Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant (Temporary)

About the role

The Brooklyn Museum is seeking to hire a Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant for a temporary position, dedicated to support the planning, implementation, and related programming for the 2027 Brooklyn Now exhibition. Reporting to the John and Barbara Vogelstein Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, the Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant will work closely with the core exhibition project teams for the show and will liaise with all departments.

Responsibilities

• Attend all team meetings unless otherwise noted, and facilitate the preparation and meeting notes
• Provide general administrative support
• Aid in maintaining and updating exhibition checklists
• Aid in tracking correspondences with artists
• Aid with other exhibition materials (i.e., wall labels, image set and captions, artwork fact sheets, etc.) and coordination with internal teams as directed
• Aid with Registrars department on incoming works and with artist communications regarding loan agreements and shipping/deliveries
• Aid in Registrar training for assistance with incoming works
• Aid Registrar and Project Manager with art installation and deinstallation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art history, fine arts, museum studies, visual culture, or a related humanities discipline, or two to three years of experience in a museum or other cultural organization
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize complex projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with collaborative projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and basic office functions (e.g., scanning, filing)
• Familiarity with collection databases such as The Museum System (TMS)

Department

Exhibitions

Reports to

John and Barbara Vogelstein Senior Curator of Contemporary Art

Salary

$51,034.00 annualized ($28.04/hour)

Union status

Union - DC37 Local 1502

FLSA status

Non-Exempt

Position type

Full-time, Temporary, not to exceed 11 months (exact timeframe TBD)

Schedule

35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm

Benefit Offerings

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan
• Generous paid time off, including annual vacation leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre-tax health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses
• Employee Assistant Program
• Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions
• Early access to Museum exhibitions
• Invitations to staff-only programs, tours, and on-site engagement events
• Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs
• 40% discount for staff in Museum shops
• 20% discount at Museum café

Apply Today

We recognize that it’s unlikely that any candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications for a role. If much of this job description resonates with you, we strongly encourage you to apply today. We’re committed to welcoming candidates with a wide range of experiences and perspectives – especially those who see themselves contributing to our mission to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act.