The Studio Museum in Harlem | The Museum of Modern Art — Museum Fellowship Collaboration (Public Programming)

The Museum of Modern Art•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Museum of Modern Art (“MoMA”) is accepting applications for the fifth Museum Fellowship Collaboration between The Studio Museum in Harlem (“The Studio Museum”) and MoMA. Two public programming fellows will be selected to spend one year at each museum, rotating to the partner institution after their first year for the completion of the two-year program. This fellowship will offer insight into the daily workings of a museum through hands-on work, workshops, public programs, and professional development. At The Museum of Modern Art, the fellow selected will be integrated into the Public Engagement team, under the umbrella of the Department of Learning and Engagement. They will be involved in researching, developing, producing, executing and evaluating adult public programs and events, conducting outreach to cultural partners, and brainstorming audience development strategies. The fellows will be responsible for communicating and coordinating with a diverse group of program participants and facilitators, including exhibiting artists, lecturers, performers, scholars, educators, writers, community organizers, and arts and culture organizations. At the Studio Museum, fellows will be part of a Public Programs team tasked with designing public programs and community engagement opportunities for adult audiences. These include artist talks, hands-on art-making workshops, film screenings, book clubs, panel discussions, and artist-in-residence programs. The ideal candidate is a nimble and creative thinker, willing to take on a wide range of programmatic and administrative responsibilities, and comfortable interfacing with the public on a regular basis. They will also be an active collaborator with a wide range of staff across both museums, who are comfortable working in a professional office environment and willing to embrace a full scope of relevant tasks. The Studio Museum of Harlem and The Museum of Modern Art Museum Fellowship Collaboration is committed to developing the next generation of thought leaders and museum professionals. We encourage individuals from all disciplines to apply.

Requirements

B.A. or graduate-level degree, ideally with a concentration in art history, curatorial studies, Africana studies, visual culture, or a related field.
Previous involvement within an arts community or arts institution, or a written statement about their desire and specific interests in museums.
Excellent written communications skills.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once with keen attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
Demonstrated interest in cultural programming, writing, and research.
Interest in actively engaging with the mission and scale of both partner institutions, the Studio Museum and MoMA.

Nice To Haves

Nimble and creative thinker.
Willing to take on a wide range of programmatic and administrative responsibilities.
Comfortable interfacing with the public on a regular basis.
Active collaborator with a wide range of staff across both museums.
Comfortable working in a professional office environment.
Willing to embrace a full scope of relevant tasks.

Responsibilities

Researching, developing, producing, executing and evaluating adult public programs and events at MoMA.
Conducting outreach to cultural partners at MoMA.
Brainstorming audience development strategies at MoMA.
Communicating and coordinating with a diverse group of program participants and facilitators at MoMA.
Designing public programs and community engagement opportunities for adult audiences at the Studio Museum.
Organizing artist talks, hands-on art-making workshops, film screenings, book clubs, panel discussions, and artist-in-residence programs at the Studio Museum.