Total 6 job vacancies by 100 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

About the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. 

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. 

About the Department

Procurement leads the optimization of purchases across the Museum to sustain an environment of world-class strategic sourcing through an efficient Source to Pay (S2P) process. This is accomplished by utilizing industry best practices, which manage risk and administer sourcing functionality to proactively direct buying activities and protect the interests of the Museum. Through this process, Procurement:

• leads The Met in embracing a culture where sourcing and negotiations are standardized across the organization in a center-led model;

• acts as a financial steward and consistently, proactively delivers savings & cost efficiencies back to The Met;

• is known as the Subject Matter Experts regarding strategic sourcing;

• oversees Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier Diversity & Inclusion;

• ensures our business processes are sustainable, manage risk and administer the right level of control and efficiency.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

You will execute the Met’s Procurement strategies and ensure the integrity of business processes in the acquisition of all Goods and Services needed in Design, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance of The Met’s Facilities and Special Exhibition Environments. You will process POs, manage purchase transactions, obtain quotes, benchmark, and lead simple sourcing projects in related to goods and services in Digital, Technology, Security, and Utilities, within The Met's contract terms and conditions by ensuring on time, on budget and quality-based project delivery.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Understand, and uphold, the Procurement Policies and Procedures regarding requisitioning, supplier selection, spend threshold levels, contracting, PO release etc. to ensure process integrity;

• Have good understanding of the industries / market for the Digital, Technology, Security, and Utilities industries;

• Process requisitions (REQs), manage purchase transactions, solicit quotes, benchmark costs and lead simple projects to meet internal turn-around-time requirements;

• Validate / approve additional costs in invoices such as freight, additional handling, and perform change order for the invoice processing as necessary;

• Ensure PO accuracy and compliance to The Met's Procurement Policy, and contract Terms and Conditions;

• Validate fair values of incumbent sources through benchmark studies. Recommend alternate sources as appropriate considering attributes such as service levels, performance records, industry recognitions, and peer recommendations; negotiate with supplier to capture savings;

• Maintain contacts with key suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and timely availability of goods and services;

• Support Category Manager and Sr. Buyers in their projects with PO issuance, research, supplier communication (outreach, pre-qualification, onboarding), bidder communications, project tracking, proposal analysis / bids leveling, selection recommendation, to achieve optimal TCO (cost, service, & quality);

• Work closely with the requesting departments to clearly understand their requirements to provide early input into the sourcing process. Research supply options and screen candidates;

• Establish personal and team credibility by ensuring quick resolution of service issues;

• Generate ad hoc work reports, provide periodic updates for management on activities and savings;

• Drive procurement best practices to maximize ROI on engaged spend;

• Understand project requirements, execute sourcing actions per the defined sourcing guidelines;

• Process Requisitions and Change Orders to release POs within standard turn-around time;

• Work with Counsel’s Office to create, redline, analyze and negotiate contracts;

• Take remedial actions when suppliers are not performing as contracted. Ensure that ordered items are delivered on time and expedite where necessary;

• Participate in Interlock meetings with end users, and understand their urgencies, align solution plans with Project priorities;

• Generate ad hoc work reports, provide periodic activity updates for management, report savings contributions;

• Collaborate with stakeholders and work with suppliers to come up with creative solutions under (sometimes) extreme time pressures to meet the project timelines;

• Seek opportunities to maximize diversity spend (including sub-tiers) where viable in all sourcing projects;

• Ensure that sourcing practices comply with the defined operating policies and procedures in all aspects of the source to pay process. Provide guidance to Requesters as appropriate;

• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A recognized 4-year college degree at an accredited institution (or equivalent);

• 3 years of relevant experience in technology related sourcing;

• Basic understanding of supply bases in the digital and technology stack (hardware / software and professional services, analytics, content creation, and cloud); lab equipment, security / surveillance devices, and communications;

• Basic understanding of the balance between controlling technology run costs and risks while building strategic technology partnerships with suppliers;

• Contract negotiation and supplier management experience with understanding of legal / financial risks and key terms and conditions within goods and services contracts;

• Ability to prioritize and manage intense workloads in a complex, fast-paced environment;

• Self-starter with ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects;

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;

• Excellent PC based skills; analytical with solid proficiency in Microsoft Office

COMPENSATION RANGE:

• Pay Range : $  95,000 - $105,000  / Annually   

• The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

• Experience in ERP platform (Workday, SAP etc) and sourcing management tools a plus

Location Requirements

At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org.  

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

About the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. 

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

You will solicit funds and manage a portfolio of corporate donors for the Museum's fundraising program in the exhibition and program sponsorship area. You will identify, solicit and steward a portfolio of corporate sponsorship prospects; write exhibition and project proposals, correspondence and reports; and assist the corporate annual giving team as necessary, among other duties. The position supervises one Development Assistant. You are a key member of an 8-member team charged with raising approximately $20 million annually. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Identify, solicit and steward a portfolio of corporate sponsorship prospects for The Met’s robust schedule of exhibitions and special projects, with annual revenue of approximately $3 million.

