Empleos

Summary

The Manager of Building Operations plays a critical role in overseeing the daily operation and maintenance of a 100,000-square-foot, indoor/outdoor cultural campus. The role emphasizes the management of MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) systems and the direct supervision of a building maintenance team. This position ensures optimal performance of all facility systems while maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and partners. The Manager collaborates closely with internal departments and external vendors to support museum programs, events, and operational needs.

Supervision

The Manager of Building Operations reports to the Director of Building Operations and directly supervises a team of building maintainers and maintenance technicians. This position requires strong communication, leadership, and coordination skills to work collaboratively across departments in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure daily, reliable operation of all MEP systems, including HVAC, Building Management Systems (BMS), lighting, elevators, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems.

• Lead and supervise the building maintenance team: assign daily tasks, set priorities, conduct regular check-ins, support professional development, and ensure accountability.

• Serve as a responsive and proactive internal service provider—anticipating and resolving issues affecting staff workspaces, event setups, gallery environments, and visitor-facing areas.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical building issues in collaboration with technicians and third-party service providers.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans and standard operating procedures to ensure long-term sustainability and optimal performance of systems and infrastructure.

• Coordinate and manage vendor contracts and performance across multiple building-related services: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, waste, janitorial, elevator services, landscaping, and pest control.

• Manage the work order system, ensuring tasks are prioritized appropriately, tracked efficiently, and documented accurately to inform planning and reporting.

• Assist in the planning, budgeting, and oversight of capital projects and minor renovations, working with architects, engineers, and contractors to represent facilities interests and ensure constructability and maintainability.

• Track, organize, and process all facilities-related invoices, contracts, warranties, and compliance documentation in collaboration with finance and procurement.

• Monitor and maintain building supplies and maintenance inventory; ensure materials are available for routine and emergency needs.

• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.

• Provide after-hours and weekend response support for emergencies and operational continuity, particularly during events, special programs, and peak activity periods.

• Participate in long-range planning for campus infrastructure, sustainability efforts, and space optimization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in building operations or facilities management, ideally in a cultural institution, museum, educational, or campus-like setting.

• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, BMS, life safety systems, and preventive maintenance strategies.

• Experience overseeing or supporting capital improvement projects and renovations.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage vendors with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to customer service and responsiveness, particularly when supporting internal departments and public-facing programs.

• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, OSHA regulations, and life safety standards.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is permanent and full-time with a salary range of $75,000 -$80,000. Benefits include 20 days paid vacation leave; 10 days paid sick leave; 11 paid holidays; and 3 paid personal days; participation in a 401(k) savings plans, life insurance; medical/health (including visual and dental); transit, health, and dependent care FSA; and pension plan.

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

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. PS1 is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

Summary

Security Officers interact with visitors in a positive and welcoming manner, including providing directions and information related to the Museum collection, public programs, and events.

Supervision

Reports to: Security Managers and Security Supervisors

Responsibilities

• Communicates Museum policies regarding the safety of the collection and ensures staff and visitors adhere to established protocols to safeguard the collection from damage.
• Conducts opening and closing procedures, including inspection of assigned galleries and surrounding areas to guarantee there are no safety issues or concerns prior to opening the Museum to the public.
• Performs patrols of assigned areas of responsibility and reports issues and/or safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Completes daily log and other security reports as required. Reports and responds to emergency incidents (e.g., medical emergencies, natural disasters, etc.).
• Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above, including exterior facility patrols, escorting contractors/vendors, etc.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred. New York State Guard License required. CPR/AED/FSD and/or Fire Guard certification preferred, but training will be provided.
• A minimum of one-year security or customer service experience.
• Prior museum/art-related experience is a plus, but not required.
• Fluency in languages in addition to English preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain professional demeanor in a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Detail oriented, with the capability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs and stoop/kneel in order to perform security duties.
• Ability to work weekends (five-day workweek includes weekend days).

