Museum of Modern Art – Project Assistant Archivist

(posted June 08, 2010)

Position Summary

The Museum of Modern Art is currently seeking a Project Assistant Archivist to process the Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Archives. The Silverman Fluxus Collection of art and archives is the foremost collection of its kind in the world, and with its donation the Museum has become the international center for the study of the Fluxus movement. The collection will become a key component of the MoMA Archives and forms part of a pan-institutional commitment comprised by this gift. This is a grant funded position that is expected to last for approximately 18 months.

Responsibilities:

Following professional archival standards, the Project Assistant Archivist will be responsible for the following:

  • Drafting a processing plan, in conjunction with Museum Archives staff.
  • Determining and acquiring necessary archival supplies.
  • Processing the collection in keeping with standard professional guidelines.
  • Performing simple preservation tasks, consulting with the Museum’s conservation staff when necessary.
  • Creating a detailed finding aid including information on context and related collections as well as description of the material which will guide access to the collection by researchers.

Requirements:

We require an archivist with solid experience, who can work independently. The archivist must be an art historian with a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Art History and knowledge of the Fluxus movement. 1-3 years’ experience processing archival collections according to standard archival procedures is also required. Ability to work independently balanced with strong interpersonal skills.

Instructions:

Please submit resume and cover letter, which must include salary requirements, to jobs@moma.org. Please reference the position title in the subject line.
The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

Summary:

Salary: none specified
Application deadline: June 30, 2010
Address:
Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
Email: jobs@moma.org

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