The Met
AssociateforAdministration,MichaelC.RockefellerWing
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“Associate for Administration, Michael C. Rockefeller Wing at The Met. Skills: Administrative support, Office management, Event coordination. Assist with organizing Curator in Charge’s complex schedule. Arrange meetings”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Located within commuting distance of the Museum, Commute to and from the Museum in a single day
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. A. in Business, Arts Administration, Art History or other related fields, 1-2 years of administrative or related experience, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook proficiency
Nice to Have
Familiarity with the MCRW Collection, Experience in development/fundraising, Experience managing donor/patron groups, Experience running special events
What You'll Do.
Assist with organizing Curator in Charge’s complex schedule
Plan work-related travel
Provide front line reception
Liaise between MCRW staff
Ensure front administrative office space is well organized
Field repair and maintenance requests
Assist Senior Administrator with office reorganization
Assist Senior Administrator with office setup
Support department’s curatorial
research and collections staff
Perform daily administrative office tasks
Coordinate visits to the office
archive and collections
Aid with travel processes
Aid with human resource processes
Aid with procurement processes
Aid with financial processes
Provide data entry support for curatorial acquisitions reports
Coordinate schedule of donor events
Manage correspondence
Coordinate departmental communications
Coordinate departmental outreach
Maintain Department contact lists
Assist with planning of annual Visiting Committee Meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interface with all members of the department; Work with Senior Administrator
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Full Job Description
**About the Metropolitan Museum of Art** 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. **Respect:** Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always. **Inclusivity:** Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued. **Collaboration:** Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission. **Excellence:** Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity. **Integrity:** Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. ## GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: As the Associate for Administration, you will be central to the functioning of a curatorial department that is especially broad in scope, providing critical support to MCRW's Curator in Charge and Senior Administrator. You will interface with all members of the department, visitors, and members of the various communities engaged with MCRW’s initiatives and work closely with the Senior Administrator to ensure efficient operation of the office, coordinate outreach efforts, and provide support of the curatorial program. ## PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: * Assists with organizing Curator in
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