Join the Conference Committee

The Conference Committee provides a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, network, discuss best practices in the field, and, most importantly, help plan the Annual Conference.


The 2025 Conference Committee application is closed. If you are interested or have any questions, please email our Vice President, Jonathan Milard, at vicepresident@nycmer.org.


Conference Committee members:

  • Determine the conference theme through identification and discussion of key issues and trends in the field.
  • Work with professionals and students from around NYC and beyond.
  • Participate in one conference sub-committee (i.e., program, evaluation, engagement).
  • Review, debate, and select proposals.
  • Take on the role of Conference Shepherd, working with presenters as they plan their sessions and helping with logistics on the day-of.
  • Work together to ensure that the conference runs smoothly.


Plus, Conference Committee members receive a complimentary ticket to the conference, as a thank you for all their hard work.

Conference Committee requirements:


  • Attend 5 out of 8 two-hour planning meetings, which will take place largely virtually on Tuesdays each month, starting at 6 pm (except February, which will go long).
  • Attend the extended session selection meeting on February 18, and the Annual Conference in May.
  • Actively participate and communicate promptly via email.
  • Be or become a NYCMER member.


If you have any questions, please email our Vice President, Jonathan Milard, at vicepresident@nycmer.org.

As an applicant, you should have some background in museum education, either coursework or professional work, and be interested in pursuing a career in museum education. You must be self-motivated, have excellent communication and organizational skills, and have the ability to work collaboratively with different members of the board as well as NYCMER members and partnering organizations. Priority will be given to candidates based in New York City.


Time commitment is October 2024 – June 2025. Weekly hours will vary; evening availability is required. A stipend of $1,350 per semester ($2,700 total) is available for this position. 


Application materials:


  • Prepare an uploadable version of your resume/CV
  • Prepare a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and the NYCMER organization, your background in museum/education/related areas, and your hopes/plans for the future.
  • Identify and alert two people who will provide recommendations for you.
  • These should be colleagues, teachers, or other peers who can speak to your professional skills and interests.
  • If needed, we will contact them directly through email with specific questions.

 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the NYCMER VP, Jonathan Milard, at vicepresident@nycmer.org.