MoMA PS1 Fellowship, Public Programs and Community Engagement
Job Title: Fellow
Job Status: Part-time, 6 month duration
About MoMA PS1
PS1 was born out of New York’s alternative space movement in the 1970s, transforming an abandoned nineteenth century schoolhouse in Long Island City, Queens, into a space for artists and their collaborators to generate ideas and present work.
Located in what was once an industrial enclave, the institution has now become a creative landmark in the fastest growing residential neighborhood in the country. Continuously responsive to the potential for collective impact, in 1976 PS1 was registered as an independent non-profit in a city-owned building. In 1982 it became the first Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) that focused on contemporary art as part of NYC’s Department of Cultural Affairs. Then in 2000, PS1 also established an affiliation with the Museum of Modern Art, and in 2010 it became known as MoMA PS1.
In 2022–23 PS1 has a budget of approximately $8M and is a team of approximately 50 led by an independent Board of Directors. Embracing that we operate by, for and with artists, we are focusing on collective action to reach our local and global community in our programming. Working with an evolving constellation of practitioners, neighbors and partners, we are committed to the critical work of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion. It is through these lenses that we examine and build our programs, relationships and organizational culture.
PS1 champions how art and artists are at the intersection of the social, cultural, and political issues of their time, and we center equity in how we work and what we do.
We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements listed on this job description, but may not meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you, we encourage you to apply for this role.
Responsibilities will include broad and detailed field research: in Long Island City as well as with various community organizations and businesses; and in miscellaneous organizations on topics including (but not limited to) sustainability, ecology, arts education, radical pedagogy, social justice, and political geography/cartography. The fellow will also support activities related to Homeroom, as well as learning and workshop initiatives initiated by a community of 15+ partner organizations.
Responsibilities will also include organizing and overseeing public events in Fall 2022/ Spring and Summer 2022 —relating to research undertaken—liaising with various participants, artists, community stakeholders, and MoMA PS1 staff to administrate, promote, and support programs that range from talks and conferences to performances, workshops, and digital content. The fellow will also receive guidance from the Assistant Curator as they develop workshops with community partners, and will support a range of administrative duties from budget tracking and expense management, to managing materials and maintaining learning spaces in the museum.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Art Education, Arts Administration, Studio/Media Art, or related field and two-years or more experience in a non-profit environment (voluntary or paid work is equally accepted).
- Background in community organizing or education is highly desired, with knowledge of working collaboratively with diverse populations, and some curriculum planning and public programming.
- Event management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to work evening and late hours to accommodate public program schedule.
- Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact with a wide range of staff, cultural professionals, and audiences.
About The Fellowship
The Fellow serves a six (6) month term with the possibility of extending to a full year. Fellows receive an opportunity for hands-on training within a contemporary art institution and an understanding of how MoMA PS1 operates, develops programs and engages audiences. The Fellowship serves as a launching pad for individuals within the arts and management fields to hone their skills and attain real world experience with structure and support. Fellows are expected to work Monday through Thursday with some weekend and evening hours as required.
Compensation And Benefits
This position is part-time with a salary range of $3,333 per month. This is a 6-months assignment with the possibility of extension to one year. Benefits include 3 paid personal days, and staff discounts in the MoMA Design store as well as Artbook@ PS1.
COVID-19 Considerations
Candidates must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open positions. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at PS1.
PS1 is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.