CURRENT AVAILABLE POSITIONS

October 1, 2008

Administrative Assistant | Media (REVISED)
Performs routine administrative duties, including drafting correspondence and answering inquiries, routing incoming mail, maintaining department files, performing elementary bookkeeping, and making any necessary travel arrangements. Completes project and administrative assignments as directed by Chief Curator. Reports to Chief Curator, Media.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree and at least eighteen months of administrative experience relevant to the position or equivalent. Proficiency in German (speaking/reading/writing). Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other standard office procedures and equipment. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to take direction and work as part of a team.

Associate Educator, Digital Learning | Education
Supports the cross departmental integration of educational technologies into current programming, extending the reach of programming and using technology to deliver content and services in relevant ways to specified audiences. Facilitates and supports in-museum and online teaching, particularly targeted to NYC teens in after school programs and NYC public school teachers. Supports planning for online classes and events, building on and extending educational opportunities at the Museum to a wider audience internationally (e.g. classes, think-tanks, tours, events). Sets up systems within the department to manage digital assets (photos, video, audio, student work) and assesses training needs for staff and anticipates equipment needs for the future. Reports to Deputy Director for Education.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in education, technology, art history or studio art. Master's degree in educational technologies or equivalent preferred. Three to five years experience developing and/or implementing educational technologies in a learning environment (K–12 school, college or university, museum). Knowledge of modern and contemporary art and culture. Demonstrated teamwork and project management skills. Ability to frequently work early evening hours during the academic year for after school teen programs or classes. Occasional weekend work for teacher workshops.

Associate Production Manager | Publications
Plans and produces new book projects as assigned by the Production Director. Solicits quotations from vendors and provides cost estimates for all assigned book projects. Plans and maintains schedules. Coordinates the work of the Museum's curatorial, editorial and design staff with outside suppliers. Evaluates vendor samples and chooses suppliers, in consultation with the Production Director, that are consistent with the quality level of the project. Purchases necessary book materials. Maintains project budgets. Travels on press, either domestically or abroad, as required, in order to ensure that the quality of work meets or exceeds the quality required by the Museum. Write Purchase Orders and prepares all invoices and expenses for Production Director's approval. Reports to the Production Director at critical stages of production and consults about all problems and decisions. Works with and maintains the digital image archive. Keeps up to date on new printing technologies. Coordinates the creation of promotional materials. Attends appropriate project and departmental meetings. Reports to Production Director and Publisher
Requirements: Bachelor's degree and five years' experience in art book publishing production or equivalent. Clear comprehension of the technical aspects of graphic arts, including knowledge of desktop production, all aspects of multi-color offset pre-press and printing, color correction, digital file management and new printing technologies such as CTP and digital printing. Knowledge of art history preferred. Computer skills in a Mac environment including working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, Filemaker Pro, QuarkXPress and Adobe CS3 (Photoshop and InDesign). Excellent organizational, communication and project management skills. Ability to work independently, be highly motivated and accept a high level of responsibility for projects assigned.

Associate Publisher | Publications
Develops and oversees individual book budgets and works with Publisher to manage overall annual budget and business plan. Works with Production and Editorial Directors to manage individual title schedules. Serves as project manager on trade and externally commissioned books. Manages contracts for co-editions and licensing agreements; works with internal and external authors and other freelancers to negotiate and administer publishing contracts. Works with Publisher and Editorial Director to acquire and develop new titles. Participates in Editorial Advisory Board with curatorial members and other publications staff. Works closely with Publisher and with Finance and Accounting departments on financial management of publications program. Supervises Assistant Business Manager; ensures smooth operation of inventory control and interface with distributors and with MoMA Retail. Oversees maintenance of Museum's backlist, reprints, and archive. Oversees royalty payment obligations and royalty income receipts. Liaises with Imaging Services regarding availability of necessary Museum images and image licensing issues. Provides strategic guidance on rights clearance and image licensing. Liaises with Exhibitions and curatorial departments regarding exhibition catalogue development. Liaises with Development and with International Programs regarding title sponsorship and funding. Supervises Marketing and Book Development Coordinator responsible for promotional and marketing management for all Museum publications. Serves as principal liaison with distributors. Oversees publication of foreign editions and manage foreign rights. Works with Departmental Assistant to manage the licensing of MoMA copyrighted materials. Reports to the Publisher.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree, Master's or MBA preferred, and ten or more years of progressive experience in the publishing world with proven track record managing high-quality publication projects or equivalent. Strong fine arts publishing background and all-around familiarity with top-quality museum publishing; hands-on book development abilities; good knowledge of publishing finance and accounting; comfort with technological change; and demonstrated effectiveness in advancing a complex collaborative publications program.

