Job Description

Reporting to the Nancy and Steve Crown Family Chief Curator, the Arnhold Associate Curator will play a central role in the Curatorial department, serving as an active voice in curatorial dialogue, generator of new ideas and a generous collaborator. The incumbent will work closely on the organization of various large-scale monographic and thematic exhibitions, independently organize exhibitions and artist projects, and contribute to acquisitions and collection displays. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented candidate with a strong art historical background and demonstrated engagement with contemporary art and artists.

Responsibilities :

• Proposes exhibitions, projects, and initiatives in keeping with the museum’s mission and values
• Manages all administrative aspects of exhibitions, including the writing and organization of correspondence, preparing reports and presentations, developing checklists and floor plans ,  working with budgets, and other relevant duties
• Writes didactic texts, with the possibility for contributions to catalogues
• Conducts extensive scholarly research, including archival work and meetings with artists
• Works independently with  other curatorial staff and departments in the museum, including Conservation, Exhibitions, Education, Publications, and Advancement, as well as external contacts such as artists, donors, galleries, and other institutions
• Cultivates external relationships with artists, trustees and various patron groups, members of the press, and colleagues at other institutions
• At the request of the Chief Curator, serves as a curatorial liaison for a patron group or acquisition committee
• At the request of the Chief Curator, liases with internal and external stakeholders as needed as a representative of the Curatorial department

Requirements

• M.A. in art history
• Expertise in twentieth and twenty-first century American art; experience working in Contemporary art is a plus
• At least seven years of museum, teaching, or related experience with demonstrated scholarship and organizational skills
• Experience with TMS, Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range is $85,000 to $102,000 and will be commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) elections 
• Generous Paid Time Off 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 may be covered by UAW Local 2110

*Please submit all applications by May 15, 2026*

 

The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors. 
If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role.

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area

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