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The Whitney is closed in preparation for the opening of our new building downtown on May 1, 2015.
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Give nowThank you for your interest in the Whitney Museum of American Art. To apply for a position, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to hr@whitney.org or:
Whitney Museum of American Art
Human Resources Department
99 Gansevoort Street
New York, NY 10014
Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the requirements of the job openings or internships. We will keep your resume on file should appropriate future openings become available. Please do not send catalogues or original materials. The Museum cannot assume responsibility for any original materials which are submitted. No calls, please.
The Whitney Museum of American Art offers both academic year and summer internship programs for university students.
Learn moreThe Whitney’s volunteer docents welcome and engage visitors by giving free daily public tours. If you would like to be considered for future docent training sessions, please send your contact information to docentprogram@whitney.org.
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
Community Affairs ManagerThe community affairs manager will cultivate and maintain relationships with key community partners (residents, business owners, organizations, governmental agencies) in the Meatpacking District and beyond. 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:
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Performance CoordinatorA full-time position is available for a coordinator to support all performance programming. Reporting to the associate director for exhibitions and collections management, the coordinator will work closely with the Whitney’s curatorial team. Responsibilities:
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Coordinator of Youth ProgramsThe education department is looking for a dynamic educator with a deep knowledge of contemporary art, a passion for working with New York City teens, and experience organizing artist-driven programs and events. The coordinator will run the existing Youth Insights programs and create a new series of drop-in programs for teens. This is an exciting time to join the Whitney as the Museum prepares to open its new building in the Meatpacking District. The coordinator will work to build relationships with downtown community organizations and high schools that are in and around the Meatpacking District. Responsibilities:
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Associate RegistrarReporting to the exhibitions manager, the associate registrar will have direct responsibility for managing and coordinating crating, packing, transportation, couriers, insurance, and condition reports for international and domestic loan exhibitions. Requirements:
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Research Resources AssistantThe full-time research resources assistant will provide reference assistance to Museum staff and patrons, and is the first contact a researcher has with The Frances Mulhall Achilles Library, the Archives, Special Collections, and Permanent Collection Documentation. Responsibilities:
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Please note: The Whitney is closed in preparation for the opening of our new building downtown on May 1, 2015.