• Collaborate with curatorial and program departments and the Development Department Research team to identify prospects and create fundraising materials.

• Negotiate and draft sponsorship agreements with Counsel’s Office, Communications and Finance Departments.

• Act as departmental liaison with the museum’s Exhibitions Department.

• Allocate and steward exhibition endowment funds with the museum’s Finance Department.

• Reconcile exhibition funding and monthly cashflow with the Finance Department.

• Assist the corporate annual giving team as necessary, such as with the annual Spring Gala and Real Estate Council Benefit events.

• Supervise one Development Assistant, who maintains day-to-day operations such as drafting proposals, gift acknowledgments, general correspondence, and closing reports for corporate sponsors, and tracking exhibition and project credit lines across all assets produced throughout the Museum.

• Perform other related departmental duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors' degree  or equivalent experience

• 7 years professional fundraising experience

• Demonstrated experience exercising judgement, confidentiality, and diplomacy with donors

• Detail oriented and the ability to multi-task

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Familiarity with visual arts

• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

• Familiarity with a donor management database such as Tessitura or Raiser’s Edge.

• Excellent administrative skills including general office procedures and business protocols

• Ability to work independently, handle a large volume of detailed work simultaneously, and use good judgment in prioritizing work.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

• Pay Range : $85,000 - $90,000 / Annually     

• The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors. 

Location Requirements

At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org.  

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

About the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. 

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

You will manage two annual giving programs, the Corporate Patron Program and the Real Estate Council, and produce two annual events, the Spring Gala and Real Estate Council Benefit.  You will supervise a team that is responsible for preparing renewals and acknowledgement letters, processing contributions, tracking renewals, and overall service of Corporate Patron and Real Estate Council members.  You are a key member of an 8-member team charged with raising approximately $20 million annually from corporate donors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Manage two annual corporate member giving programs:  the Corporate Patron Program and the Real Estate Council, with annual revenue of $2-3 million.

• Identify and solicit new corporate members and increase contributions from current members.

• Manage two annual fundraising events:  the Spring Gala and the Real Estate Council Benefit, with approximate annual revenue of $4 million.

• Collaborate with the Development Events team, Office of Special Events, Membership and Education Departments on all corporate events held at the Museum and attend regular interdepartmental event meetings.

• Respond to all entertaining inquiries from corporate prospects, members and special exhibition sponsors, i.e., for large and small scale events, after hours and daytime tours, meetings, breakfasts and luncheons

• Manage and report on corporate in-kind gifts across the museum.

• Track income and expenses and update financial records.

• Review of entertaining budgets and contracts and the preparation of the final version of contracts for signature

• Supervise one Development Associate and one Development Assistant who maintain the day-to-day operation of the program, including membership renewals, gift postings, written acknowledgements, member lists, mailings, grant proposals and solicitation materials, monthly income reports, free admission list, Annual Report donor lists, etc.

• Performs other related duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience

• 7 years professional fundraising and events experience

• Demonstrated experience exercising judgment, confidentiality, and diplomacy with donors

• Detail oriented and the ability to multi-task

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

• Familiarity with a donor management database such as Tessitura or Raiser’s Edge.

• Excellent administrative skills including general office procedures and business protocols

• Ability to work independently, handle a large volume of detailed work simultaneously, and use good judgment in prioritizing work.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

• Pay Range : $85,000 - $90,000 / Annually     

• The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors. 

Location Requirements

At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org.  

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

About the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. 

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Textile Conservation is responsible for preservation, conservation, technical study, research, and installation of the Museum’s collection of approximately 36,000 textiles in twelve curatorial departments, stored primarily in the Antonio Ratti Textile Study and Storage Center. The expansive collection represents a broad range of textiles, including flat textiles, tapestries, carpets, embroideries, costumes, archaeological and three-dimensional fiber art as well as accessories from all periods and cultures.   The Department sets and follows guidelines for documentation, care, handling, display, and storage of the textiles and plays a vital role in The Met’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The Department of Textile Conservation at The Metropolitan Museum of Art upholds the highest professional standards in the conservation of the Museum’s collection of textiles.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

You play a vital role in the well-functioning of the department, supporting conservators responsible for textile collections in various curatorial departments.  You will be actively involved in different aspects of conservation work, varying from documentation through conservation treatment to analytical work through the interactions with colleagues working with diverse materials and projects, including a full range of historic and contemporary textiles and costumes. You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills by learning traditional tapestries and carpet weaving/re-weaving techniques, as well as contribute to the development of treatment and display methodology of modern and contemporary textiles, ranging from flat textiles to three-dimensional fiber art along with mixed-media textile art.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Perform condition checks, examination and documentation of textiles using photographic and computer-aided technology within the safe and proper handling of textiles.

