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Intrepid Museum

Museum Educator - Per Diem

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$25/hr

We are seeking two (2) Per Diem Educators for delivering on and off-site programs that make use of the Museum's collection to engage K12 students, families and adults, including individuals with ...

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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 adhere to established protocols to safeguard the collection from damage * Conducts opening and ...

Brooklyn Museum

Museum Attendant Guard

Brooklyn, NY

$42K/yr

Communicates Museum policies regarding the safety of the collection and ensures staff and visitors adhere to established protocols to safeguard the collection from damage * Conducts opening and ...

The Jewish Museum

Education Intern

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18/hr

The Jewish Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience. Located on New York City's Museum Mile, in the ...

The Jewish Museum

Education Intern

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18/hr

The Jewish Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience. Located on New York City's Museum Mile, in the ...

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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 ensures staff and visitors adhere to established protocols to safeguard the collection from damage.

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How much do museum collection jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for museum collection in Passaic, NJ is $20.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.68 and $23.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a museum collection?

A Museum Collection job involves managing, preserving, and organizing artifacts, artworks, or historical objects in a museum. Professionals in this role handle cataloging, storage, conservation, and sometimes exhibition planning. They ensure proper documentation and environmental conditions to protect items for future generations. The job may also involve research and collaboration with curators, historians, and other museum staff.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a museum collection professional?

Professionals in Museum Collection roles typically spend their days cataloging new acquisitions, updating collection records, monitoring environmental conditions, and assisting with the safe handling and movement of objects. They may work closely with curators, conservators, and educators to prepare materials for exhibitions, facilitate research access, and support loan agreements with other institutions. Regular tasks also include condition reporting, inventory audits, and digital data entry to ensure the integrity and accessibility of the collection. These varied responsibilities allow for a dynamic and engaging work environment, especially for those passionate about art, history, or cultural heritage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a museum collection role?

To thrive in a Museum Collection role, you need a background in art history, museum studies, or archival science, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Familiarity with collections management systems (such as TMS or PastPerfect), digital cataloging, and proper handling, conservation, and storage techniques is critical. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and excellent communication skills help individuals manage collection tasks and collaborate across departments. These abilities ensure collections are accurately documented, preserved, and accessible for exhibitions and research.

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Infographic showing various Museum Collection job openings in Passaic, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $43,148 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

USGA Golf Museum and World Golf Hall of Fame Collections Intern

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Liberty Corner, NJ • On-site

$20/hr

Internship

Posted 7 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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