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Museum of Science, Boston www.mos.org Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives ... Serve as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across Marketing, Advancement, Education, and ...

Museum of Science, Boston www.mos.org Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives ... Serve as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across Marketing, Advancement, Education, and ...

The Museum's singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of ... Serve as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across Marketing, Advancement, Education, and ...

Manager, Special Events

Newark, NJ · On-site

$68K - $72K/yr

Founded in 1909 and located in New Jersey, The Newark Museum of Art (NMOA) is the state's largest ... Experience with marketing automation tools is a plus. * Superior customer service, negotiation, and ...

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How much do museum marketing internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for museum marketing internship in the United States is $17.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a museum marketing internship?

A Museum Marketing Internship is a temporary position where students or recent graduates assist museum staff in promoting exhibitions, events, and programs. Interns typically work on projects like social media campaigns, content creation, event support, and audience research. The goal is to help the museum reach a wider audience and increase engagement, while also providing the intern with valuable hands-on experience in marketing and the cultural sector. Interns often gain insight into how museums operate and develop skills in communication, analytics, and project management.

What kinds of projects and responsibilities can I expect during a museum marketing internship?

As a Museum Marketing Intern, you can expect to work on a variety of projects that support the promotion and outreach of museum exhibitions, programs, and events. Typical responsibilities include assisting with social media content creation, helping to draft press releases, conducting audience research, and supporting email marketing campaigns. Interns often collaborate closely with marketing staff, education teams, and curators to ensure consistent messaging and creative promotion. This role provides a great opportunity to develop practical marketing skills in a unique cultural setting and gain insight into how museums engage diverse audiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a museum marketing intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Museum Marketing Intern, you need a foundational understanding of marketing principles, strong writing skills, and an interest in arts or cultural institutions, often supported by coursework in marketing or communications. Familiarity with social media platforms, basic graphic design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, and content management systems is highly valued. Creativity, attention to detail, and teamwork make an intern stand out in developing engaging campaigns and collaborating with staff. These skills and qualities are essential for effectively promoting museum programs, growing audience engagement, and supporting the institution's mission.
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Director of Retail Operations & Merchandising

Motown Museum

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

About Motown Museum
In the 1960s, Hitsville U.S.A. was buzzing with activity. These modest buildings on Detroit's West Grand Boulevard housed dozens of the music industry's most talented, passionate and successful people. More than half a century later, the walls of Motown Museum continue to hold that entrepreneurial energy for its staff-and you could be part of our team.
As a museum and cultural institution, we seek to hire talented and skilled individuals interested in careers, internships, and volunteers across a variety of functions-including staff for collections, programming, fund development, guest services, retail, management, and more.
About the role
  • Motown Museum is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Director of Retail Operations & Merchandising to build and lead our retail operation as a revenue-generating extension of the Motown brand and visitor experience. This is a unique opportunity to launch and shape a retail program from the ground up-from product strategy and store setup to team leadership and sales performance

What you'll do
Lead retail store launch from concept to opening readiness
• Develop and execute retail strategy to drive revenue and growth
• Oversee merchandising, product assortment, and vendor partnerships
• Manage inventory, financial performance, and key retail metrics
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing retail team
• Ensure seamless daily operations and exceptional store presentation
• Align retail offerings with exhibitions, programming, and storytelling
• Support the growth of e-commerce and digital retail
Qualifications
• 5-8 years of retail leadership experience, including store openings
• Strong merchandising, buying, and inventory management expertise
• Proven ability to drive sales and manage financial performance
• Experience building and leading teams
• Strong operational and analytical skills
• Passion for music, culture, and storytelling
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field required
  • Master's degree (MBA or related field) preferred, but not required