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Tomorrow (Tuesday, May 19th) my book on job hunting, Search Work, is officially out. That means you’ll be able to order it online or to your favorite bookstore, or maybe even find it at your local library. You can also check the shelves at Books are Magic, Greenlight Bookstore, Book Culture, and PowerHouse Arena in New York City, and other shops around the US.
Search Work aims to expand how we think and talk about job seeking. Is it a tedious mundanity, or a profound human experience that shapes how we think about the world and our place in it? Read and find out!
(If you know someone struggling through a job search, consider buying them a copy; job seekers have described it as “healing.”)
In case you missed it, read last week's newsletter.
Jobs
What: Freelancer, Content
Who: Artist Management Association was established to create and uphold standards for our community of commercial artist representatives by providing shared resources, education, and advocacy.
Where: Remote
How much: $1,300/mo (40 hrs/mo)
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What: Product Designer
Who: CivAI is a nonprofit that uses live demonstrations to inform lawmakers about risks from AI.
Where: Berkeley, CA
How much: $125-150k
→ contact submitter directly
What: Qualitative / Mixed-Methods Researcher
Who: Magic Cabinet shifts philanthropy to center community.
Where: Bay Area, CA
How much: $140-150k
What: Visual Design Assistant (Temp)
Who: ACLU works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Where: New York, NY
How much: $89,020
What: Assistant Public Art Director
Who: Creative Philadelphia provides creative and economic opportunities for all Philadelphians to thrive through the arts.
Where: Philadelphia, PA
How much: $80-90k
What: News Editor
Who: Jewish Currents is a magazine committed to the rich tradition of thought, activism, and culture on the Jewish left and the left more broadly.
Where: $80k
How much: Remote or New York, NY
What: Manager of Programs & Events; Communications Coordinator (PT)
Who: Historic Districts Council is the citywide advocate for New York City’s historic neighborhoods.
Where: New York, NY
How much: $60-65k; $30/hr
What: Video Editor (Contract)
Who: Hoffman Center for the Arts is a community arts organization spanning clay, gallery exhibitions, visual and literary arts, horticulture, and youth education.
Where: Remote
How much: $25/hr (1-3 hrs/wk)
What: Arts Immigration Case Manager / Paralegal
Who: CoveyLaw is a law firm specializing in immigration matters for non-US performing artists.
Where: Brooklyn, NY
How much: $52-84k
What: Sr. Farm Grants Manager
Who: Zero Foodprint is restoring the climate, one acre at a time.
Where: Remote (US)
How much: $80-93k
What: Business & Events Manager
Who: The Paris Review is a quarterly literary magazine.
Where: New York, NY
How much: $55-70k
What: Digital Content Coordinator
Who: Pioneer Works is a cultural center dedicated to experimentation, education, and production across the disciplines of art, science, music, and technology.
Where: Brooklyn, NY
How much: $50-65k
What: Videographer & Editor (PT)
Who: Lincoln Center is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City.
Where: New York, NY
How much: $65-75/hr
What: Program Associate
Who: AI Now Institute is a leader in the growing field of organizations engaged on the impact of AI on society.
Where: Remote (US)
How much: $90-110k
What: Director, Community Engagement
Who: The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education.
Where: New York, NY
How much: $91-93k
What: Head of Editorial & Platforms
Who: Mozilla is working to put control of the internet back in the hands of the people using it.
Where: Remote (US)
How much: $139-175k
What: Publications Manager
Who: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research is a pioneering institution dedicated to democratizing health data and advancing health equity.
Where: Los Angeles, CA
How much: $70,900-145,200
What: Sr. Program Officer, Education & Urban Affairs
Who: Charles H. Revson Foundation strives to expand knowledge, advance democratic values, and pursue the public good.
Where: New York, NY
How much: $180-200k
What: Generalist
Who: SAADA is a leading source for South Asian American history.
Where: Philadelphia, PA
How much: $60-90k
What: Studio Operations Manager
Who: Robert Young Architects is a design studio offering integrated services across architecture, interiors, furniture, and landscape.
Where: New York, NY
How much: $90-115k
What: Education & Outreach Programs Coordinator
Who: Giant Magellan Telescope is one of the most powerful ground-based telescopes ever engineered and will be one of the largest public-private funded science projects in history.
Where: Pasadena, CA
How much: $80-120k
What: Curatorial Assistant, Costume & Textiles
Who: RISD Museum is a dynamic space for creative exploration, learning, and community engagement.
