Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about history and storytelling? Join the team responsible for safeguarding and sharing the history and heritage of the 1,200+ predecessor institutions that make up today’s 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 firm’s 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

• 2+years of experience working in a museum, archive or related public history environment.
• Master’s 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.

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our  FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Marketing & Communications teams shape the firm’s brand and protect and grow the firm’s excellent reputation across the world. They deepen relationships with customers through shared passions with a best in class portfolio of partnerships globally. Through the use of data and analytics, they create and deliver marketing campaigns or servicing messages through our websites, mobile apps, and paid media channels based on what is best for the customer.

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