Senior Manager of Young Fellows

Background

Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.

The collection originated with Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), who bequeathed his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public for their enjoyment. The institution’s holdings—which encompass masterworks from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century—have grown over the decades, more than doubling in size since the opening of the museum in 1935. A critical component of the institution is the Frick Art Research Library, founded in 1920 by Helen Clay Frick, daughter of the museum’s founder. Recognized as one of the world’s top art history research centers, it has served students, scholars, and members of the public free of charge for generations.

The Frick has undergone a comprehensive renovation and was open in a temporary home, Frick Madison, from 2020 through early 2024, while renovations were underway at the mansion on 70th Street. Construction has progressed rapidly and, in addition to special exhibition galleries and education spaces, we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces. Frick Madison is now closed to the public. The Museum and Art Research Library reopened to the public in April.

Workplace culture

At the Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports diversity and work-life balance. The Frick strives to provide our employees with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits in a beautiful and pleasant work setting, while offering an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at The Frick Collection, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of Development, the Senior Manager of Young Fellows: 

• Develops a portfolio of approximately 150 to 200 prospects, with a focus on getting to know as many Young Fellows as possible
• Manages all aspects of the Young Fellows program (which has tripled in size in recent months), including the solicitation and acknowledgment process and the development of an exciting event calendar each year aimed at retention and growth
• Tracks and forecasts revenue and expense budgets for the Young Fellows
• Assists in the implementation and strategies around the engagement of the Young Fellows Steering Committee
• Executes all logistics for events related to the Young Fellows programs, from the drafting of the invitations to working with the Special Events team on catering and rentals to planning staffing and run of show
• Assists with the planning and logistics of the Director’s Trips and Young Fellows Curatorial Trips
• Other tasks may be assigned as needed, flexibility is required

Requirements

The education and/or experience requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. 

Minimum three to five years of professional experience in a nonprofit development office or equivalent work experience, preferably with work done in membership and event fundraising. A demonstrated track record of soliciting and closing gifts is required. Excellent organizational and communications skills (both written and verbal). Superb attention to detail and an ability to handle multiple projects and requests on an ongoing basis. Weekend and evening events may be required. Computer fluency in Microsoft environment plus Raiser’s Edge and Acme. Bachelor’s Degree (major in art history, English, or communications preferred). An interest in fine and/or decorative arts is beneficial.

Physical Requirements

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Physical requirements are comparable to most office roles: the ability to interact in-person with colleagues and use common office tools and machines (computer, phone); and the ability to traverse throughout the offices and building(s) both inside and outside of the museum, and visit different levels of the building. Ability to carry/transport materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Employment Status and Compensation

This is a full-time exempt role. The annual salary is $80,000. 

Since Development and External Affairs host events and other activities for members, donors, and Young Fellows on evenings and weekends, the Senior Manager of Young Fellows may be relied upon to support and participate in these evening and weekend events.

Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection

Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays, all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day and four floating holidays: two may be used in the first half of the calendar year, two may be used in the second half of the calendar year. 

Sick and Vacation time: Eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick and 12 vacation days their first year of employment. In subsequent years, eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 25 vacation days/year. 

Family leave: In addition to adhering to all federal family leave laws, we provide all eligible employees with paid bereavement and family leave.

Health, Dental and Vision insurance: all full-time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in employer sponsored benefits plans. Employees contribute to the cost of health insurance based on income level and type of coverage selected. 

Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance: the Frick covers the entire cost of these benefits for all full-time employees. The life insurance benefit is up to three times the employee’s annual salary. 

Retirement: The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement by offering participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan – 403(b) and a defined benefit pension plan. We also offer retiree health benefits for retirees and their eligible dependents. 

Wellness Programs at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets. 

Additional benefits include discounted Metro Cards/Transit Checks, flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and commuting costs.

Apply here or send resume and cover letter to:    

Associate Director of Development

The Frick Collection

1 East 70th Street

New York, NY 10021

This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.