Where: Providence, RI
How much: $21.85-28.40/hr
What: Director
Who: Yale Center for Collaborative Arts and Media is a vital space for interdisciplinary exploration.
Where: New Haven, CT
How much: $82k-131,500
What: Civil Rights Analyst
Who: City of Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards advances labor standards through community and business engagement, strategic enforcement, and innovative policy development, with a commitment to racial equity and social justice.
Where: Seattle, WA
How much: $50.60-58.79/hr
What: Research Analyst; Policy Analyst
Who: Knight-Georgetown Institute connects independent research with technology policy and design, with a focus on the online information environment.
Where: Washington DC
How much: $60-70k
What: Research Specialist
Who: Eviction Lab at Princeton University creates data, interactive tools, and research to help neighbors and policymakers understand the eviction crisis.
Where: Princeton, NJ
How much: Up to $60k
What: Writer, Small Business Newsletter
Who: City Cast Philly is the daily podcast and newsletter bringing you the local conversation in the city you love.
Where: Philadelphia, PA
How much: $40/hr
Classifieds
✷ At a Career Crossroads? ✷ Coherence Studio helps you get refreshingly clear on what you want to create for your next work chapter and how to make it happen. Coach Melissa Wong has led 3K+ client sessions helping values-led creatives navigate career transitions during times of big change.
✷ Find the People Who Move Your Mission ✷ The Worksphere connects creative, purpose-driven teams with talent that resonates. Thoughtful, human-first recruiting designed to align values, spark ideas, and build teams that don’t just work—they create meaningful impact.
✷ Want candid graduation photos on 35mm film? ✷ I’ll take atmospheric shots of you and your friends ahead of graduation. Sessions in New York available this spring; pricing flexible based on number of rolls + scans. Email [email protected] to book.
✷ A table worth pulling up a chair to ✷ Impact Table connects women leaders in philanthropy and social impact through curated peer circles, virtual and in-person events, and programming. Membership now open.
✷ Join the Neighborhood! ✷ Play a community-building bingo game, get access to a biweekly support group for building connections with neighbors, friends, and family! All while raising money for mutual aid causes chosen by bingo winners. Starting June 2026.
✷ Creative Reset: Giving Yourself Permission ✷ A no-pressure experience by StartupTools4Artists online for creatives who feel stuck or scattered. Reconnect to what you want, taking one clear step forward. Thurs. June 4th, 1, 2, or 5pm ET. Questions: [email protected]
Calls
New Residency: 2027 Grand Canyon Artist in Residence | Deadline: 7/15
The program provides artists the opportunity to engage visitors through exhibitions, workshops, performances, films, and participatory projects inspired by the land, cultures, and histories of the region. Support includes $800/week stipend and travel and supply budgets.
New Residency: Nadia Sophie Seiler Rare Materials Residency | Deadline: 5/22
The Nadia Sophie Seiler Rare Materials Residency is a one-year residency from July 2026 through May 2027 that provides library professionals with substantive exposure to rare materials cataloging, hosted at the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Yale Center for British Art. Includes a salary of $5,800/month.
New Residency: Headlands Artist-in-Residence Program | Deadline: 6/1
The Artist in Residence program awards fully sponsored residencies to approximately 50 local, national, and international artists each year. Residencies of four to ten weeks include studio space, chef-prepared meals, housing, travel and living expenses. Application fee: $45.
Residency: FloCo Painting Residency—Summer 2026 | Deadline: 5/24
Residency: Women's Studio Workshop Residency | Deadline: 5/30
Funding: Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation 2026 Grant for Writing on Sculpture | Deadline: 5/31
Funding: Working Assumptions Project Grants | Deadline: 6/1
Residency: 2026-27 BRIClab Residencies | Deadline: 6/5
Residency: Residenza Lago Scuro | Deadline: 6/7
Residency: ProjectArt Detroit Teaching Artist Residency | Deadline: 6/9
Call for Submissions: CriticalProductive Journal | Deadline: 6/10
Fellowship: MoMA Elaine and Alexandre Rosenberg Fellowship | Deadline: 6/10
Fellowship: 2026-2027 New City Critics Fellowship | Deadline: 6/11
Call for Submissions: 7ajr School for Creative Research/Resistance | Deadline: 6/15
Fellowship: Social Science Research Council Just Tech Fellowship | Deadline: 6/28
Funding: Franklin Furnace XENO PRIZE for Artists’ Books | Deadline: 7/4
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