About the position
The Assistant Educator, Teen Programs at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) plays a vital role in shaping the experiences of youth aged 14-19 within the museum's educational framework. Reporting to the Director of Young Learners, this position is designed to foster a welcoming environment for teens, connecting them to modern and contemporary art while promoting their collegiate, professional, artistic, and social-emotional development. The Assistant Educator will engage participants through a variety of strategies, including hands-on artmaking, workshops with contemporary artists, career development opportunities, exclusive gallery tours, and teen-led events. The overarching goal of these programs is to empower teens, enhance their creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and cultural awareness. In this role, the Assistant Educator will be responsible for the coordination and administration of teen programs, which includes planning, budget tracking, outreach, and managing communication with participants. The position requires a proactive approach to liaising between departments to ensure the successful production and marketing of programs. The Assistant Educator will also provide onsite support during events, which may occur on weekends and evenings, and will maintain ongoing communication with the public regarding programming. The Assistant Educator will contribute to the strategic planning of current and future teen programs, ensuring alignment with the Young Learners vision and mission. This includes managing supplies for events, developing relationships with cultural partners and artists, and participating in the research and development of new initiatives for teens. The role demands a solid understanding of art practices and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment, making it essential for the Assistant Educator to possess strong organizational and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provides coordination and administration for programs, including planning, budget tracking, outreach, social media, communication and correspondence with participants, artist contracts and vendor management, travel, hospitality, and event logistics.
- Monitors program budget in conjunction with Director, Young Learners and Department Manager.
- Contributes to the strategic planning of current and future teen programs in alignment with the Young Learners vision and mission.
- Liaises between departments to advance program production, marketing, and promotional needs where appropriate.
- Manages and organizes supplies and other needs for all teen events.
- Provides onsite support and facilitation during programs, including some weekends and evenings.
- Maintains programming communication with the public via email and phone.
- Organizes program marketing emails and social media, coordinating with editorial, membership, and other communications colleagues.
- Liaises with curatorial departments to gather information about exhibitions and curatorial programs to inform program development.
- Contributes to the development of new and existing relationships with cultural partners and artists.
- Participates in the research and development of new programs, events and initiatives for teens.
- Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.
Requirements
- One to two years of relevant experience in public program production and/or project management for teen-based programs in a museum or similar environment.
- One to two years in arts administration, teaching youth, and/or community engagement.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (youth development, fine arts, art education, arts administration, museum education, or related degree) or equivalent experience.
- Solid understanding of art practices, techniques, aesthetics, and various art materials and mediums.
- Ability to multitask and manage ongoing project deadlines.
- Demonstrated flexibility to succeed in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Exceptional time-management and organizational skills.
- Proactive communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience teaching groups, leading tours, and public speaking.
- Capable of strategic thinking and collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
- Strong program management skills.
- Effective and collaborative team player.
- Proactive, with the ability to use independent judgment and initiative.
- Experience coordinating events.
- Strong computer skills (Windows, Mac OS X, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite) and proficiency in digital imaging (capture, scan, print).
- Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
- Flexibility to work some weekends and evenings.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual in Spanish.
