Program Coordinator, Creative Practice at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Job Title: Program Coordinator, Creative Practice
Job Status: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $33-$34/hour
About The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.
Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.
At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.
Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.
Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.
Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.
Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.
Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.
About the Education Department:
The Met’s Department of Education—dedicated to making art meaningful and accessible for everyone— is central to the mission of the Museum. The Department is a national and international leader in museum-based education and public programming, pushing boundaries through continuous innovation and experimentation. In-person and virtual programs include fellowships, high school and college internships that promote career development and inclusivity; Pre-K–12 educator programs that train teachers to integrate art science and music into curricula across disciplines; programs such as community festivals; artmaking; performances and concerts; lectures convenings that feature preeminent artists and scholarship; daily tours in multiple languages, and so much more.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
As the Program Coordinator, you will support the Creative Practice team in the planning and coordinating of art making experiences for adult and intergenerational audiences. You will oversee the administrative workflow for Creative Practice activities and monitor the implementation of programs and events, including on-site and off-site studio workshops, drop-in art making experiences, and The Met’s Copyist program, to ensure that they are delivered on schedule and function smoothly. You serve as a liaison between artists, Education stakeholders, and others across the Museum.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Provide administrative support for the Creative Practice team including scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, and ordering office supplies.
- Coordinate program logistics including travel and hotel accommodations for external programming partners, ordering program supplies, submitting room reservations, and building online event listings and registrations.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for external speakers and artists, contract educators, studio assistants, and vendors as well as internal contacts including Special Events, Procurement, Shipping and Receiving, and Technology Services.
- Submit requisitions, process invoices and agreements, and maintain accurate and complete records for independent contractors.
- Track program attendance, compile participant intake information, and organize pre and post program assessments.
- Track expenses related to program materials, professional services, equipment, and honoraria.
- Attend offsite meetings and studio visits, and assist with the delivery of offsite workshops, classes, and festivals.
- Monitor and maintain art material storage area.
- Assist other Education teams as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in studio art, museum studies, or a relevant discipline
- 2-3 years of administrative experience in a museum or non-profit setting
- Ability to write succinctly and organize information in a clear, logical sequence
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, remain flexible, problem-solve, take initiative, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills required for working with staff and the public
- Ability to work weekend and/or evening hours to align with program offerings
- Budget management and analytical skills
- Full command of the Microsoft Office Suite and solid computer skills
- Experience working with and maintaining databases and spreadsheets utilizing complex systems
COMPENSATION RANGE:
- Pay Range: $33.00 – $34.00 / Hourly
- The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.
Location Requirements
At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.
Benefits Offerings
The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
- Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
- Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
- Free financial-planning services
- Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
- 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
- A subsidized staff cafeteria
- Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. 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.
The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.