(P/T, Temp) Access Programs Support Staff Position at The Museum of Modern Art
Job Title: Access Programs Support Staff Position
Job Status: Part-time, Temporary
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $26.75 per hour
NOTE: This job opportunity was emailed to Rosanna with the following message:
Hi Rosanna,
I hope you had a lovely weekend! I’m excited to share that the Access Programs and Initiatives team is hiring for two opportunities to work with access programs at MoMA that I think might be of interest to your students.We are looking for a couple of temporary support staff to assist with our access programs scheduled from now through June. The job description with details on how to apply are attached as a PDF. We are looking to hire this hourly role as soon as possible.We are also hiring a summer intern. The application deadline is April 10. You can find more information about the summer internship program at MoMA here, and the link to the Learning and Engagement, Access Programs and Initiatives internship application is here.Please share with your students, and let me know if you have any questions or if I can share any further information!Many thanks,
Theresa
Temporary Access Programs Support Staff Position (April–June 2024)
The Access Programs team in the Department of Learning and Engagement is looking to hire temporary support staff to assist with Access Programs at the Museum of Modern Art.
MoMA offers a variety of free programs to increase the accessibility of the Museum for a range of audiences, including individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, individuals who are blind or have low vision, individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, individuals with mental illness, and older adults.
Experience: Working with individuals with disabilities, working with individuals of all ages in an informal learning environment, and/or front facing hospitality. Experience and knowledge of preparing supplies and/or art making materials for varied populations, particularly those with disabilities. An interest or knowledge of modern and contemporary art. Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred.
Skills: Communicates effectively. Enthusiastic about working with the public. Understanding of the social model of disability, ability to attend to the difference between an individual’s health condition and the environmental or attitudinal barriers that present a disabling experience.
Qualities: Outgoing, personable, organized, and punctual.
Hours: 3-5 hours/week*
*Includes weekend, weekday, and evening programs. Hours/week will vary with programming schedule. To be considered for this position, please be available for 80% of the following confirmed program dates:
● Sunday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
● Tuesday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
● Wednesday, April 18 at 2:00–4:30 p.m.
● Wednesday, May 1 at 12:30–4:30 p.m.
● Sunday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
● Tuesday, May 7 at 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
● Tuesday, May 14 at 4:30–8:00 p.m.
● Thursday, May 16 at 2:00–4:30 p.m.
● Wednesday, June 5 at 4:30–8:00 p.m.
● Wednesday, June 12 at 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
● Friday, June 14 at 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
● Thursday, June 20 at 2:00–4:30 p.m.
● Sunday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
● Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3 and 17 at 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (partnership
series – must be available for all 6 sessions)
Pay: $26.75 per hour
RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Greet program participants, assist with check-in, distribute Assistive Listening Devices, act as sighted guide, distribute gallery activity or workshop supplies, support wayfinding and group management during gallery conversations and artmaking workshops.
● Assist with setup and cleanup before and after programs. Assist with any pre-program prep as needed.
● May require lifting up to 20 lbs (carrying and prepping art materials) and carrying gallery stools for participants.
To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to theresa_rodewald@moma.org. Please write
“MoMA Access Programs Support Staff Application” in the subject line.