Assistant Curator Job at Brooklyn Public Library, New York, NY

  • Brooklyn Public Library
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Overview The Center for Brooklyn History (CBH) at Brooklyn Public Library seeks a full-time, grant-funded Assistant Curator for three years to help develop a permanent, multi-floor exhibition dedicated to Brooklyn’s history. Scheduled to open in 2028, the exhibition will explore Brooklyn’s evolving communities, its role in American history, and its cultural and economic contributions from past to present. A dedicated children’s section will offer interactive experiences for young visitors and support educational programs. Responsibilities Conceptual and narrative mapping Drafting exhibition text Conducting and summarizing primary- and secondary-source research Assisting and advising throughout the exhibition design process Consulting experts and key stakeholders Object selection, curation, and storytelling Participating in exhibition marketing and communication Maintaining the exhibition object checklist Managing project timeline Coordinating and communicating with internal and external partners to ensure key deliverables are completed on time Working within the exhibitions team to maintain and optimize communications and workflow within CBH departments Helping to manage interns/part-time consultants working on the exhibition Other management tasks as they arise Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (history, public history, collections management, museum studies); Master’s degree strongly preferred 3–5 years of experience with history exhibition curation Demonstrated experience writing for public audiences (with samples) Strong organizational and task management skills Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team Demonstrated research engagement with topics, events, and themes in Brooklyn history Experience in marketing and communications and/or professional project management experience preferred Record of published/peer-reviewed research preferred Compensation and Employment Details This is a temporary (2026–2029), full-time, benefits-eligible, non-union position. Salary range: $70,000–$80,000. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of 3 days on-site, with availability for additional events on some nights and weekends. The application should include a cover letter and resume. About the Employer Brooklyn Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is a large library system and a democratic public institution serving Brooklyn and beyond. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Night shift, Weekend work

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