Cataloguer | Prints and Illustrated Books
Catalogues the collection, entering information online for museum archival records. Performs registration functions for all artwork. Maintains collection data, records and files. Prepares acquisition-related documents (receipts, record cards, and agendas) and assists as backup to the Department administrative staff. Assists and/or maintains the artist viewing program in coordination with other curatorial staff. Coordinates with Imaging Services to maintain the online collection. Maintains the Department's reference library. MoMA's collection of over 50,000 works constitutes one of the most comprehensive collections of modern prints and illustrated books in the world. Reports to Chief Curator, Prints and Illustrated Books.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree (art history preferred), knowledge of twentieth-century art and prints, prior cataloguing and file maintenance experience or equivalent. Excellent computer skills, organizational abilities, and close attention to detail. Foreign language skills preferred.

Coordinator, Development Operations | Development and Membership
Financial Management and Fundraising Administration: works with finance, accounting, and gift processing to create, reconcile, and manage complex reports and statistical analysis of donor giving. Prepares and monitors non-salary budgets for all development and membership departments while undertaking detailed monthly monitoring of financial performance across revenue and expense areas. Develops records and controls for all development and membership expenses and advises area directors when budget allocation categories are near depletion and reallocates where necessary. Works with the manager of development operations to facilitate and track gifts of securities to the Museum. Assists in supervision of regular and contributing membership maintenance procedures. Provides expertise and leadership in improving and maintaining computer and other automated systems to optimize delivery of services. Enlists quality control mechanisms to remedy any areas of disconnect between systems and individuals. Operations and Supervisory Management: Liaises with human resources on recruitment, benefits, and attendance matters, and coordinates with Museum departments to ensure efficient and effective operation of development and membership departments. Manages two full-time employees. Oversees all office space matters including moves, new employee set-ups, and intern scheduling. Reports to Director of Development.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree and minimum five years related experience in development or development-related administration. Excellent organizational skills; ability to work independently and deal persuasively with a wide variety of people. Ability to understand and manage budgets. Requires accounting and financial skills for reporting and reconciliation. Must be highly proficient with MS Spreadsheet applications and have or develop a good understanding of the PeopleSoft Accounting Systems.

Education History Research Fellow (one-year project) | Education
Works closely with the Deputy Director of Education and the Museum Archivist to review and assess resources available from 1970 to the present currently in the MoMA's archives and the Education Department; identifies resources that could be collected or documented to add to a greater understanding of this period in MoMA’s history, including interviews with key figures who played influential roles during this period and if available, collection of materials as appropriate. Helps develop programming to share findings with others in the museum education and archives field to foster greater interest in scholarship on the history of museum education. Develops text for a web page on the history of MoMA's Education Department. Reports to Deputy Director for Education.
Requirements: Master’s degree in Art History, Education, History, Fine Arts or other related areas. A keen interest in museum education is essential. Strong research and organizational skills (experience with oral history methodology preferred). Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and ability to work independently. Strong project management and presentation skills. Experience with archival process an asset but not required. Will require some travel for research and interviews within the city and nationally.

