Biennial Assistant Coordinator
Reporting to the Biennial Coordinator, a temporary full-time Assistant Coordinator position for a twelve-month period working on the 2017 Biennial exhibition.
Responsibilities:
- Provide exhibition-related administrative support, including scheduling and budget management
- Coordinate with artists, galleries, and lenders; conduct research on artists in the exhibition and obtain bibliographic information, images, and reproduction permissions for the catalogue
- Compile information for the checklist, didactic materials, and website
- Assist with coordination of the installation, collaborating with curators, registrars, art handlers, building staff, and artists
- Support production of audio/visual or complex installation components
- Other relevant duties as assigned
Requirements:
- B.A. (art history or fine arts preferred);3–5 years related research and installation experience
- Excellent communication skills
- A collaborative spirit
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word for Windows and Excel
- Familiarity with TMS (The Museum System) a plus
- This individual must be organized, self-motivated, and flexible, with an ability to meet deadlines while handling several projects simultaneously.
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.
Website: http://whitney.org/About/JobPostings