Temporary Art Lab Facilitator
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 Family Programs team in the Department of Learning and Engagement is looking to hire four temporary assistants to help support The Samuel and Ronnie Heyman Family Art Lab during the holiday season and busy weekends. In Art Lab, kids and adults experiment, play, and create as they make connections between their own creative explorations and the ideas, tools, and techniques of modern and contemporary art.
Job Requirements & Responsibilities:
– Facilitate visitor experiences in Art Lab including: greeting visitors and introducing the main ideas of the space; suggesting age-appropriate activities and helping visitors engage with them; connecting what visitors are doing/exploring in the lab with information about artists and artwork in MoMA’s collection; suggesting ways to continue exploration, both in the Museum galleries and outside world.
– Assist with the daily maintenance of the space, including cleaning and stocking/organizing materials.
– Work with MoMA Guest Specialists who are responsible for tracking attendance, administering visitor surveys, helping greet visitors, establishing waiting lists and answering Museum-related questions
Candidate Qualifications:
Experience: Working with children and/or families in an informal learning environment, and/or
front facing hospitality.
Skills: Communicates effectively. Ability to work with the public. Second language helpful.
Qualities: Outgoing, personable, organized, and punctual.
Hours: 6-24 hours/week
Position Type:
Temporary, Part-Time
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 family_programs@moma.org by September 22
Please write “MoMA Art Lab Temporary Facilitator – Fall/Winter 2024 Application” in the subject line.