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Primary responsibilities and duties:

-Working closely with the Chairman and other Curators, assist with the management of the Modern and Contemporary Department

-Lead departmental collection and research strategies with respect to Latin American art

-Initiate and curate major special exhibitions for the Breuer project

-Devise and plan collection displays and other projects ... for Modern & Contemporary

-Initiate special exhibitions including research, catalog entries and other texts for Museum Programs

-Cultivate new relationships and maintain existing connections with donors, patrons, collectors, colleagues from other international institutions, the scholarly community, dealers, and other individuals involved with the interests of the Museum

-Act as editor, key author, and essayist as appropriate for major exhibition catalogues and other specialized publications, including online content

-On behalf of Chairman, oversee and expedite correspondence related to the Collection and to Modern and Contemporary programs

-Contribute to public programs (Learning, Volunteers, Visiting Scholars, etc.) as appropriate

-According to Modern & Contemporary Department objectives, interact with potential sponsors and assist with fundraising as appropriate

-Advise on planning programs for Modern and Contemporary Department patrons' groups

-Other related duties

Requirements and qualifications:

Experience and skills:

-Minimum ten years of experience (preferably fifteen) in a museum or academic institution

-Demonstrated scholarly achievement and extensive published record, including evidence of original research

-Demonstrated engagement with theory and international practice across the world

-Experience initiating and executing major and relevant loan exhibitions with broad international scope

-Demonstrated commitment to broad international engagement and learning

-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues across the Museum and externally with artists, scholars, donors, and the general public

-Ability to create and maintain precise and widely researched records

Knowledge and education:

-PhD (or equivalent) history of art

-Deep expertise in twentieth- and twenty-first-century Latin American art required

-Broad knowledge of international modern and contemporary culture

-Fluency in Spanish required, knowledge of additional languages preferred

-Excellent written and spoken English

Application deadline: Monday, March 31, 6pm

The Estrellita B. Brodsky Curator for Latin American Art for the Modern & Contemporary Department is full-time and includes full benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send cover letter, indicating position of interest, resume, and salary history to careers@metmuseum.org as a Word attachment only with 'Estrellita B. Brodsky Curator/Latin Amer Art' in the subject line.