Part-time Temporary Gift Processing Assistant

Description

Up to 28 hours/week, through June 2026 

$22.50/hour  

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 

Reporting to the Assistant  Manager of Gifts Processing, the Part-Time Temporary Gifts Processing  Assistant provides support for the Membership and Gifts Processing Teams  by entering gifts and maintaining donor records in the Frick’s Raiser’s  Edge database. The Assistant handles data entry with the highest level  of accuracy and discretion, ensuring that gifts are entered in a timely  fashion. They will learn the Frick’s data entry and integration  procedures for the various channels by which the Frick receives  donations, including checks, credit cards, the Blackbaud and Acme  on-line portals, wire transfers and stocks. They will also assist in the  preparation of the weekly External Affairs Report.  

Qualifications 

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.  

• A good understanding of development and membership, as well as an interest in fine and/or decorative arts. 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and  verbal) and ability to interact with colleagues and constituents at all  levels. 
• Superb attention to detail and an ability to handle multiple projects and requests on an ongoing basis. 
• Computer fluency in Microsoft environment (Raiser’s Edge experience, or strong database skills is a plus) 
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred. 
• A flexible team player who enjoys challenges, collaboration, and innovation. 

Requirements

Physical Requirements 

The  candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the  position and, if requested, reasonable accommodation(s) 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. Ability to interact in-person with  colleagues and the public. Use common office tools and machines  (computer, phone). Ability to traverse throughout the office and  building(s) both inside and outside of the and visit different levels of  the buildings.  Ability to travel throughout New York City for  enrichment activities. Ability to carry/transport materials weighing up  to 20 pounds. 

Work Hours and Compensation 

This  role is a part-time temporary nonexempt role, the assistant will be  scheduled to work up to 28 hours/week. We anticipate employment to  continue through June 2026, without possibility of extension. The hourly  rate for this role is: $22.50. 

After initial in-person  training and orientation, this will be mostly remote role, however the  Assistant is expected to participate in in-person meetings and other  training as scheduled by their supervisor.  

Work schedule is generally expected to be 3-4 days per week with shifts scheduled 9:30 am-5:30 pm or 10:00 am-6:00 pm.  

Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection 

Part-time  employees and interns accrue sick leave up to 56 hours/year in  accordance with the New York City Earned Sick Time Act.

Paid  Holidays: part-time employees and interns receive paid time-off when  they would normally be scheduled to work on holidays The Frick is closed  to the public. These include New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial  Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day,  Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. 

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

Dining And  Museum Shop Discounts: The Frick maintains a Seamless/GrubHub Corporate  Account for all in-office food ordering. Employees working on-site may  access an $8/day discount toward meal delivery from Seamless. This  benefit is per employee per shift and is not transferable.  All  employees may access a discount in the Frick Museum Shop and the coffee  bar in the Museum.  

Application Process

Apply here or send resume and cover letter to:   

Assistant Manager of Gift Processing 

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