Volunteering at the Whitney:
If you are familiar with the Whitney Museum and interested in donating some of your valuable time to the institution, please consider joining the Whitney's dedicated family of volunteers.
Open Call for Docents
If you have ever listened to a free exhibition tour at the Whitney Museum, chances are that your lecturer was a Whitney docent. We are now accepting applications for our new docent training program which will begin in the fall of 2008. Whitney docents come from a variety of backgrounds: current docents include working professionals and retirees, artists and art collectors, and stay-at-home parents and college professors. Whitney docents volunteer their time and must be willing to make a minimum commitment of three years. The training program is rigorous and covers modern American art history and theory as well as object research, analysis and presentation.
The ideal candidate is an articulate, intelligent, and motivated person willing to make a commitment to the Museum community and to share his or her enthusiasm for art in a serious and thoughtful way. Expertise in museum education and in modern or American art history is a plus, but not a prerequisite. We are seeking a diverse pool of applicants to represent the diversity of voices in modern and contemporary art. You are encouraged to apply even if you work during the day, as training sessions and tours will be planned during both days and evenings. In addition, we are also looking for candidates who are fluent in one or more foreign languages.
For an application and further information, call the Department of Education at 1 (212) 570-3609 or e-mail Ellen_Tepfer@Whitney.org. Application deadline is May 31, 2008.
Academic Year and Summer Internships
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 a $500 stipend and money towards two monthly unlimited metro cards.
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.
Part-time Assistant Cataloguer
(14-18 hours per week)
The part-time assistant cataloguer position reports to the documentation manager and will be solely responsible for the cataloguing, verification of non-interpretive information and the accumulation of documented research for all yearly acquisitions to the permanent collection. In addition, accurate data entry, proof-reading and understanding of general cataloguing principles is required in order to maintain the high level of accuracy expected.
Physically catalogue and data enter painting, sculpture, drawings, prints, photography and film and video information from curatorial and committee acquisitions, using specific syntax and data entry protocols. Correspond with artists, donors, and galleries to verify all non-interpretative data including object identification, provenance, exhibition histories, publications, artist bio’s, etc. and data enter and scan necessary documents. Interact primarily with Curatorial and with Senior Registrar, Permanent Collection
Respond to internal and external requests for collection information; data clean-up; verify file contents after each ratification period; retro-cataloguing projects as they occur.
Requirements: B.A. in Art History/Museum Studies or related. M.A. preferred; previous Museum work experience; strong research skills and attention to detail; strong computer skills (Outlook, WORD, Excel), including knowledge of TMS
Assistant Cataloguer
The assistant cataloguer position reports to the documentation manager and will be solely responsible for the cataloguing, verification of non-interpretive information and the accumulation of documented research for all yearly acquisitions to the permanent collection. In addition, accurate data entry, proof-reading and understanding of general cataloguing principles is required in order to maintain the high level of accuracy expected.
Physically catalogue and data enter painting, sculpture, drawings, prints, photography and film and video information from curatorial and committee acquisitions, using specific syntax and data entry protocols. Correspond with artists, donors, and galleries to verify all non-interpretative data including object identification, provenance, exhibition histories, publications, artist bioÕs, etc. and data enter and scan necessary documents. Interact primarily with Curatorial and with Senior Registrar, Permanent Collection
Respond to internal and external requests for collection information; data clean-up; verify file contents after each ratification period; retro-cataloguing projects as they occur.
Requirements: B.A. in Art History/Museum Studies or related. M.A. preferred; previous Museum work experience; strong research skills and attention to detail; strong computer skills (Outlook, WORD, Excel), including knowledge of TMS
Accounts Payable Clerk
Reporting to the assistant controller, the accounts payable clerk’s responsibilities will include:
Weekly processing of accounts payable using Blackbaud Accounts Payable software. Data entry of all vendor payments from departments; printing and matching checks and invoices for signature; mailing checks to vendors and filing voucher packages. Responding to vendor and employee inquiries and resolving invoice payments, which may include bank account lookups and documenting requests for stop payments. Weekly processing all employee expense reimbursements and travel advances. Entering wire transfer instructions into bank software for subsequent release by Controller. Other responsibilities include: preparing daily deposits, distributing payroll checks, department filing, copying, opening and distributing department mail; communication with rest of museum staff as needed.
Requirements: 1-2 years Accounts Payable experience; Some college or other post High School training; MS Office; Blackbaud Accounts Payable software or other not-for-profit software preferred; strong organizational and communication skills; ability to meet tight deadlines and learn software as needed.
Education Assistant, Family Programs
A full-time position is available in the Education Department as the Education Assistant, Family Programs. Responsibilities: Assist with program set-up and administration, including weekend family workshops and tours; assist with planning and preparations for large scale events. Serve as the primary point of contact with families for program registration and as the primary liaison with volunteers. Work closely with Visitor Services, Security, Facilities and Education to prepare for programs. Order and organize art supplies. Manage mailing list. Create reports and monitoring attendance. Process payments and invoices for program costs. Assist Family Programs Coordinator with outreach and new audience development and Manager of School, Youth, and Family Programs with special projects and administrative work as needed. Learn how to teach in the galleries
Requirements: B.A., background in art history, American studies, and/or museum education. Experience teaching early childhood and/or elementary school students, strong organizational and communication skills, and administrative experience are required. This job is Tuesday-Saturday, with additional work as necessary. The successful candidate can juggle multiple projects at once, solve problems quickly and creatively, pay close attention to detail, work well in a group, and is enthusiastic and interested in learning more about the field of museum education.
Major Gifts Officer
Reporting to the Associate Director for Development, the Major Gift Officer (MGO) is part of a team responsible for developing and expanding the annual patrons programs of the Whitney to achieve aggressive and achievable annual operating goals while actively developing the pipeline for a major capital campaign . MGO will strategically organize and implement a growing portfolio of major donors and prospects, and when appropriate, will directly solicit donations and help to close gifts. The MGO will manage their programs and cultivate and steward relationships at a time when the Museum will be undertaking an exciting expansion project.. MGO will be responsible for all aspects of donor relations, including planning, overseeing, and attending all related events and positioning the Director, and other staff as appropriate to deepen donors’ relations to the Museum.
Requirements: BA (advanced degree preferred); three years experience in major gift fundraising and two years campaign experience; experience in an art museum or other cultural institution is highly desirable; demonstrated ability to work effectively and successfully in identifying, cultivating and soliciting major individual donors for support with various constituencies, including board, staff members, and donors and prospects; strong organizational and management ability; excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
Freelance Art Handler/Preparator
Reporting to the Head Preparator and the off site Collection Storage Manager, the freelance art handlers will be involved with the installation, moving, packing, unpacking, receiving and releasing of paintings and sculpture. Requirements: art handling skills; applicable experience in preparation of art objects for exhibition and loan; ability to use hand and power tools; knowledge of art processes and materials.
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