Assistant, Museum Department (Part time)

Are you interested in working at the Hispanic Society Museum & Library to help preserve and promote Luso-Hispanic heritage and culture, from antiquity to the present?  We are seeking a highly organized individual with an interest in museums to assist the staff in the Museum Department with the day-to-day operations of the department which will include tracking loans, maintaining the database, handling requests from

departments and  external organizations as well as assisting with the installation and de-installation of exhibitions.  Other duties as assigned. The position is three days per week.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage Image database and Rights & Reproductions requests
• Coordinate photography of works in the collection
• Support installation and deinstallation of in-house exhibitions
• Support organization and maintenance of object files and record keeping
• Support the department with the managing of curatorial and exhibition budgets and financial record keeping
• Maintain and update TMS database and card
• catalogue with movement of works in collection
• Handle requests for public and museum staff that do not require Curatorial input
• Assist with other matters related to the general operation of the Museum Department
• Assist with inventory

Requirements

• B.A . (Art History or Studio Art preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage more than one project at a time and to  meet deadlines

Technology Skills

• Experience working with Museum Management programs, specifically with The Museum System
• (TMS)
• Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on spreadsheet and database applications

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of Spanish
• Museum and/or gallery experience
• Interest in Hispanic arts, literature and culture

• $25 per hour.
• Employees who work a minimum of 16 hours per week are eligible for pro-rated vacation and any benefits required by federal, state or NYC law.
• This position will be covered by Local 2110.