Curatorial Fellow, - The New York Historical : Job Details

Description The New York Historical is offering a curatorial fellowship funded by the Terra Foundation for an aspiring or early-career Haudenosaunee museum professional. The Fellow in this position will be tasked with project research, as well as developing and leading community engagement strategies for an upcoming exhibition which will focus on Gayë'twahgeh (Cornplanter), Sagoyewatha (Red Jacket), and the early North American visual and material culture of diplomacy in which they engaged. During their tenure, the Fellow will-

• Conduct in-depth research on objects on the preliminary checklist
• Explore potential additions to the checklist, including loans from other institutions and individuals
• Identify contemporary Indigenous creatives to potentially involve in the project
• Conduct outreach with Haudenosaunee communities, particularly the Seneca Nation.

The Fellow will work closely with the Vice President & Chief Curator, Assistant Curator of Decorative Arts and Material Culture, and Assistant Curator of History Exhibitions and Academic Engagement. The Fellow will be fully integrated in the NYH Museum department and learn, through direct engagement, about the inner workings of a mid-size museum. The fellowship will run from September 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026 and carries a salary of $60,000, plus benefits. The position is hybrid in-office and remote. Qualifications Qualified applicants must be aspiring or early-career Haudenosaunee museum professionals and must hold a bachelor's degree. Candidates should have the following qualities-

• Expertise in Indigenous and early American cultural histories
• Documented proficiency in conducting archival and oral history research
• Familiarity with community-based outreach and organizing
• Excellent writing and organizational skills

Experience with curatorial practices in a museum setting is a plus. Application Instructions To apply, the following must be submitted:

• A cover letter outlining how your work intersects with the project as stated above
• Curriculum vitae (C.V.)
• 2 letters of recommendation (One must be from a professional contact, such as a professor or employer)
• 5-10 page writing sample, which may be truncated from a longer work