Job Posting: Curatorial Associate, American Federation of Arts, NYC

The American Federation of Arts is seeking a Curatorial Associate to join its exhibition team.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate curatorial aspects of select exhibitions
Review and edit: proposals, checklists, marketing materials and educational didactics in consultation with Curator and Guest Curator
Review and edit exhibition catalogue text as needed
Draft, negotiate, and execute guest curator and author contracts
Update and monitor exhibition budget
Work with Curator and Guest Curator on developing list of prospective museums for exhibition tours
Work with Registration Department on logistics relating to exhibition tour
Liaise with curatorial staff at presenting museums, and respond to issues related to content of exhibition and installation
Assist with administrative tasks such as; drafting correspondence, creating and tracking timelines, updating calendars, and responding to queries
Input, edit and update various lists and forms in the exhibitions database (checklists, lender lists, etc.)
Initiate and complete documentation related to loan negotiation
Secure rights and reproduction permissions and other materials for exhibition publications and educational materials
Assist in research for exhibitions as requested
Assist with content of ArtViews panel series
Participate in Exhibitions Department Meetings and other staff meetings as required
Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Art History or similar field from accredited educational institution required.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a museum setting either in the Education or Curatorial areas
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and handle many tasks simultaneously
Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, Filemaker (or other database management software), PowerPoint
Keen attention to detail

Application Deadline: July 15, 2016

Application Instructions / Public Contact Information: To apply, submit cover letter and resume to kcrispin@afaweb.org.