Top 14 Museum curator Jobs in New York State

Curatorial Assistant
Whitney Museum of American Art —New York, NY
- $31 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Data entry
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Curatorial Associate
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $93,000 - $98,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
Zukerman Departmental Assistant, Department of Drawings and Prints
The Morgan Library & Museum —New York, NY
- $23.88 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
Associate Curator of Decorative Arts
The Frick Collection —New York, NY
- $134,451 a year
- Email
- Public speaking
- Research
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Associate Curator of Sculpture
The Frick Collection —New York, NY
- $134,451 a year
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Office
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Fellowship Research Assistant
The New York Historical —New York, NY
- $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Kiki Pohlad '13 Curatorial Assistant
Skidmore College —Saratoga Springs, NY
- $24.73 - $25.83 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
Sherman Fairchild Conservator in Charge, Photographs Conservation
The Metropolitan Museum of Art —New York, NY
- $210,000 - $235,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
Curator in Charge, European Sculpture & Decorative Arts
The Metropolitan Museum of Art —New York, NY
- $220,000 - $260,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- 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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Art Collection Manager
US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. —New York, NY
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs
The Corning Museum of Glass —Corning, NY
- $200,000 - $230,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mentoring
- Visual & Performing Arts
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Preparator and Collections Associate
Alfred University —Alfred, NY
- $14.00 - $27.47 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Director of Exhibitions & Community Engagement
Schweinfurth Art Center —Auburn, NY
- $50,000 - $52,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Curatorial Assistant

Whitney Museum of American Art -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$31 - $32 an hour

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
403(b)
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Productivity software
Bachelor of Arts

Full Job Description

The Whitney Museum is looking for a full-time Curatorial Assistant, reporting jointly to the Steven and Ann Ames Curator of Drawings and Prints and the Sondra Gilman Curator of Photography. The Curatorial Assistant will assist the curators with scholarly projects as well as a variety of administrative tasks. Excellent research and writing skills are essential, as well as a deep knowledge of 20th- and 21st-century art history.

Applications must be received by July 10 2026.

Responsibilities

Assistance in planning, research, organization and installation of exhibitions
Assistance with catalogues and other publications, both print and digital
Research on artists for curatorial projects and acquisitions; writing didactic labels, press releases and other copy
Serving as liaison with Curators’ contacts, including artists, donors and gallerists; acquisition of works for the Whitney’s permanent collection, including coordination with Conservation, Registration and Documentation departments
TMS data entry
Other tasks as needed to support the work of the Curatorial Department.

Requirements

B.A. required
Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in 20th- and 21st-century art history and contemporary art
2 years museum, gallery, or other relevant experience
Excellent clerical and organizational skills, including experience with TMS, Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent writing, research, and communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of exhibition preparation procedures is helpful

Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work thoughtfully, quickly, thoroughly, and collegially, and respect the day-to-day process as much as the end result.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation rate $31-$32 per hour
Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections
Generous PTO benefits
Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit
Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike
This position will be covered by UAW Local 2110

About the Whitney

The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.

EEO Statement

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, partnership status, caregiver status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

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Curator in Charge, European Sculpture & Decorative Arts

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