Program Coordinator, The Junior Associates at the Museum of Modern Art

Job Title: Program Associate, The Junior Associates

Job Status: Full-time

About the job

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Program Coordinator. In collaboration with the Associate Director of Affiliate Programs and International Funding and the Junior Associates Leadership, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the strategic and programmatic planning; administration; revenue and membership growth of The Junior Associates, a dynamic and important donor group at MoMA.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the fundraiser, event producer, manager, marketer, and administrator for the Junior Associates (JAs), a group of 200 donors who support MoMA’s mission and programs through annual membership dues, tickets to benefit events, contributions to endowments, and other giving opportunities.
  • Serves as the primary liaison between the JA Steering Committee and other members of the group and MoMA staff. In particular, collaborates with the Museum’s curatorial staff and departments of Membership, Development, and Institutional Giving. Additionally, acts as the JA MoMA representative to external constituents, including other Museums, galleries, artists, and other members of the art world.
  • Coordinates three to four Steering Committee meetings and any other required meetings; guides meetings with thoughtful governance practices, revenue goals, and agenda planning. Proactively maintains knowledge about Museum programs, events, and content and ensures that two to three JA events per month are consistently aligning with and reinforcing the Museum’s priorities and fundraising objectives. Designs and executes an exciting annual calendar of JA events with organizational aplomb. Uses data-driven planning and results to inform overall JA program and internal reporting.
  • Independently creates, produces, and hosts all BAC events throughout the year; oversees all details including invitations, production, catering, security, and budgets.
  • Expands JA membership numbers through active and consistent marketing, recruitment, stewardship, and retention efforts. Processes membership applications and renewals. Maintains membership database, confidential donor files, and other departmental records with discretion and efficiency. Identifies members with capacity and interest to grow their involvement with MoMA and works with fundraising colleagues to craft bespoke pipeline plans.
  • Responsible for the communications strategy for the group, including invitation mailings, weekly newsletters, annual giving renewals, donation acknowledgements, etc.
  • Steers the continued growth of The Junior Associates Education Endowment, which provides crucial support to the Museum’s Learning and Engagement and other essential programs.
  • Develops and tracks annual JA budget, revenue and expenses in collaboration and in adherence with the Finance, Accounting, and Gift Processing teams. Creates and processes invoices. Creates accurate and effective financial reports.
  • Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum two to three years’ experience in fundraising, membership, client development, or equivalent.
  • Excellent relational management, written and interpersonal communication and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Experience proactively and effectively communicating with customers, donors, or members with maturity and confidentiality.
  • A passion for working directly with people and effectively and gracefully managing a high volume of diverse constituents.
  • Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, independently manage multiple projects at once, and deliver deadlines on time.
  • Interest in and knowledge of contemporary art, museums, and the cultural ecosystem of New York City and the global art world.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Google workspace. Experience with customer management systems, Salesforce a plus.
  • Interest and capability to manage budgets and generate reports from financial and other data.
  • Availability to work some early mornings, evenings and weekends.
  • Fully vaccinated with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and/or the World Health Organization authorization vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis).

Key relationships: External Affairs, Director’s Office, Curatorial Departments, General Counsel, Retail, Security and Visitor Engagement.

Reports to: Associate Director, Affiliate Programs and International Funding

Application instructions: To apply, please visit MoMA Jobs. Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Museum, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, or any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”).

This is a unionized position at MoMA with covered employees represented by Local 2110, UAW, AFL-CIO.