Job Postings

Responsibilities: Work closely with the Whitney production staff and Visitor Services Department, which will manage ticketing and seat reservations; attend Biennial opening events and technical and dress rehearsals to gain familiarity with the performances; open the floor prior to performances; manage seating and stand-by line; crowd control; help clear the floor after performances in time for Museum closing.
 
Requirements: Previous house manager experience at a performance venue; excellent communication skills to interact with different museum departments, artists and audience members; strong time management and customer service skills to manage crowds and ensure that audience members are seated and the performance begins on time.

Additional responsibilities may include admitting visitors to the Museum and giving information to the public.
 
Requirements: 8 and 16 hour New York State Certification; promptness; strong customer service skills; ability to stand for long periods and a neat appearance; fire guard experience a plus, but not required.

The weekly schedule will be Fridays, 12 to 9 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, and may include additional days as they may become available.

Major responsibilities include: Selling catalogues, posters, note cards, and gift items; customer service; and other related duties.

Requirements: Minimum of one year retail/sales and customer service experience; background/interest and degree in fine arts and/or twentieth and twenty-first century American art preferred.

If applying via email, please send a cover letter followed by a resume as a single MS Word document or PDF in an email with “Sales Associate” followed by your name in the subject line.

The porter will report to the Director of Facilities and the Facilities Department Manager; responsibilities include: assisting with setting up for various Museum meetings and events; operating heavy floor equipment as necessary and assisting with any additional facilities related duties.  The schedule and hours may require weekend and overtime work.

Requirements:  Previous porter, cleaning, and/or maintenance experience; ability to work with all levels of staff; able to work overtime and be flexible with work schedule and ability to move, lift and/or utilize heavy equipment or furnishings. 

The Publisher will direct a program to advance the mission and artistic program of the Museum and will be responsible for all publications, taking leadership in the areas of editorial, production, and rights and reproductions. Additional responsibilities:  Produce significant popular and scholarly catalogues for exhibitions and the Museum’s collection and additional publications to support and advance the Whitney’s brand; establish net positive contributing to the long-term business plan, taking into account the museum’s mission and program, as well as the marketplace, including electronic publishing.
              
Requirements: B.A. (M.A. preferred); 7–10 years of experience in a senior publishing position (preferably museum publishing) involving editorial, design, and production responsibilities; knowledge of print and electronic production; art production experience; contacts with publishers, writers, designers, etc.; some marketing experience desirable.