Website The Hispanic Society of America
Summary
The Hispanic Society Museum & Library seeks a Curatorial Research Fellow beginning September/October 2026. The Fellow will be part of a team researching and cataloguing the Hispanic Society’s renowned collection of Goya prints, paintings, and related documents. This position will be appointed from September/October2026 for one year. The fellowship is full-time and requires onsite work 4 days per week.
The Fellow will assist in the operation of the Goya Research Center at the Hispanic Society. The Fellow’s work will further the Center’s objectives by preserving, promoting, and fostering research into the work of iconic Spanish artist Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828).
Reporting to the Head of Prints and Photographs, the Fellow will assist with cataloguing the Goya collection, conducting research, data entry, and performing some administrative and clerical duties. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong interest in working with museum collections. By establishing the Research Center and fostering collaborations with other institutions, the HSM&L aims to inspire a new generation of Goya scholars in the United States and encourage further Goya initiatives as his bicentennial approaches.
Key Details
Compensation: $60,000/year
Term: 1 year (starts September/October 2026)
Schedule: FT (4 days/week)
Deadline: ASAP (Posted July 17, 2026)
Eligibility
Job Requirements
- MA or Ph.D. Students in Art History, History, Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Museum Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related fields.
- Spanish language professional proficiency.
- Museum/gallery experience a plus.
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Collaborative spirit.
Technology Skills
- Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- TMS and / or Archipelago a plus.
About
The Hispanic Society Museum & Library is committed to establishing a free, public museum and reference library for the study of the art and culture of Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines. Founded in 1904 by Archer Milton Huntington (1870-1955), with a vision to expose to the public, unparalleled collections in their scope and quality outside of Spain, addressing nearly every aspect of culture in Spain, as well as a large part of Portugal and Latin America, into the 20th century.
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