Board & Government Affairs Associate

Inspired by daring artists, MoMA PS1 is committed to the exploration of contemporary art and culture, broadening perspectives on the issues of our day, and engaging New Yorkers and communities across the world. Founded in 1976, the institution was a defining force in the alternative space movement in New York City, transforming a 19-century public schoolhouse in Long Island City into a site for artistic experimentation and creativity. PS1 is affiliated with The Museum of Modern Art and a member of New York City’s Cultural Institutions Group (CIG).

Values

• We Are Artist-Centered: Deeply rooted in MoMA PS1’s history as an alternative space while embracing the forefront of contemporary practice, we cultivate a singular environment for artists to realize their visions.

• We Provide a Platform: PS1 draws connections between artists, communities, and art forms, cultivating encounters that reflect the breadth of contemporary culture today.

• We Foster Collaboration: Reciprocal and resourceful relationships are at the heart of PS1’s program, enabling us to be agile, responsive, and relevant.

• We Value Place: As stewards of a historic school building in New York City, PS1 invites artists to draw inspiration from this unique setting and its legacy as a site of experimentation.

• We Uplift Communities: Situated on Native land in Queens, one of the most diverse places in the world, PS1 embraces the intersection of global and local cultures.

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.

Summary

The Board and Government Relations Associate manages key relationships across the museum’s nonprofit Board and public stakeholders, ensuring high-level governance and the successful pursuit of public support.

Responsibilities

Government Relations - 50%

• Serve as a liaison to City, State, and Federal agencies
• Represent the museum at community board, CIG, and other community-based meetings and events
• Coordinate meetings or site visits for elected officials in coordination with museum lobbyists.
• Manage the public funding process, including identifying funding opportunities, drafting proposals in coordination with institutional giving team, managing submissions and reporting across various government platforms.
• Draft briefings, talking points, testimony, and one-pagers to provide elected officials and government agencies about MoMA PS1’s programs, initiatives and partnership opportunities.
• Maintain database of elected officials, staffers, and community leaders up to date, and lead regular outreach to keep them connected to the museum.

Board Governance - 25%

• Lead the execution of all Board and Committee meetings: manage scheduling, draft agendas and advance materials, and coordinate with General Counsel on formal record-keeping.
• Support incoming Board requests and coordinate the drafting, production, and execution of communications to Board members.

Administrative Support - 25%

• Provide administrative assistance to the Chief of External Affairs and the Communications & Audience Strategy team, including calendar management, expense reporting, and general departmental coordination.
• Provide additional administrative and project management support as needed.

Qualifications

• At least two years of work experience in nonprofit administration, government affairs, or public policy.
• Strategic and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to navigate complex political environments and manage strict compliance deadlines.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex policy or institutional information for public audiences.
• Ability to work independently, execute at a high level, and adapt to a fast-paced environment, while balancing individual priorities with a collaborative approach to shared decision-making and responsibility.
• Exceptional judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive situations and matters.
• Ability to participate in events during evenings and weekends.
• Passion for and understanding of PS1’s mission and program and the contemporary art ecosystem. 
• Ability to speak one of the top five (5) languages spoken in Queens, NY (Spanish, Chinese, Bengali, Korean, Russian) is an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is permanent and full-time with a salary range of $65,000. - $67,500. 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 visit Jobs - MoMA PS1 to submit a cover letter and resume.

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.

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Salary : $65,000 - $67,500