Research Associate, Interpretive Planning [End-Dated]

NEW YORK, NYPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• Job overview

  The Research Associate, Interpretive Planning role at The Met supports visitor research and evaluation to enhance educational programming and in-gallery interpretive projects, contributing to the museum's mission of making art accessible and meaningful.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves developing and implementing visitor research studies, assisting in program evaluations, creating evaluation protocols and training tools, managing temporary staff, developing interpretive plans, presenting research, supervising interns, and maintaining in-gallery interactives.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers an annual salary range of $72,000 to $74,000, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans with employer match, paid time off, disability coverage, commuter benefits, financial planning services, education assistance, staff discounts, and access to museum passes.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have an MA in relevant fields, 2+ years museum experience, knowledge of program evaluation and qualitative visitor research, strong project management and interpersonal skills, presentation abilities, and preferably fluency in Spanish.

• Career development

  The role offers opportunities to engage with innovative museum education practices, contribute to evolving interpretive strategies, and gain experience in research and evaluation within a leading cultural institution.

• Work environment and culture

  The Met values respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity, fostering a diverse and supportive work environment committed to cultural leadership and innovation.

• Company information

  The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a historic and internationally renowned museum in New York City, presenting over 5,000 years of art and engaging millions through its physical and online presence.

• Team overview

  The position is within the Education Department's Interpretive Planning & Evaluation team, which integrates social sciences, museum pedagogy, and art history to support visitor-centered interpretive planning.

• Job location and travel

  The job is based in New York City, requiring employees to live within commuting distance in the Tri-state area or Pennsylvania, with in-person attendance expected.

• Unique job features

  The role is distinguished by its focus on combining research and interpretive practice to innovate visitor engagement and evaluation in a major art museum, with opportunities to present at conferences and contribute to institutional strategies.

Company overview

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, commonly known as The Met, is one of the world's largest and most prestigious art museums, located in New York City. It generates revenue through admissions, memberships, donations, endowments, and retail sales. Founded in 1870, The Met's mission is to collect, preserve, study, exhibit, and encourage appreciation for works of art that collectively represent the broad spectrum of human achievement. The museum's extensive collection spans over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the globe, making it a vital cultural institution.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to highlight experience in museum-based visitor research, interpretive planning, and program evaluation, emphasizing familiarity with qualitative methods like focus groups and project management skills.

• Showcase your ability to collaborate across departments and your passion for art and education, underlining any experience with training or supervising staff and interns as well as public speaking or presenting research.

• Apply through multiple channels including The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and chances of consideration.

• Connect with professionals in the Education Department or Interpretive Planning & Evaluation team on LinkedIn; start conversations by commenting on recent exhibitions or educational programs or asking about their approach to visitor engagement and evaluation.

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