Current Available Positions

Assistant Director | Communications
Manages and coordinates exhibition-related media relations and social media strategy and execution with the Department’s publicists; fields, evaluates, and responds to incoming press inquiries for senior staff; and develops and pitches stories to publicize the Museum’s exhibition and film programs, education initiatives, and other topics as assigned. Develops strategy, integrated communications plans, and press materials for exhibition publicity. Pitches feature stories, cultivates critics, and develops new press contacts in national, international, print, broadcast, and online outlets. Oversees press event operations and management. Evaluates interview requests and organizes interviews for Museum staff. Coordinates with curatorial departments and other staff for communications outreach, exhibitions, programs, and events. Serves as lead publicist for selected major exhibitions, educational programs, and other projects. Works with digital marketing team to develop and execute social media strategies to support the Museum’s exhibitions and other events and programs. Coordinates efforts with the Director of Communications to develop and implement strategy, provides support as needed on news stories, and occasionally represents the Director in meetings and with special projects as assigned. Reports to Director of Communications.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, with concentration in communications, English, or journalism. Background in art history preferred, and five to seven years experience successfully managing communications strategies and campaigns in a fast-paced environment, preferably in an arts/culture and/or non-profit environment or equivalent. Thorough knowledge of New York media and experience working with national press outlets. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage projects independently, and establish and juggle priorities.

Assistant Director | Special Programming and Events
Works with Director and Associate Director on fundraising efforts for approximately four benefits per year; manages Entertaining program and opening events for exhibitions. Plans, executes, and raises funds for the Museum’s benefit events. Researches and cultivates current and prospective sponsors and donors. Collaborates with Museum Board of Trustees, including the President and Chairman of the Board, on the planning of Museum benefits and exhibition openings. Manages Entertaining program by cultivating clients, providing estimates, and guiding them through the planning of their event. Supervises junior staff with the Director and Associate Director. Manages vendors such as caterers, production companies, florists, and musicians. Liaises with a broad base of Museum staff, including curatorial, development, finance, security, and operations on event-related matters. Arranges seating for all major Museum dinners, such as Party in the Garden, the David Rockefeller Awards Luncheon, and all exhibition dinners and luncheons. Writes and executes the mailing of benefit committee letters and thank-you letters associated with benefit events. Compiles and manage lists for various events. Works with the graphic design department on development of invitations. Reports to Associate Director.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and at least five to seven years event management experience or equivalent. Must be an experienced senior fundraiser with excellent communication, written, and organizational skills. Ability to display tact and diplomacy when dealing with individuals at all levels. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a very busy environment. Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Flexibility to work late hours. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web-based programs.

Assistant Manager, Business Development | Retail
Provides management and administrative support to MoMA Retail’s wholesale business. Oversees relationship with outside fulfillment center, including participation in regular order management procedures, as well as ongoing customer service and problem resolution. Handles external communication with international distributors, licensed partners, major U.S. distributor, and key accounts, both domestic and international. Provides analytical support for merchandise demand, inventory forecasting, and shipping-related needs. Coordinates with and provides support to service partner/distributor/international accounts (inquiries, pro-forma invoices, scheduling, special needs and requirements). Provides supervision and guidance to warehouse for order entry, customer service, shipping, and problem resolution. Reviews daily order spreadsheet providing special information, pricing, instructions, etc. Manages and updates product information and dissemination including price sheets, specifications, sampling, promotional mailings, catalog formats, etc. Manages new business solicitation process, including outreach, response, and tracking. Manages and updates website presence and online activities. Assists in preparation of annual wholesale catalog. Assists in creation and management of updated customer database. Maintains department attendance via E-Time system. Processes and maintains departmental invoices. Processes account set-ups and revisions as required. Serves as liaison between internal product and inventory planning department. Reports to Manager, Business Development.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, marketing, or related field, and gthree or more years relevant experience in retail, wholesale, marketing, online sales, account management, or equivalent. At least some experience must be at the managerial level. Familiarity with international business and with the Japanese language a plus. Strong oral/phone and written communications skills. Must be detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks, with strong organizational and follow-up skills. Ability to supervise outside service providers and handle internal administrative duties. Proficiency with Word, Excel, Google Docs, basic Web technology, and Internet commerce.

