; help with departmental files and record-keeping, including tracking of budgets
• Work with members of the department on planning for curatorial travel, invoice vouchers, and protocols related to acquisitions and management of digital assets
• Assist with correspondence and communication with external contacts, including artists, trustees, donors, galleries, etc., as well as other Museum departments such as Exhibitions and Collections Management, Advancement, Registration, and Research Resources

Requirements:

• B.A., and two years administrative experience; museum or gallery a plus
• Outstanding organizational ability and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Training in TMS preferred, but not required
• Excellent written and oral skills; good working knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Diplomacy, confidentiality, and teamwork skills are crucial

To apply for a position, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to hr@whitney.org or:

Whitney Museum of American Art
Human Resources Department
99 Gansevoort Street
New York, NY 10014

Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the requirements of the job openings or internships. We will keep your resume on file should appropriate future openings become available. Please do not send catalogues or original materials. The Museum cannot assume responsibility for any original materials which are submitted. No calls, please.