Director of Corporate Partnerships
Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, New York, United States
Posted January 5, 2026
150000 - 175000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Job Description
The Director of Corporate Partnerships leads the Museum’s corporate fundraising program, securing support from national and global corporations for exhibitions, education programs, special projects, and general operations.
Requirements
- B.A.; Master's degree in business and/or Arts Management preferred
- Minimum of 7-8 years professional experience in event planning, sales/marketing, and/or development, preferably in a museum, non-profit, or arts-related organization, or corporate environment.
- Minimum 4 years with strong managerial experience
- Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or familiarity with database programs
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in public speaking (desired, not mandatory)
- Ability to make sound judgments and decisions
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) elections
- Generous Paid Time Off benefits
- Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit
- Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
- Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike
