MCNY FAO Schwarz Fellowship

Museum of the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Museum of the City of New York invites applications for the FAO Schwarz Fellow in its Education Department. The Fellow will work with staff and visitors to provide content-rich, interactive learning experiences for students and educators.

Responsibilities include leading on-site K–12 field trips, observing professional development, and helping design classroom resources and professional learning programs.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be college seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities at the time of application.
• Eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the two-year Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site school year and summer field trips for grades K-12 related to exhibitions and collections.
• Observe and participate in staff workshops and professional development to learn pedagogy and inquiry techniques.

Education

College senior status

Job description

Summary

The FAO Schwarz Fellow will be a vital member of The Museum of the City of New York’s Education Department, working with museum staff and visitors to provide content-rich and interactive learning experiences directly to students and educators.

The Fellow will:

• Lead on-site school year and summer field trips (approximately four days per week) for grades K-12 focused on the Museum’s special and ongoing exhibitions and collections.
• Observe and participate in staff workshops, individual coaching, and professional development opportunities to learn content, pedagogy, and techniques of inquiry, visual literacy, hands-on learning, and discussion.

The FAO Schwarz Fellow will be a critical partner to MCNY’s Manager of Professional Learning in the development and facilitation of new and revised Professional Learning programs and the creation of classroom resources (e.g., in-classroom lesson plans and museum resource guides) for educators and teachers.

In addition, the Fellow will help assess the Museum’s Professional Learning programs holistically, with an eye towards maintaining program consistency and growing the Professional Learning Community.

Key Details

Compensation:

• $55,000 in year one (includes $2,000 start of Fellowship bonus)
• $60,000 in year two (includes $3,000 end of Fellowship bonus)

Duration:2 years (starts Summer 2027)

Schedule: FT

Deadline:February 1, 2027 (9:00 PM ET)

Eligibility

Applicants must be college seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities at the time of application and be eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the two-year Fellowship.

About

The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) explores the people, places, and ideas that shape our city’s iconic character.

Founded in 1923 as the country’s first city museum, MCNY invites New Yorkers and visitors alike to discover their place in the city’s evolving story. Home to one of the nation’s most comprehensive urban collections, including 750,000 objects spanning history, art, popular culture, and civic life, the Museum presents immersive exhibitions and hands-on experiences that celebrate New York City’s greatest strengths: diversity, innovation, economic energy, and creativity.

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