Full-time, Exempt

Background

Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.

The collection originated with Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), who bequeathed his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public for their enjoyment. The institution’s holdings—which encompass masterworks from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century—have grown over the decades, more than doubling in size since the opening of the museum in 1935. A critical component of the institution is the Frick Art Research Library, founded in 1920 by Helen Clay Frick, daughter of the museum’s founder. Recognized as one of the world’s top art history research centers, it has served students, scholars, and members of the public free of charge for generations.

The Frick has undergone a comprehensive renovation and was open in a temporary home, Frick Madison, from 2020 through early 2024, while renovations were underway at the mansion on 70th Street. Construction has progressed rapidly and, in addition to special exhibition galleries and education spaces, we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces. Frick Madison is now closed to the public. Staff have moved back to 1 East 70th Street and we hope to open the museum to the public in spring 2025. 

Workplace culture

At the Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports diversity and work-life balance. The Frick strives to provide our employees with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits in a beautiful and pleasant work setting, while offering an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at The Frick Collection, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Position Summary

The Assistant Educator for Public Programs is responsible for developing, managing, and producing a robust calendar of mission-driven programs for the general public, with a particular focus on programming for the newly-constructed Stephen A. Schwarzman Auditorium and the Education Room. Reporting to the Ayesha Bulchandani Head of Education and Public Engagement, this position will take charge of special exhibition programs and large-scale community events at a pivotal moment in the museum’s history: The Frick Collection’s 2025 reopening at 1 East 70th Street after a multiyear renovation project.  

This position represents an opportunity to be part of an education department that is uniquely housed in the museum’s curatorial department. The Assistant Educator for Public Programs works closely with the department head and with curators to align speakers and topics with the Frick’s collection and special exhibition themes. This position will activate galleries and multiple spaces through a slate of dynamic lectures, symposia, and panels, as well as master classes and workshops that contribute to the museum’s mission to preserve and present its collection to the general public, sharing programs of the highest caliber with local, national and global audiences. 

Close collaboration with staff from multiple departments is essential to this role, as public programs is an area of shared responsibility at the Frick, with research, close-looking, and selected art-making programs overseen by colleagues within the Education department and at the Frick Art Research Library. A deep commitment to work with community and cultural partners, artists, scholars, and other external stakeholders, and to engaging and expanding the museum’s audiences, is essential to this role. 

The education and/or experience requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. 

• A commitment to museum education; inclusivity and expansion of audiences from New York City and beyond; the Frick Education department’s commitment to enriching and rigorous gallery teaching experiences; building and flourishing long term partnerships with community organizations. 
• Bachelor’s degree with a background in the arts and humanities. 
• Minimum five years of experience with event production and managing a full programming calendar (10+ major events each year, regular cadence of smaller-scale programs).
• Experience overseeing hybrid public programs (onsite and livestreamed, as well as on platforms such as Zoom and social media).
• Experience implementing accessibility accommodations (live CART captioning, ASL interpretation).
• Experience with museum-based studio programs and/or work with teaching artists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly detail oriented, strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work closely with Education and interdepartmental colleagues.  
• Teaching experience highly preferred (gallery or classroom, adult audiences).  
• Familiarity with the following software (and/or a willingness to learn): Microsoft suite, Google suite, ACME or other point-of-sale systems, Dexibit, Tripleseat, Airtable, Zoom, financial management software such as Budgyt, Nexonia and Sage Intacct, and Adobe Photoshop. 
• Proficiency or fluency in languages besides English desired (Spanish and/or American Sign Language preferred). 

Physical Requirements

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Physical requirements are comparable to most office roles: the ability to interact in-person with colleagues and use common office tools and machines (computer, phone); and the ability to traverse throughout the offices and building(s) both inside and outside of the museum, and visit different levels of the building. Ability to carry/transport materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

The Frick requires all employees be fully vaccinated and to have received booster vaccines against COVID 19.

Employment Status and Compensation

This is a full-time exempt role. The annual salary is $65,000. 

The Museum hosts public programs in the evenings and on weekends; the Assistant may be relied upon to work these evening and weekend events. 

Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection

Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays, all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day. Including four floating holidays: two may be used in the first half of the calendar year, two may be used in the second half of the calendar year. 

Sick and Vacation time: Eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick and 12 vacation days their first year of employment. In subsequent years, eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 25 vacation days/year. 

Family leave: In addition to adhering to all federal family leave laws, we provide all eligible employees with paid bereavement and family leave.

Health, Dental and Vision insurance: all full-time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in employer sponsored benefits plans. Employees contribute to the cost of health insurance based on income level and type of coverage selected. 

Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance: the Frick covers the entire cost of these benefits for all full-time employees. The life insurance benefit is up to three times the employee’s annual salary. 

Retirement: The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement by offering participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan – 403(b) and a defined benefit pension plan.

Wellness Programs at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets. 

Additional benefits include discounted Metro Cards/Transit Checks, flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and commuting costs.

Apply, here or send resume and cover letter to: 

Head of Education and Public Engagement

The Frick Collection 

1 East 70th Street

New York, NY 10021

This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.