The Whitney Museum of American Art offers both an academic year and summer internship program. Internships are geared primarily toward college juniors and seniors who gain first-hand experience about how a museum functions. Graduate level students will also be considered if there are appropriate projects. Under the supervision of a department head or curator, interns assist in regular departmental activities that range from research and special projects to routine administrative and clerical tasks.
Email hr@whitney.org for questions and more information about the application process.
Academic: Internships are by semester or full year. Submit by mail or email, a resume and cover letter, stating the departments where you are interested in working and the skills you have to contribute to these areas. There is no deadline for submissions and no stipend.
Summer: The program accepts 25-30 students in departments throughout the Museum. The internship is a nine-week, full-time program and the dates for 2009 are: June 1st through July 31st. Email hr@whitney.org for application information. The deadline to submit materials by mail is March 1st (no email submissions accepted and incomplete applications will not be reviewed). Weekly seminars with department heads and curators are organized to broaden interns’ perspective beyond their assigned departments. Additionally, interns visit other cultural institutions around New York City. The Museum offers two monthly unlimited metro cards.
Joan Tisch Teaching Fellows Program:
The Teaching Fellows Program offers the opportunity for advanced graduate students to work directly with the Whitney’s collection and intergenerational audiences within a community of academic support. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Art History or a related field, finishing their coursework or working toward the completion of their dissertation. Fellowships are for a period of three years.
For more information or to apply, please contact 212-570-3609
The Joan Tisch Teaching Fellows Program at the Whitney Museum of American Art is supported by a generous gift from Steven Tisch.
Employment at the Whitney:
The
Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion,
race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran
status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.
Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are
encouraged 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.
If interested in any positions, please send
resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: HR Department, Whitney Museum of American Art,
945 Madison Avenue, New York City, 10021. No calls, please. You may also email
your materials to: hr@whitney.org.
Please do not send catalogues or original materials. The Museum cannot assume responsibility for any original materials which are submitted.
Financial Analyst/Manager
Reporting to the Director of Treasury, Planning & Analysis and working with staff from all areas of the Museum, the Financial Analyst/Manager will participate in the development and maintenance of the Museum budget and all related financial reports; financial modeling, analysis and significant involvement in the Museum's planned expansion project; work with Accounting Department and other departments throughout the Museum to answer questions and resolve issues. Other duties and special projects as needed.
Requirements: M.B.A a plus; financial experience at investment bank/similar company; outstanding analytical, writing and communication skills; MS Office.
Controller Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for the safeguarding of the assets of the Museum; the preparation and maintenance of general ledger, financial statements, internal and external reporting.
Supervises work and activities of the Accounting department staff. Preparation of year end financial statements and coordination of year end audit process.
Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements for distribution to Board, senior management and department heads.
Review biweekly payroll processing.
Manages preparation and filing of annual IRS and other statutory returns and filings.
Maintain accounting computer system. Upgrade system as necessary.
Establish and ensure processes and system designed to ensure proper financial control and reporting of results.
Reconcile and analyze various general ledger accounts including but not limited to investment accounts and allocations, pledges receivable, exhibitions, temporarily restricted net assets, purchases of art.
Prepare monthly sales tax returns.
Participation in management of commercial real estate, legal matters, etc.
Requirements: Accounting/Finance degree; CPA required, 5+ years experience in similar position, CPA firm experience a plus; excellent computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, ADP Payroll required; Blackbaud’s Financial Edge preferred), interpersonal, and organizational skills; able to meet deadlines, to be attentive to detail, and work well independently as well as a team. Non-profit accounting experience helpful but not required.