• In-depth analysis of materials and weaving techniques including  fiber and weave structure analysis using microscope equipment

• Assist liaison conservators with conservation treatment through discussion, research, analysis and implementation of appropriate methodology based on assigned projects

• Assist with time-sensitive projects and duties as assigned by Conservator-in -Charge

• Participate with installation/de-installation of exhibitions/gallery rotations ranging from assisting liaison conservator(s) or requiring teamwork (e.g., large tapestries and carpet installations/de-installations at various physical heights)

• Assist with preparation and installation of textiles for loans and acquisitions and possible courier travel to accompany and safeguard the art both domestically and internationally

• Contribute to the continual development of preventive conservation techniques leading to the long-term preservation, treatment and storage of organic and particularly synthetic and mix-media materials

• Contribute to the department’s research and publishing on conservation treatments, methodologies, materials and techniques, etc.

• Conduct IPM activities individually and as part of team such as vacuuming, anoxic treatment, freezer treatment

• Document condition reports and treatment proposals

• Work with analytical equipment to conduct fiber identification, weave structure analyses

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree from an internationally recognized graduate conservation program.

• 2  years of work experience in textile conservation with some museum experience; a demonstrated capacity for conservation treatment of textiles including modern and contemporary ones

• Manual skills (sewing & machine techniques); attention to detail and ability to complete assigned tasks in an efficient manner in order to maintain the department’s heavy workload and smooth operation

• Communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal)

• Experience with laboratory dyeing techniques of yarns and fabrics

• Experience with the most recent diagnostic techniques such as digital microscopy, multiband imaging, digital documentation with image and drawing software

COMPENSATION RANGE:

• Pay Range : $68,000 - $75,000 / Annually     

• The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors. 

Location Requirements

At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org.  

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

About the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. 

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

The Assistant Maintainer will assist the Engineering Maintainers in the operation and maintenance of all types of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, including but not limited to chillers, fans, pumps, air compressors, cooling towers, pneumatic and electronic controls, and the cleaning of machinery spaces. Other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Assist in servicing air compressors, cooling towers, and control equipment

• Assist in operation of HVAC equipment

• Clean and maintain machinery spaces

• Monitor gages and thermometers, and assist with readings

• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Valid New York City Fire Department Refrigeration Operator’s License

• One year experience in an HVAC role, a related field, or successful completion of an established HVAC technical program.

• Must have an ability to operate assorted power tools

KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:

• Valid New York City Fire Department Refrigeration Operator’s License

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalency is required

• Technical trade background is preferred

COMPENSATION RANGE:

• Pay Range: 24.10943/hour - $ 29.37372 /hour

• The advertised starting salary rate reflects the good faith minimum and maximum hourly rate for this role. Starting salary rates are set in accordance with established union rates provided by the economic agreement as established and negotiated by DC 37 and the City of New York, Office of Labor Relations.   Incumbent rates may vary depending on an individual employee’s seniority status, and/or based on terms as provided by the DC 37 Local 1503 and Museum collective bargaining agreement.

Location Requirements

At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org.  

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

About the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. 

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

You will play an integral role in content production for The Met’s social media channels, including WeChat, Weibo, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and other channels as needed, with a particular focus on WeChat and Weibo to engage Chinese-speaking audiences.  You will showcase the breadth and depth of the Museum’s collection, programs, and activities and enhance visitor engagement through immersive, innovative, fun, engaging, and educational content, hopping onto platform trends as relevant opportunities arise.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Research, write, photograph, film, and produce content for The Met’s social media channels, including WeChat, Weibo, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and more

• Strategize ideas based on current exhibitions, cultural moments, social media trends, etc, in tandem with the social media senior manager and team.

• Work across platforms to identify and engage with creators, with particular attention to trends happening in mainland China and on WeChat and Weibo global platforms to engage art-lovers worldwide.

• Shoot video and photography on iPhone; DSLR and/or mirrorless camera, as well as gimbal, microphones, ring light, and other associated equipment.

• Build relationships across the organization to create engaging material and environment.

• Engage socially with audiences and create digital audience engagement.

• Work wide range of internal people to understand social media platforms and trends.

• Contribute to larger projects as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of experience in social media video production

• Fluency in English and Simplified Chinese

• Copywriting skills

• Proficiency in Photoshop

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Experience with Cap Cut and Premiere

• Communication and interpersonal skills

• Organizational skills and attention to detail

• Interest in emerging social media products/tools

• Knowledge of and interest in art history

COMPENSATION RANGE

• Pay Range : $75,000 - $80,000/Annual

• The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

Location Requirements

At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org.  

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.