Archivist: MAP is looking for UG & PG History/ Art History/ Photography related fields students

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Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) is inviting individuals to join a team dedicated to exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving a world-class collection of South Asian visual art and heritage. The vacancies comprise 10 different reputed positions. MAP is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives, teamwork, and creative excellence and provides its employees with a transparent, open, and highly collaborative workspace. The selection relies more on ambitions, discipline and alignment with the institution’s mission than a person’s profile. They invite people who are committed to deadlines and working together as a team.

An Archivist vacancy is available for individuals with a background in History, Art History, Photography, or allied fields.

Important Update: No deadline has been specified for this role. To ensure your application is considered, please apply today, as the listing could close at any time.

Position	Qualification Required	Experience
Archivist Contract, Immediate	Bachelor's or Master's degree in Art History, Photography, History, or related fields.	At least 3 years of experience in archiving, documenting, and cataloging a large collection (specifically photography/negatives).
Head of Exhibitions Full-Time, Immediate	Master's degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Curatorial Studies, Cultural Studies, or a related field.	Minimum 8–12 years of professional experience in curatorial roles, exhibition planning, and museum management.
Head of Development Full-Time, Immediate	Degree in Business Development, Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations.	Substantial experience in resource mobilization, philanthropy, corporate relations, or managing non-profit capital campaigns.
Marketing & Communications Manager Full-Time, Immediate	Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or Journalism.	5 plus years of experience in marketing, PR, or communications, preferably within the lifestyle, culture, or creative sectors.
Assistant Registrar Full-Time, Immediate	Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Art, History, Cultural Studies, Heritage Studies, or related field	At least 3 years of experience working with private/public collections in art galleries, archiving, museums, or art logistics.
Education Officer Full-Time, Immediate	Degree in Fine Arts, Education, History, Humanities, or Museum Pedagogy.	Experience in classroom teaching, museum education, public outreach, or crafting educational curricula.
Designer Full-Time, Immediate	Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Communication Design, UI/UX, or Visual Arts	Experience with standard design suites (Adobe Creative Cloud) and a portfolio in print, typography, layout, or spatial design.
HR Recruiter Full-Time, Immediate	Degree or Certification in Human Resources, Psychology, or Business Administration.	2–4 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably handling specialized creative or executive sourcing.
Junior Copywriter Full-Time, Immediate	Degree in English Literature, Journalism, Creative Writing, Art History, or Humanities.	Demonstrated writing capability with a portfolio showcasing clear public prose, research, or copywriting text.
Part-Time Facilitator (Museum In A Box) Part-Time, Immediate	Background or interest in Fine Arts, Social Work, Education, or Fine Arts outreach.	Experience working with children, community education, or regional learning outreach; local language proficiency is preferred

Location: Museum of Art and Photography, 22, Kasturba Road, Shanthala Nagar, Bengaluru.

The details regarding the jobs are listed below:

How to Apply:

Click the link below to view the full job description and submit your application. Archivist post read more here: https://map-india.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JD-Archivist.pdf

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About the Author

Sakshi is a graduate in Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology from Banaras Hindu University currently preparing for her postgraduate studies. She is gaining professional experience as an intern with the Inarch Center, where she contributes as a content writer. Her expertise includes documentation, research writing, and practical training in various Brahmi scripts and the estampage technique. With field exposure to major sites like Rakhigarhi and Sarnath, she is dedicated to advancing her career in heritage management and cultural documentation.