Jobs

We’re continuously seeking talented individuals eager to join our team. If you’re enthusiastic about contributing to MoMA PS1 and believe your skills and fresh perspectives could add value, we encourage you to reach out to us! We look forward to hearing from you.

Areas of Interest We are looking for potential candidates across various departments, including but not limited to:

• Production: Overseeing the development and implementation of programming

• Visitor Engagement: Enhancing visitor experiences through interactive programs, customer service, and community outreach.

• Operations: Managing day-to-day operations, improving efficiency, and supporting organizational logistics and administration.

• External Affairs: Sharing our programs with the public, donors, and other key audiences.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

• Inclusive Culture: A diverse and supportive workplace where every voice is heard.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference.

How to Express Interest

If you are interested in future opportunities at MoMA PS1, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your areas of expertise and the type of role you are seeking. We will keep your information on file and reach out to you when a suitable position becomes available.

We encourage you to stay connected with us through our website and for updates on new job openings.

Please note that due to the large number of applicants, we can only reach out to those whose skills and experience align most closely with our current job openings. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at PS1.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
At MoMA PS1, we celebrate diverse experiences and perspectives. We believe that a successful candidate embodies many of the qualities outlined in our job postings and is eager to grow and develop the remaining skills on the job. If you find that you meet most, but not all, of the criteria listed in a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, MoMA PS1 provides equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, color, creed, disability, health condition, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership, military status, national origin or ancestry, parental status or pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, and any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”). We are dedicated to fostering a diverse team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. We especially encourage individuals from historically underrepresented or marginalized communities—including people of color, transgender and gender-expansive individuals, and those living with disabilities—to apply.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter here.

Summary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MoMA PS1 plays a critical leadership role in advancing the museum’s mission by overseeing human resources, operations, finance, security, administration, and visitor engagement. The COO ensures the institution’s financial stability, infrastructure, compliance, and capacity are aligned with current and future operational and programming needs, particularly with regard to zoning, capital projects, and regulatory obligations tied to its participation in the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs’ (DCLA) Cultural Institutions Group (CIG).

As part of MoMA PS1’s executive leadership, the COO partners with The Agnes Gund Director and senior staff from MoMA PS1 and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) to support institutional goals and ensure operational and regulatory readiness. The COO is also a key liaison to City stakeholders, including DCLA and elected officials, and ensures adherence to applicable policies to mitigate risk for the Museum.

Supervision

The COO reports to the Museum Director and works closely with MoMA PS1’s Board Treasurer and functions as the lead staff member for the Finance, and Audit Committees. They serve as the museum’s senior liaison with MoMA departments—Finance, HR, Legal, Security, and Technology—and directly supervise the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Human Resources, Director of Building Operations, Assistant Director of Security and Safety and Assistant Director of Visitor Engagement.

Responsibilities

Operations & City Coordination

• In collaboration with both the Assistant Director of Security and Safety, and Director of Building Operations, oversee MoMA PS1’s building and grounds, as well as security and safety operations to ensure a secure, compliant, and welcoming environment for staff, and visitors, during daily operation, large-scale programmed events and private rentals.

• Coordinate with Director of Building Operations, to lead planning and management of capital projects funded by the City of New York, ensuring compliance with City procurement and construction protocols, and NYC Department of Design and Construction oversight standards.

• Align operational planning with fire, safety, and ADA standards, and proactively manage risk in accordance with all regulatory frameworks.

• Experience with Building Management Systems and working knowledge of maintaining temperature and humidity standards within a climatized environment.

• In collaboration with MoMA’s IT and Security departments, ensure technological and safety infrastructure supports operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and institutional growth.

Finance and Budget

• Leads the preparation and management of multi-year financial strategies with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure financial sustainability and alignment with institutional goals. In coordination with CFO, oversee financial reporting, tax filings, and audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance to GAAP standards.

• Align with the Board Finance Committee and Buildings Committee to proactively plan for both short and long-term fiscal needs and address deferred maintenance capital schedule, while ensuring financial stability and alignment with organizational goals.

• Manage existing City capital funds, and submit annual appeal requests.

• Lead lobbying efforts with elected officials to ensure support for capital and supplemental funding requests.

Administration & Regulatory Compliance

• Strengthen the museum’s administrative infrastructure with particular attention to compliance with MoMA practices, DCLA mandates, and incorporating ties to public ownership.

• Oversee legal and contractual matters in partnership with MoMA’s Legal team, ensuring all agreements/contracts are properly executed. Including: vendor, co-org, traveling and partner agreements for major public programs and events including NYABF, Neighbor Night, Warm Up, and Family Festival.

• Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources to assess/review risk management, benefits, policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with City employee relations protocols and CIG standards.

• Serve as the primary liaison for all union-related matters, including negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements, resolving grievances and arbitrations, and ensuring ongoing compliance.

• Oversee all insurance policies and annual renewals: General Liability, Workers Compensation, Fine Arts, and D&O insurance, securing competitive proposals during annual renewal.

• Serve as the primary holder for the Museum’s Liquor License, overseeing State Liquor Authority compliance, promptly addressing vendor payment issues and managing the bi-annual renewal process.

Visitor Engagement & Public Interface

• Oversee and provide guidance to the Assistant Director of Visitor Engagement in delivering a safe, inclusive, and accessible museum experience, throughout daily operation and during large-scale events, and rentals.

• In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Visitor Engagement, monitor daily attendance against projections, and create annual attendance forecasts for daily, and large-scale programmed events.

• Oversee operations of the museum’s retail concessions and food service vendors, ensuring that contracts and insurance requirements are met and comply with City lease and licensing conditions.

Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in arts administration, public administration, urban planning, business, or related field.

• Strategic thinker with a minimum of 7 –10 years of senior leadership experience, with direct experience in managing the daily operation of a museum (or similar setting), supervising and coaching senior managers, and engaging with high-profile board of directors.

• Demonstrated experience in being flexible, with the ability to handle rapid and frequent shifts in priorities, without losing sight of the overall big picture, with the ability to remain calm during high-pressure and emergency situations.

• Extensive knowledge of working with a range of city agencies, to function within a city owned facility, with experience in land use regulations, and the roles and responsibilities of the Cultural Institutions Group (CIG).

• Demonstrated success managing City-funded capital projects and navigating NYC government procedures, from front-end planning, to design and construction.

• Experience managing multi-departmental teams, budgets, legal matters, human resources, and facilities in a complex and fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrates excellent judgment, negotiation skills, and discretion in managing internal and external relationships as well as highly confidential matters,

• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to present complicated policy, legal, and financial content to a wide range of audiences.

• Experience in managing operating budgets of more than $11M–including forecasting revenue projections and cash flow management.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and financial planning tools.

• Availability to work evenings/weekends and respond to emergencies.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is permanent and full-time with a salary range of $175,00 - $200,00. Benefits include 30 days paid vacation leave; 10 days paid sick leave; 11 paid holidays; and 3 paid personal days; participation in a 401(k) and pension plan; life insurance; medical/health (including visual and dental); transit, and dependent care FSA.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter here.