Job title: Assistant to Access and InterpretationCompany: Whitney Museum of American ArtJob description: The Whitney Museum, the defining museum of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, seeks an Assistant to Access and Interpretation.The Assistant to Access and Interpretation reports to the Associate Manager of Access and Inclusion and partners with the Coordinator of Interpretation and Research, roles in two program areas within the Education Department.The Whitney’s Access division builds pathways for visitors with a wide range of disabilities to engage with the richness and complexity of American art. Through regular programs like Whitney Signs, Verbal Description and Touch Tours, and Quieter Hours for Neurodivergent Visitors, we work to build community and create space for multi-modal conversations about art. Working collaboratively with departments like Interpretation and Research, Curatorial, Exhibitions, and Visitor Services, the Access team develops and distributes a wide range of access materials that disabled and non-disabled visitors can utilize to facilitate and/or deepen their engagement to Whitney exhibitions and programs. The Access Programs division is a part of the Social Impact area; Social Impact lives within the Whitney’s Education department.The Interpretation and Research division is responsible for collaborations with digital media (web content and videos), interpretation materials (wall labels, audio, and multimedia guides), and research for exhibitions.Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Assisting with the production of select access content for the Whitney’s audio guide. Working with departments such as Digital Content and Curatorial to ensure access components for appropriate artworks on view• Assisting with the production and maintenance of access materials including but not limited to: Large Print Guides, Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs), induction loops, social narratives, etc.• Assisting will all aspects of the Whitney’s in-person and virtual Access Programs including Whitney Signs, Verbal Description and Touch Tours, Quieter Hours for Neurodivergent Visitors, and other programs designed for people with disabilities• Creating work orders and assisting with all aspects of Access events and occasional Interpretation video shoots• Maintaining consistent and clear communication with Access educators to coordinate monthly programs• Consistently responding to messages received through the Access Feedback email and phone line• Conducting outreach to diverse disability communities through various modes including email marketing, in-person off site visits to community organizations, and the production of accessible fliers and posters• Distributing accessible surveys and assisting with cohort-based feedback with access and disability communities• Performing a wide variety of administrative functions to help day-to-day management of Access and Interpretation, including but not limited to: processing invoices for freelance educators, service providers, and Interpretation freelancers, assisting with budget tracking, tracking program statistics, creating reports, submitting work orders and calendar requestsOther general duties include:• Assisting the Interpretation and Research team with audio guide quality assessment• Working closely with various departments including Visitor Services, Facilities, Security, Special Events, Marketing, AV and other Museum Departments to ensure that Access programs run smoothly• Maintaining and organizing the studio space, purchasing and organizing art materials, and ordering snacks for some programs/events• Documenting program sessions and public events while organizing files in respective systems• Conducting research as needed for Access and Interpretation teamsOccasional duties include:• Assisting as needed with other tasks as related to Access Programs and Interpretation and Research or in other areas of the Education Department which may include special events on weekends and eveningsPosition requirements:• B.A./B.F.A. with a background in education, museum studies, disability studies, studio art, art history, or a related field• Demonstrated experience in research and writing• Strong administrative and communication skills• Knowledge of modern and contemporary art history and practice• Ability to work collaboratively and be a team player• Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities and a commitment to social justice• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated interest in working with diverse disability communities, a desire to learn more about contemporary art, and knowledge of art making practices.• Proficiency in ASL or Spanish a plusCompensation & Benefits:• Fixed compensation of $48,000 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 CitibikeNot sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. 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, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. 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.COVID guidelinesThe health and safety of our Museum community is the highest priority. As such, the Whitney Museum is requiring all newly hired staff members to be fully vaccinated and boosted with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations for medical, religious, or other reasons will be considered in accordance with applicable law.Powered by JazzHRExpected salary: $48000 per yearLocation: New York City, NYApply for the job now![ad_2]