Job Opportunities

Opportunities at Cultural Institutions Group members.

STEM Engagement Coordinator

The STEM Engagement Coordinator will work collaboratively with various teams across the institution to develop, promote, and facilitate events aimed at establishing NYSCI as a resource for young people in the surrounding community. This role is responsible for the development and execution of virtual and in-person events with the goals of broadening access and awareness of STEM topics and career pathways.

Mellon Collection Fellow

The Studio Museum in Harlem seeks a Collection Fellow to work under the supervision of the Registrar’s Office to assist with object research and acquisition documentation of the permanent collection. The Fellow will provide cataloging support for the Collection & Exhibitions Management team and maintain acquisition and loans files for the permanent collection. The role offers hands on data and object management training in permanent collection documentation which includes verifying tombstone information and linking object condition reports, installation information, insurance details, and rights and reproduction notes. The role will provide an opportunity to learn how to navigate our TMS Collections database, prepare artwork for its institutional ingestion, as well as support inaugural exhibition activities. The one-year position will offer an emerging professional insight into collection care decision making.  

Director’s Office Coordinator, Special Projects

The Studio Museum in Harlem seeks a Director’s Office Coordinator, Special Projects, to join a fast-paced executive support team at an exciting time for the museum. The DOC (Director's Office Coordinator) maintains a portfolio of special projects to advance the Director’s Office priorities under the direction of the Chief of Staff and the General Counsel & Chief Operating Officer. This role requires a blend of administrative executive support skills and innovative project management abilities, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, creative environment. In addition, the DOC is responsible for creating effective presentations with a strong visual identity that reflects the Director’s editorial sensibilities.

Farm Manager

The QBG Farm grows fruits and vegetables with a focus on soil health and care, without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Crops harvested are 90-100% donated to emergency food relief. The Farm Manager will be responsible for preparing, planting and maintaining a 1-acre farm using exclusively organic methods. This position will report directly to the Director of Programs. The position oversees volunteers and interns on the farm, oversight and implementation of crop production, maintenance of farm infrastructure and as well as supporting the use of the farm by other QBG programs.

Archives Fellow

The Studio Museum in Harlem is seeking an Archives Fellow, to join the growing Collections & Exhibitions Management team responsible for the Museum’s permanent and special collections, exhibitions, and archives. Reporting to the Studio Museum's Archivist and working in close collaboration with the curatorial and collections management stakeholders, the Archives Fellow will support the ongoing processing of the Studio Museum's institutional records and assist in the creation of Encoded Archival Description (EAD) finding aids. The Archives Fellow will work in consultation with the Museum Archivist to define and follow processing standards and create standardized descriptions, to ensure consistency and quality for the overall project.

Marketing & Communications Manager

The Studio Museum in Harlem is seeking a strategic, creative, and entrepreneurial Marketing & Communications Manager with experience developing, implementing, and executing strategic marketing plans across owned, earned and paid media. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications (DMC), the role supports the development of compelling multichannel, institutional campaigns, audience development, and revenue goals across the institution. The ideal candidate is equally creative and analytical and understands the power of storytelling in the arts. They bring traditional and digital marketing skills that will translate into impact for the Studio Museum, for the art world, and for the broader culture.

Director of Development

The Director, Development (DD) is a full-time fundraising position responsible for creating, implementing, and managing a robust fundraising plan to achieve annual contributed revenue goals for the operating fund. The DD will engage, track, and manage a portfolio of individual donors and members, corporate and foundation funders. The position will involve grant writing and management, prospect research, individual donor support and stewardship (including major gift solicitation), and support for year-round member and fundraising events, including the annual gala. Snug Harbor’s contributed revenue underwrites programs in the arts, gardens, farm, education, and workforce development.

This position reports to the Executive Vice President (EVP), who oversees fundraising, board development, government relations, and capital funding. The DD oversees a full-time Grants & Membership Coordinator. The DD will be an integral partner in Snug Harbor’s fundraising strategy, taking a lead role in growing the share of private support as part of Snug Harbor’s operating revenue. Internally, this position will interface with the President & CEO, Senior Directors of Regional Brand Experience, Community Impact, and Campus Administration, and the Board of Directors’ Development Committee. Externally, the DD will engage with funding organizations and program officers, Snug Harbor donors and members (current and prospective). Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Director of Development

Queens Botanical Garden seeks an energetic and visionary leader to be our next Director of Development. The Director of Development is responsible for annually raising approximately $4M from public and private sources and secures additional funds to support critical capital projects spanning the Garden’s 39-acre campus. Working with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and key staff leaders, the Director of Development devises and executes fundraising strategies to advance the ambitious ideas articulated in the Strategic and Master Plans and annual operating budget. The Director of Development leads the four-person Development team to success in meeting fundraising goals through institutional giving, individual giving, membership, and special events. In addition to providing leadership and strategy, the Director is also an active front-line fundraiser who directly contributes to institutional and individual fundraising efforts, including grant writing, ongoing stewardship, and major gift solicitation. They are a passionate advocate for the Garden’s work to engage the public through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced fundraising environment which demands exceptional written and oral communications skills and enthusiastically collaborate with other organizational leaders to generate and execute new programmatic and capital initiatives.

Curator

Historic Richmond Town seeks a curator to be responsible for illustrating the holistic cultural representation of our vibrant community through material culture storytelling. This will be achieved by envisioning and producing meaningful exhibitions and initiatives, and curating the collection to enrich our understanding of history within a broader societal context. The Curator is an information broker who will lead the expansion and formalization of the outward-facing public access points for exhibitions, collections, and curatorial programs in order to create a space of shared power.

