Summary

The Elaine and Alexandre Rosenberg Fellowship in the Archives, Library, and Research Collections (ALRC) Department at The Museum of Modern Art will provide a unique opportunity to learn about modern and contemporary art, important training in the fields of archives, library, and information science; research; and Museum administration. It will also advance an understanding of Paul Rosenberg & Company. The Paul Rosenberg Archives —the fourth largest archival collection in the ALRC—attests to both the role that the gallery played in the history of modern art as well as the merit of its records for ongoing provenance research. The nearly 200 Rosenberg gallery exhibition catalogues housed in the Library present a wide ranging overview of the art and artists of the 20th century.

The Fellow will participate in a variety of activities within a large, active research center, including assisting with the daily operation of the reading rooms; contributing to departmental initiatives, undertaking collections preservation and management; and performing original research in the Paul Rosenberg Archives. This is a two-year fellowship, expected to commence in September 2026.

The Museum of Modern Art is committed to nurturing the next generation of scholars, art historians, and other arts professionals. This fellowship is part of a distinctive museum wide fellowship program that offers opportunities for training and development through immersion in the Museum’s departments, working alongside and mentored by experienced staff members. All fellows also participate in a core methods and practice program with MoMA staff and invited guests which explores object-based research and inquiry; public engagement in a museum context; and arts leadership and the role of cultural institutions.

Key Details

• Duration: This is a two-year fellowship, expected to commence in September 2026.
• Reports To: The Rona Roob Head of Archives Services

Deadline: June 10, 2026

Eligibility

• B.A. or M.A. in Art History, or related field, with a demonstrated interest in archival and library work or background in archival research. Knowledge of global modern and contemporary art is preferred.
• Reading knowledge of one or more foreign language(s), in addition to English, is desirable. A reading knowledge in French is preferable.
• Demonstrates outstanding team orientation, flexibility, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively and pleasantly with Museum staff and public researchers.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and to reach high and low shelves.
• Desire to learn about archival, library, and information sciences professions.

Compensation

The salary for this position is $54,000 per annum, payable on a bi-weekly basis. MoMA offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision, and paid time off. Additionally, the fellow will receive $3,000 to cover travel expenses for an approved research trip, taken at the midpoint of the fellowship, related to their field of interest. Research will be developed in consultation with their supervisor.

About

The Museum of Modern Art acquired its first artworks in 1929, the year it was established. Today, MoMA’s evolving collection contains almost 200,000 works from around the world spanning the last 150 years. The collection includes an ever-expanding range of visual expression, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, architecture, design, film, and media and performance art.

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