High Line Art Associate Curator

Description

Reporting to the Director & Chief Curator of High Line Art, the High Line Art Associate Curator is responsible for curating, overseeing, and implementing a wide array of curatorial projects on view both on and off the High Line, such as the video program, a series of live events and performances, Art Off-Line and many others. The Associate Curator works closely with the Director and Chief Curator to support the execution of High Line Commissions and Plinth. The Associate Curator contributes to and shapes public programming related to the Art program in collaboration with the Public Programs and Community Engagement department. The Associate Curator is responsible for creating interpretive materials and presentations and overseeing general curatorial research and other administrative duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and curatorial support to the department in organizing meetings, managing the calendar, building curatorial archives, and preparing presentations for internal and external use.
• Research and recommend a diverse pool of artists to showcase on the High Line.
• Assists the Director & Chief Curator on more ambitious exhibitions and long-term curatorial planning, including High Line Commissions and High Line Plinth.
• Act as an ambassador for the High Line through conferences and panels.
• Lead tours to public and private groups.
• Oversee Art Off-Line, a new initiative of public art projects in the neighborhood.
• Supervise Curatorial Assistant.
• Supervise occasional interns.
• Write interpretive materials for High Line Art program, and liaise with the marketing and communications team to produce content for press releases, signs, e-news, brochures, books, and social media.
• Support and contribute to the grant proposal writing process and other fundraising tasks.
• Work closely with the Art Production Team to execute projects (budget and timeline).
• Curate High Line Channel (video program) and Performance programs (managing proposals, overseeing production, execution, budget, and related public programs) with the support of the Director & Chief Curator.
• Manage High Line Network Joint Art Initiative and High Line Plinth proposal and maquette exhibition process.
• General administrative duties associated with the Art department.
• Work collaboratively with other departments of Friends of the High Line to develop engagement events and interpretative programs to appeal to diverse audiences.

Requirements

Desired experience of a successful candidate may include the following, but candidates will not be screened exclusively based on meeting these qualifications:

Ideal Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a comparable role.
• Experience producing live events
• Ability to interface gracefully with a wide range of stakeholders from different backgrounds.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and Asana required.
• Ability to balance priorities of different timelines of work.
• Comfort and familiarity with curatorial best practices around contemporary and public art.
• Excellent written and spoken communications skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly shifting environment.
• Comfort in working outdoors
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary art.

Preferred Experience (but Not Required)

• In-depth knowledge of New York City, national, and international contemporary art.
• Working knowledge of New York arts institutions, including museums, nonprofits, galleries, and public art organizations.
• Enthusiasm about public art’s role and its ever-changing role in New York City and in general.
• Enthusiasm for contemporary art and its role in the public sphere.
• Interest in developing conversations around equity in the arts sector.
• Flexibility and excitement in working with colleagues in many different departments across the organization.

Actual salaries will vary on various factors, including but not limited to experience and performance. The annual salary range is $65,000 - $75,000.

The location for the role remains hybrid, with a requirement to physically report to the office (located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District in New York City).

This is a full-time exempt, year-round role. Associate Curator will work 5 days a week (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday), as well as select evenings and weekends, as needed.

• If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation during the application process, please send an email request to [email protected] ** Resumes submitted to this email address will not be given any special consideration.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Free entrance to Whitney Museum
• 7 sick days and 10 paid holidays
• Discounts with vendors on the High Line & around the Meatpacking neighborhood
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts Citi Bike Membership

About Friends Of The High Line

The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. We’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities through our work with communities on and off the High Line.

Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City.

Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York, and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks.

EEO Statement

The High Line is guided by a series of values through which we make decisions, including hiring. These values include proactively creating access points for all people, regardless of age, sex, color, creed, race, income, country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

As part of our commitment to living up to these values and advancing equity within our organization and through our work, we are committed to an equitable hiring process. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with a broad range of lived experiences. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.