Research and Development Fellowship | MoMA R&D

Position summary:

The Research and Development Fellow supports the work of MoMA’s Research & Development (R&D), a department that connects the Museum’s mission with broader cultural and social issues. R&D’s primary platform is the MoMA R&D Salons, a series of public programs examining the Museum’s role as an R&D center for society.

Working closely with the Director of R&D, the R&D Fellow supports the shaping and implementation of the department’s initiatives through research, content development, and cross-departmental collaboration. The role also coordinates the planning and execution of the R&D Salons and related programs and maintains the department’s digital presence.

This is a two-year fellowship expected to commence in March, 2026 and conclude March, 2028.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development of themes, research frameworks, and content for the MoMA R&D Salons and other departmental initiatives.
• Conducts research on topics, individuals, organizations, and technologies relevant to MoMA R&D, and tracks trends in arts, culture, and technology.
• Contacts and engages with speakers and video makers for the MoMA R&D Salons through planning, execution, and follow-up.
• Maintains a database of potential speakers and video makers.
• Drafts and edits program materials, internal briefs, and content for the R&D website and related digital platforms.
• Coordinates scheduling, speaker coordination, AV and technical needs, documentation, rehearsal processes, and on-site event flow.
• Arranges travel, accommodations, and hospitality as needed.
• Serves as a liaison with curatorial departments, IT, Marketing and Communications, External Affairs, Membership, and other areas of the Museum.
• Identifies opportunities for integration of R&D content across exhibitions, programs, and digital platforms.
• Maintains and updates the R&D website, coordinating publishing schedules and digital materials.
• Documents program activities and assists in preparing reports and presentations as needed.
• Provides administrative coordination as required to support departmental operations, including scheduling, budgeting, correspondence, and payment processing.
• Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in communications, journalism, design criticism, arts administration, arts management or a related field.
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with diverse contributors and Museum departments.
• Familiarity with contemporary media and digital publishing tools.
• Experience with public program production and an understanding of AV, technical needs, and event workflows preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities, with comfort managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Mac Keynote, and basic Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff across departments and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, with self-direction.
• Proficient knowledge of basic office procedures, software, and skills.
• Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Reports to: Director, Research & Development

Salary: $54,000 per annum plus benefits. MoMA offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision (cost of coverage for each based on employees’ salary tier and plan selected), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 403(b) Retirement Plan, commuter benefits, dependent child care benefit, 529 College Savings Plan, and paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days, holidays).

Application instructions:

Candidates should apply online at MoMA Jobs and prepare an application packet that includes the following:

• Resume or CV
• Detailed letter of interest or cover letter; include the name of three references (letters from references are not required)
• One short format writing sample (no more than 400 words)

The deadline for applications is January 16, 2026 at 5:00pm EST. Applications without a letter of interest or writing sample will not be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement:

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Museum, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, or any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”).

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