Corporate History Exhibits Analyst

Are you passionate about history and storytelling Join the team responsible for safeguarding and sharing the history and heritage of the 1200 predecessor institutions that make up todays JPMorganChase (JPMC).

As a Corporate History Exhibits Analyst on the Archives team you will report to the director of the Corporate History Program and will support all members of the team. Your primary focus will cover the curation of JPMorganChase history exhibits in JPMC offices and centers but the role will encompass all duties of the Corporate History Program including collections management reference services client and employee engagement vendor management and administrative activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with all members of the Corporate History team on the design and development of permanent and temporary JPMC history exhibits concept development and research including identification of exhibit-appropriate documents artifacts and imagery in Corporate History Collection and outside repositories.
• Management of copyright permissions and agreements proposals invoices contracts and documentation associated with project.
• Curatorial design including the preparation of detailed measurements/plans and exhibit layouts calculation of object sizing positioning frame style and sizing and overall exhibit flow within space.
• Vendor management: coordination of conservation framing and mountmaking needs; transport and installation schedules; invoice submission; etc.
• Cross-departmental partnership with the firms Real Estate team and others to ensure exhibition needs including budget are met and communicated properly.
• Communication with partners and stakeholders throughout duration of project ensuring all parties are up to date.
• On-site or virtual installation supervision share object information and installation plans with Collections Manager for record entry in TMS; provide data entry support as necessary.
• Provide assistance to the Collections Manager with accessioning inventorying and rehousing of Collection documents and artifacts in central storage facility; help to maintain intellectual control of Collection items on display worldwide through data entry in content and digital asset management systems; locate Collection items in offsite storage and coordinate onsite consolidation.
• Provide research assistance to Reference Archivist. This includes both internal and external research requests preparation of history fact sheets and reference guides licensing agreements etc.
• Contribute to the writing and preparation of internal articles image-heavy digital displays and social media content.
• Offer guided tours of Corporate History galleries and host JPMorganChase history trivia sessions for employees.
• Provide assistance as necessary on internal and external outreach efforts.
• Help manage administrative operations including preparing expense reports scheduling meeting rooms and travel details ordering office supplies etc.

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• 2years of experience working in a museum archive or related public history environment.
• Masters Degree in Museum Studies Public History Archival Administration Library Science or related field required.
• Strong exhibit design skills ability to discern what looks good visually on walls in display cases etc.
• Proficient in calculating and determining the sizing and spacing of exhibit pieces including images frames and matboards to fit seamlessly within designated spaces.
• Strong writing skills; must be able to analyze archival material and convert content into digestible formats including introductory exhibit text captions articles PowerPoint presentations and factsheets.
• Strong organizational skills and an acute attention to detail that can be applied to a diverse array of tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable speaking publicly in small and large groups and ability to interact confidently with people at all levels in the firm.
• Must work well individually and as part of a team share information and support colleagues.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines while juggling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Open to traveling for work.
• Physical Requirements:must be physically able to perform the duties of this position including handling boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.