Project Manager, Modern & Contemporary [End-Dated]

$80,000 - $85,000/Yr

The Metropolitan Museum Of Art - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions

About the position

The Project Manager for Modern & Contemporary Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art will support the Leonard A Lauder Curator in launching a new research project focused on dada and surrealism. This role involves the initiation, planning, development, and execution of the program, collaborating with various stakeholders to create a research platform and organize databases, while providing administrative support for research and programming. The position is time-limited, with a duration of five years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing organizational processes and calendar for the project.
• Support the implementation and management of an annual program of research and events, including screenings, workshops, and lectures.
• Facilitate archival and library research requests in collaboration with the Curator.
• Assist in website and database construction in partnership with Digital and Technology teams.
• Coordinate meetings and collaborative work with various Met departments.
• Ensure proper archival recording of all programming and rights needed for content sharing.
• Assist in publishing the annual program on the website and drafting reports for supporters.
• Maintain the image library and prepare presentation materials for lectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Art History or Arts Administration; MA preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in program administration within a museum setting.
• Website production experience is a plus.
• Fluency in English, with reading skills in French or German preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills.
• Proven ability to multitask efficiently and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Adobe Photoshop.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with The Museum System (TMS) and bibliographic software like Zotero.

Benefits

• 403(b) matching
• Commuter assistance
• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance