Manager of Community and Government Affairs at The Frick Collection – New York, New York

Full-time, Exempt

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. In addition to special exhibition galleries and education spaces, we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces. The Museum and Art Research Library reopened to the public in April 2025.

Workplace culture

At the Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports 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.

The Frick Collection provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to personal characteristics such as 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, or other characteristics protected 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.

Position Summary

The Manager of Community and Government Affairs will serve as a resource for our community and will be a crucial link between The Frick Collection and the Frick Art Research Library and various important constituencies.

Reporting to the Head of Visitor Services, the Manager of Community and Government Affairs’ primary function will be to serve as a principal point of contact, accessible to external constituents in relation to the Frick’s day-to-day operations. This position will be an integral part of the External Affairs team and is responsible for a range of activities supporting the institution including but not limited to managing and maintaining relationships with elected officials and agencies, community organizations and neighbors, supporting public funding and grant application efforts, and developing and overseeing the Frick’s tourism program.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in government/community affairs –in a cultural institution preferred– with exceptional communications and relationship-building skills.

• Experience in community or government and/or donor relations, and interfacing with public entities.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Experience drafting original correspondence.
• Ability to interact and build strong relationships with colleagues and constituents at all levels: peer institutions, public officials and their staffs, high-level donors, and other stakeholders.
• Comfortable public speaker.
• Comfortable on social media and with databases, ideally Raiser’s Edge.
• Experience with government grants at the NYC, NYS, and/or federal level is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree.

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.

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 15 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.

Paid 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 transit benefit, flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and commuting costs.

Employment Status and Compensation

The annual salary for this full-time exempt role is commensurate with skills and experience with a salary range of $75,000 - $80,000.

This is a full-time in-person role. Additionally, The Frick Collection hosts events and other activities on evenings and weekends, the Manager of Community and Government Affairs may be relied upon to work to support these evening and weekend activities.

Application Process

Apply here or send resume and cover letter to:

Head of Visitor Services

The Frick Collection

1 East 70th Street

New York, NY 10021

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

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

Benefits subject to change and may differ based on employee status.