Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the essential activities of the department, which may include assisting the staff in the following areas: collection management, exhibition and artist research, and administration.

• Assist with exhibition installation and documentation; research on the collection and for exhibition proposals for inHarlem programming; catalogue production; and the development of interpretive materials.

• Provide support for the museum’s signature Artist-in-Residence program.

• Work closely with other departments at the Museum, including Communications, Education, and Public Programs and Community Engagement, to gain an understanding of the balance between the public face of the Museum and its community.

• Attend workshops, public programs, and professional development opportunities.

• Other duties as assigned

Experience

• Recent graduate in a baccalaureate or graduate program, with a concentration in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Africana Studies, Visual Culture, or a related field.

• Must be of culturally diverse background

• Must have a keen interest in curating, writing, and research, as well as knowledge of the contemporary art world

• Must be able to manage multiple projects at once, with keen attention to detail and adaptability.

The Studio Museum in Harlem is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.