Functions Facilitator Fellowship

2026-2027 Functions Facilitator Fellowship

The National Museum of Mathematics is pleased to announce the MoMath Functions Facilitator Fellowship program.  A limited number of May 2026 graduates from around the country will be accepted for this highly selective, paid, year-long opportunity to work in museum administration at the National Museum of Mathematics, where they will:

• Ensure all events in the Museum, particularly private events, meet and exceed expectations of excellence.
• Serve as the first point of contact for potential clients and vendors.
• Provide full customer service and administrative support related to venue sales, events, donors, and members.
• Conduct research with a targeted focus to identify and cultivate potential clients.
• Actively market the Museum space for events, working both directly and in collaboration with the communications team.
• Build and maintain relationships with event planners, caterers, vendors, donors, and members to promote events, donations, and membership.
• Respond to general inquiries and provide specific information about availability, features, restrictions, and contract terms.
• Arrange and conduct venue tours for prospective clients and provide thorough follow-up to close event sales.
• Manage and maintain an accurate rental calendar to avoid or mediate scheduling conflicts.
• Oversee planning and logistical needs related to event production, including meeting with clients and caterers on site as needed.
• Work closely with the finance team to maintain and update client event files, ensure accurate and timely invoicing, track accounts receivable, and monitor revenue and expenses.
• Collect and maintain required documentation from customers and vendors, including licenses, certificates of insurance, and hold harmless agreements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date membership and donor information.
• Acknowledge, communicate, and record all donations.
• Coordinate audiovisual needs, catering, vendor schedules, staffing, set-up, access, and cleaning.
• Coordinate load-in and load-out with vendors and internal staff.
• Communicate with floor managers, staff, technology team, and other internal teams to ensure events are executed at a high level of excellence.
• Be available in person during events to address any issues that may arise.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a 3.5 GPA or higher; math or STEM majors preferred but not required.
• Experience planning and running events; sales experience a plus.
• Ability to approach events through a customer service and fundraising lens.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven record of sound judgment in executing responsibilities.
• Efficient administrative skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to adapt quickly and troubleshoot effectively.
• Flexibility in scheduling, including multiple evenings per week and some weekends, sometimes with short notice.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Authorization to work in the United States for 14 months without visa sponsorship from the Museum.

This is an hourly position paid at $20 per hour.  Total compensation for the 2026–2027 fellowship program will be approximately $50,000, with roughly $47,000 paid during the program and a $3,000 completion bonus.

To apply, please email the following to jobs@momath.org with a subject line that includes “MoMath Functions Facilitator Fellowship” and your first and last name:

• A cover letter that explains how you meet the qualifications for the position.
• A current résumé, including grade point average.
• A statement describing your views on mathematics or a life experience you’ve had related to mathematics (no more than one page, please).
• Three letters of reference, including two from your college math professors and one from your most recent manager or supervisor from a position you’ve held.  (Letters should be submitted directly by your recommenders to jobs@momath.org.)

Fellows must be able to be present in New York City from December 17, 2026, through December 31, 2027 (December Fellows), or from July 9, 2027, through July 29, 2028 (Summer Fellows), and will be responsible for securing their own accommodations.