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The Museum of Modern Art · 1 month ago

C-MAP Africa Fellow | International Program

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$65K/yr - $65K/yr

The Museum of Modern Art is committed to nurturing the next generation of scholars and arts professionals. The C-MAP Africa Fellow will support the development of research initiatives on art and architecture in Africa, coordinating meetings and collaborating with other fellows on programming and research activities.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinates with the C-MAP group leader and the International Program’s Assistant Director and C-MAP Program Coordinator on the implementation of a research plan and on a program of visiting speakers to be presented either virtually or on-site at MoMA

Identifies artists, curators, and scholars relevant to the research focus

Plans and prepares for monthly C-MAP group meetings, including compiling relevant research materials, biographies, and meeting agendas in advance of visits; corresponds with invited speakers; and maintains records of contacts and activities

Plans and coordinates travel of C-MAP group members, involving detailed itineraries for visits to cultural institutions, artists’ studios, collections, etc., books flights, and coordinates transportation, hotels, dinners, and meetings, etc

Assists with the organization of and participates in joint programming, such as seminars, at MoMA organized with the other C-MAP groups

Works closely with the International Program’s Assistant Director and C-MAP Program Coordinator, other C-MAP Fellows, and a cross-departmental advisory board to commission texts and oversee content development for post, C-MAP’s online research platform (post.moma.org)

With C-MAP Program Coordinator and International Program Department Coordinator and Assistant Director, helps prepare reports on C-MAP group activities for funders

Researches and keeps C-MAP group members informed about relevant exhibitions and events related to the group’s area of focus

Supports other Museum research activities related to C-MAP group focus, as needed

Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above

Qualification

African art knowledgeArt history expertiseResearchAfrican languagesFluency in EnglishAdministrative experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamwork ability

Required

Master's degree in art history, cultural studies, and/or a related field in the humanities (or the equivalent in countries outside the United States) required

Candidate must be a fully-enrolled student pursuing a Ph.D. program

Candidate must be ABD

Independent researchers and curators with a strong expertise and proven experience in the area of focus could also be considered

Strong knowledge of 20th- and 21st-century art history within a global context and specific knowledge of transnational art history and contemporary practices in Africa

Deep familiarity with key artistic centers and networks on the African continent

Written and spoken fluency in English required

Demonstrated research, writing, and editing capabilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to successfully work as part of a team

Preferred

Some knowledge of Central African art preferred

One or more languages spoken in the region (including, but not limited to French, Portuguese, Arabic, Sango, Lingala, or another African language) preferred

Prior experience working within an art institution strongly preferred

Some administrative experience and knowledge of basic organizational procedures preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability

A 403(b) Retirement Plan

Commuter benefits

Dependent child care benefit

529 College Savings Plan

Paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days, holidays)

$5,000 is available for personal research, developed in consultation with their supervisor.

Company

The Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art connects people from around the world to the art of our time.

Founded in 1929

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.moma.org

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