Senior Museum Acquisitions Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Museum Acquisitions Specialist, you will manage the procedures for acquisitions of art, deaccessioning and disposal, and other collections management procedures.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s Degree, in Arts Administration, Art History, Museum Studies or related specialization, with MA preferred. 4-5 years experience in collections management, museum administration,

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The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.

Responsibilities

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

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At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

What We Offer

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The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

✓Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

✓403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match

✓Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays

✓Long-term disability coverage

✓Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)

✓Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)

✓Free financial-planning services

✓Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs

✓25% discount for staff in Museum shops

✓A subsidized staff cafeteria

✓Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

United States

On-site within the country

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About this job

Pay per year: $100,000–$110,000 a year; 54% above the $68,120 median for Other jobs on Jobera (125,697 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 6 days ago
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