Research Associate, Central European Galleries

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
You will work closely with Wolfram Koeppe, Marina Kellen French Senior Curator, on the upcoming refurbishment of the Central European Gallery (Gallery 533). You will undertake research on a range of works in the collection in consultation with ESDA curators and assist with the development of the object list. You will be the point of contact between Curatorial and Design, the Construction Department, Capital Projects, and other departments throughout the Museum and ensure that the documentation and records of the project are meticulously maintained.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Support Curator with developing digital interpretive content including updates to the Collection Online
• Work with Digital, Communications, and Education Departments to develop their programming
• Work with General Manager of Collections to develop gallery installation schedule and communicate it to conservation and track progress of conservation work
• Organize reviews of label text by curatorial staff and aggregate label copy to Editor
• Coordinate meetings with Conservation, Construction, Design, Digital, Education, and Buildings and other departments as needed to resolve issues related to budget, exhibition and case design, public programing, scheduling and interpretation
• Coordinate the curatorial response to all stages of the design and construction process including finalization of art plan and elevations and curatorial review of detailed construction and shop drawings
• Work with Graphic Designers to develop text and labeling systems for the galleries and provide key images for in-gallery graphics
• Support the General Manager of Collections in coordinating scheduling and logistics for architectural components, and the design, delivery, and installation of display cases
• Working with ESDA curators, undertake detailed research on works of art in the collection and contribute to the interpretive program
• Other duties as assigned.
• Manage the object list and plan mock-ups of case arrangements working with General Manager of Collections, Technicians and Curators

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Related experience in an art museum or other non-profit setting
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete tasks on an established schedule
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• PC platform and Microsoft Office proficiency
• TMS/collections database proficiency
• M.A. in art history or equivalent required
• Knowledge of Central European history

COMPENSATION RANGE:

• Pay Range : $63,000 - $68,000 / Annually
• The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

Location Requirements
At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.
Benefits Offerings
The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Long-term disability coverage
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Free financial-planning services

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