About

Mission

Mission

Judd Foundation maintains and preserves Donald Judd’s permanently installed living and working spaces, libraries, and archives in New York and Marfa, Texas. The Foundation promotes a wider understanding of Judd’s artistic legacy by providing access to these spaces and resources and by developing scholarly and educational programs.

Judd Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Contact

Contact

New York
101 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
Telephone: 212 219 2747
Fax: 212 219 3125

Marfa
Offices:
104 South Highland Avenue
Mail:
PO Box 218
Marfa, TX 79843
Telephone: 432 729 4406
Fax: 432 729 4614

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Fairfax Dorn, Co-Chair

Ellen Salpeter, Co-Chair

Robert C. Beyer, Treasurer

Carl Ryan, Secretary

Bertha González Nieves

Flavin Judd

Rainer Judd

Staff

Staff

Flavin Judd
Artistic Director

Rainer Judd
President

Allison Ake
Visitor Services and Events Manager, New York

Caroline Carlsmith
Institutional Development Manager

Alexis Daran
Controller and Human Resources Director

Jesse Dominguez
Facilities, Marfa

Richard Griggs
Chief Operating Officer

Yasmine Guevara
Office Manager, Marfa

Christopher Longfellow
Director of Operations, New York
Donald Judd Furniture

Jonathon Lujan
Spaces Technician, Marfa

Jeff Matheis
Visitor Services and Programs Manager, Marfa

Susanne Maurer
Archives Associate, Marfa

Ellie Meyer
Catalogue Raisonné Research Manager

Claire Olszewski
Executive Assistant

Hannah Parker
Senior Director Development and Partnerships

Alessandra Pohlmann
Building and Collection Manager, New York

Rico Roman
Facilities, Marfa

Shelby Rogers
Collections Manager

Randy Sanchez
Facilities Manager, Marfa

Peter Stanley
Director of Operations and Preservation, Marfa

Andrea Walsh
Senior Director Content and Communications

Emeritus Directors

Emeritus Directors

Dudley Del Balso

Louisa S. Sarofim

Guides

Guides

Cody Barber
Lourdes Correa-Carlo
Jessica Kaire
Jana LaBrasca
Rebecca Layton
Susa Maurer
Natalie Melendez

Charlotte Meyer
David Rosenberg
Matt Scobey
Diana Simard
Kate Sterchi
Calletana Vargas

Opportunities

Opportunities

Archivist
Marfa, Texas

Judd Foundation seeks an Archivist to lead and manage the Judd Foundation Archives as a professional repository dedicated to the life and work of the artist Donald Judd. Located in the Marfa offices of the Foundation the position reports to the Chief Operating Officer. The Archivist will be responsible for all aspects of the Archives, including description, preservation, and access to the Foundation’s archival holdings; records management; collection development; and research. Additionally, the Archivist will manage the Foundation’s Special Collections of photography, audio and video material and drawings and must have proficiency in cataloging and metadata standards associated with these materials. The Archivist will manage and execute these activities in accordance with current national archival standards and practices and will implement policies and procedures in support of the collections.

The Archivist will be able to lead the Archives Department and work collaboratively with Foundation colleagues in the Collections and Operations Departments to maintain the unique holdings of Judd Foundation. The Archivist will support the programs, research, and communications functions of the Foundation.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent accredited degree, with formal training in archival theory and practice.
  • Competitive candidates will have at least 3-5 years relevant work experience, including the supervision of archives staff or interns.
  • Demonstrated job or school experience with preservation and conservation standards for archival and manuscript collections.
  • Knowledge of Donald Judd, contemporary art and art history preferred.
  • Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications and analytical ability.
  • Proficient use of FileMaker Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Excel.
  • Flexible and comfortable shifting between priority tasks, as necessary.

