Assistant Curator of Judaica

MFA

. Support installations and rotations of Jewish objects and plan integration of works in galleries across the museum .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $78,472 - $81,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curatorial practices, particularly in Judaica, with strong research, cataloging, and documentation skills. Proficient in Hebrew and experienced in community outreach and event planning within a museum context.

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Curatorial ExperienceResearch SkillsKnowledge Of HebrewExperience With TMSOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

CatalogingDocumentationConservation TreatmentsExhibition PreparationEvent PlanningObject IdentificationResearchWritingPublic ProgrammingMentoring

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailCommunity OutreachEngagement SkillsCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Museum DatabasesThe Museum System (TMS)

Certifications & Qualifications

Postgraduate Degree In Art HistoryJewish History And/Or Jewish Studies

Industry Keywords

JudaicaEuropean Decorative ArtsCultural InclusionIDEA CommitmentDonor Outreach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support installations and rotations of Jewish objects and plan integration of works in galleries across the museum
Collaborate with Conservation, Exhibitions, and Design to check object condition, submit installation requests, oversee installations, update locations, and notify relevant departments
Research, care for, manage, and document the collection
Catalog objects through in-depth research and generate and update object files
Propose conservation treatments and photography, oversee the annual Judaica collection audit, and create and edit records in TMS
Move objects to and from laboratories and photo studios
Receive new objects and identify, catalog, and place them in storage
Support establishment and administration of a Judaica patron group or Curator’s Circle
Conduct donor outreach, plan events, invite speakers, track RSVPs, coordinate event logistics, and arrange meetings
Carry out payments for honoraria, travel, and hotel stays
Support the MFA Pathways Internship program by helping hire and train interns and organize professional development
Support Teens programs, mentor high-school students, and develop workplace skills
Assist with exhibition preparation, research, object checklists, loan correspondence, publication research, website development, and public programming
Assist with new acquisitions, including research, records maintenance, and communication with museum departments
Travel as required to examine potential acquisition items
Respond to enquiries from scholars, students, and visitors and assist with object identification
Produce interpretive texts and exhibition materials, including wall panels, object labels, gallery surveys, and press releases
Work with Public Relations and Creative teams on social media posts and museum website material
Perform other duties as responsibilities necessitate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Postgraduate degree in Art History, Jewish history and/or Jewish studies, demonstrating scholarly ability in the field
Proven interest and work in a particular area of Judaica
1 to 3 years of curatorial and museum experience in the field
Reading and writing knowledge of biblical and modern Hebrew is essential
Reading knowledge of Yiddish is preferred
Proficiency in another European language is desirable
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Scholarly research skills, with excellent writing and presentation skills, and an ability to engage different audiences
Commitment to community and audience outreach and involvement
Experience working with European decorative arts beyond Judaica is a plus
Experience with museum databases
Knowledge of “The Museum System” (TMS) is preferred
Clear commitment to IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, access), through projects and collaborations that foster a culturally inclusive and welcoming environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, 35 hours per week
United Auto Workers Union affiliation
Equal opportunity employment