Program Coordinator, Community Partnerships and ...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York City, NY
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About the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City-The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world. At The Met, every staff member - from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond - lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always. Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued. Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission. Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise-and inspire curiosity and creativity. Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. About the Education Department: The Met's Department of Education-dedicated to making art meaningful and accessible for everyone- is central to the mission of the Museum. The Department is a national and international leader in museum-based education and public programming, pushing boundaries through continuous innovation and experimentation. In-person and virtual programs include fellowships, high school and college internships that promote career development and inclusivity; Pre-K-12 educator programs that train teachers to integrate art science and music into curricula across disciplines; programs such as community festivals; artmaking; performances and concerts; lectures convenings that feature preeminent artists and scholarship; daily tours in multiple languages, and so much more. GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: You are a highly organized professional working closely with the Community Partnerships and Initiative team on the planning and execution of outreach and engagement efforts, including artist residencies. You support all aspects of the Museum's artist residency programs and work with the Managing Educator to ensure overall program quality. You are a key member of the Community Partnerships and Initiatives team and contribute to the successful deliver of community tours, public talks, offsite engagements, and festivals. This is a end dated position with an established timeframe: 2 Years PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Under the guidance of the Managing Educator for Community Partnerships and Initiatives, organize and manage workflow for artist residency programs and support overall administrative processes for the department. Serve as a liaison between artists-in-residence and internal stakeholders, assist with scheduling meetings, preparing reports, tracking data, and ensuring information is disseminated in a timely manner. Coordinate program logistics including travel and accommodations, ordering supplies, submitting space reservations, and building online event listings and registrations. Submit requisitions, process invoices and agreements, and maintain accurate and complete records. Facilitate the seamless delivery of projects through accurate data entry, adherence to project schedules, meeting coordination, and effective communication. Serve as a primary point of contact for internal departments, including Special Events, Procurement, Shipping and Receiving, Design, and Technology Services. Track program attendance and expenses, compile participant intake information, and organize pre and post program assessments. Organize studio and site visits and attend offsite meetings. Represent the Museum at fairs, festivals, and community events. Support special projects and cross-institutional initiatives. Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in art history, museum education, or other related field, or equivalent experience 2-3 years of administrative experience in a museum or cultural organization Excellent intercultural and interpersonal skills Knowledge of New York City's arts and cultural landscape Experience working with contemporary artists Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail Demonstrated experience managing multiple tasks and working independently in a fast-paced environment Strong written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to present complex information clearly and concisely Strong attention to detail and ability to make sound data-driven decisions Budget management and analytical skills Ability to work weekend and/or evening hours to align with program offerings Full command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite Knowledge of Artifax, Tessitura, Umbraco, or other similar systems, a plus COMPENSATION RANGE: Pay Range: $33.00 - $34.00 / Hourly The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors. Location Requirements At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. 'Commuting distance' means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the 'Tri-state and PA' areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day. Benefits Offerings The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays Long-term disability coverage Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses) Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses) Free financial-planning services Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs 25% discount for staff in Museum shops A subsidized staff cafeteria Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role. The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact . The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Created: 2024-09-23