Responsibility and Duties

Primary responsibilities:

  • Manage archival material in all formats, including selection, arrangement, description, preservation, access, research, and outreach.
  • Identify priorities for preservation and access to the diverse set of holdings.
  • Manage projects related to the Special Collections of the Judd Foundation Archives including drawing and photography cataloging projects.
  • Implement and maintain a Foundation-wide record retention policy.
  • Oversee internal and external research queries.
  • Supervise Archives staff and interns.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Engage in the expansion of the Archives’ resources through a variety of digital initiatives, such as social media, website content enhancement, research guides, and digitization projects.
  • Support the work of the Foundation in planning new storage and research facilities.
  • Participate in archives and research planning and committee work.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

ADA Specifications

  • Prolonged sitting at a computer station.
  • Ability to climb step stools to retrieve and replace boxes weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds while using appropriate lifting techniques and following all safety rules.

Salary and Hiring

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, in Marfa, Texas with competitive benefits including full individual healthcare. Two-year contract (renewable). Relocation expenses available. The annual salary range for the position is $67,500–$75,000, commensurate with experience.

Procedure for Application

To apply, please send cover letter and resume with 3 references to Judd Foundation Human Resources at hr@juddfoundation.org with “Archivist” as the subject line. No phone calls, please. Due to the number of submissions, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Visitor Services Coordinator
Marfa, Texas

Judd Foundation seeks a Visitor Services Coordinator to operate the public visit schedule to the Foundation spaces in Marfa. The position will be the point of contact for public inquiries and visit booking, will conduct visits, maintain the visit schedule, organize guides, and greet visitors. The Visitor Services Coordinator will report to the Visitor Services and Programs Manager and will assist the Manager in delivering all aspects of visitor services and public programs in Marfa.

The position is full-time 40 hours per week, on a Wednesday–Sunday schedule. Seasonal work will include Tuesday–Saturday. The Visitor Services Coordinator will be able to work flexibly and responsively to the needs of the visit program, and will be able to work at holiday times and some evenings. The days and hours are subject to change as necessary to execute the requirements of the visit program.

The Visitor Services Coordinator will be responsible for the following activities:

Visit Program

  • Deliver the Public Visits program, including the scheduling of guides and public, private and educational visits.
  • Lead individual and group visits.
  • Respond to visitor related queries by phone, email and sell tickets.
  • Maintain knowledge of the Foundation’s collection, layout, and safety protocols.
  • Receive, update and distribute the weekly Facilities Report, communicate to Foundation Departments.
  • Support regular updates to guide training materials, assist with guide training.
  • Assist with visit record keeping; input visit information into OvationTix ticketing system and the Development team’s visitor tracking system.
  • Generate and send invoices.
  • Operate guide booking and calendar through SignUpGenius software.
  • Administer bi-weekly guide payroll information.

Office Support

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the public when in the office, this includes providing information about Judd Foundation, book visits and sell merchandise.
  • Provide general office assistance as needed.

Program Support

  • Assist the Visitor Services and Programs Manager in the implementation of the Foundation’s public programs schedule.

Qualifications

  • Experience in working directly with the public.
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Interest in and knowledge of art, architecture, and design.
  • Strong attention to detail and experience of administration tasks.

Salary and Hiring

This position is full-time 40 hours per week with competitive benefits including full individual healthcare. The hours will typically be 9:00am–5:00pm (with a one hour paid lunch break). The annual salary range for the position is $40,000–$42,500, commensurate with experience.

Judd Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability status, familial status, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Procedure for Application

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Judd Foundation Human Resources at hr@juddfoundation.org with ‘Marfa, Visitor Service Coordinator’ as the subject line. No phone calls, please. Due to the number of submissions, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Internships

Internships

Judd Foundation offers internships throughout the academic year in our Marfa and New York offices. These internships focus on areas of the archives, communications, catalogue raisonné, development, and visitor services; specialty internships are available from time to time based on needs. Please note information to all internship opportunities will be made available in advance of the semester for applications.