Curator/Associate Curator: Archives & Exhibitions

1Claudia Gould Curator/AssociateCuratorPosted Date: January 2026Start Date: ASAPTitle: Claudia Gould Curator/Associate CuratorDepartment: CuratorialReports to: Morris & Eva Feld Senior CuratorFLSA Status: ExemptSchedule: Full-timeThe Jewish Museum:The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating thecomplexity and vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Throughdistinctive exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artistsand thinkers, the Museum shares ideas, provokes dialogue, and promotesunderstanding. The Jewish Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the globalJewish experience. Located on New York City's Museum Mile, in thelandmarked Warburg mansion, the Museum plays an important role amongcultural institutions, challenging all forms of bigotry and discrimination andpromoting understanding among diverse audiences. The Jewish Museuminvites applicants of all backgrounds to consider joining the Museum in itswork. For more information, please visit www.TheJewishMuseum.orgThe Position:The Claudia Gould Curator/Associate Curator is open to candidatesprepared for either the full or associate curator title. The ideal candidatewill be a vital member of the curatorial team at the Jewish Museum,reporting to the Morris & Eva Feld Senior Curator. This position will play aninstrumental role in working with the archives, collections, and library inenhancing the research, organization, display, and scholarship of theseassets. They will work closely on the creation and implementation of a three-year plan for the archives and library; supervise interns; actively participatein strategies to expand the visibility of the collection, including touringshows; and engage in broad departmental initiatives. They will also initiateand support exhibitions that foreground the breadth and depth of thecollection, including focus installations developed for the Museum'srenewed collection galleries which opened in October 2025 and exhibitionsconnecting the Museum's mission and its collection to broader art historicaland cultural themes. They must possess a broad knowledge of art history,with special consideration given to candidates who work in 19th and 20thCentury art and photography. Finally, the Curator/Associate Curator willbring energy and insight into the process of connecting with today'saudiences - through creative use of collections, archives, and temporaryexhibitions - while upholding the Museum's commitment to the values,diversity, and history of Jewish culture. The Curator/Associate Curator willbring a spirit of openness and collaboration to their work at the Museum,2working in support of the Museum's mission, leadership, and institutionalhistory.Responsibilities Include:Exhibitions and Collections* Research, plan and originate onsite and touring exhibitions inspired by theMuseum's collections, including archives* Develop deep knowledge of - and implement best practices for - theoversight of Museum archives, including organization, access, andscholarship* Actively participate in the Museum's traveling exhibition program - bothincoming and outgoing - including but not limited to collections* Work closely with Chief Curator and Senior Curator to develop proposalsfor publications exploring, researching, and contextualizing the collection* Participate as an active team member in dialogue with cross-departmental initiatives, including Education and PublicEngagement/Partnerships* Work closely with Senior Curator on pacing and scope of rotations incollection galleries, including strategic loan shows; contribute as curatorto these initiatives* Contribute to any written materials as determined by projects indevelopment, including grants, label, marketing/communicationmaterials, and scholarly essays* Respond to and take on assignments as assigned by Senior Curator and/orChief Curator* Participate in committee meetings as needed* Propose acquisitions for consideration within areas of expertise* Field in-house and outside requests for use of archival and librarymaterialsAudience Engagement* Work closely with Education on ways to engage innovatively with thecollection or to take inspiration from its strengths to identify teachingopportunities as well as future classes, panel discussions and trainings.* Bring a versatile and creative approach to social media platforms toenhance visibility of the layered stories and histories of the collection andarchives; write and post regularly on the Museum's social media channel* Recommend new ways to structure internal conversations and team-based meetings to ensure smooth communication and collaborationamong those most deeply involved in collection work* Engage comfortably with donors supporting the Museum and itscollectionsRequirements:* A minimum of 5-7 years of curatorial experience at a comparably-scaled institution or organization* M.A. or Ph.D. in art history or related field* A track record of significant exhibitions and publications, along with awide knowledge of and curiosity about the role of Jewish artistshistorically and in the present day3* Dynamic public speaking presence and engaging communication skillswith a commitment to connecting with others - both within andbeyond the museum field - about the Museum and its mission* Highly organized and able to multi-task* Background in collections and archives preferredSalary Range for Position: $85,000 - $100,000Send Resume with Cover Letter To:Director, Human ResourcesThe Jewish Museum1109 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10128Email: jobs@thejm.orgThe Jewish Museum is committed to diversifying its staff and encouragesindividuals of all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds to apply for thisposition. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does notdiscriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic prohibited byapplicable law.This is a unionized position with covered employees represented byLocal 2110, UAW, AFL-CIO.#J-18808-Ljbffr