Job Postings

The role requires working closely with colleagues in the Museum to help lead and develop the Whitney’s position in the community, and representing the Museum at community events and meetings.

Requirements:  

• B.A; 3–5 years as community engagement/affairs representative for a non-profit organization, foundation or government body working with diverse constituencies
• Strong leadership and exceptional interpersonal communication skills, including proficiency in writing and public speaking
• Ability to think critically
• Capacity to develop, manage, advance, and evaluate community engagement strategies and projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Requirements:  

• B.A. in art history or museum studies (M.A. preferred)
• 5+ years registration experience, preferably at an art museum, with demonstrated knowledge of best museum practices and procedures
• Experience with domestic and international shipping, customs brokers/freight forwarding, packing methods, exhibition budgets, and fine arts insurance
• Available to travel/courier nationally and internationally and work extended hours as necessary
• Ability to manage several projects in various stages of complexity and completion simultaneously
• Ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of TMS highly desirable

Reporting to the director of graphic design, the designer will have primary responsibility for all Whitney membership direct mail materials. Working collaboratively with the membership team, this individual will design the acquisition, renewal, and upgrade materials, which serve as the primary tools for meeting membership fundraising goals in support of the Museum’s mission.

This results-oriented position requires balancing the aesthetic and parameters of the Museum’s graphic identity with return on investment. Experience designing direct mail materials or working on publications desired; an interest in learning best practices in direct response required. Attention to detail and ability to manage complex, overlapping projects with tight deadlines will be crucial. The position will bridge the Whitney’s transition to its new downtown location, a distinctive time in the history of the institution which presents exciting design opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, develop, and execute graphic design for the Museum’s direct mail initiatives
• Other projects for print, digital, and environmental applications will also be required
• Closely collaborate with colleagues from all Museum departments
• Liaise with outside vendors as needed

Requirements:  

• B.F.A. in graphic design with 2+ years of professional design experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Some experience managing commercial print production
• Strong client-facing communication and project management skills
• Strong typographic ability and attention to detail
• Experience designing direct mail materials or commercial publications desirable
• Knowledge of twentieth-century American art and contemporary art desirable

Computer Skills:

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite required
• Familiarity with interaction design and motion/animation preferred

Responsibilities:

• Oversee circulation and patron database on the Voyager system
• Schedule appointments/maintains department calendar
• Receives acquisitions
• Handles all library invoicing
• Manages periodical subscriptions
• Provides research and clerical assistance to department
• Assist in overseeing the work of intern/volunteers under archive and library staff supervision and works on associated projects relevant to research resources departmental priorities

Requirements:  

• 2 years experience
• MLIS degree (art history or studio art experience preferred)
• Hands-on library and archival skills
• Voyager database, Access, Excel, research experience
• Knowledge of art history and contemporary American art
• Preservation awareness
• Understanding the function and processes of both libraries and archives and related experience a plus
• Good communication skills