About MoMA Human Resources:

MoMA is currently accepting applications for an Internship and Fellowship Program Manager. MoMA’s Human Resources is responsible for supporting the institution’s mission through the successful sourcing, recruiting, onboarding, training and ongoing development of staff and interns.

Position summary:

The Internship and Fellowship Program Manager is responsible for all aspects of MoMA’s 12-month and seasonal internship programs and fellowship programs to help introduce interns and fellows to the Museum’s history, mission, culture, collections, and organizational systems and gain practical and theoretical training in museum work. The Internship and Fellowship Program Coordinator also works closely with partner institutions (LaGuardia Community College, Studio Museum of Harlem, etc.) on specifically defined fellowship programs to facilitate the annual relaunch of each program and to ensure program requirements and milestones are met.

Additional specific responsibilities include:

Recruitment

• Meets with hiring managers across the institution to develop internship and fellowship job descriptions based on short and long-term needs.
• Sources, interviews, and recruits interns and fellows for curatorial, curatorial support, and administrative departments.
• Partners with HR leadership to assess and improve progressive diversity sourcing and attraction strategies.
• Networks and builds relationships with partner institutions; attends professional conferences and identifies other networking opportunities.
• Manages program alumni relationships; establishes and maintains a talent database to keep track of interns and fellows academic and career progression post-MoMA and connects with them regarding future MoMA employment opportunities.

Onboarding

• Develops and delivers a robust onboarding program to introduce new interns and fellows to the Museum’s history, mission and culture.
• Develops, plans, and coordinates enrichment programs, including curator talks, weekly lecture series, field trips, etc. to ensure interns and fellows are exposed to all areas and careers that are found within museums.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and support for interns and fellows before and during their internship/fellowship.

Employee Relations & Training

• Provides support for intern/fellow managers throughout the process, including providing management skills training in partnership with HR colleagues.
• Regularly meets with interns and fellows to mentor and guide them to ensure a positive and productive experience while at MoMA.
• Collaborates with Human Resources colleagues, Curatorial Affairs or the respective department(s) to address and resolve any employee relations issues or concerns. Partners with Associate Director to address any employee relations issues affecting interns and fellows, as needed.
• With guidance from senior HR leadership, will provide support in areas of employee relations, employee training and development, etc., as well as provide backup support for HR colleagues.
• Strengthens the connection between interns/fellows and MoMA staff, and partner institutions through continued mentorship and outreach.

Visa Processing

• Serves as the “Responsible Officer” and administers MoMA’s J-1 visa program through the U.S. Department of State’s Student and Visitor Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS).
• Partners with the External Affairs Division to ensure that intern and fellow candidates match with funding sources.
• Performs any other assigned duties reasonably related to the functions described above.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and three or more years of experience in HR with a focus on recruitment, program management, and employee relations or equivalent.
• Experience with internship/fellowship programs, campus recruitment, etc. preferred.
• Superb organizational skills with the proven ability to deliver results and effectively manage multiple programs and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience working with HRIS databases (e.g., UKG), preferred.
• Good understanding of federal and state employment law.
• Basic knowledge of immigration law as it relates to the J-1 visa process, preferred.
• Experience with building authentic relationships with a diverse audience of professionals.

Reports to: Associate Director, Human Resources

Salary range: Minimum of $75,000 to maximum of $90,000 per annum

Application instructions: To apply, please visit MoMA Jobs and submit a resume and cover letter with a statement of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Museum, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, or any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”).

About MoMA:

MoMA is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. With extraordinary exhibitions and the world's finest collection of modern and contemporary art, MoMA is dedicated to the conversation between the past and the present, the established and the experimental. Our mission is helping people understand and enjoy the art of our time -- to be the most engaging museum of modern and contemporary art for the diverse local, national and international audiences it serves.

MoMA engages audiences worldwide across all channels (onsite visitation, touring exhibitions, retail stores, online, social media, email, and video) including welcoming over 3 million onsite visitors at our main campus on 53rd Street and at MoMA PS1. MoMA’s membership base includes nearly 150,000 households. MoMA’s primary sources of support are admission fees, membership dues, grants from individuals, foundations, and corporations, endowment income, and revenues from retail operations. MoMA’s content is generated from our unparalleled collection, exhibitions, and programs and distributed via MoMA.org, social media channels, YouTube, apps, print and digital publications, public programs, education programs and courses, among other channels.