Assistant Director of Education at the New Museum of Contemporary Art
Job Title: Assistant Director of Education
Department: Education and Public Engagement Department
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000
Reports to: Keith Haring Director of Education and Public Engagement
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
The Assistant Director of Education (ADE) oversees the New Museum Department of Education and Public Engagement’s educator and youth programs; tours and access programs; and community partnership initiatives. ADE co-directs the Department’s educational research and publishing program, with the Director of Education and Public Engagement. ADE will cultivate and sustain strong relationships with artists, community organizations, educators, researchers, and New Museum staff to implement innovative, impactful learning and engagement programs that advance the mission and values of the Museum using the values and methods of the Department.
ADE supervises full and part-time staff members who support youth and family programs, exhibition tours, and community partnership programs.
Working hours will be 40 hours/week, 10:00am-6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings and weekends required. The ADE reports to the Director of Education and Public Engagement.
Responsibilities:
• Conceptualize, develop, and implement strategic and operating plans for educators, youth, tours and access programs, family resources, and community engagement
• Develop robust educational research and publishing program in collaboration with Director of Education and Public Engagement
• Collaborate on public program development; in the past, this position has also supervised artists in residence
• Supervise staff members, teaching artists, and teaching fellows who support the following program areas:
o Exhibition tours o Cohort-based youth programs
o Educator professional development cohorts and programs
o Community partnerships
• Work with New Museum Development staff on grant proposals and final reports for funders
• Work with Department of External Affairs to communicate and engage audiences in relevant programs
• Develop and manage program-related budgets
Qualifications
•5-7 years of experience working in museum education and community outreach with a focus in contemporary art; 3 years of supervisory experience
•MA, MFA, Ed.M., or other graduate degree relating to the position required; terminal degree in relevant discipline a plus
•Exemplary oral and written communication skills
•Ability to envision and execute numerous projects simultaneously
•Well-developed relationships and expansive network with diverse contemporary artists, especially emerging and mid-career artists
•Advanced knowledge of and engagement with contemporary art and relevant learning theories, acquired through study and practice
•Demonstrated experience with one or more research methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, and/or normative methods
•Demonstrated success in managing, mentoring, and collaborating with staff members to create mission-aligned, impactful learning opportunities
•Demonstrated success in managing programs characterized by mutually respectful communication and attentive engagement with groups of diverse ages, backgrounds, experiences, and identities
•Facility with online learning platforms and comfort managing programs both online and in person
•Knowledge of the NYC educational ecosystem, particularly professional educator development, is a plus
Employee Benefits
We offer a full comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Program through the Difference Card, Commuter Benefits Program through the Difference Card, Voluntary Short Term Disability Plan and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, and other voluntary benefits.
Paid Time and Holidays Off
We offer full-time employees 15 days of paid time off, 8 sick days off and 13 holidays off as applicable through the fiscal year.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter along with a professional resume to: EPE@newmuseum.org with the subject line “Assistant Director of Education” 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.
About the New Museum
Founded in 1977, the New Museum is a leading destination for new art and new ideas. It is Manhattan’s only dedicated contemporary art museum and is respected internationally for the adventurousness and global scope of its curatorial program. Since opening on Bowery in 2007, over 3.8 million have visited the Museum or attended programs and events, and the Museum has presented 90+ exhibitions with 500 artists from 60 countries around the globe, and 650+ public programs ranging from live performances, conferences, residencies, screening, after-school programs, and family days. The New Museum has a current operating budget of $10.6 million and approximately 120 full-and part-time employees. For more information about the New Museum and its programs, please visit www.newmuseum.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The New Museum of Contemporary Art believes that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity, and we do not discriminate against our staff members or applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sex, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran or citizenship status provided they are qualified and meet the requirements for the job. The New Museum provides reasonable accommodation to candidates with disabilities. As per New York State Guidelines, all candidates hired must be vaccinated with the COVID vaccine. Please learn more about New Museum’s Commitment to Racial Equity on our website.