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $18.00 – $20.00 hourly.

Benefits include 20 days paid vacation leave; 10 days paid sick leave; 11 paid holidays; and 3 paid personal days; participation in a 401(k) savings plan, life insurance; medical/health (including vision and dental); transit, health, and dependent care FSA; and pension plan.

To apply, please submit a resume here.

Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open positions.

PS1 is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

Please note: A NY State Security Guard License is required for the Security Officer position. A provisional time period may be provided in order to acquire this certification as a condition of employment.

Summary

Museum Maintenance Technician will perform responsible work in the maintenance and repair of the Museum buildings, equipment, and facility. The candidate must have skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, some electrical and HVAC repair and maintenance.

Supervision

Maintenance Technicians report to the Manager of Operations.

Responsibilities

A. Perform Preventative Maintenance and Repairs

• Assist in the planning of maintenance priorities with supervisor, including reviewing schedules, conducting walkthroughs, and providing status updates.
• Monitor all interior and exterior building areas for repairs and replacements needed to ensure safe conditions, and perform routine preventative maintenance and repair procedures.
• General repair and maintenance of plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, HVAC system, water system.
• Painting throughout offices, halls, and galleries.
• Use heavy-duty cleaning apparatus and products, including pressure washers.
• Perform light electrical work (ballast changes, bulb replacement, fixture installation).
• Perform carpentry work for facilities and events (AC frames, bar displays, shelving units, etc.).
• Respond to unexpected building problems (rain leaks, flooding, toilet overflows, etc.).
• Proactively check for burned-out/non-functioning lighting and replace/repair as needed.
• Inspect and repair walls and floors, including paint touch-ups, drywall, tiles, and other flooring.
• Install, maintain, and repair equipment and fixtures (window AC units, terrace canopy, etc.).
• Remove snow, ice, and water from outdoor areas and install entryway mats.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

B. Maintain Cleanliness of Facilities

• Ensure all interior and exterior areas are clean, tidy, and safe for public and staff.
• Clean interior public areas before and after hours (restrooms, galleries, hallways, Visitor Kiosk).
• Clean exterior public areas (Courtyard, sidewalks), including raking, weed removal, power washing, garbage removal.
• Monitor cleanliness during public hours and restock restrooms as needed.
• Clean non-public areas (offices, workshop, loading dock).
• Respond to emergency cleaning requests.
• Move and assemble furniture (desks, filing cabinets, event furniture).
• Distribute mail and small packages.
• Remove graffiti, stickers, and vandalism.
• Perform other cleaning and maintainer duties as assigned.

C. Provide Event Assistance

• Maintain clean conditions throughout events, including restroom upkeep and trash removal.
• Set up and break down event equipment (staging, tables, chairs, heat lamps, cords, kegerators, etc.).
• Respond to emergency event needs.
• Provide other event support as assigned.

D. Building Protocol and Procedures

• Ensure all doors and windows are properly locked.
• Respond to Security instructions to ensure safety of patrons, staff, and artwork.
• Respond to fire alarms and incidents under direction of Operations and Security.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years of experience in building maintenance and repair, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of drywall, patching, and repair techniques.
• Experience using hand and power tools (table saw, miter saw, impact drills, etc.).
• Experience with window AC installation and service.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence; ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to read and interpret building drawings and floor plans.
• Comfort with computers and standard software (Gmail, Google Calendar, Microsoft Office).
• Ability to perform basic math and interpret drawings/schematics.
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables.

Compensation and Benefits

The position is full-time and permanent with a salary of $34.95 per hour.

• 20 days paid vacation
• 10 days paid sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 paid personal days
• 401(k) participation
• Life insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Transit, health, and dependent care FSA
• Pension plan

To apply, please submit a resume here.

PS1 is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

For more information, please visit: www.MoMAPS1.org.

Please note that due to a high volume of applicants, only those whose skills best fit the position will be contacted.

