The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Petrie Fellow. Working with the Division of Young Learners within the Department of Education, the Petrie Fellow supports the planning, administration, and facilitation of Teen Programs and also provides general program support for the department. In supporting Teen Programs, the Fellow will be exposed to the process by which MoMA’s Teen Programs are developed and executed, including best practices in teaching and facilitating teens, working with living artists to create programs for young audiences, administration, event and program coordination, and project management.

This is a two-year grant funded position.

Responsibilities:

• Reports to Director, Young Learners and supports Assistant Educator, Teen Programs.
• Participates in planning sessions with staff, contractors, and evaluation specialists.
• Welcomes, engages, and teaches young audiences across a number of hands- on projects and programs.
• Provides coordination and administrative support for virtual and live public programming, including travel, hospitality, and all related event logistics.
• Administers programs through timely and effective administration, including developing project and event plans, writing contracts and letters, and maintaining clear communication with a variety of stakeholders.
• Liaises between departments to advance program production, marketing, and promotional needs where appropriate.
• Communicates and coordinates with members of the Group and Tours, Graphic Design, and Security departments for event and program logistics.
• Provides on-site support during programs, including some weekends and evenings.
• Maintains communication with the general public through email and phone inquiries.
• Organizes programming marketing newsletters, coordinating with editorial, membership, and social media colleagues.
• Documents and organizes seasonal art-making materials.
• Oversee all aspects of program set-up and cleanup, staying through the end of each session and assisting teaching artists with any specific needs.
• Participates in Fellows cohort, including professional development sessions.
• Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of arts or bachelor of fine arts degree with a background in studio arts, museum studies, or museum education.
• Passion for teaching and engaging with young people.
• Exceptional time-management and personal organization skills.
• Proactive communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Administrative experience including facility with Microsoft Office suite, CRM applications, Google suite, calendar management, and project management software desirable.
• Must be available to work weekends and evenings as required.
• Fully vaccinated with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and/or the World Health Organization authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis).

Application instructions: To apply, please visit MoMA Jobs. Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest.

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