Digital Content & Social Media, Senior Coordinator

As the Studio Museum prepares to open its new purpose-built museum in the center of Harlem, the Museum seeks a skilled, creative, and entrepreneurial Digital Content and Social Media, Senior Coordinator with experience developing social media campaigns and telling compelling stories across digital platforms. This role will be responsible for collaboratively supporting and executing, results-driven digital content and all of the Museum’s social media accounts and email channels with the goal of building new audiences while connecting meaningfully to the Museum’s local, national, and global community. Reporting to the Associate Director of Digital Marketing & Communications, this role supports storytelling, content creation, audience development, and revenue goals across the institution.

Instructor (Part-Time/Seasonal)

QBG’s Youth Programs bring together youngsters ages 2 to 18 from around New York City to enjoy seasonal, hands-on learning and gardening experiences year-round. Our young gardeners explore concepts of ecological balance, sustainability, and conservation as they learn how to prepare soil, select seeds and plants, and care for and later harvest their own vegetables, flowers, and herbs that they turn into nutritious and delicious snacks in the classroom. We explore these concepts at age-appropriate levels throughout each season. We strive to create an immersive experience in all programs- a blend of structured and freeform exploration designed to provide children with the support they need to express their natural curiosity.

Senior Vice President of Operations

The New York Hall of Science seeks an experienced Senior Vice President of Operations (SVP) to oversee museum operations and drive operational excellence. This senior leadership role ensures the seamless operation of NYSCI’s facilities and physical campus, capital projects, IT and Visitor Services. Successful candidates will demonstrate dynamic and strategic leadership, commitment to best-in-class service and a proven track record of effective operations and business ethics in a Museum/Cultural Institution/Science center setting.

The SVP is a change agent who will prioritize inclusive processes, boost collaboration across organizational units and build strong business relationships with senior staff, vendors, supporters, and peer institutions. This role is a member of the senior leadership team and reports to the President and CEO.

Compost Outreach & Education Coordinator

The Outreach & Education Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordinating and delivering education and outreach in Queens; maintaining and building partnerships with community compost sites and the FSDO network; leading workshops and trainings; managing volunteers; overseeing interns, and providing support for compost distribution and other operational events. This person must track all their activities and efforts and submit data to the Project Manager in pre-defined quantitative or narrative format as needed. The Outreach & Education Coordinator reports to the Compost Project Manager.

Senior Development Manager

The Senior Development Manager will raise critical funds for Queens Botanical Garden primarily through grant writing, individual giving, and special events to support the growth of the Garden’s annual operating budget. They are a key member of the Garden’s four-person Development team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced fundraiser capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines at the same time. They will be an exceptional writer, a strong project manager, and a passionate champion for QBG’s work to offer environmental education programs, cultural experiences, and a healthful green space to Queens residents, all New Yorkers, and visitors. They will be comfortable communicating verbally and in writing with institutional donors, individual donors, Trustees, gala attendees, and QBG Members. The Senior Development Manager reports to the Director of Development and supervises the Membership Coordinator.

Dan Rosen
Curator

Historic Richmond Town seeks a curator to be responsible for illustrating the holistic cultural representation of our vibrant community through material culture storytelling. This will be achieved by envisioning and producing meaningful exhibitions and initiatives, and curating the collection to enrich our understanding of history within a broader societal context. The Curator is an information broker who will lead the expansion and formalization of the outward-facing public access points for exhibitions, collections, and curatorial programs in order to create a space of shared power. This will all be done in alignment with Historic Richmond Town’s mission. Reporting to the Curator is a support team that includes the Collections Manager and Collections Care Officer.

Major Gifts Officer

The Major Gifts Officer is an essential member of the Development team that will be responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective major gift donors and planned giving donors. This involves full use of moves management principles, including prospect identification, and developing effective stewardship and solicitation strategies. The Major Gifts Officer will compile this information in a donor portfolio and emphasize gifts in excess of $10,000, with emphasis on those over $25,000 or greater. This individual will serve as a staff representative on the Museum’s Development Committee of the Board, and work directly with staff leadership to coordinate and execute long-term fundraising initiatives. This is a full-time, regular position that reports directly to the Director, Individual and Major Gifts.

Director of Major and Individual Gifts

The Director of Major and Individual Gifts is an essential member of the Development team that will be responsible for managing the Museum’s individual funder portfolio. This role focuses on raising funds from individuals through membership, annual gifts, planned gifts, and major gifts overseeing all individual giving activities. The Director also leads a team of three staff members dedicated for major gift cultivation and stewardship, patron communications, household and library member renewals and reporting, membership retention and acquisition, and organizing events in conjunction with other Development team staff. Additionally, the Director secures restricted gifts for Museum exhibitions, public programs, and education programs. This is a full-time, regular position that reports directly to the Executive Vice President.

Director of Information Technology

The Director of Information Technology (IT) is an essential member of the IT team that will be responsible for the safety, security, and integrity of the Museum’s IT systems, which are housed onsite, at our offsite storage facility, and ‘in the cloud’. This role will lead the Museum through rapid technological changes and further the Museum’s mission by enhancing and maintaining technology systems throughout the organization. The Director will drive multiple technology and business strategies while striving to maintain maximum ROI on technology investments. The Director will also lead a team that will collaboratively ensure that IT systems and IT staff operate effectively within the constraints of budget, time, and organizational requirements. This is a full-time, regular position that reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

Seasonal Garden Assistant

Queens Botanical Garden seeks individuals with an interest in public horticulture to assist with gardening work during the 2024 growing season. Duties and responsibilities include assisting horticulture staff in the planting, cultivating, and care of trees, shrubs, flowers and other flora as well as leading a group of 5-6 student youth in these same tasks for 6 weeks in July and August.