Engineer | Building Operations
Performs all tasks related to building operations, including preventative maintenance and unscheduled repairs on HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, lighting, electrical, locking mechanism, devices, and life safety systems. Operates machinery needed to perform duties as directed. Monitors energy and utility consumption and makes adjustments accordingly. Suggests, recommends, and implements improvements, alterations, upgrades, or replacement equipment for integral building systems. Responds to and completes all building operations requests. Provides backups to other crew members, as directed, in resolving maintenance issues. Performs administrative work as required (completes work orders; maintains required databases). Conducts regular building inspections, ensuring equipment meets scheduled and periodic maintenance requirements and contractor service levels are achieved. Completes minor maintenance requirements on a scheduled or periodic basis (e.g., lamp replacement, electrical work, mechanical work, plumbing). Monitors risk-management and environmental issues, reporting accordingly. Monitors computerized control systems, such as BMS and other equipment. Assists with environmental assessments and reporting. Participates in occupational health and safety program. Assists with insurance and risk-management inspections, remedial actions, and reporting. Maintains all necessary NYC licenses required to perform duties. Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by and in accordance with all applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental company policies and government legislation/regulations. Reports to Chief Engineer and Building Operations Management.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred) and three years related experience. Must hold valid NYC license to operate high-pressure refrigeration plant and all related equipment to maintain building conditions 24/7. Able to operate high-pressure steam distribution for the heating and humidification systems. Able to monitor and respond and react to all building conditions (leaks, smoke, other emergencies). Must be prepared to appropriately respond to all emergencies. Must be able to maintain fire systems building and maintain and operate the BMS system to run the equipment in as energy conservative a manner as possible. Strong customer service skills.

Exhibition Budget Coordinator | Exhibition Programs
Provides financial support to department responsible for planning, coordinating, and budgeting MoMA exhibitions. Prepares and monitors the annual Exhibition Programs Budget spreadsheet and participates in quarterly updates. Reconciles income schedules with individual exhibition budgets. Serves as department liaison with Finance and Accounting. Manages the departmental corporate credit card, and serves as point person for any travel arrangements billed to this card. Coordinates foreign payment and foreign tax withholding issues with Accounting. Creates all accounts receivable invoices for department. Creates and monitors department administrative budget. Creates expense vouchers, petty cash vouchers, and cash receipts voucher deposits as needed. Researches and resolves erroneous postings to exhibition budgets as requested by Exhibition Coordinators. Assists Coordinator of Exhibitions in evaluating and developing financial procedures and policies as pertains to department; drafts written summaries of financial procedures and policies for in-house use. Reports to Coordinator of Exhibitions.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, and two or more years of related experience or equivalent. Experience with financial project management preferred. Strong computer skills including proficiency with advanced Excel functions. Experience using Peoplesoft. Facility and comfort with numbers and complex financial/budgetary spreadsheets essential. High degree of organizational skill and ability to work autonomously and to simultaneously handle several ongoing tasks with accuracy. Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of and interest in 20th-century art desirable.

Sales Associate (permanent and temporary) | MoMA Design Stores (all locations)
Answers inquiries and assists customers in making selections. Stocks and restocks sales fixtures. Straightens and dusts merchandise and fixtures. Assists in physical inventories. Opens and closes cash registers and is held accountable for any discrepancies noted by manager. Reports to Store Manager.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Some sales experience. Excellent customer service skills. An interest in good design, books, art, and architecture. Ability to work afternoon and weekend hours.

MoMA Jobs application guidelines

If you would like to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration, please choose one of the following options:

By e-mail: jobs@moma.org (most preferred option)
By fax: (212) 333-1107
By mail: The Museum of Modern Art
The Department of Human Resources
11 West 53 Street
New York, NY 10019

Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open positions. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at The Museum of Modern Art.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.