Fielding Curatorial Research Associate

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Reporting to the Chief Curator of American Art, the Fielding Curatorial Research Associate provides research and administrative support for the Jonathan and Karin Fielding Collection of American Folk Art. The collection includes a wide variety of media—early American paintings, furniture, decorative objects, textiles, metalwork, ceramics, glass, basketry, and tools—from the seventeenth to twentieth centuries. The position engages with staff at all levels, external stakeholders, and the public, and participates in general activities of the curatorial department.

• Provide research support related to objects in the Jonathan and Karin Fielding Collection, including Huntington collection objects, current loans, and potential new loans and gifts.
• Assist with new installations in the Fielding Galleries of American Folk Art, incorporating new acquisitions and managing light‑sensitive material rotations.
• Participate in developing interpretive materials in the galleries, including label copy and initial exhibition designs, and support ongoing education and public programming initiatives.
• Assist curators in creating and maintaining checklists, correspondence, and in updating the status of objects with Registrars, Exhibition Coordinator, Designers, and other key stakeholders.
• Request and track special collection material in support of the galleries, working closely with Museum and Library Registrars and other staff as applicable.
• Consult and review materials related to exhibition evaluation, website and digital initiatives, and any press and marketing materials.
• Communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and participants by phone, email, and Zoom/Teams.
• Perform general clerical duties related to the Fielding collection and the American Art department, including filing, copying, calendaring meetings, creating meeting minutes, and other assigned duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Understanding of scholarly research and bibliographic tools.
• Knowledge of museum exhibitions, including current implementation and interpretation practices.
• Proficient computer knowledge in administrative applications and systems for image and database management.
• Ability to learn the basic operations of the Art Museum’s TMS and the Library’s Aeon collections management software.
• Highly organized and able to work to deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• BA, BS or MA required.
• Advanced Humanities degree in a relevant field highly preferred.
• Minimum of two years of curatorial or academic positions, or equivalent experience dealing with historical objects.
• Prior exhibition and research assistant experience highly preferred.
• Experience working successfully in collaborative project teams.

Normal office environment; high amount of work at desk on computer. Shared office space.

• Pay Range: $30.00–$33.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, vision.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching.
• Hybrid remote work schedule available for applicable positions.
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays.
• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants.
• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions.
• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds.