Coordinator of K-12 Initiatives

The Whitney Museum is seeking to hire a Coordinator of K-12 Initiatives to provide support in the planning and implementation of all aspects of K-12 programs in-person at the Museum, off-site in schools, and virtually. Working closely with the Manager of K-12 Initiatives & Youth Learning, the Coordinator will work to sustain a variety of programs that includes Guided Visit and Guided Visit +Studio Programs, Online Lessons, eleven multi-year School Partnerships, and Professional Development such as Teacher Exchange and teacher resources.  

 K-12 programs use works of art in the Whitney’s collection and exhibitions to create a forum for ideas, debate, and exchange. Programs at the Museum and in the classroom offer students and teachers opportunities to explore American art while learning from artists and each other. Guided Visits and Online Lessons introduce students to the Museum’s collection and exhibitions through close looking activities, while Guided Visit +Studio programs incorporate an art workshop into the experience. The Whitney also works with a small number of New York City schools to create long-term School Partnerships with entire school communities, including administrators, teachers, students, and families. 

Responsibilities  

• Organizing and coordinating all aspects of Guided Visits, Guided Visit + Studios and Online Lessons for K-12th grade students. 
• Coordinate all aspects of programming for eleven long-term School Partnerships and future partnerships throughout New York City.  
• Develop and track K-12 Initiatives budgets for current and future programming with the support of the Manager. 
• Maintaining statistics, records, and documentation of all K-12 programs for grants and reports. 
• Working with the Museum’s Group Bookings team on the oversight and management of school group scheduling and Educator assignments, as well as working with other departments across the Museum to ensure that all programs run smoothly.
• Leading inquiry-based tours for students and teachers. 
• Develop and implement programs or art workshops with Whitney artists for students and teachers. 
• Partners with the Interpretation and Educational Content Team to guide Educators and Artists in the development and management of online curricular materials such as Teacher Guides and Teacher Tool Kits. 
• Supervision, training, and overseeing tasks for academic and summer interns and part-time Assistant to K-12 Initiatives. 
• Oversee a wide variety of administrative functions including but not limited to: processing invoices and receipts, maintaining department files, submitting work orders, submitting calendar requests, creating and scheduling e-newsletters, overseeing management of Whitney Portal site, sending weekly updates to Educators, and managing the mailing lists. 
• In collaboration with the Manager of K-12 Initiatives & Youth Learning, implement all programs for K-12 teachers, including Teacher Exchange, professional development workshops for partnership schools and school teachers, potential school partners, the NYC Department of Education, and Educator Exhibition Previews both in-person and online. 
• Partners with the Manager on professional development and meetings for educators. 
• Assist with the development and implementation of evaluation projects. 
• Partners with the Manager, and members of the Communications Team to develop and implementing an outreach plan for K-12 audiences. 
• Meeting, communicating, and sustaining relationships with NYC DOE contacts. 
• Contributing to the museum community through conference presentations. 

Requirements  

• B.A. or B.F.A.,  

• 3+ years' work experience, prior teaching experience in museums, non-profits, and/or schools preferred 

• Prior experience working with or managing museum guided visit programs highly desired. 

• Experience working with NYC K-12 students, teachers and administrators  

• Administrative experience, knowledge of Microsoft 365 including One Drive, Teams and SharePoint, Trumba, Wufoo, Concur, and Asana. 

• Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced work environment 

• Proven time management, ability to problem solve, think independently, and work collaboratively 

• Experience in other front of house roles with strong oral and written communication skills 

• Demonstrated interest in working with diverse audiences 

Compensation & Benefits:  

• Salary of $68,000 per annum 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections 

• Generous PTO benefits 

• Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit 

• Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally 

• Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike 

• This position may be covered by UAW Local 2110  

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. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role. 

About the Whitney:    

The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.    

EEO Statement:   

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.