Assistant to Family Programs and Intergenerational Initiatives

JOB OVERVIEW

The Whitney Museum is seeking an Assistant to Family Programs and Intergenerational Initiatives to join our Education team for a two-year period. This role offers the opportunity to shape how families and intergenerational audiences experience art at the Museum. From lively drop‑in artmaking workshops and interactive tours to artist‑led events and hands‑on interpretive materials, the Assistant plays a key role in creating welcoming, meaningful encounters with American art.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic early childhood educator who sees children as curious, innovative, and capable of engaging deeply with complex ideas. The ideal candidate will be energized by working with diverse communities, excited to help families of all backgrounds feel at home in the Museum, and eager to contribute to signature initiatives like Free Second Sunday, which opens the Whitney to thousands of intergenerational visitors each month.

The Assistant will execute the following responsibilities:

Administrative

• Schedule staff, facilitators, and Youth Insights Teen Leaders; coordinate program calendars and work orders.
• Help direct and train program staff, facilitators, interns, and Youth Insights Teen Leaders.
• Process invoices; track and maintain budgets, files, and mailing lists.
• Maintain statistics, reports, and evaluations for Open Studios and Free Second Sundays.
• Assist in publishing program‑related web pages, email newsletters, and marketing/outreach communications.
• Support logistics with Visitor Operations, Security, Membership, Special Events, and other departments to ensure smooth program delivery.
• Oversee ticketing system and registration for family programs.
• Conduct research into artists, artworks, and supplies.
• Maintain professional communications with families, staff, and vendors (via email, phone, and in person).
• Support all in‑person Family Programs and Free Second Sundays: tours, workshops, artist‑led events, and large‑scale performances.
• Partner with the Associate Manager on developing art‑making activities and in‑gallery stations for Open Studios and Free Second Sundays.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of Recorridos Familiares (Spanish‑language family tours) in collaboration with the Associate Manager of Spanish Language Initiatives.
• Conduct outreach to community partners and local organizations to expand audiences.
• Prepare, organize, and order art supplies for programs.
• Participate in educator training workshops and professional development, with a focus on inquiry‑based teaching practices.
• Collaborate across the Education Department on artist residencies, outreach, evaluation projects, and Museum‑wide initiatives such as Free Second Sunday.

• The successful candidate will hold a BA, or BFA, in Art or Museum Education, Art history, or American studies and will have 2+ years’ experience working and/or teaching in museums or other cultural organizations.
• The candidate should have excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to multitask.
• They must be able to work both independently and within a group, as an important member of the Social Impact team.
• They should have a solid knowledge of art materials and techniques as well as knowledge of contemporary art and practice.
• Additionally, it is imperative for candidates to have a demonstrated interest in working with diverse audiences and with families and kids in particular. Proficiency in Spanish or ASL is a plus.
• Salary rate of $57,220.00 per annum.
• Commuter benefits — parking and mass transit.
• Admission to world‑renowned museums across the city and nationally.
• Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike.
• This role will be covered under UAW Local 2110.

This is a long‑term, temporary position with a duration of two (2) years.

If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

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