Manager, Cataloguing and Documentation
Whitney Museum of American Art
(New York NY)

A full-time position is available managing the cataloguing and
documentation office. Responsibilities include: Managing primary
acquisition documents; implementing research methodologies; gathering
primary data through questionnaires; general planning and development of
major cataloging projects; and supervision of cataloguing staff. Work
with staff members of curatorial, collections management, development,
communications, accounting, and rights and reproductions to ensure the
permanent collection is adequately and carefully documented.

Requirements: MA in Art History (PhD preferred), with concentration in
modern, contemporary, and/or American Art; minimum 5-7 years of
professional museum experience in collection cataloguing and research.
Demonstrated familiarity with cataloguing rules, classifications, and
terminology control; must demonstrate proficiency in TMS and understand
the shared protocols of cataloguing and collections databases.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; superior research
skills with strong attention to detail and ability to organize
information; project management skills; ability to work effectively with
all levels of staff. 

If interested, please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements
to: 

Human Resources Department
Whitney Museum of American Art
945 Madison Avenue
New York, NY  10021
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No calls please.  EOE.