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The Museum of Modern Art · 1 week ago

Research and Development Fellowship | MoMA R&D

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$54K/yr - $54K/yr

The Museum of Modern Art is seeking a Research and Development Fellow to support the work of its R&D department, which connects the Museum’s mission with broader cultural and social issues. The Fellow will assist in research, content development, and coordination of public programs while maintaining the department’s digital presence.

ArtEducationEventsFinance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of themes, research frameworks, and content for the MoMA R&D Salons and other departmental initiatives

Conducts research on topics, individuals, organizations, and technologies relevant to MoMA R&D, and tracks trends in arts, culture, and technology

Contacts and engages with speakers and video makers for the MoMA R&D Salons through planning, execution, and follow-up

Maintains a database of potential speakers and video makers

Drafts and edits program materials, internal briefs, and content for the R&D website and related digital platforms

Coordinates scheduling, speaker coordination, AV and technical needs, documentation, rehearsal processes, and on-site event flow

Arranges travel, accommodations, and hospitality as needed

Serves as a liaison with curatorial departments, IT, Marketing and Communications, External Affairs, Membership, and other areas of the Museum

Identifies opportunities for integration of R&D content across exhibitions, programs, and digital platforms

Maintains and updates the R&D website, coordinating publishing schedules and digital materials

Documents program activities and assists in preparing reports and presentations as needed

Provides administrative coordination as required to support departmental operations, including scheduling, budgeting, correspondence, and payment processing

Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above

Qualification

Research skillsEvent productionDigital publishing toolsGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeSelf-directionBasic office proceduresInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Master's degree in communications, journalism, design criticism, arts administration, arts management or a related field

Strong research, writing, and editing skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with diverse contributors and Museum departments

Familiarity with contemporary media and digital publishing tools

Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities, with comfort managing multiple concurrent projects

Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Mac Keynote, and basic Adobe Creative Suite

Ability to work collaboratively with staff across departments and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work independently, with self-direction

Proficient knowledge of basic office procedures, software, and skills

Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends

Preferred

Experience with public program production and an understanding of AV, technical needs, and event workflows

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability

A 403(b) Retirement Plan

Commuter benefits

Dependent child care benefit

529 College Savings Plan

Paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days, holidays)

Company

The Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art connects people from around the world to the art of our time.

Founded in 1929

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.moma.org

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