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, as well as ambitious exhibitions like 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.
• Strengthen the capacity of the curatorial team and Art of Europe Department.
• Gain hands-on experience in exhibition development and professional growth.

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

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Advanced degree in European art history, or equivalent related experience.
• 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.
• Strong sense of accountability for achieving stated objectives.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, with demonstrated presentation skills.
• Organized and able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Part-time Hourly, 28 hours per week
Pay Rate: $28.60 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule

Two-year term