Jobs, Interns, and Volunteers
The Museum looks for enthusiastic, energetic, and professional individuals to be part of our team through a variety of opportunities including permanent staff positions, grant-funded positions, internships and volunteer positions.
The Museum is committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as New York City and the audiences who are curious about learning more about its history and engaging in contemporary urban issues. Our staff members are dedicated to working towards a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring city museum in the world.
The Museum of the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the Museum provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination with respect to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identification, marital status, military status or veteran, national origin, political association, political/personal convictions, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, geographic location, philosophies, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws, in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off, and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria including training, experience, and suitability.
Jobs
Chief Content Officer
Under the visionary leadership of director and president Stephanie Hill Wilchfort, and in partnership with a forward-thinking, energetic board, MCNY is in a period of transformation, with plans to reimagine the ways MCNY engages the public. To support this evolution, MCNY seeks a Chief Content Officer (CCO) who will oversee all content areas, including exhibitions, public and educational programs, and collections, in support of the Museum’s overall mission, strategy, and operations. The CCO will be charged with developing a relevant, dynamic, immersive, interactive museum experience that attracts a wide range of audiences interested in exploring the rich history of New York City. They will directly supervise ~25 staff members in curatorial, collections, education, public programs, and exhibition installation.
Development Operations Manager
The Development Operations Manager is an essential member of the Development team that will be responsible for managing the overall operational efficiencies of the Development department. Key responsibilities encompass overseeing and optimizing the Development team’s use of Museum databases (in particular, Altru); managing gift entry and acknowledgement processes; delivering regular reports to the Museum’s Finance department; coordinating intra- and inter-departmental meetings; and providing administrative support. The Development Operations Manager must be highly analytical and detail-oriented, and possess a solid understanding of fundraising fundamentals. This is a full-time, regular position that reports directly to the Executive Vice President.
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Associate, Visitor Services (Seasonal)
The Associate, Visitor Services is an essential member of the Visitor Services and Retail Experience team that will be responsible for providing a welcoming experience for visitors to the Museum from New York City, across the country, and around the world. As a person who is the first point of contact for our visitors, the Visitor Services/Retail Associate is an Ambassador for the Museum and should represent the Museum in the best light possible by being friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and engaging. This is a part-time, seasonal position that reports directly to the Manager, Visitor Services and Retail Experience.
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Executive Assistant & Office Manager
The Executive Assistant & Office Manager is an essential member of the Executive team that will be responsible for managing the office of the Director/President, providing direct support to the executive team, and assisting with Trustees activities. Acting as the first point of contact for both internal and external visitors, inquiries, and requests directed to the President’s office, this pivotal role requires a blend of administrative expertise, communication skills, and a passion for the arts and culture of New York City. The Executive Assistant & Office Manager must be detail-oriented, capable of handling multiple priorities, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and exhibit a high level of professionalism and discretion. This is a full-time, onsite, in-person regular position that reports directly to the Director/President.
Manager, Professional Learning
The Manager of Professional Learning is an essential member of the Museum’s Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center and will be responsible for developing curriculum and leading high-quality, interactive, and learner-driven workshops, courses, and tours for K-12 educators and teachers that are aligned with best practices in history, art, and/or civics education. The ideal candidate will have direct experience facilitating professional learning programs, working with or in NYC Public Schools, and/or developing content and curricula for K-12 educators in a museum, school, or educational non-profit setting. They will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, a passion for advancing equity and addressing structural racism within nonprofit organizations, and a familiarity with Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) or similar frameworks. In a highly collaborative role, they will work closely with colleagues in the Education Center responsible for student, family, community, and youth programming, as well as with colleagues in the curatorial, collections, and marketing & communications departments and guest scholars, artists, and community advisors. This is a full-time, regular position and will report directly to the Director of Education.
Collections Management Assistant
The Collections Management Assistant is an essential member of the Collections team that focus on costume and textile preparations for our upcoming spring 2025 exhibition. Working closely with the Collections Manager for Costume and Textiles, the Collections Management Assistant will be responsible for ensuring best practices in preventive conservation, collections care, and database management within a collaborative environment. This is a part-time, temporary position that reports directly to the Manager, Costumes Collections.
Chief Development Officer
The Chief Development Officer is a dynamic and strategic leader of the Executive team that will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the museum's operations, exhibitions, programs, and capital initiatives. This position oversees a staff of at least six team members, plus consultants and contractors. This is a full-time, regular position that reports directly to the President.
Manager, Field Trip Experiences
The Manager, Field Trip Experiences is an essential member of the Education team plays a pivotal role in bringing dynamic, educational experiences to life for school and camp groups. This position is primarily responsible for the seamless coordination and fulfillment of all field trips, including scheduling, logistical support, and ensuring exceptional teaching quality. The Manager collaborates closely with cross-departmental teams to guarantee the smooth processing of groups and maintain accurate data tracking and reporting. In addition to overseeing logistics, the Manager will also take the lead on guiding field trips when needed, depending on scheduling and educator availability. This is a full-time, regular position that works in tandem with the Assistant Director of Student and Family Learning and reports directly to the Director of Education.
Internships
The Museum does not currently have any internship opportunities available at this time.
Volunteers
Primary Volunteer Positions are located at the Main Entrance Greeter Desk. Volunteers will be assigned a regular weekly two-hour time slot. Preference is given to those available on weekends. Some volunteers will initially be trained only as substitutes. Volunteers who have at least one year of experience at the Greeter Desk may apply to be trained as Docents to give exhibition tours to visitors.
Please click here to fill out the primary application.
**Volunteer applications are closed at the moment; all new applicants will be placed on waitlist**
How To Apply
Jobs
To apply for an open full-time or part-time position, qualified individuals can send their resume with cover letter and salary range to the attention of Human Resources at jobs@mcny.org (preferred method) or mail to Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029.
Fellowships
To apply for a fellowship, please submit the requested materials to the contact person as listed in the full job description above.
