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This position is responsible for establishing an innovative program that articulates the Whitney Museum’s unique identity as the artist’s museum and furthers the Museum’s mission of bringing artists and the public together. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a deep knowledge of contemporary art and a familiarity with both emerging and established artists, writers, public intellectuals, and other key voices in contemporary art, politics, and culture.

 Responsibilities: 

• Develop and plan a robust and lively roster of programs for the current Whitney and for the Museum’s new building, opening in 2015
• Build public engagement through challenging programs, which connect the Museum’s exhibitions and collections to the culture at large, and offer participants the opportunity to learn in participatory and experiential ways
• Identify emerging trends in American art and culture and create a dynamic forum to explore these developments
• Organize both large and smaller-scale events and programming for audiences of all ages, as well as for the Whitney’s more specialized audience of artists and the New York art world
• Collaborate with artists and colleagues across the Museum
• Explore opportunities to program off site, and in a variety of spaces in the Whitney’s new building: the lobby, indoor and outdoor galleries, the Museum’s public plaza and nearby street, as well as other spaces throughout the Museum
• Oversee all aspects of program planning, administration and implementation, including program budgeting and supervising program staff and interns

Requirements: 

• M.A. with a background in art history or related field, and deep knowledge of contemporary art and artists
• Five+ years of experience producing public events or museum programs
• Demonstrated creativity in developing programs that engage a broad public
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills
• Flexible and collaborative personality
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Supervisory experience
• Budgeting, billing, and record keeping experience
• Computer and database proficiency required, including MS Office
• Ability to work evening hours for events and some weekends required

Successful candidates will be highly organized, creative, and able to manage complex and overlapping project timelines in time sensitive situations.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Drafting all acquisition, renewal, reinstatement, and Annual Fund copy
• Evaluating and reporting on performance of each direct mail campaign including list segments
• Developing annual revenue projections and testing plans for mail campaigns
• Using analytics to refine and improve performance of campaigns
• Managing list exchanges/rentals
• Reporting on key membership metrics on a monthly basis

Requirements: 

• B.A./B.S.
• Three to five years of direct marketing experience
• Excellent writing, communication, proofreading, and analytical skills
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge and Excel for reporting and analysis
• Previous experience with or a strong interest in membership fundraising preferred
• Ability to work evening hours for events and some weekends.

Additional information: The Whitney Museum of American Art is in the process of building a new 205,000 square foot home at the base of the High Line in the Meatpacking District of New York City.  Designed by architect Renzo Piano, it will be the first LEED Gold green building-certified art museum in New York City. The Whitney will double its existing gallery space and, for the first time, its renowned collection of modern and contemporary American art will be permanently exhibited on two contiguous floors. The facility will include education classrooms, 170-seat Theater, black-box space and outdoor terraces for programming. The new building is scheduled to open to the public in 2015.

The part-time fellow will report to the Manager of Access and Community Programs. Project-related meetings and conferences may require travel to locations throughout the United States. 

About the Project:
In fall 2011 the Whitney Museum was awarded a National Leadership Grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services for a three-year research project to investigate the long-term impact of its teen programs. For this research project the Whitney is collaborating with the Walker Art Center, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. This study aims to explore how participation in teen programming at an art museum manifests in the long-term in the participants’ personal, professional, and academic lives. Employing a combination of traditional and creative participatory data collection methodologies, this project will gather evidence for outcomes that are sustained over time, and yield insights into the features of high-impact youth programming in museums.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with general research activities, including literature review, analysis, and writing
• Assist with data collection and analysis
• Provide administrative program support
• Oversee budget tracking, invoicing, and disbursements
• Coordinate digital file management and project communications
• Coordinate bi-annual gatherings of project partners and advisors at participating institutions, including travel and lodging arrangements 

Requirements: 

• B.A. required, M.A. preferred in related field; Graduate students welcome to apply
• Relevant research experience
• Excellent organization and oral and written communication skills
• Experience in MS Office, Outlook, Basecamp
• Interest in museum education, evaluation, and research
• Experience with teen programs a plus! 

If interested, please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to hr@whitney.org

Responsibilities include:

• Handling confidential and time-sensitive mail and email correspondence
• Managing a very busy appointment calendar and prioritizing the Deputy Director’s time
• Assisting with department budgeting and donor billing
• Creating meeting agendas
• Maintaining active files and lists
• Processing invoices, expense reports and reimbursements
• Assisting on projects as necessary and required 

Requirements:

• B. A.
• Three+ years of experience (fundraising background preferred)
• Excellent communication, writing, computer (MS Office, Outlook a must and Raiser’s Edge fundraising software preferred) and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize and juggle several tasks, and work cordially and harmoniously with other staff
• Thorough and close attention to detail
• Good judgment and complete discretion
• Deal effectively and appropriately with high-level donors, patrons and trustees. 
• Interest in art and museums/cultural institutions desirable.

Successful candidates will bring customer service experience and enthusiasm, an interest in visual art and non-profit fundraising, and attention to detail to this key public facing role. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Meeting onsite membership revenue goals by acquiring new members, renewing and upgrading existing members, and soliciting annual fund donations
• Providing warm and friendly customer service
• Fulfilling benefits related to visiting the Museum
• Adhering to all cash handling, ticketing, and database protocols
• Assisting during evening membership events

Requirements: 

• Available both weekdays and weekends
• One year public-facing customer service experience
• Strong cash handling skills
• Outgoing and professional attitude
• Previous POS and/or constituent database experience
• Interest in visual arts and fundraising
• BA preferred but not required

If interested in this part-time position, please send resume, cover letter, and required hourly rate as one document to the address above.

Additional responsibilities may include admitting visitors to the Museum and giving information to the public.

Requirements:

• Eight and sixteen hour New York State Certification
• Promptness
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to stand for long periods and maintain a neat appearance
• Fire guard experience a plus, but not required