The Jewish Museum is open 11 am - 6 pm. Please review visitor policies.
The Jewish Museum is open 11 am - 6 pm. Please review visitor policies.
1109 5th Ave at 92nd St
New York, NY 10128
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Installation view of Scenes from the Collection. Photo by Sarah Wass.
The Jewish Museum is an art museum rooted in Jewish culture that serves people of all religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. As an identity-based institution representing a historically marginalized people, the Museum plays an important role among cultural institutions to fight against all forms of bigotry and discrimination and to promote understanding among wide audiences. The Jewish Museum invites applicants of all backgrounds to consider joining the Museum in its work.
The Jewish Museum is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all and to promoting a positive work culture that celebrates difference, challenges prejudice, and ensures fairness. Integrity, collegiality, and excellence are central to the Museum’s values. These values, along with an institution-wide commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access & Inclusion (DEAI), are embedded in the Museum’s strategic plan and will be the focus of a comprehensive DEAI action plan.
The Jewish Museum seeks a detail-oriented, multi-tasker to manage its facility rental program and to oversee on-site Museum events, including exhibition openings, member viewings, shabbat dinners, and more.
The Museum’s Security Guards play a vital role in maintaining the security and safety of the Museum premises, assets, visitors, and staff, while also serving as ambassadors with the Museum’s visitors and guests.
The Senior Coordinator, School & Family Programs teaches gallery and studio programs and coordinates partnerships within the Education Department for school and family programs.
The Director is a senior member of the Leadership team of the Jewish Museum’s Development Department, reporting to the Chief Development Officer.
We are seeking additional per diem educators to primarily conduct virtual tours for adult groups, however, some on-site gallery teaching opportunities may also be available.
The Special Events Associate supports a large variety of events produced by the Special Events Department including but not limited to the annual Purim Ball Gala, Art and Design Tour, New York Jewish Film Festival Opening Night, donor cultivation and fundraising events, and travel opportunities for members and donors.
Through personal visits and targeted solicitations, the Assistant Director will oversee a distinct portfolio, as well as provide mentorship and guidance for members of the Major Gifts team.
The Audio-Visual Projectionist Assistant provides audio/visual services to all Museum departments.
The Jewish Museum seeks a Budget Manager to oversee an annual operating budget of approximately $22M. This position is responsible for the preparation of annual and capital budgets, budget reporting and analysis.
The Junior Graphic Designer will create engaging materials and maintain the Museum’s overall visual identity in support of exhibitions, programs, fundraising, onsite signage, and multi-channel advertising campaigns.
The Chief Operating Officer will report to the Helen Goldsmith Menschel Director, Claudia Gould, and will serve as one of two Senior Members (in tandem with the Senior Deputy Director) on the Leadership Team. The Chief Operating Officer will oversee approximately 25 staff members.
The Sales Associate is an ambassador of the Jewish Museum who provides guests with a positive museum and shopping experience.
The Jewish Museum is seeking to hire an Accountant who is experienced in Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), knowledgeable in Nonprofit GAAPs, and with 2 to 4 years of transactional/corporate accounting experience. This position is under the supervision of Assistant Controller of the Museum’s Finance Department.
The Jewish Museum seeks an experienced building engineer to provide critical facility support by maintaining, troubleshooting, and servicing all aspects of the building mechanical systems.
The Jewish Museum seeks a Membership & Development Operations Assistant as the primary contact for the Museum’s members and to provide critical administrative support to the entire department. The Assistant reports to the Manager of Membership & Development Operations, and works with staff across departments as needed.
The Administrative Coordinator, Curatorial provides critical support to the Chief Curator and Senior Deputy Director for Program Administration and helps ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the Curatorial Department.
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The Jewish Museum's year-round Internship Program provides an opportunity to participate in the day-to-day operations of one of New York City's leading museums of art and culture.
The Jewish Museum is currently offering paid hybrid internships for undergraduate and graduate students. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our 2022-23 Academic Year Internships.
Please review the application instructions in the internship posting that you are applying for, and email your resume, cover letter, completed internship application form (PDF), and any other required materials to:
interns@thejm.orgYou will receive an automatic reply acknowledging receipt of your application materials. A staff member will contact you directly if we decide to schedule an interview.
Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
The Jewish Museum is hosting paid part-time internships during the academic year for undergraduate and graduate students in the NYC area.
Volunteers play an integral role at the Jewish Museum, providing support to many aspects of Museum operations.
There are no volunteer positions at this time, but please check back for future opportunities.
The Jewish Museum offers the volunteer positions listed on this page and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Time commitments vary depending on the position.