What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant (Temporary) position at Brooklyn Museum?
Museum Overview
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect. Read more about our story here .
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. The Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant will support all areas of the exhibition development including checklists, interpretation, and the installation and deinstallation of the works, as well as related programming. The Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant will ensure timely implementation focusing on scheduling, internal and external communications, logistical needs, and support as needed.
This is a temporary role not to exceed 11 months
Responsibilities
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
The Museum provides competitive compensation along with generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Individual benefit offerings may vary based on position type and union status.
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.
If you have questions about our online application system, please contact us at job.applicationquestions@brooklynmuseum.org
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect. Read more about our story here .
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. The Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant will support all areas of the exhibition development including checklists, interpretation, and the installation and deinstallation of the works, as well as related programming. The Museum Instructor/Curatorial Assistant will ensure timely implementation focusing on scheduling, internal and external communications, logistical needs, and support as needed.
This is a temporary role not to exceed 11 months
Responsibilities
- Attend all team meetings unless otherwise noted, and facilitate the preparation and meeting notes
- Provide general administrative support
- Assist maintaining and updating exhibition checklists
- Assist tracking correspondences with artists
- Assist with other exhibition materials (i.e., wall labels, image set and captions, artwork fact sheets, etc.) and coordination with internal teams as directed
- Assist with Registrars department on incoming works and with artist communications regarding loan agreements and shipping/deliveries
- Attend Registrar training for assistance with incoming works
- Assist Registrar and Project Manager with art installation and deinstallation
- 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)
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
The Museum provides competitive compensation along with generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Individual benefit offerings may vary based on position type and union status.
- 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
- All positions are based in Brooklyn, New York, with some eligible for a hybrid work schedule (three days on-site / two days remote)
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.
If you have questions about our online application system, please contact us at job.applicationquestions@brooklynmuseum.org
Salary : $51,034