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Temp Assistant Manager, Events

New York, NY · On-site

$45K - $53K/yr

The Temporary Assistant Manager, Events is responsible for supporting the Events Team in communicating and implementing large scale, high end event communication initiatives throughout the Americas ...

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Temporary Assistant, Art Lab Facilitator

Incca

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$26.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

The Family Programs team in the Department of Learning and Engagement is looking to hire four temporary facilitators to welcome and engage families in The Samuel and Ronnie Heyman Family Art Lab. In Art Lab, kids and adults experiment, play, and create as they make connections between their own creative explorations and the ideas, tools, and techniques of modern and contemporary art. This position will work in a new installation, Art Lab: Imagination, opening in October 2026. Please note that this is not an administrative role.

Experience: Working with children and/or families in an informal learning environment and facilitating play. Knowledge of modern and contemporary art and artmaking. Strong front-facing hospitality and engagement skills. 

Skills: Communicates effectively. Ability to engage intergenerational audiences. Second language helpful.

Qualities: Outgoing, personable, flexible, organized, and punctual.

Dates: October 5 - March 5, 2026

Hours: This position requires that candidates be available to work weekdays and weekends. The hours for this role fluctuate and increase at times when children are out of school. Facilitators will need to work shifts during peak holiday times such as November 21-29 (closed Thanksgiving), the holiday period from December 19-January 3 (closed Christmas Day), and mid-winter break February 13-21. Hours will be 12-24 hours/week during holiday breaks, and 6-12 hours/week during quieter periods. Note: there might be some weeks where no shifts are assigned.

Pay: $26.75 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Facilitate visitor experiences in Art Lab including: greeting visitors and introducing the main ideas of the space; suggesting age-appropriate activities and helping visitors engage with them; connecting what visitors are doing/exploring in the lab with information about artists and artwork in MoMA’s collection; suggesting ways to continue exploration, both in the Museum galleries and outside world.
  • Assist with the daily maintenance of the space, including cleaning and stocking/organizing materials.
  • Work with MoMA Guest Specialists who are responsible for, helping greet visitors, answering Museum-related questions, establishing waiting lists and administering visitor surveys. 
  • Support family art making and gallery activations throughout the Museum during seasonal UNIQLO Family Days.
  • This position is in scope of MoMA’s Protection of Minors policy, therefore, any offer of employment for this position will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Application instructions: Applicants must submit both a resume and cover letter to be considered by July 31, 2026. Applications will not be considered without a cover letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: 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”).

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