Assistant Curator

Full Time
Corona, NY, US
Requisition ID: 1022

Position Title: Assistant Curator
Department: Exhibitions and Public Programs
Reports to: Curator
Position Classification: Regular, Full-time, Exempt (Salary), Benefits-eligible
Worksite location: Onsite at the Queens Museum (Corona, New York)
QM Salary Band: C – Assistant Curator ($58,500 – $63,000 per year)
Management classification: Supervisory, Non-Management
Direct Reports: Fellows and Interns

About the Queens Museum:

The Queens Museum is dedicated to presenting the highest quality visual arts and educational programming for people in the New York metropolitan area, and particularly for the residents of Queens, a uniquely diverse, ethnic, cultural, and international community.
The Museum fulfills its mission by designing and providing art exhibitions, public programs, and educational experiences that promote the appreciation and enjoyment of art, support the creative efforts of artists, and enhance the quality of life through interpreting, collecting, and exhibiting art, architecture, and design.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Curator is a key part of the Exhibitions and Programs Team and is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of an integrated program of exhibitions, public programs, live events, and work developed in partnership with communities and organizations. They support the curators and educators to develop exhibitions and the QM Studio Artists program.

Essential Functions:

• Works closely to support the Curator of Exhibitions and Director of Curatorial Affairs and Programs to organize exhibitions, programs and collection displays;
• Supports the delivery of touring exhibitions and those devised by external curators;
• Support artists’ residencies and fellowships
• Ensures that material for interpretation, marketing, and publications is written, edited, and produced on time, including didactic panels and labels;
• Provide detailed planning for exhibitions including checklists and ensure all loans forms are completed in good time;
• Manages budgets and payments
• Provide administrative support to the Production Manager and Curator, including ensuring registration, shipping, and condition checking is completed and filed;
• Oversee and attend the process and logistics of programs from planning to realization by cooperating with other department staff members including Security, Facilities, and
• Communications and Development;
• Share departmental administrative tasks with Assistant Curator, Exhibitions and Live Events;
• Attend weekly staff meetings and event meetings;
• Supervise curatorial fellows and interns.

Management responsibilities:

• Mentor and supervise department staff, fellows, and interns; work with QM leadership to identify professional development opportunities
• Model exemplary workplace behavior in alignment with the QM mission and values; take proactive steps to enhance an organizational culture of learning, inclusion, and cross-departmental collaboration
• Contribute to the QM’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (‘IDEA’) initiatives
  Manage performance for department staff, deliver constructive feedback in an appropriate and fair manner; collect staff input and feedback
• Strategize and determine departmental goals, set timelines, and track progress in the employee database (ADP WorkforceNow)
• Maintain department budget, forecast budgeting inputs for each fiscal year
• Work closely with HR to ensure all department staff have knowledge of QM policies and procedures
• Review and approve employee timesheets for biweekly payroll processing via ADP WorkforceNow
• Actively Participate in Management meetings and encourage dialogue, support colleagues by attending museum programmatic events

While this list represents the essential functions of the role, this list does not constitute an exhaustive list of job functions

Competencies:

• Well-organized with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and a creative approach to problem-solving
• Thrives in culturally diverse settings
• Displays a high level of support for colleagues, builds professional and respectful relationships with others
• Adaptability and flexibility

Qualifications

• Knowledge of international contemporary art and public practice;
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree and/or its work experience equivalent
• 2 years experience working in the field of contemporary art;
• Availability and mobility to work remotely, as off-site meetings will occur frequently, many of them on evenings and weekends

How to apply:
Apply through our online careers portal

Submit a cover letter describing your interest in this position and a resume outlining your previous work experience. The QM is accepting applications for this position on a rolling basis. Please note: only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Benefits:
This is a full-time benefits eligible position to participate in the following benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits (401K savings plan, Pension plan, and Life Insurance policy)
• Free admission to NYC Cultural Institutions Groups (CIG)s

EEOC Statement:
The Queens Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, familial status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV status, arrest record, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

New York City Key to New York COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate:
The highest priority of the Queens Museum is safeguarding the health and safety of its employees and communities. It is therefore the policy of the QM to require employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a measure of public safety. The QM is committed to complying with all legal requirements applicable to it, including NYC’s Key to NY Executive Order #225, which requires that all covered business entities, including art museums citywide, not permit employees or patrons to enter the premises without proof of vaccination, effective August 17, 2021. As such, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment of the Queens Museum under New York City ordinance. This job offer is conditional upon proof of COVID-19 vaccination, which is to be submitted to Human Resources prior to the start of work date stated on this letter. Requests for reasonable accommodations for persons who cannot show proof of vaccination because of a disability, pregnancy, religious belief, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses or for medical, or other covered reasons will be considered in accordance with all applicable laws.