Job: Oral History Program Manager, Archives, Museum of Modern Art, New York

The Museum of Modern Art Archives is currently hiring a Temporary Oral History Program Manager.  This one-year, grant-funded position will oversee the day-to-day operations of a new oral history initiative to focus on artists.  The project has been funded by an anonymous donor.  

Manages the Museum’s Oral History project. Identifies potential interviewees; solicits invitations; schedules interviews; coordinates transcription, preservation, and editing of sound and/or video recordings; edits transcripts; and prepares legal agreements. Tracks every stage of progress for each oral history. Maintains master list of candidates. Manages budget and accounting details. Prepares back-up research materials on the subject for the interviewer. Prepares lists of artists’ works in the Museum’s collection. Meets with curatorial representatives to identify curatorial interests and priorities. Augments transcripts with additional information (e.g., full citations to works of art; complete names and staff titles; and exact exhibition numbers, titles, and dates). Writes abstracts of interviews for entry into bibliographic databases. Serves as liaison with the Department of Education for educational uses of oral histories. Serves as liaison with the Department of Information Technology to manage digital assets and evaluate future migration formats. Develops page on Museum Archives Web subsite devoted to Oral History. Reports to Museum Archivist.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with a major in art history or 12 semester hours on modern art since 1880, and a Master’s degree in art history and three to five years relevant experience in art and/or archival administration or a related area. Knowledge of 20th-century art and extensive research ability in art historical and other source material. Understanding of oral history and archival methodology and techniques. Computer literacy; familiarity with Web browsers and digital audio and video file formats. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and attention to detail.

For further details, and information on applying, please visit: http://moma.org/about/jobs.