Curatorial Research Associate, Art of Europe

About the role

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, seeks a part-time Curatorial Research Associate (CRA) to work under the direction of the William and Ann Elfers Curator of Paintings, Art of Europe. The CRA will aid with the research, administration, and implementation of multiple projects in 19th-century European art, including permanent collection activity and ambitious exhibitions such as Renoir and Love and Degas Portraits: Facing Modernity.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of exhibition-related responsibilities, including research and administrative tasks.
• Foster collaboration with teams across the Museum responsible for exhibition preparation, interpretation, design, and installation.
• Contribute creative ideas for integrative exhibition displays and engaging programming.
• Engage in all curatorial aspects of exhibition planning, execution, and evaluation.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in European art history, or equivalent related experience, demonstrating scholarly ability through publications, conference papers, and other activities.
• Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with the art, history, and culture of France.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking French.
• Experience working in museums or related settings, preferably within a curatorial department.
• Committed to collaboration with others to achieve the best outcome, the successful candidate is an excellent and timely decision maker able to move plans and objectives forward.
• Strong sense of accountability for achieving stated objectives and demonstrable experience doing so.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, with demonstrated presentation skills.
• Organized and able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in European art history, or equivalent related experience.
• Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with the art, history, and culture of France.
• Proficiency in French language.
• Experience in a museum or related setting, preferably within a curatorial department.
• Excellent decision-making and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Skills

• Research and analytical skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Project management and organizational skills.

Benefits

The MFA offers an inclusive and supportive environment where employees can grow professionally and personally. As an equal opportunity employer, the MFA fosters a diverse workforce and promotes diversity in the workplace.

Pay

This position is paid at a rate of $28.60 - $30.00 per hour.

Schedule

This is a part-time position for up to 28 hours per week for a two-year term.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to [insert email address].

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve is diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, the MFA does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment or promotion on the basis of race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap or disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.