Summary

The Maintainers at MoMA PS1 are responsible for all heavy cleaning, maintenance and event setup around the museum’s facilities, including all public and non-public areas.

Supervision

Maintainers report to the Manager of Operations.

Responsibilities

A. Maintain cleanliness of facilities

• Ensure all interior and exterior areas are clean, tidy, and safe.
• Clean interior public areas before and after hours (restrooms, galleries, hallways, Visitor Kiosk).
• Tasks include restocking restrooms, sweeping, mopping, stripping, buffing, waxing floors, vacuuming carpets, dusting, emptying garbage, and recycling.
• Clean exterior public areas (Courtyard, sidewalks) including raking, weed removal, power washing, garbage removal.
• Monitor cleanliness throughout shift, especially during public hours.
• Clean non-public areas (offices, carpentry workshop, loading dock).
• Respond to emergency cleaning situations (floods, leaks, etc.).
• Move and assemble furniture and event supplies.
• Deliver mail and small packages.
• Remove graffiti, stickers, and vandalism.
• Perform other cleaning duties as required.

B. General maintenance and repair

• Monitor building areas for repairs and report issues.
• Check and replace lighting as needed.
• Inspect and repair walls and floors, including painting.
• Remove snow, ice, and water from outdoor areas and install entryway mats.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians as assigned.

C. Provide event assistance

• Maintain clean conditions during events.
• Setup and breakdown event equipment (staging, tables, chairs, heat lamps, extension cords, kegerators, etc.).
• Respond to emergency event needs.
• Perform additional event duties as assigned.

D. Building protocol and procedure

• Ensure all doors and windows are locked.
• Follow Security directions to maintain safety of patrons, staff, and artwork.
• Respond to fire alarms and incidents as instructed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year of experience in building maintenance or equivalent.
• Ability to use or learn hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to present information in small groups.
• Basic math skills (whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rate, ratio, percent).
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and solve simple problems.

Please note that only candidates whose skills best fit the position will be contacted. MoMA PS1 is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time permanent position with a salary of $24.52 per hour. Benefits include:

• 20 days paid vacation
• 10 days sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 personal days
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision
• Transit, health, dependent care FSA
• Pension plan

To apply, please submit a resume here.

PS1 is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

For more information, please visit: www.MoMAPS1.org.

Please note that due to a high volume of applicants, only those whose skills best fit the position will be contacted.

Summary

PS1 seeks an experienced Exhibitions Registrar to join a team of three registrars in the planning, documentation, and logistics surrounding a robust program of loans, exhibitions, and installations at MoMA PS1. The Registrar monitors fine art holdings at the museum at all times and implements policies and procedures to support the exhibition program and maintain best museum practices.

Supervision

This position reports to the Senior Registrar, Exhibitions, and works collaboratively across all museum departments including Program Production, Curatorial, External Affairs, Visitor Engagement, Security, Operations, and Administration, as well as with lenders, conservators, artists, couriers, and other collaborators. The Registrar works closely with one Assistant Registrar and regularly scheduled contract Registrars. In collaboration with the Assistant Installation Manager, the Registrar guides a team of seasonal gallery installation staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage logistical arrangements for transportation, customs clearance, packing, shipping estimates, and courier needs for borrowed artworks.
• Develop registration budgets by creating estimates, processing and tracking expenses, and reporting regularly on exhibition-related budgets.
• Issue loan agreements and review/negotiate lender terms in collaboration with the Director of Program Production, Curatorial leadership, MoMA Legal, and insurance agent.
• Plan installation and deinstallation schedules with the Program Production team, considering staffing, contract registrars, artists, couriers, conservators, shipping deadlines, and curatorial priorities.
• Adhere to best practices for art handling, movement, installation, storage, condition reporting, data management, packing, and shipping.
• Create and maintain condition reports and images.
• Work across departments to implement security protocols and floorplans for art safety; educate staff on art safety; maintain and distribute reference photos for exhibitions.
• Liaise with departments to maintain the museum’s incoming and outgoing shipping schedule.
• Serve as the on-site and off-site storage liaison; maintain inventories and exhibition data; coordinate deliveries; track insurance values; issue COIs.
• Collaborate with MoMA’s CEMS team to customize templates for MoMA PS1.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience managing exhibitions, including logistics for packing, transportation, customs, and courier needs for complex domestic and international loans.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing and managing registration budgets.
• Knowledge of standard museum loan/registration practices and fine arts insurance.
• Experience with art handling, transportation, and best practices.
• Familiarity with exhibition installation and experience supervising skilled teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication, negotiating skills, interpersonal skills, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Proficiency with museum database systems (TMS preferred) and Microsoft/Google software.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and support an ambitious program of temporary exhibitions.
• Ability to maintain a professional, positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to respond to art incidents during off-hours.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time permanent position with a salary range of $70,000–$75,000. Benefits include:

