Department Assistant, Architecture and Design

Department Assistant, Architecture and Design

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: DEPAR
002412

• Posted :
  August 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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New York, NY 10019, USA

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Department Assistant in the Department of Architecture and Design who will perform a variety of administrative duties specific to a curatorial department including coordinating with various internal Museum departments, such as Exhibition Planning and Administration, Accounting, and Information Technology. The incumbent works closely with and supports two curators in the department, and reports to the curators and Department Manager.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Coordinates all communications, scheduling, travel, and accounting procedures for assigned curators.
• Heavy focus on coordinating travel and logistical arrangements for curators and monthly accounting reconciliation for corporate credit cards.
• Completes special administrative assignments as directed by curators and Department Manager.
• Acts as general assistant to the department (mail, reception, responses to inquiries via Museum website or telephone, invoicing, office supplies, placing orders, meeting room schedule).
• Answers queries that come through the department’s general telephone line, and via mail and email.
• Maintains general orderliness of department common spaces, study center, and supply closets.
• Gathers data from various sources for use by supervisor or relevant staff, including collection database, library catalog, Internet research, etc.
• Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.

Requirements
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• Bachelor’s degree in art history, fine art, design, architecture, museum studies, non-profit management, or related field with two to three years administrative experience relevant to the position or equivalent.
• Superior judgment, professional initiative, and strong verbal communication capabilities.
• Interest and/or background in architecture or design preferred.
• Ability to work independently, meet at 5:00 pm Eastern daylight time, after which the job posting will be closed.

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