Job description

The Whitney Museum of American Art is seeking a full-time Assistant to K-12 Initiatives & Youth Learning. Existing within the Social Impact division, this position will provide support in the planning and implementation of all aspects of the K-12 programs and the Museum’s renowned Youth Insights (YI) teen programs, both in-person and virtually.
K-12 programs use works of art in the Whitney’s collection and exhibitions to create a forum for ideas, debate, and exchange. Programs at the Museum and in the classroom offer students and teachers opportunities to explore American art while learning from artists and each other. Guided Visits and Online Lessons introduce students to the Museum’s collection and exhibitions through close looking activities, while Guided Visit +Studio programs incorporate an art workshop into the experience. The Whitney also works with a small number of New York City schools to create long-term School Partnerships with entire school communities, including administrators, teachers, students, and families.
Teen programs at the Whitney offer NYC high school students the opportunity to discuss art critically, think creatively, and make art with contemporary artists, museum Educators, and their peers. The semester-long program, YI Artists, introduces students to the Whitney’s current exhibitions, collection, and artists, while the year-long internship, YI Leaders, provides the opportunity for students to organize and support public programs and events for high school students. Offered in the summer, YI Introductions provides experiences at the Whitney for high school students who are English Language Learners and YI Arts Careers exposes youth to professional career paths in the artworld. Hosted on select Fridays, our free Open Studio for Teens drop-in program provides teens the opportunities to work closely with contemporary artists to create and learn new art making techniques.

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Responsibilities include:*

• Assisting with all aspects of the Whitney’s after school and summer programs for high school students, including Youth Insights Artists, Leaders, Arts Careers, Introductions and Open Studio for Teens. This consists of helping to lead sessions, gallery talks, studio discussions, hands on artmaking activities, artist workshops and other large-scale public events.
• Assisting with all aspects of Educator Programs, including professional development workshops for New York City teachers, developing teacher resources, large-scale events, and other programs.
• Assisting freelance Museum Educators which may include occasionally greeting school groups, assisting with studio programs, setting up meetings, and maintaining their resource website.
• Performing a wide variety of administrative functions including, but not limited to; processing invoices and receipts, maintaining department files, tracking program statistics, creating reports, submitting work orders and calendar requests, managing the mailing list, ordering supplies, setting up catering and hospitality for programs, booking photographers and photographing programs and events, assisting with data collection, program evaluation, outreach and student recruiting.
• Working with other departments across the museum, such as Group Booking, Visitor Member Experience, Security, Special Events, Accounting, Marketing and Communications, to ensure that all programs are running smoothly.
• With training, leading inquiry-based Guided Visits.
• Assisting as needed in other areas of the Education Department.

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Requirements:*

• B.A./B.F.A./ B.S. with a background in studio art, contemporary art, American studies, and/or museum education;
• 1-3+ years teaching experience in museums, including work with New York City K-12 students and experience working with ELL students preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Bilingual a plus
• A sound and demonstrable knowledge of educational and developmental theory
• Knowledge of modern and contemporary art history and practice
• Flexible and able to work well in a group
• Ability to be a team player and a reflective practitioner
• Strong administrative experience and skills, knowledge of art materials and processes
• Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom, Concur, and HRIS
• Available to work the following hours/days when programs are in session, Monday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 AM to 7 PM

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Compensation & Benefits*

• Fixed compensation of $48,000 per annum
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections
• Generous PTO benefits
• Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit
• Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
• Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike

The advertised pay rate is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest and what you hope to bring to this role.

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About the Whitney*
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.

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EEO Statement*
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

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COVID Guidelines*
The health and safety of our Museum community is the highest priority. As such, the Whitney Museum is requiring all newly hired staff members to be fully vaccinated and boosted with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations for medical, religious, or other reasons will be considered in accordance with applicable law

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,999.00 per year

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