Assistant Collection Manager

Position SummaryNYU Florence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.The Assistant Collection Office (full-time, 40 hours a week in presence – 12 months) – reports to the Collection Manager.The Acton Collection was created by the Mitchell Acton family during the first thirty years of the last century.It is located in Villa La Pietra NYU Florence campus, and it includes over ***** works of art, books, archival photographs, and other objects of cultural relevance, listed as part of the Italian National Heritage.The majority of the collections are on display and are preserved in their historical setting.The Collection Manager Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Collection Manager in the comprehensive care, management, and documentation of the collections at Villa La Pietra, including the House Museum, the Collection Office, and the outdoor sculpture garden.This position requires active involvement in the day-to-day operations of the museum, with particular attention to the academic use of the collections, their conservation, and the facilitation of research initiatives.During the apprenticeship, the incumbent will develop a vast array of skills, a core component of which will lead to take responsibility as registrar, assisting with the accurate documentation, cataloging, and record-keeping of all objects in the collection and its conservation.This includes maintaining and updating the collection management database, ensuring best practices in collection care, in-house exhibitions, scholarly and academic access, and supporting loans.Additionally, the Assistant Collection Manager contributes to outreach efforts directed at academic audiences and the broader community, helping to promote awareness and engagement with Villa La Pietra's rich cultural heritage.The Assistant Collection Office ensures equitable and inclusive treatment of students and other stakeholders at all times.Principle DutiesInventory and TMS Collections - Conservation Database Management (45%)Assist with the intake of the Conservation ReportsDigitization of the paper files and slidesNaming and Indexing of paper and digital filesAssist with reporting damage and maintenance problemsAssist with new objects and exhibition records (gifts, loans and in-house displays)Assist with record keeping and cataloguingConservation Authorization Process (15%)Assist the Collection Manager and the conservators with Soprintendenza paperworkMaintain records for workflow of permission for conservation projects and documentationCollection Care Programming (20%)Assist the conservators and Collection Manager with the installation / moves programmingAssist with keeping update the incident and maintenance LogKeep track of the installation activities on site (programming and de-briefing)Outreach and Guided Tour (10%)Provide support and supervision on site with visitors and eventsAssist with guided tours and with training for docentsProvide support with NYU students' activities in the collection and facilitate their research projectsCommunication and Media (5%)Planning the communication of the Collection ProjectsAssist with the visual documentation of the museum activitiesAssist with the dissemination of the information about the collection, the garden and the villaProvide support for the website and social media activities, in collaboration with the Digital Studio, by preparing text & images for publication (i.e. flyers, website, posts etc.)Other (5%)Assist with day-to-day office operationAssist with interns in the collection areaOther tasks as neededQualificationsPosition QualificationsRequired EducationBA in Art History / MuseologyRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesFluent in Italian (C1) and English (C1)Database skillsExcellent knowledge of Google Suite and MS Office and digital asset management systemsProficiency in digital imaging management requiredSuccessful candidates must show evidence of their ability to legally work in ItalyPreferred EducationMaster in Art History / Museology and PhD or Scuola di SpecializzazionePreferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAt least one year of experience in an archival or museum settingPreferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEligibility to accept an apprenticeship italian contractAdditional InformationNYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by ****.Learn more atEOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity