Project Manager, Community Partnerships and Initiatives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Job Title: Project Manager, Community Partnerships and Initiatives

Job Status: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $78,000 – $82,000

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 high school and college internships that promote career development and diversity; PreK–12 educator programs that train teachers to integrate art into curricula across disciplines; performances, concerts, lectures and symposia that feature preeminent artists and scholarship; daily tours in multiple languages, and so much more.

This is a position with an established end-date or time frame. Time frames will begin upon hire: November 6, 2025.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

You drive the success of the Civic Practice Project and support the development and growth of new community-based initiatives. You advance The Met’s role as a positive, relevant, and inspiring force in the daily lives of communities across New York City through sustainable partnerships with artists, local organizations, field leaders, and Met staff. You contribute to the long-term vision of the Public Programs and Engagement Division and the Community Partnerships and Initiatives team by delivering thoughtful, relevant, and dynamic experiences for existing and new audiences.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  • Under the guidance of the Managing Educator, Community Partnerships and Initiatives, manage all aspects of the Met’s Civic Practice Project and artist residency programs, including the Civic Practice Partnership Artists in Residence Program and its Advisory and Review Committees.
  • Create a supportive and success-oriented environment for artists in residence by helping navigate the Museum, fostering meaningful connections with Met staff, facilitating logistics, and providing any other support required to achieve their goals successfully.
  • Ensure the seamless delivery of the Civic Practice Partnership artists’ off-site, on-site, and virtual programming and culminating projects.
  • Manage communication with the various Civic Practice Project stakeholders, including Collaborative for Creative Practice and Social Justice members, Seminar participants, artists-in-residence, and Project alumni.
  • Manage Project budgets, coordinating funding needs, drafting agreements, and processing payments.
  • Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to produce Project’s print and online content to promote and heighten awareness of the Project’s events, programs, and initiatives.
  • Research and evaluate new opportunities for artist residency programs.
  • Integrate sustainable practices in artist residency programs to support Community Partnership and Initiatives in developing a sustainable framework.
  • Track, measure, and report on the Museum’s audience data and use the findings to inform future audience and engagement strategies in support of the Managing Educator’s vision.
  • Identify opportunities to expand outreach to local, national, and global communities and provide recommendations to the Managing Educator.
  • Develop authentic, sustainable partnerships with individuals and community organizations, with an emphasis on New York City neighborhoods.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with Met staff and external stakeholders to conceive, plan and implement meaningful education and community programs that appeal to a broad audience.
  • Assist with administrative processes and procedures for Community Partnerships and Initiatives.
  • Support special projects and cross-institutional initiatives.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • M.A. in Art History, Museum Education, Education or other related field, or equivalent education and experience
  • 3 years of experience in arts/cultural programming or community-based arts programming
  • Strong track record of building positive, collaborative relationships with artists, cultural institutions, and community partners
  • Knowledge of contemporary visual, performing, and literary arts communities in New York City
  • Knowledge of theory and the practice of museum educational programming
  • Proven project management skills and experience with museum educational programming
  • Demonstrated success in developing and implementing high-quality, innovative museum programs that attract broad and diverse audiences
  • Excellent budgeting and financial skills
  • Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility and creative problem-solving
  • Full familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Cover letter required with application
  • Ability to work weekends and evenings is required.
  • This is an end-dated position that is projected to last two years.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

  • Pay Range: $78,000 – $82,000
  • 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

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