Research Assistant (two years) | Painting and Sculpture (NEW POSTING)
Provides support to Assistant Curator and Curator in all areas of responsibility, including secretarial and administrative work in the context of curatorial functions, such as scheduling, collections records, bibliographic and biographical records, and creating and maintaining files. Performs work in relation to the care of the collection and expediting arrangements for custodial, registration, conservation, and preparation work as required by the curators in the maintenance of the collection in gallery, study, and storage areas. Researches and catalogues the Museum Collection and Archives under supervision. Documents objects digitally, performs research related to provenance as well as research on subjects such as artists, periods, styles, etc., on specific work, on location of works, on photograph sources, etc. Reports to Assistant Curator and Curator, Painting and Sculpture.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in art history (Master's preferred) and prior related research experience. Advanced language skills, including fluency in at least one European language, French and/or German preferred. Excellent writing and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail. Highly developed sense of professional decorum and discretion. Familiarity with twentieth-century art history. Knowledge of basic office procedures. Knowledge of basic digital photography. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel). Some familiarity with CEMS database preferred.

Sales Associate (multiple full-time and part-time positions) | Retail, Midtown and Soho 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.
Requirements: Some sales experience, including working a cash register. Excellent customer service skills. An interest in good design, books, art and architecture. Several different shifts available including full days, afternoon, and weekend hours.

Security Guard | Security
Protects Museum visitors, galleries, buildings, equipment, facilities, and grounds. Maintains order in assigned areas by addressing inappropriate behavior in a confident, calm, and friendly manner. Assists visitors as necessary. Serves as initial responder in the event of a visitor or other emergency, contacting a supervisor when appropriate. Reports to supervisor any missing or damaged objects or unusual conditions. Report any irregularities as they pertain to Building Operations, safety or fire hazards, or any others observed on tour of premises.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred) and at least one to three years' of experience in security or related field. NY State Guard certificate. NY City Fire Guard license preferred. Previous work experience in large pubic spaces. Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to organize and command authority to achieve necessary response in emergency situations. Ability to stand ten hours per day. Five day workweek includes Saturday and Sunday.

Selling Specialist (Furniture) | Design Store, Soho
Plays a major role in growing the specialized business within the Store. Answers customer inquiries and assists customers in making selections. Stocks and restocks merchandise and sales fixtures. Handles customer inquiries, store credits, and returns. Serves as liaison between Store and central buying office for product information. Partners with Store Manager to review monthly performance within area of specialty. Coordinates training and product information dissemination on products for Store staff.
Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent and three to five years retail experience, especially in furniture. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Merchandising experience a plus. Ability to perform physical tasks, as needed. Ability to work afternoon and weekend hours.

Stock Clerk | full-time, Design and Book Store | part-time, Soho Design Store
Assists with all physical inventories. Replenishes store and stock room inventories. Receives, checks and stores stock deliveries. Properly packs and labels store items for customer mail order shipments from the store on a daily basis.
Requirements: High School degree or equivalent. Some shipping and stock room experience.

Supervisor | Security
Supervises eight to twelve security guards on a rotating basis. Assigns security guards to posts, makes supervisory inspections, and prepares and reviews work assignments. Makes recommendations regarding work standards, problems, and department personnel matters. In conjunction with exhibitions, inspects and checks objects being removed from the Museum building, providing an escort when necessary. Operates the Electronic Security System when assigned. Addresses and removes disorderly visitors from the Museum. Establishes and maintains relationships with representatives from other Museum departments, including Exhibitions and Special Programming and Events. Reports to Director of Security.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred) and at least two to three years' of comparable experience. NY State Guard certificate. NY City Fire Guard license preferred. Previous work experience in large pubic spaces. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to organize and command authority to achieve necessary response in emergency situations. Ability to stand at least ten hours per day. Five-day workweek includes Saturday and Sunday.

The hours for all positions listed above are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., unless otherwise specified. 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.