Research Assistant Newark Museum of Art Newark, NJ

Research Assistant – Newark Museum of Art

Location:

Newark, NJ.Hybrid: office and up to one day remote per week.

Hourly rate: $32.00.Contract, part‑time position (up to 25 hours per week).Contract period:
October1,2025 – October1,2027.

Work with the Assistant Curator of Latinx & Latin American Art to research the NMOA collection, develop a related publication, and prepare a special exhibition.

• Perform scholarly research and cataloguing on the existing Latinx & Latin American collection.
• Contribute to the collection catalog to be published in the fall of 2027.
• Support the preparation of a special exhibition planned for Fall
  2027, including library and archival research.
• Locate possible loans for the exhibition and correspond with artists, galleries, private collectors, archives, and institutions to facilitate acquisitions or exhibition loans.

• B.A. in Latino and/or Latin American Art History, Latino and/or Latin American Studies, or a related field (required).
• M.A. or equivalent museum experience preferred. Current graduate students will also be considered.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Fluency in Spanish (required).
• Knowledge of current scholarships in the field.
• Knowledge of TMS or similar collections management databases, collections care, and documentation issues is a plus.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, move about, and access and operate equipment. Ability to lift and move up to 15 pounds. Work is not to exceed 25 hours per week.

The Newark Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Museum is committed to anti‑racism, DEAI and to providing reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as BIPOC, veterans, LGBTQIA+, and those with disabilities.