Job Details

Assistant Curator Part-Time (Temporary)

Position Number: 7186521
Location: West Long Branch, NJ
Position Type: Museum & Arts Administration

Assistant Curator Part-Time (Temporary)

Job Category: Temporary or On-Call
Requisition Number: ASSIS001338
Posted: May 26, 2026
Part Time
On-site
Rate: $22.50 USD per hour

Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking applications for an Assistant Curator for the Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music. This is a temporary position.

This position will report to the Curator and will assist with exhibits and collections to ensure that new acquisitions to the collection are properly cataloged, handled and stored and to see that work-flows are maintained; help to gather materials to post on all social medial platforms to reach a wider audience through consistent messaging and provide analytical reports.

For more information about the archives, visit the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Additional Application Material Required:
Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Cover Letter
Professional References

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with ensuring that new acquisitions to the collection are properly cataloged, handled and stored
Assist with cataloging, identifying, and storing photographic images and recorded materials
Assist in curating exhibits and installations
Compile information for text panels and labels and assist with writing interpretive content
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Educational background in music history and strong research skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
Ability to maintain records, documents, and schedules associated with the position
Strong verbal and written communication, including creating content on social media that is engaging and compelling
Must have a very strong sense of responsibility and excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physically able to routinely lift up to fifty pounds from varying heights

Preferred Requirements:

Knowledge of Archive software

Department:
Springsteen Center for American Music

Work Schedule:
Varied Schedule

Total Weeks Per Year
52

Hours Per Week:
25

Expected Salary:
$22.50 per hour

Union:
N/A

Job Posting Close Date:
Open until filled

To apply, visit https://recruiting.ultipro.com/MON1000MON/JobBoard/d4da5ea7-24db-4f02-a484-7497ffffb76d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=01e47d9e-f853-4e6a-9e61-6e29c8a84350

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