• 20 days paid vacation
• 10 days sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 personal days
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Transit, health, and dependent care FSA
• Pension plan

To apply, please submit a resume here.

PS1 is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

For more information, please visit: www.MoMAPS1.org.

Please note that due to a high volume of applicants, only those whose skills best fit the position will be contacted.

The Digital Marketing and Content Coordinator plays a key role in executing mission-aligned digital communications that engage audiences and drive visitation to MoMA PS1. Supporting all aspects of the Museum’s social media, email marketing, website, and digital visitor guides, this role helps ensure cohesive storytelling and a dynamic online presence across platforms. The Associate creates and edits compelling, audience-focused content; manages day-to-day digital channels; and collaborates with internal teams and external partners to coordinate assets and campaigns. With a strong sense of visual culture and current digital trends, the Digital Marketing Associate contributes to creative, data-informed strategies that strengthen community engagement and expand PS1’s reach locally and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Supports all aspects of the Museum’s social media, email marketing, digital visitor guide, and website strategy, including project management, asset sourcing, and coordination with internal stakeholders, agencies, and external partners.

• Drafts and edits appropriate and compelling marketing editorial copy for use across PS1’s digital platforms, including website, email marketing, digital visitor guide, and social media; uses such channels strategically to engage audiences, drive museum attendance, and grow event participation.

• Actively manages social media platforms, email CRM, website, and digital visitor guide, engaging and growing digital community through participation and conversation.

• Maintains compelling, consistent institutional voice across platforms.

• Monitors and responds to inquiries and comments on MoMA’s social media channels and newsletter program.

• Assist with department asset management, copy editing, and administrative needs.

• Oversees all social media channels, including Instagram, Threads, Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X, ensuring best-in-class content and a cohesive brand voice.

• Participates in content ideation and development, bringing strategic insights to enhance storytelling and audience connection.

• Stays abreast of trends and best practices in social media, email marketing, and other digital engagement platforms to identify new strategies and opportunities.

• Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.

Qualifications

• Experience creating compelling, social-first content, including video.

• Minimum one year of work experience (excluding internships), prior work in an arts or cultural organization a plus.

• Ability to translate institutional goals and programs into engaging, audience-focused digital content.

• Creative thinker with an understanding of visual culture, trends, and social media storytelling

Recommended Skills and Software: Canva, CRM software, Adobe Creative Suite, Sprout, Figma

Compensation and Benefits Salary: $55,000–$59,000

Benefits include 20 days paid vacation leave; 10 days paid sick leave; 11 paid holidays; and 3 paid personal days; participation in a 401(k) savings plans, life insurance; medical/health (including visual and dental); transit, health, and dependent care FSA; and pension plan.

To apply, please submit a resume here.

PS1 is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

For more information, please visit: www.momaps1.org.

Please note that due to a high volume of applicants, only those whose skills best fit the position will be contacted.