Temporary Support Staff, Access Programs
Museum of Modern Art
Organization Description:
At The Museum of Modern Art and MoMA PS1, we celebrate creativity, openness, tolerance, and generosity. We aim to be inclusive places—both onsite and online—where diverse cultural, artistic, social, and political positions are welcome. We’re committed to sharing the most thought-provoking modern and contemporary art, and hope you will join us in exploring the art, ideas, and issues of our time.
Position Description:
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.
Job Requirements & 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.
Candidate Qualifications:
– 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.
Position Type:
Part-time, Temporary
Union Status:
Non-Union
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Compensation:
$26.75/hour
Organization or Project Website:
moma.org
Application Info:
Please send a resume and cover letter to theresa_rodewald@moma.org. Please write “MoMA Access Programs Support Staff Application” in the subject line.