Moma Ps1 Director Of Human Resources And Inclusion

About MoMA PS1

PS1 was born out of New York’s alternative space movement in the 1970s, transforming an abandoned nineteenth century schoolhouse in Long Island City, Western Queens, into a space for artists and their collaborators to generate ideas and present work.

Located in what was once an industrial enclave, the institution has now become a creative landmark in the fastest growing residential neighborhood in the country. Continuously responsive to the potential for collective impact, in 1976 PS1 was registered as an independent non-profit in a City-owned building. In 1982 it became the first Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) that focused on contemporary art as part of NYC’s Department of Cultural Affairs. Then, in 2000 PS1 also established an affiliation with the Museum of Modern Art and in 2010 it became known as MoMA PS1.

In 2022-23 we have a budget of approximately $11MM and are a team of around 55 employees, led by an independent Board of Directors. Embracing that we are by, for, and with artists, we are focusing on collective action to reach our local and global community in our programming. Working with an evolving constellation of practitioners, neighbors, and partners, we are committed to the critical work of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion. It is through these lenses that we examine and build our programs, relationships, and organizational culture.

We champion how artists are at the intersection of the social, cultural, and political issues of their time. We center equity in how we work and what we do.

We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements listed on this job description, but may not meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you, we encourage you to apply for this role.

SUPERVISION

The Director of Human Resources and Inclusion reports to the Deputy Director and supervises the Manager of Human Resources and a Museum Fellow, and works collaboratively across all museum departments, with unionized and non-unionized staff.

• QUALIFICATIONS 5-7 years of experience in human resources required; with solid experience leading organizational equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion initiatives.
• Manage and rollout a multi-year Museum Fellowship Program, ensure a robust program with learning opportunities and evaluate its success for future editions.
• Professional and positive attitude and demeanor, with exceptional oral and written communication skills; demonstrated skills in presenting information and facilitating positive dialogue.
• Collaborate with the Manager of HR to develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to secure a diverse candidate slate for all vacancies. Gather and monitor hiring statistical data as it relates to recruitment goals.
• Provide guidance to the HR Manager for all payroll and benefits administration related responsibilities and monitor relevant reports to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee the staff DEAI committee and, together with the Leadership Team, guide an annual refresh of our DEAI plan; establish new/revised goals, develop metrics and quantifiable measures of performance for the next DEAI plan. Support and ensure forward movement of DEAI goals in alignment with identified budgetary allocations.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time, multitask, take initiative, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with dynamic and rapidly shifting priorities.
• Experience in creating and strengthening partnerships, and aligning strategic efforts within a fast-paced organization with diverse staff, board, and audience.
• Excellent command of diversity and inclusion concepts.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Director by providing guidance and alignment of the Board DEAI Committee goals/initiatives, provide support for Board committee meetings and ongoing board DEAI initiatives, and provide regular updates at full Board quarterly meetings.
• Excellent organizational abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail with ability to not lose sight of the big picture.
• Maintains current knowledge on local, state and federal employment laws, trends and best practices, regulatory changes, as well as new technologies in human resources.
• Function as a confidential sounding board and vocal advocate for staff in their workplace triumphs, challenges, and concerns, with particular sensitivity to staff from underrepresented groups within the Museum.
• Update and manage the museum-wide performance development process, train staff and managers for bi-annual meetings, and ensure 100% compliance.
• RESPONSIBILITIES Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; union negotiations and grievances; investigations; performance management; policies and procedures; occupational health and safety; and leadership and professional development.
• Effective communicator with ability to communicate to different audiences such as (staff, trustees, senior leadership) and ability to break down complex concepts in ways better understood by a variety of audiences.
• Develop and implement a revised onboarding process that is effective, consistent with strengthening our organizational culture, and provides engagement with other departments, a broader understanding PS1, and recurring check-ins.
• Develop and execute wellness initiatives that complement our DEAI plan, improve work/life balance, and engage museum staff at all levels.
• Exceptional judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive situations and matters.
• Design and execute ongoing staff learning opportunities that incorporate skills development, inclusion and support staff’s further development of DEAI literacy and cultural competency.

Compensation And Benefits

This position is permanent and full-time with a salary range of $115,000 - $120,000. 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 optional 457b plan; life insurance; medical/health (including visual and dental); transit, and dependent care FSA; and pension plan.

TO APPLY

For additional information and to apply visit

https://www.momaps1.org/about/jobs

Covid 19 considerations: Candidates must be vaccinated for Covid 19.

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.