Research Fellow (Fall 2026/Spring 2027)

About the role

The Climate Museum, a non-profit organization dedicated to climate change, seeks a Research Fellow to work 15 hours per week onsite at the Museum's office in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC. Compensation is $22-25 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with and be mentored by a small, dedicated team.
• Largely focus on supporting the curatorial team in developing a multidisciplinary exhibition about the power of the sun and the wind.
• Collaborate with the curatorial team to produce public programs in partnership with other organizations and cultural institutions.
• Assist with development and fundraising tasks, such as grant writing.

Requirements

Eligibility: College juniors, seniors, and graduate students during the 2026-2027 academic year. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. for the duration of the Fellowship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for climate issues, social justice, and/or museums.
• Exceptional research and writing skills and strong academic qualifications.
• Enterprising and ambitious, balanced with adaptability and collaborative skills.
• A growth mindset.
• Kindness and humor under pressure.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and ability to learn new software.
• Ability to maintain a flexible and positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

The position is an at-will employment position, but the intent is for the Fellowship to run for the full academic year, from September 2026 through May 2027.

Pay

$22-25 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Work 15 hours per week on weekdays, onsite in the Museum’s Hell’s Kitchen office during the hours of 10am–6pm Eastern time. Additional availability may be requested for evening and weekend events.

Application

To apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing why you are a strong candidate and why this position would be a good fit for you as well as us through the Climate Museum’s Submittable portal, linked here: theclimatemuseum.submittable.com/submit/360489/research-fellow-fall-2026-spring-2027. Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm Eastern time on Monday, July 27, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the Fellowship will begin in September 2026. Start and end dates are flexible depending on the applicant’s schedule.