Associate Educator, Public Engagement

About the Department of Learning and Engagement:The Department of Learning and Engagement at The Museum of Modern Art supports the Museum’sfounding educational mission to ensure that people of all ages and abilities “enjoy, understand anduse” the art of our time in ways that add value to their lives. The department collaborates across theorganization to empower a diverse public to form their own interpretations and connections to art bytelling stories, asking questions, actively making and participating in the artistic process, and offeringand listening to multiple perspectives. Programs offered by the department range from artist-drivenactivations to classes, online courses, studio programs, facilitated gallery explorations, workshops,publications and more.Position summary:The Associate Educator, Public Engagement works as part of a team to advance adult programs,projects, and initiatives that foster new ideas and connections through the art of our time, providingnew platforms and means to catalyze meaningful experiences with art. The Associate Educator willideate, drive, and facilitate meaningful programs, projects, and initiatives that provide impactfulexperiences, attract new audiences, and engender critical conversations. The Associate Educator willalso contribute to the strategic thinking and long-range planning for Learning and Engagementinitiatives.Specific responsibilities include:Ideates and shapes public programs, projects, and initiatives for adult audiences, in alignmentwith the Museum’s mission, values, and priorities.Identifies relationship-building opportunities and partnerships with local artists and culturalorganizations to maximize engagement.Identifies, develops relationships, and maintains excellent communication with key internaland external stakeholders.Shapes program and project formats in alignment with institutional and departmental goals.Undertakes research, creates production schedules and contracts, and liaises with externalpartners and departments across MoMA.Maintains a public presence at events through interacting directly with the public.Gathers pertinent data, contributes to evaluation and report writing, and tracks expenses.Adheres to all standard operating procedures of the department.Develops and cultivates an extensive network of higher learning institutions, creativecommunities, and partners helping to advance collaborative programs that offer opportunitiesto strengthen and grow our work.Utilizes program data to make strategic decisions when program planning.Contributes to an ambitious, effective, and proactive team culture that supports the continuedimprovement of MoMA’s public programming and engagement strategies.Navigates a fast-paced programming environment by making decisions and solving problemsto support the needs of audiences, internal and external collaborators, and staff.Coordinates marketing efforts for Public Engagement programs and projects and writes andedits promotional content.Effectively develops relationships with artists, program partnerships, alumni networks,distribution lists, and other relationships related to programs, projects, and initiatives.Researches and identifies artists whose work is situated in and activated by the public realm.Positions the Museum for the public and artists together, especially by using non-conventionalprogramming spaces - both at the Museum and out in the community - to engage audiences.Works with other members of the Public Engagement team to analyze results of audienceresearch and visitor demographics in strategizing on how to best serve the MoMAcommunities.Where relevant, infuses the goals, perspectives, and interests of communities into planningconversations, decision making, and institutional vision-setting.Guides program development and drives projects and efforts to ensure the integration ofmuseum and community voices and efficient collaborative work practices.Attends internal and external meetings, provides relevant information where required,collaborates across departments to create synergies for audience engagement, marketing, andresource sharing where possible.Maintains contact with the broader network of museum professionals through participation inconferences, professional networks, and organizations.Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, museum education or related field, master’spreferred, and five or more years of progressively responsible relevant experience working inmuseums or the cultural sector, or equivalent.Demonstrated experience working with artists of all backgrounds and levels of experience.Strong project management experience in an arts setting with a focus on operationalizingcomplex public programs, projects, and initiatives.Basic knowledge of audience engagement and development strategies, including writingmarketing materials, doing outreach for programs, and designing programs with accessibilityand engagement front of mind.Experience coordinating events for adult audiences and incorporating feedback into programdesign.Experience evaluating programs for impact using qualitative and quantitative data.Facility with public presentation and convening diverse public groups.Strong cultural competencies and consciousness of cultural identities and differences.Experience managing budgets including budget projection and tracking expenses.Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, negotiation and team-building skills to establish andmaintain good working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and groups, with anemphasis on tact, diplomacy, flexibility, and professionalism.Exceptional time-management and personal organization skills.Proactive communicator with excellent written and verbal communication.Ability to demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.Must be available on weekdays during regular business hours and occasional weekends andevenings as needed.Reports to: Manager, Public Engagement and other senior staff as assigned