Top 13 Assistant curator Jobs in New York Ny

Library Page - Library for the Performing Arts / Billy Rose Theatre Collection
The New York Public Library —Manhattan, NY
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
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Curatorial Assistant, Painting and Sculpture (focus on African Modernism)
The Museum of Modern Art —New York, NY
- $74,858 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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12d
Cisneros Institute, Administrative Assistant
The Museum of Modern Art —New York, NY
- $55,822 a year
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
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Assistant Curator of American Textiles
The Metropolitan Museum of Art —New York, NY
- $87,000 - $92,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
Assistant to the Chief Curator at Large and Publisher
The Museum of Modern Art —New York, NY
- $64,023 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Office
- Travel reimbursement
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Assistant Curator of African Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art —New York, NY
- $87,000 - $92,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
6d
Open-rank Curator and Professor of Biological Anthropology
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $125,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Mentoring
- Senior level
Department Assistant, Architecture and Design
The Museum of Modern Art —New York, NY
- $61,800 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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2d
PT Operations Assistant
Phillips Auctioneers LLC —New York, NY
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
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Selling Specialist, Personal Accessories
The Museum of Modern Art —New York, NY
- $30.67 an hour
- Email
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Sales Assistant to Senior Director
David Zwirner —New York, NY
- $60,000 a year
- Email
- Inventory management
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
4d
Postdoctoral Associate | Vertebrate Genome Laboratory
Rockefeller University —New York, NY
- $72,100 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- System design
- Analysis skills

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The Winthrop Group —Manhattan, NY
In-progress or completed MLS/MLIS with a concentration in archives or other graduate degree with certificate in archival studies or ACA certification.
$25 - $27 an hour
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Research Resources: Library and Archives Assistant
Whitney Museum of American Art —New York, NY
Demonstrated familiarity with archival theory and practice, including applying processing strategies and records retention policies. Hourly rate of $32.00.
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Library Page - Library for the Performing Arts / Billy Rose Theatre Collection

The New York Public Library -
Manhattan, NY

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Job Details

Part-time
$17 an hour
3 days ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer communication
Library collection arrangement
Shelving (library and archives technical processing)
Computer literacy
In-person customer service
Shelf stocking
Desktop applications
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Overview

Library Page positions are educational opportunities for candidates who are currently enrolled as students in an accredited educational program. Preference for this position will be given to students currently enrolled in MLIS programs.

Do you love theatre? Would you enjoy working with books and archives related to the history of the performing arts? The New York Public Library has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. A Page position will give you knowledge about what it means to work within an archive. You will have access to a wealth of knowledge and experience that will allow you to decide if a position in libraries, archives, or museums is where you want to begin your career. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic, are reliable and possess excellent written and verbal communications skills. You will be expected to be an ambassador for the library, so a friendly demeanor goes a long way.

The library page position is scheduled for 19 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays. Schedules are variable based on library needs and may be subject to change.

Key Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Assistant Curator of the Billy Rose Theatre Division, the Library Page works a maximum of 19 hours per week and is responsible for a variety of tasks within the Division, including:

Retrieving and shelving Special Collections materials including processed and unprocessed archival and graphic materials.
Rehousing fragile materials including papers, scrapbooks, graphic materials, photographic prints and negatives.
Shelf-reading special collections and rare book holdings.
Assisting in preparing and sending Special Collections materials for processing and to offsite storage.
Support the preparation and processing of material for use in the Special Collections Reading Room.
Scanning, photocopying, and messenger work.
Performs other related duties as required.

Department

Research Libraries

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Library for the Performing Arts

Workplace type

Onsite

Compensation

$17.00 / hour

Reporting To

Annemarie van Roessel

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Page Positions are reserved for candidates who are currently enrolled as students in a degree program/accredited school. (High School, GED Program, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, etc)
Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law
Ability to accurately and efficiently sort and arrange items in alphanumeric order
Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instruction in a fast-paced environment
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with a diverse patronage
Superb interpersonal and communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Demonstrated reliability and professionalism
Basic computer and basic technology skills such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to troubleshoot basic computer and scanner issues preferred
Familiarity with theatre history preferred
Current enrollment in MLIS programs.

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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Physical Duties

Moderate lifting required (up to 35 lbs)
Pushing book trucks

Physical Required?
No

About The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

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Library Page - Library for the Performing Arts / Billy Rose Theatre Collection

Curatorial Assistant, Painting and Sculpture (focus on African Modernism)

Cisneros Institute, Administrative Assistant

Assistant Curator of American Textiles

Assistant to the Chief Curator at Large and Publisher

Assistant Curator of African Art

Open-rank Curator and Professor of Biological Anthropology

Department Assistant, Architecture and Design

PT Operations Assistant

Selling Specialist, Personal Accessories

Sales Assistant to Senior Director

Postdoctoral Associate | Vertebrate Genome Laboratory

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