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Brooklyn Museum

Museum Attendant Guard

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$42K/yr

Communicates Museum policies regarding the safety of the collection and ensures staff and visitors ... Senior Manager, Public Safety Position type: Full-time Salary: $42,071 Union status: Union- DC37 ...

Brooklyn Museum

Museum Attendant Guard

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$42K/yr

Communicates Museum policies regarding the safety of the collection and ensures staff and visitors ... Senior Manager, Public Safety Position type: Full-time Salary: $42,071 Union status: Union- DC37 ...

The Jewish Museum

Education Intern

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18/hr

Create slideshow presentations for virtual tours using the Museum's Digital Asset Management System (training will be provided) * Write Alt Text for works of art in the Museum's collection (training ...

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Studio Museum in Harlem

Security Guard

New York, NY · On-site

$22/hr

Guards are responsible for communicating Museum policies regarding the safety of the collection and ... De-escalation, crowd control, management of aggressive behavior, physical security, conflict ...

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How much do museum collection manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for museum collection manager in New York is $64,244.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,300.00 and $71,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a museum collection manager do?

A Museum Collection Manager is responsible for the care, organization, preservation, and documentation of a museum’s collection. They ensure that artifacts are stored properly, maintain accurate records, and oversee handling and transportation. Collection Managers often collaborate with curators, conservators, and researchers to facilitate exhibitions and loans. They also implement policies for conservation, security, and ethical stewardship of objects. Their role is crucial in maintaining the long-term integrity and accessibility of a museum’s collection.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a museum collection manager?

To thrive as a Museum Collection Manager, you need expertise in collections care, art or artifact handling, documentation procedures, and typically a degree in museum studies, art history, or a related field. Familiarity with collection management software (such as TMS or PastPerfect), condition reporting protocols, and conservation standards is essential, and professional certifications like those from the American Alliance of Museums can be an asset. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities distinguish standout candidates. These competencies ensure the proper preservation, documentation, and accessibility of objects while supporting museum operations and public engagement.

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USGA Golf Museum and World Golf Hall of Fame Collections Intern

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Liberty Corner, NJ • On-site

$20/hr

Internship

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

About this role

The USGA Golf Museum and World Golf Hall of Fame seeks a recent graduate or currently enrolled student in Museum Studies for a paid internship in the nation’s oldest sports museum. Founded in 1936, the USGA Golf Museum is the world’s leading institution for the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of golf history. Since 1936, the Museum has connected golfers, sports fans and scholars with remarkable artifacts, documents, images and stories that chronicle golf’s rich history.

The Museum Collection comprises more than 85,000 catalogued objects documenting the history of golf from its origins to the present. Included in the collection are artifacts from some of the most important moments in the history of championship golf. Highlights of the collection include Alan Shepard’s Moon Club; works of art by Rembrandt, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali and Roy Lichtenstein; a trophy from the 1904 Olympic games; rare and significant artifacts from World Wars I and II and an extensive collection of memorabilia from U.S. Presidents.

The Museum Collections Intern will assist with numerous projects supporting the Museum Collection. S/he will gain valuable experience in several areas of collections care including hands-on work related to object handling, cataloging and rehousing of collections. The Museum Collections Intern will assist the collections team in the large-scale rehousing and reorganization project and can expect to make significant contributions to improving data standardization and storage conditions. This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with a unique museum collection.

What you’ll do:

Collections Care

  • Assist with long-term, large-scale collections projects including rehousing and cataloging of artifacts
  • Support rehousing and movement of materials across all collections storage locations
  • Support collections team in receiving and releasing shipments, packing artifacts for transport and condition reporting
  • Support collections team in gallery maintenance through climate monitoring and integrated pest management
  • Additional collections management projects as directed

Collections Processing and Cataloging

  • Cataloging materials in the Museum’s collection’s management system, TMS Collections
  • Develop familiarity with the TMS Record Style Guide to standardize existing TMS records for Museum records 
  • Additional cataloging projects as directed 

Where you’ll be

This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus, working approximately 20 hours per week, ideally with 3 days per week on-site, between Monday - Friday.  The intern should be able to commit to at least one full semester.

 

What you bring

  • Currently enrolled student or recent graduate of an MA program in Museum Studies or related field
  • Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to think creatively and thoughtfully when faced with unique storage needs and willingness to voice opinions on housing methods
  • Willingness to work collaboratively with team members
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
  • Experience with museum databases a plus

Compensation: The rate of pay is $20 per hour, plus overtime in accordance with applicable New Jersey law. 

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