Overview
Spring 2025
One position available
Full-time up to 35 hours/week, 12 weeks
Compensation: $27.50 per 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. Construction has progressed rapidly and, in addition to special exhibition galleries and education spaces, we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces. Frick Madison is now closed to the public. Staff have moved back to 1 East 70th Street and the museum will reopen to the public on April 17.
Workplace Culture
At the Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports diversity and 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at The Frick Collection, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic as established 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.
Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Fellowship Description
Since 1938, the Frick’s concert series has captivated audiences with performances by world-class soloists, chamber groups, and pioneering early music ensembles. Following a hiatus during the institution’s renovation and enhancement, the series returns in the new Stephen A. Schwarzman Auditorium, opening April 2025. This spring, the Frick will present a two-week music festival inaugurating the new Stephen A. Schwarzman Auditorium. Audiences are invited to experience an expansive program of baroque, classical, and twentieth- and twenty-first-century music, presented by extraordinary soloists and ensembles.
Working with the Matthew C. Pietras Head of Music and Performance, the Ayesha Bulchandani Music Fellow will participate in the implementation of concert programs related to the museum’s reopening. Their responsibilities will include managing logistics for concerts and events, collating artist materials and written content, managing music licensing compliance, drafting payment requisitions for music related payments, and conducting archive research at the direction of the Head of Music and Performance. Additionally, the fellow will attend all performances as part of the Spring Music Festival, serving as an artist-liaison and point of contact for rehearsal, backstage and performance needs. They will also observe and learn technical aspects of concert production including high quality audio, video recording and livestreaming.
The Ayesha Bulchandani Music Fellowship is established in honor of Annette Patricia Bulchandani.
Requirements
The Ayesha Bulchandani Music Fellowship is open to college graduates or university students requiring financial support for tuition and/or who are first-generation college students in performance, composition, musicology, production or other relevant fields. Fellows will work at the Frick for a consecutive 12-week period to learn about and participate in various aspects of music administration and production. Each Fellow will be referred to as the “Ayesha Bulchandani Music Fellow” during their respective tenures in the position.
Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. International candidates must have eligibility to participate in paid fellowship placements in the U.S. Applicants are responsible for their own housing and travel arrangements.
Time Commitment
The fellowship is 12-weeks in length with tentative start and end dates of April 14-July 7, 2025, with activities generally carried out five days per week, Monday-Friday. During the period of the Spring Music Festival (April 24-May 11), weekend work will be required. Fellows will need to commit to working on the following dates to assist with daytime/evening rehearsals and performance logistics:
Thursday, April 24
Saturday, April 26
Thursday, May 1
Saturday, May 3
Sunday, May 4
Thursday, May 8
Sunday, May 11
More information about the Spring Music Festival can be found via: https://www.frick.org/programs/concerts
Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection
Paid Holidays: All full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays, all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day. Including 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: All eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick and 12 vacation days their first year of employment.
Family leave: We provide all eligible employees with paid bereavement leave and paid family leave, and we adhere to federal family leave laws.
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance: All eligible full-time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in employer-sponsored benefit 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 eligible full-time employees. The life insurance benefit is up to three times the employee’s annual salary.
Wellness Programs at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships, and a discount on bike helmets.
Metro Card: all temporary interns/fellows will receive a monthly unlimited Metro Card for the month(s) they are working at The Frick.
Meal discount: When employees, interns, and fellows are working onsite, they may access a discount on food pickup or delivery through Seamless/Grubhub.
Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and commuting costs.
Stipend
In addition to hourly compensation and the aforementioned benefits, we provide an onboarding stipend of $1,500.00 to cover travel or other expenses to all interns/fellows who are engaged to work onsite. The Frick will cover the cost of professional development activities for the fellow of up to $1,000 during the 12-week term of the fellowship. At the conclusion of the fellowship, the fellow will provide a written report describing their fellowship experience including professional development activities undertaken.
Application Process and Timeline
Applications for the Spring 2025 Ayesha Bulchandani Music Fellowship must be submitted no later than March 10, 2025.
Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews, and applicants will be notified in April 2025.
Submit PDF of cover letter and résumé.
Include the following in your cover letter:
- Your reasons for applying for the fellowship, including a statement describing how this fellowship would enhance your career plans or academic course of study
- Your availability between April – July 2025
- The names, professional affiliations, and email addresses of two references, at least one of which must be academic
- A brief statement describing your financial aid status or financial need, if applicable.
Candidates who reflect diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those from underserved communities, first-generation students, and individuals who have faced financial challenges are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply here or send required materials to:
Music and Performance DepartmentThe Frick Collection
1 East 70th StreetNew York, NY 10021
Please note that fellowship applications to multiple departments are not accepted; please apply to only one department.