Assistant Curator

The Baltimore Museum of Art is seeking a superbly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented Assistant Curator for the Contemporary Art Department. Reporting to the Department Head of Contemporary Art, the Assistant Curator will be primarily responsible for managing the Museum's collection of Contemporary Art, defined as art produced since 1960. The ideal hire will thrive in a fast-paced environment, find rewarding the development and maintenance of permanent collection-oriented administration that supports an active team of curators with a robust pace and scope for exhibitions, accessions, and collection maintenance. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ACCESSIONS : Under supervision of Department Head, manage administration of accessions and deaccessions process. Support acquisition planning in accordance with collection procedures and protocols Utilize databases (TMS, Excel, and Airtable) to achieve maximum accuracy and efficiency in accessions process, which includes close liaising with registration, conservation, and installation colleagues. Support curators in generating letters of agreement, and conducting artist interviews where relevant, for acquisitions and commissions. Shepherd communication and planning for permanent collection displays and incoming acquisitions in spaces across the Museum Provide accession and deaccession research support, ensuring compliance with accession and deaccession-related policies and procedures. Liaise with accessions committee members, as needed. Systematize administration of accession-based financial reporting Process payments and ensure accurate tracking of available funds. With Department Head, communicate with donors to grow accessions funds and secure gifts of art. Report quarterly to Department Head and Chief Curator on status of accessions funds Support collection road map implementation Manage presentation preparation and scheduling of departmental workshops. COLLECTION CARE: Oversee ongoing care and maintenance of the permanent collection. Assist curators in generating Time Based Media questionnaires, artist questionnaires, and iteration reports