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
Museum Tour Guide
The Museum Tour Guide is an essential member of the Visitor Services team that will be responsible for making the Museum accessible to all different visitors by making the exhibitions come alive including, but not limited to, running group, private, and virtual experiences. Tours may be scheduled any day of the week between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, including occasional after-hours and weekend shifts (weekends typically 10:00 AM–6:00 PM). This is a part-time, per diem position that reports directly to the Manager, Group Tours.
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Manager, Individual Giving
The Manager of Individual Giving is an essential member of the Development team that will be responsible for advances the Museum’s philanthropic goals by creating and implementing effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and events for mid-level donors and prospects in the $1,000-$25,000, including the Starlight Circle, President’s Circle, and Abbott Circle affinity groups. The Individual Giving Manager will also manage the Museum’s Patron Program/Annual Fund, including working with development staff on cultivation and stewardship events and engagement opportunities, and executing a strong calendar of development communications in partnership with the Marketing and Communications Team and Manager of Membership and Development Communications. This is a full-time, regular position that reports directly to the Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts.
Senior Manager, Corporate Relations
The Senior Manager, Corporate Relations is an essential member of the Development team that will be responsible for managing the Museum’s corporate funder portfolio, including a corporate membership program, calendar of engagement events, customized sponsorships, and more. A line of growing revenue for the Museum, the Sr. Manager will partner with the Director, Institutional Giving and Museum Leadership to build out new opportunities for support and engagement, including grants for exhibitions and programs, special events sponsorships, the corporate membership program, and more. This role will work closely with the Special Events and Individual Giving teams, as well as programs, education, and curatorial staff across the Museum. This is a full-time, regular position that reports directly to the Director, Institutional Giving.
Senior Manager, Membership and Development Communications
The Senior Manager, Membership and Development Communications is an essential member of the Development team that will responsible for all aspects of the Museum’s General Membership program, as well as donor communications and appeals for annual donors giving gifts <$1,000. Additionally, the Sr. Manager is the Development Department’s liaison to the Marketing and Communications Team and oversees coordination of the team’s communications calendar, campaign strategy, email outreach, donor newsletters, etc. The Sr. Manager works closely with other members of the development team and with programs staff to execute high-quality member programs, cultivation events, and onsite and digital acquisition efforts. This is a full-time, regular position that will report directly to the Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts.
Education Operations Coordinator
The Education Operations Coordinator is an essential member of the Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center that will be responsible for coordinating and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the Education Center. The Coordinator supports the Manager, Field Trip Experiences in the daily operations of field trip reservations, providing high-level customer service to external educators and groups over the phone and via email in advance of their visit. The Coordinator also welcomes daily field trip groups arriving at the Museum, ensuring a seamless and organized experience from arrival to departure. In addition, the Coordinator assists with general operational and administrative needs for the department, including ordering and stocking materials, coordinating space bookings, helping with program set-up and break-down, and processing financial transactions. As a full-time member of the Education Center, they also take part in staff trainings, including in Museum exhibition content. The Education Operations Coordinator helps fulfill the Museum’s Education and Engagement mission by making it possible for students to engage with the Museum’s programs, where they examine the city’s past so that they may understand the present and envision their role in shaping the future. This is a full-time, regular position that reports directly to the Manager, Field Trip Experiences.
Manager, Facilities
The Facilities Manager is an essential member of the Building Management team that will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the facility, including maintenance, custodial, security, and building operations – with a focus on event coordination and management. As the Manager of Facilities, you are essentially the face of the Museum for many who interact with our physical space. Your responsibilities extend beyond the technical aspects of building operations, encompassing a vital component of our visitor experience. Your attention to detail in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment, coupled with your proactive approach to event management, is critical to creating a positive and lasting impression on our guests. This position oversees full-time and part-time security and custodial staff, as well as consultants as needed. This is a full-time, regular position that reports directly to the Chief Engineer/Director of Facilities.
Chief Curator and Deputy Director
The Museum seeks a visionary and strategic Chief Curator & Deputy Director to shape and lead the Museum's curatorial and content initiatives as it enters a transformative era. Working under the dynamic leadership of Director and President Stephanie Hill Wilchfort, the Chief Curator & Deputy Director will drive the creation of compelling, immersive, and meaningful experiences that resonate with diverse audiences and celebrate the complex history and culture of New York City. This role oversees a team of approximately 25 responsible for all exhibitions, public programs, educational offerings, and collection initiatives.
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.
