Access Programs & Community Outreach Assistant

Whitney Museum of American Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter benefits

Admission to world-renowned museums

Job summary

The Whitney Museum of American Art invites applications for an Assistant to Access Programs and Initiatives. This role supports the Access division within Social Impact, working with Interpretation, Educational Content, Curatorial, Exhibitions, and Visitor Services to develop and distribute accessible materials for Whitney exhibitions and programs.

The position is part-time (21 hours weekly), in-person, Tuesday–Friday with one Saturday per month, plus occasional Sundays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities and a commitment to social justice.
• Proficiency in ASL or Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing Access content for the Whitney mobile guide with multiple departments to ensure artworks include access components.
• Help produce and maintain access materials (Large Print Guides, ALDs, induction loops, social narratives, image descriptions).
• Contribute to in-person and virtual Access Programs (Whitney Signs, Whitney Descriptions, Quieter Hours).
• Create work orders and assist with Access events.
• Maintain communication with Access educators to coordinate monthly programs.

Skills

Research and writing

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Social justice awareness

ASL/Spanish (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Museum Studies or Disability Studies or related field

Job description

The Whitney Museum of American Art invites applications for an Assistant to Access Programs and Initiatives. This role supports the Access division within Social Impact, working with Interpretation, Educational Content, Curatorial, Exhibitions, and Visitor Services to develop and distribute accessible materials for Whitney exhibitions and programs.

The position is part-time (21 hours weekly), in-person, Tuesday–Friday with one Saturday per month, plus occasional Sundays.